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Provides assistance to Korean and Korean American families who have children with disabilities so that they may access the resources they need.Disability ServicesMore information: Includes support groups, publication and form translation, and interpreter servicesOffers seminars to increase awareness on the rights and benefits available to families Conducts research studies and provides information on diagnostics and treatment
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Parenting Education
Asian Community
Recreational Activities/Sports
Adolescents
Advocacy
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Volunteer Opportunities
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Interpretation/Translation
Families/Friends of People With Disabilities
Helps families understand dementia, resolve conflicts, access services, and plan for the future.Caregiver Counseling/Support
Categories
Talklines/Warmlines
Alzheimer's Disease
Volunteer Opportunities
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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Sexual Assault Issues
Children
Domestic Violence Shelters
Talklines/Warmlines
Individual Counseling
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
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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Chronic/Severe Mental Illness
Specialized Information and Referral
Advocacy
Older Adults
Case/Care Management
Psychiatric Case Management
Provides services and programs to help individuals transition into permanent housing.Housing AssistanceMore information: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 weatherizationIntercedes with mortgage companies
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Food Pantries
Mothers
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Community Shelters
Older Adults
Housing Counseling
Recreational Activities/Sports
Represents Maryland at the U.S. Senate and provides services for constituents.Government Information Lines More information: Helps with issues concerning federal agencies Provides information on pending legislation Accepts applications from students who want to attend service academies
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Advocacy
Federal Officials Offices
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Consumer Complaints
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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Volunteer Opportunities
Mental Health Evaluation
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Special Education
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Mental Health Issues
Respite Care
Mental Health Information/Education
Assisted Living Facilities
Case/Care Management
Advocacy
Intellectual Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation
Early Childhood Education
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Provides services and support to individuals with disabilities to help them live independently.Independent Living Skills TrainingMore information: Includes counseling, support groups, advocacy, life skills instruction, and employment services Offers assistance for purchasing assistive technology, durable medical equipment, and other devices Helps clients transition from nursing homes or from education to employmentLinks to resources and agencies at the county and state levels
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Assistive Technology Equipment
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Vocational Rehabilitation
Medical Equipment Expense Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Supports citizens in advocating for quality long-term care in Maryland.Advocacy and Support Groups
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Volunteer Opportunities
Older Adults
Advocacy
Offers information, assistance, and referrals to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Information and ReferralMore information: Refers to programs for job training, rehabilitation, education, and financial assistance Helps with issues related to discrimination, the Division of Rehabilitation Services, and benefits Provides assistance in obtaining Braille resources Operates a phone-based newspaper reading service
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Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Specialized Information and Referral
Adolescents
Visual Impairments
Reading Services for People With Disabilities
Answers questions and provides assistance with Medicare health plan options, rights and benefits, and low-income programs.Medicare Information/Counseling
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Medicare
Advocacy
Helps families understand dementia, resolve conflicts, access services, and plan for the future.Caregiver Counseling/Support
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Talklines/Warmlines
Alzheimer's Disease
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Works to improve the health outcomes and life expectancy of African Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County.Health Education/Prevention Programs
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African American Community
Pregnant Individuals
Case/Care Management
HIV Testing
Advocacy
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
General Health Education Programs
Dental Care
Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention
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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Specialized Information and Referral
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Case/Care Management
Advocacy
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Adult Day Programs
Helps grandparents and relative caregivers navigate government systems to provide safety and permanency for children in their care.Child Advocacy and Support Service
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Grandparents
Case/Care Management
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Represents Maryland at the U.S. Senate and provides services for constituents.Government Information Lines More information: Helps with issues concerning federal agencies Provides information on pending legislation Accepts applications from students who want to attend service academies Office locations in Baltimore, Bowie, Easton, Cumberland, and Rockville
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Adolescents
Consumer Complaints
Advocacy
Consumer Issues
Federal Officials Offices
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
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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Specialized Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Intellectual Disabilities
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Library Services
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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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Elder Abuse Shelters
Sexual Assault Issues
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Abuse Counseling
Elder Abuse Hotlines
Women
Provides support services for individuals with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities.Disability Services More information: Includes living skills training, peer counseling, youth programs, and advocacyHelps clients fund accessibility modifications to homes and acquire assistive technology Offers community-supported living arrangements Refers to other community resources as needed
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Case/Care Management
Physical Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Specialized Information and Referral
Peer Counseling
Assistive Technology Equipment
Advocacy
Assisted Living Facilities
Offers resources and support to families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Developmental Disabilities Support Services
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Peer to Peer Networking
Advocacy
Assistive Technology Equipment
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Transition Services for Students With Disabilities
Respite Care
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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Physical Disabilities
Intellectual Disabilities
Peer Counseling
Advocacy
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides support services for individuals with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities.Disability Services More information: Includes living skills training, peer counseling, youth programs, and advocacyHelps clients fund accessibility modifications to homes and acquire assistive technology Offers community-supported living arrangements Refers to other community resources as needed
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Case/Care Management
Physical Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Specialized Information and Referral
Peer Counseling
Assistive Technology Equipment
Advocacy
Assisted Living Facilities
Offers affordable housing for older adults with low income.Affordable Housing
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African American Community
Older Adults
Volunteer Opportunities
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Advocacy
Offers information on the benefits and limits of Medicare health plan options.Medicare Information/Counseling
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Medicare
Advocacy
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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Benefits Screening
Older Adults
Advocacy
Volunteer Opportunities