JTeen has been shortlisted for Helpline of the Year 2024 at the upcoming Helpline Awards, hosted by the Helplines Partnership. This nomination highlights JTeen’s significant achievements in providing vital support to teens, driven by the dedication and hard work of its volunteers, therapists, safeguarding leads, and supervisors.
JTeen is an organization established in 2021, dedicated to supporting Jewish teens aged 11-24. It offers a support line that provides confidential, anonymous emotional assistance via text and phone, guided by volunteer counsellors and therapists in line with Torah values. Led by psychotherapist Rabbi Yaakov Barr and endorsed by Rabbi S.F. Zimmerman and other leading Rabbonim, JTeen has become a trusted source of support for the community. In addition, JTeen Prevent delivers workshops, resources, and parent events to equip teens, educators, and families with essential tools for mental health and resilience.
The nomination acknowledges JTeen’s rapid growth and unwavering commitment to empowering and supporting teens. “It’s an honour to be recognized alongside other inspiring organizations, and we are looking forward to the awards ceremony on November 7th,” said Yaakov Barr, CEO of JTeen. “This acknowledgment is a testament to our team’s relentless dedication to fostering mental well-being and providing essential support that empowers teens to navigate their challenges.”
JTeen extends best wishes to all the nominees and looks forward to celebrating the outstanding work of helplines across the sector.