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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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Education Advocacy | NAACP

Advocates for equal and high-quality public education for all students, with a focus on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in resources.

Education Advocacy

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  • Aims to improve teacher quality and enhance early childhood and literacy initiatives

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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 | Unified Community Connections

Advocates for people with developmental disabilities by working with government officials and community leaders.

Advocacy

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Health Advocacy | NAACP

Offers advocacy on a range of issues, including access to affordable healthcare and the promotion of good mental health practices.

Advocacy

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  • Works to reduce obesity-related diseases and disparities in HIV/Aide and respiratory diseases

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Support Groups | Northwest Hospital Center

Provides supportive services to victims of current or former intimate partner violence.

Support Groups

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- Includes counseling, support groups, case management, court accompaniment, and safety planning
- Does not provide shelter

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Care Coordination | Baltimore City Health Department

Offers outreach and short-term care coordination 

Case Management

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- Includes in-home health, education on health benefits, ombudsman services, and referrals
- Provides portable cribs and information on safe sleep practices
- Advocacy and outreach services available to individuals being released from incarceration

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Advocacy Services | New Day Wellness & Recovery Center

Provides advocacy for individuals with mental illness.

Mental Health Advocacy

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- Provides assistance with appointment scheduling and accompaniment to doctors' visits
- Assists with medication and any related barriers, such as a lapse in Medicaid coverage

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Citizenship | CASA de Maryland

Provides comprehensive citizenship initiatives including citizenship education, mentoring and interview preparation, application assistance, and post-naturalization support.

Citizenship and Immigration Services

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Information and Referral | Job Accommodations Network

Provides information and guidance on disability-related employment issues and workplace accommodations.

Helplines and Information, Advocacy

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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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Domestic Violence Support | Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore

Provides services and support to victims of abuse.

Domestic Violence Support

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  • Includes counseling referrals, legal services, advocacy, and community education
  • Offers support groups for childhood sexual trauma and self-care
  • A live chat feature is available on the website

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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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Case/Care Management | Washington County Mental Health Authority

Plans, creates, and monitors services for individuals with mental illness.

Case/Care Management

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Advocacy | 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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Voter Empowerment Program | NAACP

Empowers African Americans and people of color to get involved in the electoral process.

Civic Engagement and Voter Services

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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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Information and Referral | National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

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

Helplines and Information

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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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Information and Referral | AIDS Action Baltimore

Provides information and referral services for individuals seeking treatment, alternative therapies, and other resources related to AIDS and HIV.

Healthcare Referrals

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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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Domestic Violence Support Services | Asian Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project

Provides resources and one-on-one support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Asian/ Pacific Islander community.

Domestic Violence Support Services

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  • Offers information about rights, peer support, and referrals to services in their community 
  • Accompaniment to legal hearings may be provided in some cases

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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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Legal Advocacy | Disability Rights Education Defense Fund

Provides legal advocacy for disability rights impact litigation and class action lawsuits.

Legal Services

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  • Does not provide representation for individuals and families

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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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