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Provides adoption services.

Adoption and Foster Services

More information:

• Adoptive parents must go through a home study process before being approved to adopt
• Many children who are available for adoption have special needs or disabilities
• Post-adoption services may include information and referral, outreach assistance and a monthly subsidy

Offers volunteer opportunities that include mentoring and peer support, recreational activity assistance, and donation organization. Volunteering

Provides outpatient mental health treatments for individuals who do not require care in a residential treatment center. Mental Health Services More information: - Includes psychiatric rehabilitation, medication management, substance use disorder treatment, and counseling - Helps with obtaining and completing the necessary forms to apply for services and receive benefits from government programs

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults and provides services to prevent further harm. Protective Services More information: - Legal mandates require adults be seen within 5 working days and within 24 hours in emergencies

Provides comprehensive gynecologic care, preventive health screenings, and specialized treatments for conditions affecting the female reproductive system. Medical Care​ More information:

• Performs routine wellness exams, including pap smears and human papillomavirus (HPV) testing
• Offers diagnostic services for gynecologic cancers, including sonography and endometrial biopsies
• Screens for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and provides vaccination options
• Delivers perimenopause and menopause support
• Helps manage menstrual cycle irregularities, pelvic pain, urinary tract infections, and incontinence
• Facilitates care coordination and referrals for subspecialized treatments

Offers an outpatient substance use disorder treatment program.  Addiction and Recovery, Mental Health Services More information:

- Weekly one-on-one counseling sessions and case management services available

Provides temporary placement for children in foster care or group homes. Adoption and Foster Care More information: - Placements may be court-ordered or by voluntary agreement

Offers food and nutrition services for pregnant and postpartum women, nursing mothers, and children 5 years or younger. Benefits Counseling More information: - Provides free food, education, support for breastfeeding, and referrals for healthcare

Manages retirement, survivor, and disability benefits. Benefits Counseling More information:

• Assists with applications, appeals, and obtaining new or duplicate Social Security cards
• Provides Medicare; and Supplemental Security Income

Oversees public water supplies and individual wells in order to ensure that Marylanders have enough safe drinking water. Government Offices and Services

Offers mental health services, including individual and group counseling, a psychiatric rehabilitation program, and case management. Mental Health Services More Information:

• Includes diagnostic assessment and consultation
• Medication management available

Offers a variety of recreational activities

Leisure and Recreation More information:

• Provides childcare and summer day camps
• Provides classes on nutrition
• Provides dance and gymnastic classes-
• Offers special programming for older adults 

Registers voters and conducts elections. Political Participation More information:

• Administers absentee registration and voting
• Provides duplicate voter cards and voting records
• Accepts the filing of candidates for local offices

Provides family planning services including pregnancy testing, counseling, and birth control. Medical Care, Pregnancy and Childbirth Support More Information:

• Offers testing and treatment for HIV and STDs like chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C
• Includes vaccine and immunization information
• Other women's and men's health services available
• Offers gynecological exams

Offers pet owners low-cost euthanasia for their pets and accepts deceased animals for disposal. Animal Services More information: - Private cremation services available - Cannot assist aggressive or dangerous animals; contact 3-1-1 in these cases

Offers food and nutrition services for pregnant and postpartum women, nursing mothers, and children. Food Assistance More information:

• Includes free food, education, support for breastfeeding (including breast pumps), and referrals for healthcare

Offers outpatient mental health services including psychiatry and medication management. Mental Health Services More information:

• Available in person and telehealth

Provides support groups for the families and friends of individuals with an alcohol use disorder. Support Groups More information: - Includes a separate group for teenagers

Offers placement services for children in need of homes. Adoption and Foster Care More information:

• Recruits, trains, licenses, and supports families interested in becoming adoptive or foster parents.
• Conducts home visits and yearly evaluations.
• Provides family conferencing, activities, and Local Foster Parent Association monthly meetings.

Offers a substance use detoxification program that typically runs 5 to 10 days. Addiction and Recovery More information:

• Includes medical monitoring, counseling, and education on substance use disorders
• Suboxone/ buprenorphine and vivitrol available
• Support groups and activities are organized by Hope House's Alumni Association

Offers financial assistance for prescription medication costs. Offers limited case-by-case financial assistance when funds are available. Prescription Services  More information: - Prescriptions must be filled at one of the two Giant pharmacies in Bethesda. - Provides limited supplemental financial assistance when funds are available.

Helps individuals to secure meaningful employment and develop the skills to obtain and maintain competitive employment in a chosen field of interest. Employment Services More information: - Vocational Assessment - Preparation for the job search - Job coaching, training, and support - Training and counseling in budgeting, money management, and benefits. - Collaboration with a support team, including the individual’s behavioral health provider, employer, and family - Access to resources, such as the Department of Labor & Licensing, and the Division of Rehabilitation Services - Assistance in reporting earned income to Social Security

Provides respite care services for families and caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Respite Care

Provides a community food pantry.

Food Assistance

Provides subsidized workforce housing for working families. Housing Assistance