Workshops and Support Groups

Our workshops and groups allow everyone from teens to seniors to connect with others in a supportive environment.

Call now to learn how we can help.

Call 240-800-JSSA (5772)
Available in:
  • Montgomery County, MD
  • Northern Virginia

It can be hard to face life’s challenges alone, and finding others who are going through similar experiences is not always easy. JSSA is here to help you connect to, grow with, and learn from your neighbors.

We offer workshops and group counseling for everyone, from teens struggling to cope at school to people experiencing grief and loss. Our licensed staff lead these sessions, providing a supportive and honest environment for you to engage.

New Fall Workshops and Groups

Social Skills Group for Neurodiverse Middle-Schoolers

This group offers neurodiverse middle-school students the opportunity to practice social skills, learn adaptive strategies for navigating conflict, and form new connections with their peers. The group offers students with ADHD and autism a supportive, structured environment in which to develop interpersonal skills and process individual challenges.

Ages: 11 – 14
Dates: 09/04/2025 – 09/18/2025 (Fall Session)
Time: Thursdays at 5 PM
Location: In Person at the JSSA NOVA Office – 3025 Hamaker Court, Suite 450, Fairfax, VA 222031

Facilitator: Lillian Beesley-Gilman, MA, Resident in Counseling

Lillian is a Resident in Counseling working with children, adults, and families in both individual and group settings. She deeply appreciates the unique environment group work provides for growth and is passionate about her work with neurodivergent clients.

*This group will require a minimum of 5 participants and a maximum of 8 participants

Insurance accepted: Most VA Medicaid plans, Kaiser, Commercial CareFirst/Blue Cross and Blue Shield, United Health Care, Cigna/Evernorth.

Please contact Lillian Beesley-Gilman at lbeesley.gilman@jssa.org with any questions about the group.

 

Support Group for Parents of Adults with Disabilities – Ongoing

Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 AM

Led by Lori Kolle.  If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Lori at lkolle@jssa.org or call her at 301-610-8374.

 

Bereavement Groups

Losing a loved one can be debilitating. Everyone processes the shock and grief of loss differently, and the individual journey of grieving can leave us feeling isolated and lost. When you don’t know where to turn or how to move forward, JSSA is here to help you.

Our bereavement support groups provide a respectful and supportive setting where you can share your feelings and gain insight into the process of grieving. Facilitated by clinicians with specialized training and experience in grief and offered at no charge, these groups include:

  • Adult Children Who Have Lost a Parent
  • Loss of Spouse/Partner
  • Loss of Spouse/Partner Over One Year
  • Suicide Grief for Adults
  • Loss of Child or Teen – Virtual & In-person

Pre-registration is required for all bereavement groups. Participants are requested to wait until at least three months after the loss before joining a group.

Please call 240-800-JSSA and press 2 for hospice to register for a bereavement group.

Adult Children Who Have Lost a Parent Support Group

Seven-session evening group for adults who have lost a parent within the past year. Held several times a year.

Loss of Spouse/Partner Support Group – ongoing

Meets virtually the second and fourth Friday of the month
TIME: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Loss of Child or Teen Support Group – ongoing (Virtual & In-person)

Meets virtually on Monday evenings once a month.

Suicide Grief Support Group for Adults

Meets virtually the first and third Mondays of each month
TIME: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Loss of Spouse/Partner Greater than One Year

Eight-session evening group for adults who have lost a spouse/partner over a year ago. Held several times a year.