Hang in, Hold on, Hug tight.

MASK’s mission is to ensure that all parents/caregivers in the Jewish community receive the resources necessary to help raise emotionally healthy families.

About Us​

MASK, Mothers and Fathers Aligned Saving Kids, is a non profit organization dedicated to providing services to families with all mental health and addictions struggles, including at-risk youth who might otherwise hesitate to seek assistance. MASK is committed to the community by helping parents through life’s challenges. From prevention to perseverance, MASK, through its helpline, referrals, support groups, in/after school programs, and vast array of services gives the guidance needed to ensure emotional wellness in family members.  All programs are facilitated by professionals. MASK services, in deference to the communities it serves, are offered in a confidential, holistic, and culturally sensitive manner.

Many of the families that seek assistance from MASK are experiencing the heartbreak of a family member engaging in self destructive behavior, such as substance abuse. MASK maintains a confidential helpline and offers referrals for appropriate treatment. MASK assists in obtaining placement in residential or outpatient treatment facilities and works with the family to assist in the healing process through the vehicle of our unique support groups. MASK offers teleconferencing support groups for parents/ guardians unable to attend traditional support groups due to distance or circumstance.

Another facet of the work performed by MASK is community prevention and education. MASK engages in outreach which consists of a series of seminars, symposium, advertising and MASK’s “Family Matters” radio show. These actions motivate and oblige the orthodox community to take notice of pertinent issues and their effects on the community in general and on families.

History

MASK, Mothers and Fathers Aligned Saving Kids, began as a grassroots organization in 1997. It evolved into a non-profit 501(c)(3) state and City funded agency. Since its inception, MASK has provided services to over 117,000 families.

mission

MASK’s mission is to ensure that all parents/caregivers receive the resources necessary to help them raise emotionally healthy families. MASK’s helpline refers to therapists, counselors, and institutions that will best meet the caller’s needs, including individual and group support. MASK enables families to take off the mask of shame and rejection, by giving them the tools, education, and support to deal with the many challenges they are confronted with. By responding to issues early on, more serious problems are being prevented.

purpose

MASK provides guidance and direction for parents on prevention of at-risk behaviors. In addition, MASK is a vital organization that parents turn to for support in dealing with the secular influences and immoral dangers such as the internet, a gambling, alcohol, and drug use which threatens the very fiber of Jewish family life. Parents come together in a supportive environment and realize that they are not alone.

goals

MASK’s goal is to promote practical parenting through community education. This is accomplished through a confidential helpline, support groups, and prevention & awareness programs. These services are rendered in a confidential, professional, and culturally sensitive manner.

If you change the “music” in your home, your kids dance steps can change. 
Prevention! Prevention! Prevention!

Education Forum & events

Confidential helpline & Refferals

Community & After-School Programs

Weekly Radio Show

About MASK

Mothers and Fathers Aligned Saving Kids, is a non profit organization dedicated to providing services to families with all mental health and addictions issues, including at-risk youth who might otherwise hesitate to seek assistance. MASK is committed to the community by helping parents through life’s challenges. From prevention to perseverance, MASK, through its helpline, referrals, support groups, in/after school programs, and vast array of services gives the guidance needed to ensure emotional wellness in family members. MASK services, in deference to the communities it serves, are offered in a confidential, holistic, and culturally sensitive manner.

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