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As National Hospice and Palliative Care Month comes to an end, we'd like to highlight the story of one of our many committed and compassionate volunteers who serve our patients around Montgomery County. “It can be hard for families as they watch their loved one change,” volunteer Holly Radice says. “As a volunteer, I just get to enjoy the person where they are.” https://lnkd.in/eBEMDEkk #HospiceCare #EndOfLifeCare #VolunteerAppreciation

JSSA is setting a HUGE goal for Giving Tuesday: to reach 375 families in need, with gift cards to uplift them during the holiday season. Every qualifying family will receive $25 per person! Gift cards give each person the dignity to select items that will be most beneficial for them, whether that be medicine, groceries, or holiday gifts. Help us reach 375 families this Giving Tuesday! Your donation is a gesture of generosity and community – please give now. https://bit.ly/JSSAGT

"More than anything else you choose to do, perhaps what is most important is what you decide not to do, at least in the first year following a death." This small piece of advice from our bereavement is among many recommendations for navigating the holiday season after a loss. Our bereavement team works with our neighbors daily to support them spiritually and emotionally in their grief. Call 240-800-JSSA if our team can help you today. https://lnkd.in/eXkBVsJY

Have you seen our latest Community Impact newsletter? https://lnkd.in/g9C2gM4c Stay up-to-date on all the ways we are serving our neighbors in the National Capital Region. Sign up today.

Today we recognize #CareatHomeMonth! Our teams work tirelessly to care for our neighbors in life's most difficult moments, wherever they call home. #FacesofCaring #StrongerTogether #CareatHomeMonth #CareAtHome #CAHM https://lnkd.in/e3hRY77U

Adolescence is a time of critical change and development, and a time when mental health challenges may first emerge for youth. Students struggling with mental health issues may experience falling grades and relationship issues or may turn to substance abuse. An innovative new program developed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is offering an innovative new way to help detect mental health struggles for teens: Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA). JSSA is proud to collaborate with key partners to bring this critical resource to Montgomery County Public Schools. We're excited to share 25 students (ages 14-18) completed their training in October. The training provides teens with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their peers. JSSA plans to train 84 students this school year. This initiative is sponsored by JSSA partner Our Minds Matter, and our collaboration is made possible by a Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) grant. We’re excited to be facilitating opportunities for youth to provide effective peer support as our communities continue to grapple with a youth mental health crisis.

Caring for yourself or loved one can be challenging for a number of reasons. Whatever your reason, JSSA Homecare is here to help.

Are you part of the sandwich generation? During National Family Caregivers Month, we've got extra tips for you as you navigate caring for older loved ones. https://lnkd.in/dc5nV7ux #familycaregiver #caregivingaroundtheclock #ncoa

POST 2/2: We continue today with some important TRUTHS about hospice care. Follow the link for the full story: https://lnkd.in/enTMHcCX #NHPCM #HospiceCare #EndOfLifeCare

POST 1/2: There are many reasons why a patient nearing end-of-life may not choose to call a hospice provider. We hope to help debunk some common myths about hospice for you or a loved one in need. Call 240-800-JSSA to find out more. #HospiceCare #EndOfLife #HospiceMyths #EndOfLifeCare