JSSA has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 100 years.  A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families.  Our wide range of counseling, vocational, educational, in-home support, nursing and hospice care and social services assist more than 15,000 people a year.  For whatever life issues you or your family may confront, remember the many outstanding services we offer, and...think JSSA.

Read their Stories...

"When Martha's condition worsened, her husband Ray spoke with her oncologist, who recommended JSSA's hospice care.  As Martha's hospice nurse, I made regular visits to Martha's home to make sure she was comfortable and her pain was controlled.  Our social worker and chaplain provided support and counseling for Martha, Ray, and their family, while our home health aide helped with Martha's personal care and meals.  Hospice volunteers came weekly and read aloud to Martha, giving Ray some much-needed respite.  Ray called me when Martha died.  It was midnight. I came right over to give Ray emotional support and help as they made final arrangements. Ray and I talked throughout the night as we waited for the funeral home to arrive. We spoke about their life together and how much Ray would miss her. I talked to him about how JSSA's bereavement services were there to help him and his family. My being there made a difference, and for me, that's what matters most."

Suspecting Asperger's syndrome, a Fairfax elementary school teacher referred six-year old Rebecca and her parents... more When Sam turned 14, he suddenly became involved in self-destructive behavior... more My focus was on helping Lisa, a young adult, lead a life that wasn't defined by her disability... more A Rockville family practitioner referred a patient overwhelmed with the responsibilities of an aging parent... more When a long-time patient began to fail, a Bethesda oncologist referred Frank's family to JSSA hospice... more