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Provides limited financial help with funeral expenses of deceased recipients of Public Assistance programs. Benefits Counseling
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- Cost includes burial plots, vaults, grave digging, and burial clothing- Funds are distributed directly to funeral director
Helps children experiencing homelessness to continue their education without interruption.
Transportation, Clothing Assistance, School Supplies
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- Supports students experiencing homelessness
- Helps students enroll in school even without typical documents
- Assists with transportation to the school of origin
- Provides help with school supplies, referrals, and support services
- Works with families living in shelters, motels, cars, or doubled-up housing
Offers vegetarian meals for carry-out. Food Assistance
Provides direct services to veteran families who are at risk or currently experiencing homelessness.
Housing Assistance, Supportive Housing, Utility Assistance
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- Helps with childcare, financial planning, legal services, moving costs, rent, and transportation
- Serves as the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing vendor for the Veterans Administration
Provides financial assistance to help older adults access assisted living services in licensed facilities. Financial Assistance More information:
- Subsidies are paid from state general funds; availability may vary
Provides an alternative to hospitalization for individuals with mental illness who are in crisis. Mental Health Services More information:
- Includes medical treatment and medication management
- Offers group sessions, family assistance, and suicide prevention
Operates thrift shops that offer clothes, furniture, and household goods at a discount. Clothing Assistance, Home Goods More Information:
- Proceeds go towards the operation of Goodwill services
- Donations accepted
Provides information on cancer, including research, clinical trials, prevention, risk factors, symptoms, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and quitting smoking. Public Education and Information
Provides various support groups to aid in the recovery of individuals with mental health needs and substance use disorder. Support Groups More information: - Includes Depression and Anxiety Recovery, Wellness Recovery Action Planning, and Social and Life Skills groups - Offers opportunities for social outings and activities like dinner, movies, art classes, games, fitness, and meditation
Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults and provides services to prevent further harm.
Protective Services
Provides mobile library services. Library Services
Provides adoption services.
Adoption and Foster Services
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- 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
Provides adoption services.
Adoption and Foster Services
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- 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
Operates two transitional shelters that offer 24-hour services. Transitional Housing More information:
- Services include case management, counseling, meals, and help finding permanent housing
Provides in-home caregiving and skilled nursing services.
In-Home Care
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Provides a vehicle emissions testing program to ensure vehicle and air quality safety. Public Health and Safety
Provides support to help individuals and families who have lost a loved one cope with the social, emotional, and financial stress of the loss. Mental Health Services More information:
- Offers individual and support groups
- Locations and times vary
Provides behavioral health services and case management.
Behavioral Health Services
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- Outpatient individual, group, and family counseling
- Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
Provides financial assistance to eligible patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Financial Assistance
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- Assistance is limited to $500 once per year
Operates a helpline that provides information on breast health, resources, and clinical trials
- Organizes an annual breast cancer symposium in which education materials are distributed
- Funds research and provides education to the general public
Provides medication drop boxes at police precincts in Howard County for the disposal of expired, unused, or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medications. Medication Disposal
Provides legal representation for criminal cases. Legal Services More information:
- Handles disputes between neighbors; may refer such cases to the Center for Conflict Resolution
- Helps witnesses and victims navigate the court system and relocate if needed
- Accepts reports of child neglect or abuse
Provides a free meal to individuals experiencing food insecurity. Food Assistance
Receives and refurbishes donated special adaptive equipment for distribution. Assistive Technology More information: - Website lists available inventory and offers scheduling for donation pick-up and drop-off - Provides fitting and education for proper equipment use
Offers free monthly food benefits.
Benefits Counseling
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- Expedited SNAP benefits may be available for those in emergency situations
Provides diagnostic evaluations and comprehensive treatment plans for endometriosis to manage chronic pelvic pain, associated symptoms, and fertility concerns. Medical Care More information:
- Performs surgical interventions to remove endometrial tissue
- Discusses advanced surgical options, such as the removal of reproductive organs
- Addresses secondary symptoms including dysmenorrhea, bowel/urinary discomfort, and fatigue
- Offers medical management including pain relief, hormonal contraceptives, progestin therapy, GNRH agonists/blockers, and aromatase inhibitors