About Us
For more than 100 years, JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency) has exemplified Jewish values by reaching out and helping everyone in the Washington metropolitan area who needs us – regardless of their religious background, race or ability to pay. Our wide range of counseling, educational and career services, in-home support, hospice and nursing care and social services are provided by our highly skilled and caring staff of mental health and nursing professionals. JSSA assists more than 15,000 people a year, from the very young to the very old. For whatever life issues you or your family may encounter…think JSSA.
Here's how JSSA helped those in our community last year:
- Mental health evaluation and treatment for 935 children and teens, and guidance for more than 1,600 parents
- Educational and neuropsychological testing and follow-up services to 174 individuals and their families
- Social skills therapy groups for more than 225 children and teens
- Placement of 31 children with families through the help of Adoption Options
Adults
- Therapy for 958 adults and couples
- Supported employment and career counseling services for 396 individuals
- Direct financial assistance to more than 126 individuals and families in crisis
- Chaplaincy visits to approximately 7,000 hospital patients and nursing home residents
- Synagogue-based programs in 16 congregations, providing groups and individual consultations to 1,886 participants
- Scholarships and loans for 25 students
Seniors
- 1,647 comprehensive geriatric assessments for frail elders
- Hospice care for more than 236 patients and their families
- 27,547 Kosher Meals on Wheels to frail elders
- 6,074 volunteer “friendly visits” to elders who live alone; 1,074 holiday and cheer baskets delivered
- Case management and in-home support services for 137 Holocaust survivors
- 141,764 hours of service to more than 500 individuals through Premier Homecare
Individuals with special needs
- Services to more than 350 individuals with disabilities and their families
- Evaluation, treatment and case management for 43 individuals with hearing loss
Many JSSA services are covered by insurance and managed-care plans. We also accept Medicare and Medicaid.
For more information about JSSA's services and programs and how we can help you and your loved ones, please contact us in Maryland at 
301-816-2633 or in Northern Virginia at 703-204-9100 or send us an 
email inquiry
