Jewish Social Service Agency

Aging in place and holocaust survivor services: jssa's skilled professionals and trained volunteers helped 5,030 older adults and their families maintain their well-being, safety, and independence and avoid hospitalizations and institutionalizations. Our licensed, top-quality social workers and care managers coordinate comprehensive services, including escorted transportation, healthy meal delivery friendly visitors, social programs, home care, and more for aging adults in our community. Jssa's holocaust survivor program served 368 men and women in the national capital region who survived the holocaust. Our team of expert care managers ensures survivors live independently in the comfort of their homes with dignity and a positive quality of life. The program is supported by the conference on jewish material claims against germany (claims conference), jfna, the jewish federation of greater washington, njhsa, kavod shef, the german federal ministry of finance, and the greater jewish community, with safety, jssa provides limited urgent needs assistance, claims filing assistance, care management, homemaker and personal assistance, pro bono dental, hearing, and eye care programs, kosher meal delivery, and escorted transportation to medical appointments.

Comprehensive mental health services: jssa's team of expert clinical social workers, therapists, care coordinators, psychologists, and psychiatrists provided a wide array of mental health support services to 2,720 individuals in fy 2024. Jssa continues to break down barriers to access for our neighbors seeking mental health support. To do this, jssa has embedded clinicians in senior living communities, synagogues, and dozens of public and private schools, making mental health care accessible to thousands of community members who otherwise would have no access to care. Jssa also offers support groups and workshops to provide individuals and families with the tools and techniques they need to overcome their emotional and social challenges. Our approach to care is one of partnership to reduce stigma so people feel confident and able to access the support they need when they need it.

Jssa's employment services helps people gain independence throuh meaningful employment. Employment services were provided to 317 individuals with disabilities in fy24.

Homecare services empower our older neighbors to age safely at home. In fy24 jssa provided 113,709 caregiving hours to 110 homecare clients.

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