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

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

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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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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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Advocacy Groups | Commission for Women - Baltimore County

Provides advocacy and information on women's rights and related issues.

Women's Advocacy Groups

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  • Makes recommendations on matters concerning sex discrimination, equal opportunities, and other issues 
  • Partners with other organizations to promote laws and legislation of interest to women

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Discrimination Advocacy | Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights

Aims to eliminate inequity, discrimination, and inequality in the community.

Advocacy

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- Enforces public accommodations and ADA concerns
- Accepts reports of unfair treatment by employer
- Processes complaints against law enforcement
- Enforces local wage laws and investigates complaints, including wage disputes and overtime issues

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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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Aging and Disability Services | Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Provides assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs.

Long Term Care Options Counseling

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  • Screens for Medicaid nursing facility and home and community-based service waiver programs 
  • Helps with level of care determinations
  • Offers referrals to health, transportation, housing, and income support programs

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Education and Support Services | Immune Deficiency Foundation

Provides education, advocacy, and support services to individuals affected by primary immune deficiency diseases and their families.

Helplines and Information, Advocacy

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Commission on Disabilities | Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development

Helps individuals with disabilities access services, programs, and facilities.

Advocacy

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- Provides free online publications on topics such as education, housing, legal services, and recreation

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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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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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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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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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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

More information:
- 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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General Services | American Association of Retired Persons

Provides programs and services for older adults and their families.

Senior Support Services

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  • 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 insurance
  • Some 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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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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Open Access Crisis Services | For All Seasons

Provides mental health and victim services, including counseling, psychiatric services, advocacy, and education.

Mental Health Services

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- Operates a 24-hour hotline
- Offers services for incarcerated women, youth in foster care, and the Latino/ Hispanic community

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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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Legal Services | NAACP

Works to stop the unfair treatment of Black people within the criminal justice system.

Legal Services

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  • Aims to end racial profiling, ensure fair trials and sentences, and stop the use of the death penalty 
  • Includes the National Prison Project

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Commission for Women | Harford County Department of Housing and Community Services

Provides information, education, and advocacy services related to topics that affect women.

Advocacy

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- Helps connect people to local area services
- Hosts workshops and fairs to teach about different topics
- Looks at problems that affect women and suggests ways to make things better
- Supports changes in public policy that improve the status of women

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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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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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Advocacy | Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development

Provides advocacy services in the areas of affordable housing, improving education, and increasing job opportunities.

Advocacy and Public Policy

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  • Does note offer direct services to the public

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Child Advocacy Groups | Childrens Defense Fund

Provides advocacy for children at the national and regional level

Advocacy

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- Areas of focus include education, mental health, physical health, and family income

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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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