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Author: Cephas Silvera
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JSSA Mental Health Clinician: Talk to Your Kids About Depression and Suicide
Following the suicides at the end of last year of two local teens, Heidi Cohen, LCSW-C,…Read More
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JSSA Receives $10,000 to Help Holocaust Survivors
Earlier this month, JSSA received its second $10,000 grant from the Family & Nursing Care…Read More
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Listen: JSSA Hospice Social Worker on Palliative Care Chat Podcast
JSSA Hospice social worker Arlen Grad Gaines was a recent guest on the University of…Read More
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Providing Care at All Stages of Life
At JSSA we empower our clients to overcome the obstacles they are facing in their lives. What…Read More
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Maryland Works, Inc. Names JSSA “Provider of the Year”
JSSA’s Specialized Employment Services will receive the “Provider of the…Read More
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JSSA Hospice Social Worker Wins Children’s Book Award
I Have a Question about Death: A Book for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Other…Read More
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My JSSA Story: Irena, A Transitions Client
At 86 years old, Irena* is thoughtful, sharp, and social. A child of Eastern Europe, she can…Read More
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My JSSA Story: Emily, A Specialized Employment Services Client
Emily* was earning money as a dog walker and self-published author when she was referred to…Read More
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My JSSA Story: Jason, an Out and About! Participant
Jason*, age 30, describes himself as a bit of a nerd. “I like comics, TV, games, movies,…Read More
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Our JSSA Story: Mark and Rich, Adoption Options Clients
Most first-time parents anticipate a few surprises and bumps in the road when bringing home a…Read More