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Disability Support Services | Montgomery College

Assists students with documented disabilities in getting the support they need to succeed in college.

Disability Related Counseling/Therapy

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  • Counselors determine appropriate accommodations and arrange support services
  • Helps schools comply with disability legislation

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Education Advocacy | NAACP

Advocates for equal and high-quality public education for all students, with a focus on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in resources.

Education Advocacy

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  • Aims to improve teacher quality and enhance early childhood and literacy initiatives

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Disability Services | ARC Maryland

Provides support services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Disability Services

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- Includes case management, employment training, employment placing, workshops, family education, advocacy
- Offers community-based services and group living in supervised homes
- Adult Day Centers coordinate recreational, fitness, arts, and personal development activities.
- Childcare available

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Veterans Benefit Assistance | Veterans of Foreign Wars

Assists veteran families with disability claims and appeals for veteran benefits.

Veterans Benefits Assistance

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  • Includes pensions, burial claims, widows' pensions, and VA hospital admission
  • Provides referrals to the appropriate community services when necessary

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Advocacy | Deaf Independent Living Association

Helps deaf and hard-of-hearing people become self-advocates by providing resources and support.

Disability Rights Groups

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Advocacy | National Association of Counties

Represents the interests of America’s counties, serving as a voice in federal policy-making and part of our nation’s intergovernmental system.

Advocacy, Helplines and Information

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- Membership based for county elected and professional officials
- Advances county priorities and promotes policies, leadership skills, and networking to optimize resources, improve services, and enhance public understanding of county government

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Disability Services | ARC Maryland

Provides support services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Disability Services

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- Includes case management, employment training, employment placing, workshops, family education, advocacy
- Offers community-based services and group living in supervised homes
- Adult Day Centers coordinate recreational, fitness, arts, and personal development activities.
- Childcare available

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Women's Advocacy Groups | NAACP

Advocates for issues affecting women and children.

Women's Advocacy Groups

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Mental Health Support | On Our Own of Maryland

Provides wellness and recovery services for individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues.

Mental Health Support Services

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  • Includes advocacy, self-help, peer support, outings, and center-run activities
  • Accepts donations of paper products and cleaning supplies

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Adolescent Clubhouse | Prince George's County Health Department

Offers case management and supportive services to young adults who have a history with or are at risk of a substance use disorder and those with mental health challenges.

Behavioral Health Services

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- Provides advocacy, life skills instruction, support groups, GED and college preparation, and tutoring
- Helps with homework, resume writing, vocational and skill building, and job readiness
- Mental health and substance use counseling available with referral

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Advocacy | Turnaround, Inc.

Provides information, support, and crisis intervention to victims of sexual violence.

Advocacy

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- Conducts a risk assessment and helps with safety planning
- Offers follow-up, outreach, ongoing support, and advocacy
- Legal assistance with protection orders, divorce, and child custody available

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Advocacy | Citizens Planning and Housing Association

Establishes policies and programs to address the need for affordable housing in the Baltimore region and works with the MTA to improve public transportation.

Housing and Transportation Advocacy

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Housing Assistance | United Communities Against Poverty

Provides services and programs to help individuals transition into permanent housing.

Housing Assistance

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  • Operates an emergency shelter with 24-hour services provided year-round 
  • Offers case management, rent assistance, food, clothing, childcare, and transportation 
  • Helps reduce bills and make homes energy efficient through weatherization
  • Intercedes with mortgage companies

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Information and Referral | United States Army

Maintains a directory of resources for both military and civilian communities.

Information and Referral

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MS Navigator | National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Greater DC Maryland Chapter

Provides connection to information, resources, and support related to multiple sclerosis (MS).

Helplines and Information

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- Helps access MS healthcare specialists and navigate health insurance options and benefits
- Offers wellness solutions for physical and emotional challenges
- Coordination with a dedicated case manager available for more in-depth and complex needs

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Enforcement and Advocacy | Equal Rights Center

Assists individuals in the Washington D.C. area who believe they've experienced housing discrimination.

Housing Discrimination Assistance

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  • Helps with filing complaints and serves as the client's representative during the complaint process 
  • Surveys for accessibility and helps submit requests for housing changes

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Advocacy | Maryland Department of Health

Helps individuals with disabilities protect their rights and obtain necessary resources.

Disability Rights Groups

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  • Works towards advancing civil rights and equal access on the local, state, and federal levels

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Case Management | Service Coordination

Provides case management and advocacy services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Advocacy/Case Management

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  • Offers in-home visits to provide ongoing support and evaluation of needs

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Victim Support Services | My Covenant Place

Offers support services to survivors of violence. 

Victim and Witness Services

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- Includes crisis intervention
- Provides referrals for shelter and temporary housing

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Domestic Violence Services | Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence

Provides services for victims of domestic violence.

Crisis Services

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- Includes a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, legal services, and short-term hotel placement
- Offers an abuser intervention program and transitional services with intensive case management
- Education and training is available to agencies, local groups, and organizations

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Ombudsman Program | Frederick County Division of Senior Services

Provides advocacy, support, and protection for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Long Term Care Advocacy

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Case Management | Developmental Disabilities Administration

Provides information on support programs for individuals and families.

Case Management

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- Includes case management, residential services, and supportive employment.
- Accepts applications, determines eligibility, and helps access appropriate services

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Women's Advocacy Groups | NAACP

Advocates for issues affecting women and children.

Women's Advocacy Groups

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Veterans Treatment Court | District Court of Maryland

Offers a treatment program for veterans who have been charged with misdemeanors or felonies.

Courts and Judicial Services

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- Provides comprehensive treatment for substance use and mental health issues.
- Connects veterans to community programs and services.
- Participants are matched with a mentor who will support them throughout the program.

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