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Offers support groups and mentoring for individuals who have a mental illness, substance use disorder, or both. Mental Health Services More information: - Includes advocacy, self-help, peer support, outings, and center-run activities

• Accepts donations of paper products and cleaning supplies

Leadership development program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Provides advocates for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect and are now in the foster care system. Advocacy More information:

• Trained volunteers build relationships with the children and interview all involved parties
• Advocates review court records, attend hearings, and make recommendations to judges

Advises government agencies and advocates for ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities and ensure they have equal opportunities in all aspects of life. Advocacy More information: 

• Makes recommendations on policies, practices, and procedures

Offers support groups and mentoring for individuals who have a mental illness, substance use disorder, or both. Mental Health Services More information: - Includes advocacy, self-help, peer support, outings, and center-run activities

• Accepts donations of paper products and cleaning supplies

Offers support groups and mentoring for individuals who have a mental illness, substance use disorder, or both. Mental Health Services More information: - Includes advocacy, self-help, peer support, outings, and center-run activities

• Accepts donations of paper products and cleaning supplies

Offers assistance to victims of domestic violence via a helpline for information and referrals.

Helplines and Information, Advocacy

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Offers advocacy support, education, and benefits counseling for individuals with disabilities. Advocacy More information:

• Provides accompaniment to social service, Social Security, and healthcare appointments
• Teaches self-advocacy skills through group workshops and individual peer mentoring
• Assists with writing correspondence to legislators and medical professionals
• Negotiates Social Security Administration repayment terms for overpayment status
• Advises Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients on work incentives and employment rights
• Engages in systems change efforts to ensure programs respond to community needs

Provides conflict resolution services, including education and training.

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• Facilitates communication between family members
• Advocates for students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Includes re-entry mediation, primarily through the Howard County Detention Center

Provides support and advocacy information and referrals for individuals and families affected by addiction. Helplines and Information

Offers an information and referral service for learning more about hearing loss, deafness, and related resources. Helplines and Information

Provides legal advocacy services.

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• Works with lawyers, social workers, and parent advocates
• Targets parents who have minimal or no prior involvement with Child Protection Services (CPS) but who are at risk of losing their children
• Provides mental health resources
• Provides supplies for newborns

Provides information, support, and crisis intervention to victims of sexual violence. Advocacy More Information:

• 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

Provides legal services to individuals with all types of disabilities, including developmental, intellectual, psychiatric, physical, sensory, and learning disabilities, as well as traumatic brain injury. Legal Services More Information:

• Includes advice and counsel, monitoring and investigations, and individual representation
• Offers information and referral, outreach, education, training, and self-advocacy support
• Engages in coalition and policy work, and impact litigation

Offers support groups and mentoring for individuals who have a mental illness, substance use disorder, or both. Mental Health Services More information: - Includes advocacy, self-help, peer support, outings, and center-run activities

• Accepts donations of paper products and cleaning supplies

Provides case management services and advocates for individuals who have a serious disease or long-lasting illness. Case Management, Advocacy More information:

• Unable to help individuals with temporary illnesses or injuries resulting from an accident
• Case managers connect clients with local and national resources for medical care and education
• Assists with issues related to insurance denials, medical debt, healthcare access, and job retention

Provides prevention, education, and intervention services to address sexual assault. Victim and Witness Services More information:

• Services include support groups and information on reporting options
• Includes victim advocacy support

Provides advocacy, emotional support, and court accompaniment for victims of crime. Legal Services More information:

• Offers legal advice and information about the criminal justice system
• Provides representation for victims who need to go to court
• Referrals to other services offered as needed

Offers support groups and mentoring for individuals who have a mental illness, substance use disorder, or both. Mental Health Services More information: - Includes advocacy, self-help, peer support, outings, and center-run activities

• Accepts donations of paper products and cleaning supplies

Advocates for housing opportunities in Frederick County through a municipal advisory board that holds monthly public meetings. Advocacy More information:

• Encourages public attendance and participation in activities
• Accepts applications for board seats on a rolling basis
• Disability accommodations and language translation requests may be made up to three days prior to a session

Provides advocacy services for victims of domestic violence. Advocacy More information:

• Includes safety planning, information about legal resources, and court accompaniment
• Offers home intervention in cases where a report has been made to the police
• Offers Court accompaniment to provide support at protective order and other hearings