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Parent Education, Parents' Place of Maryland | Parents' Place of Maryland

Offer technical assistance to parents on advocacy techniques and IEP development.

Parenting Education

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- Parents can receive one-on-one assistance for specific issues

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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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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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Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Services | Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs

Helps honorably discharged veteran families with burial services and VA claim preparation.

Veterans' Services

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  • The Cemetery Program coordinates burial sites at specific cemeteries
  • Supervises and maintains veterans' cemeteries and memorials in the state
  • Maintains a registry of graves for military personnel buried in the state
  • The Service Program helps veterans and their dependents with VA claims

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American Cancer Society, Baltimore, Cancer Action Network | American Cancer Society

Provides health education and advocacy services in an effort to eliminate cancer.

Health Education/Prevention

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  • Accepts volunteers to participate in legislative issues

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

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

Advocacy

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Senior Medicare Patrol, Upper Shore Aging | Upper Shore Aging

Helps Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries avoid healthcare fraud, error, and abuse.

Advocacy

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Case Management Services | Patient Advocate Foundation

Provides case management services and advocates for individuals who have a serious disease or long-lasting illness.

Case Management, Advocacy

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- 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

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

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Discrimination Advocacy, Baltimore County Human Relations Commission | Baltimore County Human Relations Commission

Investigates allegations of discrimination under County Code Article 29 in areas of housing, employment (15 or less employees), public accommodations, education, and financing.

Legal Services

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Blinded Veterans Association, Benefits Assistance | Blinded Veterans Association

Helps veterans who are blind access VA benefits, training, medical equipment, and prosthetics.

Veterans Benefits Assistance

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Peer Support Center, Recovery Resource Center | Recovery Resource Center

Provides peer support services.

Case Management

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- Provides workforce development
- Includes housing resources
- Assists with benefit applications
- Provides workshops for life skills

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Office of Consumer Advocates, Peer Support and Advocacy | Office of Consumer Advocates

Provides one-on-one peer support for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders.

Mental Health Support

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  • Help individuals to create a wellness recovery action plan (WRAP) 
  • Transportation is available

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Advocacy | Washington County Office on Disability Issues

Advocates for the equal rights of individuals with disabilities.

Advocacy

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  • Provides information and referrals for disability-related matters 
  • Ensures County programs and activities are accessible

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Early Childhood Mental Health Program | Potomac Community Services

Provides in-home evaluations and supports to address the developmental and behavioral needs of children.

Mental Health Services

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- Helps determine appropriate referrals for further professional evaluation and follow up
- Provides coaching and mentoring to establish boundaries and structure for the child

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Veterans Consortium, Legal Services | Veterans Consortium

Helps veterans who have been denied benefits by the Board of Veterans Appeals.

Legal Services

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  • Provides representation at the US Court of Appeals for VA claims 
  • Can assist with discharge upgrades

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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, TurnAround | Turnaround, Inc.

Provides information, support, and crisis intervention to victims of sexual violence.

Advocacy

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- 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

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

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Advocacy, TurnAround | Turnaround, Inc.

Provides information, support, and crisis intervention to victims of sexual violence.

Advocacy

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- 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

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Disability Support Services, Montgomery College | 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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Discrimination Advocacy, Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights | 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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Women's Advocacy | Commission for Women - Charles County

Raises awareness and advocates for programs, education, and laws that affect women and families.

Women's Advocacy Groups

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  • Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00PM

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Commission for Women, Harford County Department Of Community Services | 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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