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Offers information on the benefits and limits of Medicare health plan options.Medicare Information/Counseling
Provides education, advocacy, and research related to hearing loss.Health Education/Prevention More information:Includes information on new technology, medical advances, and support groupsOffers coping and employment strategiesAdvocates for better communication access and legislation

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BHA
Volunteer Opportunities
Specialized Information and Referral
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Hearing Loss
Mental Health - Service Type
988
Advocacy
Provides education on preventing and controlling chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, substance abuse, and HIV/Aids. Health Education/Prevention More information: Includes technical assistance, training, and materials in various formats
Offers information and support for veterans with visual impairments and their families.Advocacy and Support Services for Veterans

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Visual Impairments
Volunteer Opportunities
Adolescents
Advocacy
Spreads awareness about the value of life through literature, workshops, and public speakers. Pregnancy Counseling/SupportMore information: Includes information on baby development, alternatives to abortion, assisted suicide, euthanasia, genocide, and embryonic stem cell research Provide referrals for pregnancy testing, adoption, material services, medical, insurance, food, housing, and public assistance services

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Maternity Clothing
Clothing & Diapers
Formula/Baby Food
Food
Abortion Issues
Baby Formula & Food
Baby Clothing
Volunteer Opportunities
Maternity Clothing
Adoption Services
Diapers
Baby & Children's Clothing
EFC
Advocacy
Pregnancy Counseling
Pregnancy Testing
Provides programs and services for individuals with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities.Rehabilitation/Habilitation ServicesMore information: Includes peer counseling, individual and system advocacy, living skills instruction, and referrals Offers workshops, training, and consultation on workplace ADA complianceInforms the community on relevant issues through meetings, seminars, and a newsletter

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Intellectual Disabilities
Specialized Information and Referral
Advocacy
Peer Counseling
Physical Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assists older adults in determining what geriatric services are needed and coordinating those services at home or in transition to a higher level of care.Geriatric Care Management

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Specialized Information and Referral
EFC
Psychiatric Case Management
Clinical Service Providers
UWWC
Chronic/Severe Mental Illness
BHA
988
Older Adults
Advocacy
Case/Care Management
Provides programs and services for older adults and their families.Senior Support ServicesMore information: Offers assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs Maintains a searchable database of grandparenting support services Provides group health, automobile, homeowners, and mobile home insuranceSome prescription drugs and healthcare products available Administers an investment program and a VISA card Advocates for eligible persons at the federal, state, and local levels Educates the public on issues related to aging and older Americans' needs and rights

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Advocacy
Benefits Eligibility
Older Adults
Volunteer Opportunities
Benefits Screening
EFC
Financial Assistance
Benefits Screening
Provides assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs.Long Term Care Options CounselingMore information:Screens for Medicaid nursing facility and home and community-based service waiver programs Helps with level of care determinationsOffers referrals to health, transportation, housing, and income support programs

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Specialized Information and Referral
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Basic Needs
Volunteer Opportunities
Health Insurance / Medicaid
Legal Services
988
Medicaid
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Discrimination Assistance
Older Adults
Advocacy
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Mental Health - Special Programs
Health
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
BHA
Medicare
EFC
Provides services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families. Developmental Disabilities ServicesMore information: 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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Mental Health Evaluation
Special Education
Employment
Mental Health - Service Type
Assisted Living Facilities
Housing / Shelter
988
Mental Health - Special Programs
Case/Care Management
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Respite Care
Adult Education & Employment
Partnerships
Mental Health Issues
Vocational Rehabilitation
Advocacy
Clinical Service Providers
Independent Living Skills Instruction
BHA
Intellectual Disabilities
Mental Health Information/Education
Medical Equipment/Supplies
EFC
Career & Vocational Services
Helps families understand dementia, resolve conflicts, access services, and plan for the future.Caregiver Counseling/Support

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Talklines/Warmlines
Substance Use - Service Type
Alzheimer's Disease
Mental Health - Service Type
988
Advocacy
BHA
Volunteer Opportunities
Offers services, advocacy, and support for individuals with hearing impairmentsDisability ServicesMore information: Provides interpreters, training on specialized equipment, ADA compliance, and sign language classes Coordinates with other groups to provide auxiliary equipment

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Hearing Loss
Interpretation/Translation
Assistive Technology Equipment
Advocacy
Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
Provides a network system with resources and support to answer questions, offer a second opinion, and find solutions to help seniors maintain independence.Advocacy

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Information Sources
Advocacy
Senior Centers
MAP
Provides resources and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.Family Support ServicesMore information: Includes counseling, employment services, residential support, day programs, and advocacy Helps families access respite care, counseling, support groups, and special adaptive equipment Offers a bi-monthly newsletter, library, and speakers bureau

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BHA
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Library Services
Case/Care Management
Volunteer Opportunities
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Advocacy
Mental Health - Service Type
EFC
988
Specialized Information and Referral
Intellectual Disabilities
Provides information and support to individuals with disabilities and their families.Individual and Family SupportMore information:Includes case management, day programs, employment services, alternative living options, and group homes

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Adult Education & Employment
EFC
Adult Day Programs
988
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Case/Care Management
Partnerships
Specialized Information and Referral
BHA
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Clinical Service Providers
Advocacy
Employment
Provides services and support to victims of abuse. Domestic Violence SupportMore information: Includes counseling referrals, legal services, advocacy, and community educationOffers support groups for childhood sexual trauma and self-careA live chat feature is available on the website

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Elder Abuse Hotlines
Housing / Shelter
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Abuse Counseling
EFC
Women
Sexual Assault Issues
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Legal Services
BHA
988
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Mental Health - Service Type
Clinical Service Providers
Basic Needs
Partnerships
Elder Abuse Shelters
Offers services and support to the survivors and victim families of drunk driving crashes. Victim ServicesMore information: Provides court accompaniment, victim impact panels, and help navigating the justice system Conducts public awareness campaigns and youth outreach to prevent drunk driving Offers workshops, public speaking engagements, and educational pamphlets

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988
Crime Victim Support
Advocacy
Mental Health - Service Type
Substance Use - Service Type
Specialized Information and Referral
BHA
Adolescents
Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Volunteer Opportunities
Talklines/Warmlines
Offers resources and support to families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Developmental Disabilities Support Services

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Special Education
Advocacy
Peer to Peer Networking
EFC
Special Needs
Respite Care
Transition Services for Students With Disabilities
Assistive Technology Equipment
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Helps families understand dementia, resolve conflicts, access services, and plan for the future.Caregiver Counseling/Support

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Talklines/Warmlines
Substance Use - Service Type
Alzheimer's Disease
Mental Health - Service Type
988
Advocacy
BHA
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides financial support and public services to help improve neighborhoods and local businesses.Community Economic DevelopmentMore information: Offers grants, loans, and technical support for homeowners Issues small business loans for expansion, rehabilitation, and code compliance Processes applications for the Maryland Housing Rehabilitation ProgramManages grants that assist with Habitat for Humanity and Commission on Aging projects Rehabilitates houses and sells them to low- and moderate-income homebuyersGrants are available for eligible business and commercial projects in Hagerstown

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Subsidized Home Acquisition
Advocacy
Operates a 24-hour hotline for individuals in crisis and survivors of physical or sexual abuse.Crisis Intervention HotlineMore information: Offers evaluations, counseling, hospital and court accompaniment, and therapy for children Provides group counseling for batterers and support for families and friendsRefers battered women and their children to emergency shelter as neededDomestic violence support groups are available for both males and femalesCoordinates speakers on topics related to child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence

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988
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
BHA
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Partnerships
Talklines/Warmlines
Housing / Shelter
Domestic Violence Shelters
Abuse Counseling
Clinical Service Providers
Substance Use - Service Type
EFC
Mental Health - Service Type
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Advocacy
Basic Needs
Sexual Assault Issues
Children
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Individual Counseling
DPSCS
Helps Medicaid recipients understand their benefits and access medical care.Medicaid Information/Counseling More information: Resolves complaints related to Medicaid or Managed Care Organization

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Advocacy
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Benefits Screening
Benefits Screening
Financial Assistance
Partnerships
DPSCS
EFC
Offers education on the rights and responsibilities of guide dog handlers and users.Advocacy and InformationMore information: Promotes legislation related to equal employment and recreation opportunitiesProvides access to guide dog training programs throughout the world Hosts seminars allowing active or prospective guide dog users to discuss concerns

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Service Animals
Information Sources
Advocacy
Visual Impairments
Assists older adults in determining what geriatric services are needed and coordinating those services at home or in transition to a higher level of care.Geriatric Care Management

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Specialized Information and Referral
EFC
Psychiatric Case Management
Clinical Service Providers
UWWC
Chronic/Severe Mental Illness
BHA
988
Older Adults
Advocacy
Case/Care Management
Provides programs and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Maryland.Aging and Disability Resource CenterMore information: Offers assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs A guardianship program is available for older adults unable to care for themselves Educates individuals on health insurance benefits and Medicare programs Links individuals to community resources for various needs Helps older adults find opportunities to serve as volunteers in the communityOperates senior center and nutrition site locations throughout the stateInvestigates and resolves patient rights violations in nursing homes and assisted living facilities

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Patient Rights Assistance
Respite Care
Advocacy
Legal Services
Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
Older Adults
EFC
Adult Day Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Basic Needs