Established in 2000, JACS Toronto was founded by a group of community volunteers who encountered addiction within their families or close circle of friends. It has steadily built a strong reputation assisting the Toronto Jewish community and beyond combatting issues of mental health and addiction. As a leading and trusted resource in the prevention and treatment of addiction, JACS has three program areas: individual and family therapeutic counseling; facilitated group therapy; and youth and adult community outreach. JACS prioritizes barrier-free access to clinical services, without a waitlist and free of charge or at a reduced fee for those with financial constraints.