Yaffa House

WHO WE ARE
The Vancouver Yaffa Housing Society group homes provide food, shelter, programming, and on-premises support for Jewish adults struggling with mental illness, within the context of Jewish traditions, culture, and practice.

MISSION STATEMENT
Yaffa House is a Jewish group home and center for adults with mental illness, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The uniqueness of Yaffa House in British Columbia is that it provides care, opportunity, and support within the context of Jewish values and practice. The intent of the Society is to maximize the individual potential, growth, personal fulfillment, and independence of its residents, as well as provide a centre within the Jewish community for mental health education, recreation, and support.

YAFFA HOUSING GOALS
– Create a sense of security, acceptance and belonging through compliance with Jewish dietary laws, religious observances and collective celebration of the Jewish customs, lifestyle and traditions
– Help residents improve and maintain their mental and physical health.
– Assist residents in developing and using effective coping and community living skills.
– Foster personal growth and goals achievement in an environment of mutual respect, acceptance and understanding.
– Promote residents’ self-confidence in personal strengths and abilities.