Jewish Social Service Agency
Contact Information
200 Wood Hill Road
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Telephone: (301)838-4200
TTY: (301)309-2597
FAX: (301)309-2596
Web Address: www.jssa.org
Other Office Locations:
6123 Montrose Road
Rockville, Maryland 20852
9900 Georgia Avenue (Supported Employment)
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Services Offered
Family Support Services, Individual Support Services, Community Supported Living Arrangements, and Supported Employment.
Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy/Seizure disorder, Head Injury, Mental Disorder, Orthopedic Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Other Neurological Impairment, and other undetermined disabilities.
Ages Served: children and adults
Home Region of DDA: Southern
Counties Served: Montgomery.
Year Established: 1893
Mission Statement
The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) is the community's agent for supporting families and individuals in need as a result of emotional, social or physical challenges. JSSA mission is to provide the highest quality counseling, homecare, vocational, educational and social services to individuals of all ages in Metropolitan Washington, regardless of ability to pay. JSSA's services reflect the traditional Jewish respect for the dignity and uniqueness of each human life.
Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services
- Obtain DDA eligibility
- As appropriate, obtain Division of Rehabilitation Services' eligibility (for supported employment)
- Contact JSSA
News Updates
- Memo - DDA Deputy Director Appointed
- Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) Frequently Asked Questions

- Services of Short Duration

- Emergency Preparedness Checklist and Helpful Links
- Absence Day Policy - FAQ
- Request for Service Change
- LISS Funds are still available, please see the Services tab for further details

