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Commission for Women, Howard County Department Of Community Resources And Services | Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services

Works to ensure women are treated fairly in society and are recognized for their achievements.

Advocacy

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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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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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Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area, Health Education/Disease Prevention | Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area

Helps people with hemophilia by providing support, education, and fundraising services.

Health Education/Disease Prevention

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  • Distributes brochures and a newsletter

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Maryland Department of Health, Maryland's Commitment to Veterans | Maryland Department of Health

Offers mental health and substance use coordination services, and education and training opportunities to uniformed service members, veterans and their family members.

Mental Healthcare Information and Referral, Substance Use Disorder Information and Referral, Education

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  • Offers regional coordinators to work with uniformed service members, veterans and their family members to access mental health and substance use services either through the VA health care system or community providers regardless of branch of service, era of service, or discharge status. Provides information and referrals regarding behavioral health treatment and supportive services
  • Provides education and training opportunities regarding military culture, barriers to care, evidence-based and best practices, and lived experience for healthcare and behavioral health providers, peers, first responders, and community groups

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Family Bereavement Center | Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City

Provides bereavement support services.

Mental Healthcare

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- Provides individual and group counseling
- Includes individual and family counseling, support groups, court accompaniment, and advocacy
- Helps with applications to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
- Offers information and referrals for victims of crime, sexual assault, and domestic violence

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Information and Resources, Autism Society of Maryland | Autism Society of Maryland

Provides information, referrals, and advocacy services related to autism diagnoses and therapies, school systems, adult supports, legal rights, and more.

Helplines and Information

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NAACP, 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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Adult Rehabilitation Center Montgomery County, Disability Services | Adult Rehabilitation Center Montgomery County

Provides services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families.

Developmental Disabilities Services

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  • Includes community living, employment and work skills training, and personal supports 
  • Provides fully inclusive licensed childcare programs 
  • Respite care coordination for caregivers available

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On Our Own, Cecil County | On Our Own of Maryland

Provides a range of mental health and wellness services, including education and peer support.

Mental Health Support Services

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  • Supports self-advocacy

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Advocacy | Washington County Office on Disability Issues

Advocates for the equal rights of individuals with disabilities.

Advocacy

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  • Provides information and referrals for disability-related matters 
  • Ensures County programs and activities are accessible

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Senior Medicare Patrol, Upper Shore Aging | Upper Shore Aging

Helps Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries avoid healthcare fraud, error, and abuse.

Advocacy

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Human Relations Commission- Anne Arundel County, Civil Rights Advocacy | Human Relations Commission of Anne Arundel County

Offers human rights advocacy and protection services.

Civil Rights Advocacy

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  • Provides recommendations for policies and programs to ensure equal rights and opportunities 
  • Assists with discrimination complaints and directs individuals to appropriate agencies 
  • Holds open meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6PM to 8PM

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Adult Rehabilitation Center Northern Chesapeake Region, Family Support Services | Adult Rehabilitation Center Northern Chesapeake Region

Provides support, resources, and advocacy to families with children who have disabilities.

Disability Related Family Support

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  • Offers trainings and skills development programs

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NAACP, Voter Empowerment Program | NAACP

Empowers African Americans and people of color to get involved in the electoral process.

Civic Engagement and Voter Services

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NAACP, Women's Advocacy Groups | NAACP

Advocates for issues affecting women and children.

Women's Advocacy Groups

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Early Childhood Mental Health Program | Potomac Community Services

Provides in-home evaluations and supports to address the developmental and behavioral needs of children.

Mental Health Services

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- Helps determine appropriate referrals for further professional evaluation and follow up
- Provides coaching and mentoring to establish boundaries and structure for the child

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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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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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Early Childhood Mental Health Program | Potomac Community Services

Provides in-home evaluations and supports to address the developmental and behavioral needs of children.

Mental Health Services

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- Helps determine appropriate referrals for further professional evaluation and follow up
- Provides coaching and mentoring to establish boundaries and structure for the child

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NAACP, 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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Autism Society Of America, Disability Education and Advocacy | Autism Society Of America

Offers education and advocacy services related to autism spectrum disorder.

Disability Associations

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  • Provides a contact center, annual conference, and magazine

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Supported Living | Resources For Independence

Maintains a network of independent living centers that serve individuals with disabilities and mental illness.

Residential Care

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- Includes advocacy services, living skills training, and community-supported living arrangements - Provides referrals to community resources to meet different needs
- Offers a speakers bureau and a quarterly newsletter

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NAACP, 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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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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