JSSA has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 115 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 25,000 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 a long-time patient began to fail, a Bethesda oncologist referred Frank's family to JSSA's hospice care.  The doctor recommended JSSA because he knew that JSSA offers remarkably compassionate and supportive care to people of all religious and ethnic backgrounds. Emphasizing quality of life, JSSA's skilled interdisciplinary team of hospice professionals was available around the clock, providing personal care for Frank and caregiver training for his family. With JSSA's support, Frank was able to have a dignified and comfortable death in his home. JSSA then helped his family deal with their grief. Their loss was eased by the heart-felt support Frank had received.

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 my mother decided to forgo further cancer treatment, she knew she did want to die in a hospital... more