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Offers free monthly food benefits.

Benefits Counseling

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• Expedited SNAP benefits may be available for those in emergency situations

Provides human services to residents of Howard County, as well as access to 18 partner agencies. Community Center

Provides mental health services, including assessments, counseling services, crisis intervention, and education. Mental Health Services More information: - Counseling available in individual, family, and group settings - The Summer Youth Success Program offers comprehensive workforce preparation training, career exploration, and paid internship opportunities

Provides volunteer opportunities to become court-appointed special advocates for children. Volunteering

Helps older adults and individuals with disabilities stay independent and live in their community for as long as possible. Case Management More information:

• Includes assessment, referral, continuous evaluation, community resources, and internal programs.
• Assists individuals in obtaining forms of identification.

Offers guidance in becoming effective leaders and agents of change among peers and within the community. Community Center More information:

• Youth of the Year celebrates achievements beginning locally with opportunities to progress to state, regional, and national levels
• Keystone Club (14 to 18 years) provides leadership development opportunities in academic success, career preparation, and community service
• Torch Club (11 to 13 years) develops leadership skills through chartered, small-groups, and service clubs
• Youth for Unity promotes equity and inclusion through service-learning, activities, and conversations
• School-based programming offered at Howard Community College, Harper's Choice Middle School, and Laurel Woods Elementary School

Helps adults with cancer and their caregivers through support groups, classes to reduce stress, educational programs, and social events.

Support Groups

Provides prevention, education, and intervention services to address child abuse and domestic violence. Victim and Witness Services More information:

• Services include crisis intervention, support groups, and information on reporting options

Offers case management services for individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorder. Case Management More information:

• Develops a plan that helps navigate and connects clients to services including medical, dental, social, education, housing, insurance, employment, and more

Assists households with utilities that are at risk of being shut off.

Utility Assistance

Serves as a public library offering a variety of services to the community. Library Services More information:

- Includes age-specific literacy programs

• Meeting and conference rooms available to reserve

Provides for the anonymous hand-over of an unharmed infant in cases where the mother doesn't feel ready to have children and wants to safely leave their newborn child. Pregnancy Support

Provides assistance to patients applying for health insurance. Benefits Counseling

Provides community health services, including medical screenings, health classes, and lectures. Medical Care More information:

• Offers seasonal flu shots and free prostate, breast cancer, and stroke screenings
• Offers referral for specialty care for established patients
• Provides laboratory and diagnostic testing services

Provides reproductive health services including pregnancy testing, counseling, and birth control. Medical Care, Pregnancy and Childbirth Support More Information:

• Offers testing and treatment for HIV and STDs like chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C
• Other women's and men's health services available
• Vasectomy counseling provided

Provides for the anonymous hand-over of an unharmed infant in cases where the mother doesn't feel ready to have children and wants to safely leave their newborn child. Pregnancy Support

Helps Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries recognize, avoid, and report healthcare fraud, abuse, and error. Legal Services

Provides library services including materials loan, programs for all ages, and meeting rooms. Library Services More information: - Loans books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, toys, streaming services, and more - Large print books, telephone amplifiers, and sign language interpreters available

Provides short-term help with errands to individuals with a limited ability to leave home.

In-Home Care

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• Includes rides to grocery stores, doctor appointments, hospitals, and more
• Requires 10 days of advanced notice to request services

Offers consultations with UPMC providers for various medical conditions and general medical advice. Medical Care More information:

• Provides diagnosis, treatment, and medication as needed

Provides temporary relief to community members during prolonged high temperatures and excessive humidity. Disaster Services More information: - All facilities have cooling, water, and restroom facilities, but medical care is not available - An adult must accompany children at all times; pets are not allowed

Offers food and nutrition services for pregnant and postpartum women, nursing mothers, and children 5 years or younger.

Benefits Counseling

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• Provides free food, education, support for breastfeeding, and referrals for healthcare

Provides psychiatric rehabilitation for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Mental Health Services