Jewish Community Services of South Florida Inc. (JCS) has announced that effective Jan. 1, 2017, it will take over Switchboard of Miami’s 211 Call Center, Helplines and family counseling services. The 211 and Helpline phone numbers will remain the same.
The overwhelming majority of Switchboard’s staff, about 70 professionals, will become JCS employees. The Call Center will be re-locating to the JCS main office in North Miami, while the counseling services will remain at their current location in South Miami.
“While it is sad that Switchboard is closing its doors, it is comforting to know their vital community services will continue uninterrupted for all the residents of Miami Dade and Monroe Counties,” said Fred Stock, president and CEO of Jewish Community Services.
“We want to thank the United Way, Miami-Dade County, the South Florida Behavioral Health Network and The Children’s Trust for working with us to transfer their grants in a seamless manner ensuring the continued provision of services,” he said. “JCS is proud to be in a position to add Switchboard’s services to our portfolio as the visions of both organizations are closely aligned in ensuring a healthier South Florida Community.”
For more information, visit www.JCSFL.org or call 305-576-6550.
