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Promotes and protects the safety of the community through inspections, investigations, and education.

Public Health and Safety

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• Includes food service facility inspection, private septic systems and wells, recreational water, animal rabies control, and public nuisance complaints concerning health, sewage, wastewater, and air pollution

Provides case management and financial assistance to families and informal caregivers so they can care for their loved ones at home as long as possible. Case Management, Financial Assistance

Provides a variety of specialty medical services, social work, and patient advocacy. Medical Care More information:

• Includes cancer care, gerontology, neurology, obstetrics, pediatrics, anesthesiology, dentistry, dermatology, radiology, family medicine, organ transplantation, advanced orthopedic procedures, and palliative care

Provides emergency financial assistance to prevent the loss of housing or essential utilities. Financial Assistance

Provides employment assistance for individuals with disabilities. Employment Services More information:

• Includes testing, employment counseling, job development, and placement services
• Offers interpreters for individuals who are hard of hearing or deaf
• Refers individuals to DORS and other support services as needed

Provides legal representation to parents and legal guardians facing child abuse or neglect proceedings initiated by Child Protective Services. Legal Services More information:

• Provides assistance through every stage of a child welfare case, from initial emergency shelter care hearings to the termination of parental rights

• Provides representation for veterans and their families who are seeking USDVA benefits 
• Assists with disability compensation and pension claims

Offers support services for youth with mental illness. Education Support More information:

• Includes rehabilitation, afterschool care, and summer programs
• Assists and enables young adults to live independently

Provides assistance to aged and functionally disabled adults who are at risk of institutionalization.

Aging and Disability Services

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• Provides comprehensive evaluation, including medical and nursing, environmental, and psycho-social assessment at home or current location
• Develops a plan of care for services to help individual stay at home or least restrictive environment

Offers counseling and support services for individuals, couples, children, seniors, and families. Mental Health Services More information:

• Offers in-person and telehealth; Montgomery County and Frederick County locations are telehealth only
• Offers assistance with depression, anxiety, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), anger management, behavioral therapy, grief, psychiatric treatments, and more

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults and provides services to prevent further harm. Protective Services

Provides support for individuals with severe disabilities to encourage employment and independence. Employment Services More information:

• Includes vocational counseling, physical and mental restoration, communication and equipment services, job training and placement, and rehabilitation technology services
• Independent living services available for older adults with visual impairments

Provides general medical, surgical, and emergency room services. Medical Care More information:

• Offers radiology, ambulatory surgery, and outpatient diagnostic and laboratory services
• Classes on weight loss and healthcare for older adults available
• Health Link offers information on classes, services, and events offered by the hospital
• In-patients have access to social work services to plan for post-hospital needs

Provides weekly support groups and one-on-one peer support for mental health and addiction. Support Groups More information:

• Activities include yoga, meditation, art expression, movies, journaling, and bowling

Helps adults and out-of-school youth improve their literacy and math skills, earn high school diplomas, and learn English through educational assessments and one-on-one tutoring. Educational Support

Provides financial assistance to help older adults access assisted living services in licensed facilities. Financial Assistance More information:

• Subsidies are paid from state general funds; availability may vary

Offers home repairs and rehabilitation, including painting, cleaning and trash removal, weatherization, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, ramps, assistance bars, and other barrier removals.

Home Improvement

Distributes perishable and nonperishable food items to individuals in need. Food Assistance

Provides community-based case management alongside clinical therapy to help participants meet treatment goals and access support. Mental Health Services More information:

• Delivers services at home, work, school, court, and other community locations
• Attends school meetings and provides court advocacy

• Meets with families at least twice each month
• Provides services in six-month periods with continued need reviewed

Provides housing counseling services in the areas of foreclosure prevention, budgeting, mortgages, reverse mortgages, and credit repair. Housing Assistance More information:

• Offers monthly seminars for first-time home buyers

Provides a community shelter for up to 90 days for people experiencing homelessness.

Temporary Shelter More information: - Emergency shelter needs may be accommodated with hotel vouchers on a case-by-case basis as funding allows

Distributes school supplies to families with children. School Supplies More information:

• May offer assistance throughout the year

Provides curb-to-curb, demand-response paratransit services. Transportation More information:

• Offers specialized services for individuals unable to use the fixed-route bus system
• Provides financial assistance for taxi service on the weekend

Offers a housing program for women in recovery. Residential Care More information:

• Residents receive case management and financial education

Offers peer support groups for families and friends of homicide victims. Mental Health Services More information:

• Conducts meetings in a hybrid format, both virtually and in person
• Welcomes survivors regardless of whether an arrest or prosecution has occurred
• Coordinates individual counseling options upon request