Gesher Human Services

Uniting two of Detroit’s most influential Jewish human services agencies, JVS Human Services (Founded in 1941) and Kadima (Founded in 1984), Gesher Human Services brings over 110 years of combined experience facilitating equitable employment opportunities and better mental health outcomes for local residents. Our Mission: Gesher Human Services is a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home, and in the community. Gesher’s workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming serves all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community. "Gesher" is the Hebrew word for bridge. The symbolism of the bridge represents progress, transition, and, ultimately, safe passage. This name pays homage to our founding by Detroit’s Jewish community and embodies our work: Gesher is the bridge that gets you to where you want to be. Our Vision: A world where each person will have the tools to cross life’s bridges and realize their potential.

Gesher Human Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people across metro Detroit lead more stable and fulfilling lives through career development, behavioral health, and residential services that strengthen our community by strengthening the individual.