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KEY PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN 0-5 IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY (Some description is duplicated after this summary.):
• Black Babies — S.M.I.L.E. (Start More Infants Living Equally-healthy). 240-777-4472 or www.onehealthylife.org
• Child Link: 240-777-4769
• Immunization Outreach and Education Program: 240-777-1050
• Infants at Risk: 240-777-1616
• Healthy Start: 240-777-3591 (Germantown); 240-777-3120 (Rockville); 240-777-3066 (Silver Spring)
• Care for Kids: 240-777-3591 (Germantown); 240-777-3120 (Rockville); 240-777-3066 (Silver Spring)
• Child Welfare Services: 240-777-4417 or 240-777-3516 • Learning Parties: 240-777-4661
• Montgomery County Child Care Resource and Referral Center: 240-777-3130 or www.mdchildcare.org
• Child Care Subsidy Programs: 240-777-1322
• Head Start: 301-230-0676
• Montgomery County Pre-kindergarten Program: 301-230-0676
• Child Find and Preschool Special Education Services Programs (To learn how to identify early warning signs in children age 2 yrs 9 months thru 4 yrs): 301-929-2224 or 240-777-3997
• Judy Centers (to promote school readiness and development): 301-431-7696 (Silver Spring); 301-548-8287 (Gaithersburg)
• Even Start Family Literacy Project: 301-840-7136 x32
• Department of Public Libraries, Pre-School Programming: 240-777-0001 or www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library
• Montgomery County Office of Child Support Enforcement: 1800-332-6347
• Early Head Start (Head Start has open enrollment for 0-2 year-olds at any time. Staff make home visits and facilitate child care and transportation for family activities): 301-840-3276; 301-840-3270; 301-984-4444
• Families Foremost: 301-585-3424 or www.mhamc.org (mental health)
• Healthy Families Montgomery: 301-840-3231 or 301-840-3232 • Baby Steps: 240-864-1066
• Centro Familia: 301-754-1801/1802 or www.centro-familia.org
• Lourie Center’s Outpatient Clinic: 301-984-3333 x105 or www.louriecenter.com
• Therapeutic Nursery Program: 301-984-4444 x120 or email jvenza@louriecenter.org
• Parent Resource Centers: 301-279-8497 (Rockville); 301-990-6438 (Gaithersburg); 301-933-3646 (Rockville)
• Crossway Community: 301-929-2505
• WIC—Women, Infants and Children: 301-762-9426

ChildLink (240-777-4769) provides information regarding pre-schoolers' needs, e.g., early education, county resources, and immunizations. See their website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/earlychildhoodservices.

CHILD and FAMILY SERVICES: The Child Center and Adult Services agency in Gaithersburg is a private, non-profit mental health agency that provides counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. It accepts Medicaid and private insurance, and has a sliding fee scale for uninsured clients. It has a special program for pregnant women and new mothers at risk of depression. They no longer have a summer camp. See www.ccascounseling.org or call 301-978-9750.

The Aim High! parent guides are targeted to specific communities (including African-American students) within the school system and designed to assist parents in supporting their children’s development of strong academic skills. Call 301-279-3391

EARLY INTERVENTION (240-777-3997) gives assistance if children:

are under age three
have documented developmental delay of 25% or more
have a diagnosed condition likely to result in development delay
have atypical development.

REGINALD S. LOURIE CENTER FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN is at 12301 Academy Way, Rockville (301-984-4444). Provides clinical services, counseling, and support for families with children at risk for abuse, educational programs for children 3-8 with problems, early Head Start for low-income families, and other services.

FAMILY HELP:
SAFE KIDS: Parents who need financial assistance with essential safety devices such as car seats or smoke alarms should call SAFE KIDS at 240-777-1462.

The Parent Information and Training Center (PIC) helps parents negotiate with the school system to improve their child’s academic or social situation. Parents call 962-3818 if they believe that their child needs testing and then request it from the school; PIC will assist them. If their child is behind in a class, have them get help - maybe from a tutor by talking to the teacher, counselor, and principal.

Saturday Schools for Youth: If children need extra help in their studies, call the George B. Thomas Learning Academy, 301-320-6545, for locations and schedules.

EDUCATION TIPS: See www.k12academics.com They have tips and info re developmental and learning disabilities, home schooling, lesson plans, bullying info., ADD, student loans, job tips, salary stats, etc.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS offer sports, enrichment activites, open computer use, basketball, football.
19110 S. Frederick Rd., Germantown, 301-353-9600 and
1300 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring, 301-593-4600

The Police Activities League (PAL) uses athletics and other activities to deter juvenile crime and violence. The program is for ages 7-18. Call Terry Gloster, 301-840-2694.

The Delta Diamonds in Gaithersburg offer an excellent program for teen girls Thursday evenings. Black-college info and tours, scholarships, career planning, and a full meal. Parents call 301-869-7330.

Montgomery County Police Explorers Club is designed for youth who have a sincere interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement
Open to young men and women between the ages of 14 and 21 who reside in Montgomery County, are in good physical and mental health, and are involved in an education program - high school, college, or a continuing education program
For more information call 301-840-2881

Linkages to Learning provides accessible school and community-based services to at-risk children and their families to improve performance in school, home, and community. Services include health, mental health, social services and educational support.

For CHILDREN with SCHOOL PROBLEMS: to get information on testing, special placement, attention deficit disorder, or other needs, call the Parent Information & Training Center, 301-657-4969.

SCHOOL DIFFICULTIES. The Journey Program in Gathersburg (301-548-4966) may be appropriate for children with behavioral problems, poor attendence, or poor academic achievement.

GATEWAY COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTHS: Montgomery College offers this program for 16-20 yr. old at-risk youth who have quit or are at risk of quitting school. Students can get high school and college credits, earn a high school diploma while working toward an associate degree/certificate. Parents call Amy, 301-610-4052 or email Amy.Crowley@montgomerycollege.edu

Luther Rice Neighborhood Center's ESL and after-school programs offer homework assistance, computer lab, sports, and mentoring for students at Forest Knolls, Highland View, Rolling Terrace, and Sligo Creek elementary schools.

Tutoring programs are available at Family Resource Centers: Emory Grove, Washington Square, and Town Center Place.

STUDENTS UPWARD BOUND (SUB): SUB offers monthly workshops, college prep and individual meetings to help students in 10th & 11th grades (ages 15-17) complete applications for college and financial assistance. Must have a GPA of 2.0+. Call 240-948-4029.

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT ACADEMIC READINESS (YEAR): This is a bilingual program for dropouts, runaways, pregnant youth, etc. 301-495-0444/0442/0448.

Maryland Choices will focus on providing new and improved levels of help and assistance to children with serious emotional disturbances. For more information, see the website or call 301-947-0023

TEEN CENTERS: Ages 13-16 can participate at Teen Centers in July (2008). See description.

KIDS WEBSITE: www.kidsknowit.com is a free children’s learning network.

CHILD SUPPORT: 800-332-6347. The County’s Child Support Enforcement Office, 51 Monroe St. in Rockville, accepts walk-ins 8am- 4pm weekdays, for those who aren’t using the 800 number. They go to the 9th floor to open a new case; 10th floor for cases that are open.

MARYLAND CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE: Parents should log onto this website, www.dhr.state.md.us/csea/, for info regarding support payments, changes, etc.

The YMCAs have programs for youth. Parents call

585-2120 Silver Spring
948-9622 Gaithersburg
530-3725 Bethesda
For financial assistance, get the application form at FSS.

Montgomery College (MC) and the Public Schools have a partnership to help high school dropouts or students at risk: Gateway to College, for students to earn credit at MC. Get info at high schools.

SISTERS PROGRAM: Self Image Strength Tenacity Empathy Responsibility Success (SISTERS) is an after school outreach, education, empowering, recreation, peer mentoring, book club. and career I and R program for pre-adolescent and adolescent girls (middle/high school age). For consultation, screening, and other services, call 301-718-2467. Refer families to the Youth Services programs in the county if any family member needs counseling.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT: Participants should talk to the teachers during the school year, go to Back-to-School Nights, oversee homework, help with a school play, book drive, science fair, career day, field trips and picnics. Parents call 1800-281-1313 or see www.schoolsuccessinfo.org.
Also check out which schools have Linkages to Learning, 240-777-1731.

PARENT RESOURCE CENTERS - Parenting information. Call 240-773-9393 for specifics -
Children's Resource Center #D-4, 279-8497
   332 West Edmunston Dr. Rockville; T, W, F 10:30-2, Th 2 - 7
Connecticut Park Center, Room 10, 929-2037
   12518 Greenly St. Silver Spring; M, T, W 9:30 - 2, Th 3 - 8
Emory Grove Family Resource Center, 990-6438
   8107 Morningview Dr. Gaithersburg; T and Th 9:30 - 11:30
Clopper Mill Elementary, 240-876-5235
    (trailer)18501 Cinnamon Dr. Germantown; M, W 1 - 5, T 2:30 - 7:30
Judy Center, Rolling Terrace Elementary, 240-876-1174
   705 Bayfield St. Takoma Park; T and Th 4 - 7
Millian Memorial United Methodist Church, 301-933-3646
    Rockville; T and Th 9:30 - 2, W 9:30 - 5

Parenting Resources

» Family Services, Inc. (formerly The Family Services Agency)
Parenting skills group
Contact the agency at 301-840-3192 or visit the website at www.fs-inc.org.

» Parent-Child Drop-In Programs
Call for more information before dropping in
Children's Resource Center
* 301-279-8497
Connecticut Park Center
* 301-929-2037
Sally K. Ride Elementary School
* 301-601-0360
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School
* 301-840-4508
New Hampshire Estates Elementary School
* 301-431-7690

» Children of Separation and Divorce Center
Parenting seminars and individual counseling for families experiencing divorce
301-384-0079

» Crossway Community
Comprehensive transitional housing services for single-parent families
Classes in life skills and parenting
301-986-5548

» The Family Encouragement Center
For parents, teacher and others who want to deal constructively with children
Services and course offerings
301-929-8824

PARENTING: .
YMCA's Family in Focus has classes in English and Spanish, 301-229-1347.
Also at the YMCA, www.ymcawashdc.org, for info on upcoming parenting classes, call 229-1347 or email parenting@ymcadc.org

RESOURCES FOR RUNAWAYS AND AT-RISK YOUTH:
Hearts and Homes for Youth--free 6-month counseling for at-risk youth; also a runaway program. Contact Sarah Swittzer at 301 589-8444 ext 255; limited openings.
Community Kids 240 777-3419
Operation Runaway 800/204-8600
YMCA Youth Services 593-1163, Silver Spring; 299-1347, Bethesda
Training offered through Potomac Ridge (Rockville): www.adventisthealthcare.com - events/classes -- Education Institute

YOUTH CENTER IN GAITHERSBURG at Robertson Park, off Rabbitt Road. For 10- through 14-year olds. It will include a 25’ rock-climbing wall, pool and ping-pong tables, 4 video game stations, a lounge area and snack room. Transportation will be provided from Ridgeview and Kingsview middle schools, but any middle school student is welcome. $10/year to join.

Mentoring Programs and Resources

» IBM (Intelligent Black Males) Mentoring Programs
Located within Greencastle Elementary School 13611 Robey Road Silver Spring, MD
Targets children less than 10 years old and children who are 11-13
Goal of the program is to enhance self-esteem of African American male students by connecting students with mature adults who are willing to spend time and share knowledge with students
Contact 301-595-2940

» Big Brothers / Big Sisters National Capital Area
Make a positive difference in the lives of children from single-parent families through professionally supported, long-term, and One-To-One mentoring relationships
For more information call 301-794-9170

[WHO NEEDS A BIG BROTHER/SISTER? Montgomery County's program has openings. If the child is 8-15 yrs. old (7 OK for a girl) and needs and wants a constructive adult relationship or help with social or emotional issues, parents may apply for a Big Brother/Sister. They call John Monroe, 301-330-0436 or Marc Wesley 301-794-9170 ext. 11 for more info and an application form.]

» Guide Youth Services
A mentoring program for at-risk youth living in the upper Montgomery County region
To contact the youth services coordinator, Vickie Bailer, contact 301- 590- 9864

» SNEAKER and Boys' Clubs Activities
Open to all HOC residents
Contact Middlebrook Resource Center at 301-972-1974

BRIDGES TO PALS: This program gives children and adolescents support to develop a strong sense of self worth, interact with others in a positive way and build trusting relationships. It also helps children explore their interests and learn more about community resources. It provides referrals for parents to other community agencies for needed services. Call 301-424-0656 x104, www.mhamc.org.

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CLOTHING See also Thrift shops and return with your "Back" button.

Name of Provider	Address	Phone	Contact Person	Hours of Operation	Services Provided	Ages Cov- ered	Eligibility Requirements	Refer- ral Re- quired	Application Required
Dress for Success, Inc.	326 N. Stonestreet Ave. #207 Rockville, MD 20850	301-217-0463			Career clothing, resumé and interview preparation, computer skills classes, image consultation, mentorship program		Homeless and disadvantaged women seeking employment
Suited for Change	1712 I Street NW, Ste B1000 Washington, DC 20006	202 293-0351 202 293-0353 fax	Erin Goldstein		Professional clothing and professional development training		Low-income women who are seeking employment	Y
The Upscale Resale Thrift Shop and Jobs Unlimited, Inc.					Provide give-away clothing and furniture to low-income county residents who obtain a valid referral. See below for more details.			Y
Life Skills Workshop (Clothing Closet)	6030 Grovenor La., Bethesda	301-530-0788		Each third Thursday,10am-2pm, or by appt.	Women's clothing, available from time to time. Watch 'current events' for dates of distribution. Professional workplace clothing. They request a referral letter stating what participant needs, signature on company letterhead. They also give job search help for participants with criminal history Mon.-Fri. 10am-3pm.			Y
Enkore Kids	(Westview Promenade) 5231 Buckeystown Pike Frederick, MD 21704	301-668-0837	Jennifer Guenther (owner) 240-674-1859 http://www.enkorekids.com	(Winter) Mon-Thr: 9:30am-5pm Fri-Sat: 9:30am-9pm Sun: 12pm-5pm	Clothing for kids plus developmental toys and equipment such as strollers. Prices generally at least 75% off retail.	newborn to age 8

INTERFAITH CLOTHING CENTERS (ICC): Sponsored by Interfaith Works; they have two centers, the Rockville Interfaith Clothing Center located at 751 Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville and the Hans Rosenfeld Upcounty Clothing Center at 620 E. Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg. See their website for contact information.

The above table lists "Dress for Success" (www.DressforSuccess.org) and "Suited for Change" (www.SuitedforChange.org) as loaning professional clothing to women for their job interviews. The corresponding provider for men preparing for an interview is MenzFit; visit its site: www.MenzFit.org. The Shepherd's Table in Silver Spring (301 585-6463) is also a well-located clothing closet for men's professional clothing (and all other clothing as well).

Interfaith Clothing provides clothes if you have a referral. Call 301-424-3796 to check on hours. See www.communityministrymc.org/p-interfaith-clothing-centers.html

CLOTHING CLOSET: The Shepherd’s Table clothes closet at 8210-A Colonial Lane in downtown Silver Spring is open only on Wednesdays from 10am to noon. Referrals are not needed.

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IF IT IS MORE THAN JUST "THE BLUES",

Mental Health Needs: To identify all available resources for participants with mental health issues, including supported employment, call 800-888-1965 or 240-777-1770.

Washington Assessment & Therapy Services (WATS) is now VESTA. It offers mental health testing and therapy. Phone Silver Spring,301-588-8881; Gaithersburg, 990-0085; or Germantown, 528-2521.

FOR HELP with EMOTIONAL STABILITY — Call the CRISIS CENTER’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, 240/777-1407
Who Benefits From ACT?
.. Montgomery County residents who are 18 years or older who have a severe & persistent mental illness causing symptoms and impairments which produce distress and major disabilities in adult functioning (i.e. employment, self-care, and social and interpersonal relationships).
.. ACT clients are adults with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders or those who experience significant disability from other mental illnesses.
.. People who have difficulty getting to appointments on their own as in the traditional model of case management, or who have not successfully been able to access the mental health system, or who have limited understanding of their need for help.
Primary Goals of ACT:
.. To lessen or eliminate the debilitating symptoms of mental illness each client experiences and to minimize or prevent acute episodes of the illness through support & education.
.. To enhance the quality of life.
.. To enhance an individual’s ability to live independently in his or her community.
.. To improve functioning in adult social role or employment role.
.. To lessen the family’s or significant other’s burden of providing care by providing support, education, and skill teaching.

Change in DHHS Clinic Access Referral: The County's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinics now operate within Behavioral Health and Crisis Services. The "Access Team" serves as the primary entry point for all referrals. Reach the Team at 240-777-1770.

FREE COUNSELING: Therapists in private practice donate time to low-income clients. Visit www.probonocounseling.org, or call 1-877- 323-5800 or 301-805-8191.

NIH/NIMH has a mood/anxiety disorders program. They offer transportation and child care for participants who receive mental health treatment. Both English and Spanish speakers, call the general CORE intake line, 301-496-5645.

COUNSELING / MENTORING. The Institute for Family Centered Services in Gathersburg offers behavioral interventions and counseling for family members. Call 301-721-9324.

PHONE REASSURANCE: Caregivers of seniors, children or grandchildren with developmental disabilities who need counseling by phone can be referred to 240-777-2611. Referral forms can be faxed to 240-777-2601.

Other sources of Counseling:

"Therapistline" provides a system of referral for individuals with limited resources for mental health outpatient therapy. Individuals are linked with competent professionals who accept a sliding fee scale.	301-738-7176 for referrals
Donna Kane Provides individual counseling Fee: $10 per session	9306 Bulls Run Parkway, Bethesda 301-530-8440 or 703-281-1870
Rev. Susan Astarita PASTORAL COUNSELOR	Christ Episcopal Church, Rockville Phone 301-762-2191.
Catholic Charities Family Center Counseling, violence prevention, employment counseling and referral, computer lab for practicing skills, family support, emergency services, legal immigration services, English language classes	Wheaton Plaza South and Rockville Phone 301-942-1856

MENTAL HEALTH: UMD offers low-cost therapy for individuals and families. Participants call 301-405-2273 for sliding fee scale from $11 per session up.

Depressed or anxious participants can call the Computer Learning and Resource Center, 301-431-1628, for free counseling and computer training.

The Primary Care Coalition at 301-628-3405 or
the Mental Health Coalition's Access Team at 240-777-1770 can assist.

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ANGER: Call Recovery Self-Help 301/431-1818 for weekly groups.

For help with depression in children, call the Y at 301-229-1347 or email parenting@ymcadc.org

And these 24-hour HOTLINES can provide information, referrals, and supportive conversation.

Montgomery County Hotline	301-738-2255
Northern Virginia Hotline	703-527-4077
Montgomery County Youth Crisis Line	301-738-9697
Maryland Youth Crisis Line	800-422-0009
Montgomery County Crisis Center	301-315-4000
Prince George's County Hotline	301-864-7161
Parent Stress Line	800-243-7337
Relay Service for the Deaf	800-735-2258

SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT GROUPS
To find a group near you, call these toll-free numbers:

National Depressive & Manic-Depression Association	1-800-82-NDMDA
Depression & Related Affective Disorders Association	1-410-955-4647
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill	1-800-950-NAMI
National Mental Health Association	1-800-969-NMHA

Mental Health Resources

   » The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, DHMH, provides a directory of offices assisting mental health (in pdf). You may also try to contact APS Healthcare Health Services (APS Healthcare) from anywhere in the United States at 1-800-888-1965.

   » Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents
Serves severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents
R.I.C.A.'s mission is to provide the best possible patient care and education to all students and their families
Located at 15000 Broschart Road Rockville, MD 20850

   » Montgomery County Community Partnership
A network of people, organizations, and groups in Montgomery County who are joining together to reduce the problems related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
To get more information or join, call (301) 929- 8550

   » CPC Health
Group therapy for children/ adolescents, adults and parents of children with developmental disabilities
Groups will be held in Wheaton and Gaithersburg clinics, depending on enrollment for each of the groups
Groups address issues such as: social relationships, work relationship skills, management of feelings, cooperative skills, problem solving, negotiating the community, parents coping together, and school challenges
For more information please call Judith Kurtis (301) 941- 8262

   » Avery Road Combined Care Program
Program serves adult women and men who are alcohol and/ or drug dependent and who may have co-occurring psychiatric disorders, non-violent criminal histories and have experienced chronic homelessness
For more information call (301) 279- 8828

   » Ephesians Life Ministries
Work to assess one's needs and goals and design a personal program of education, prayer, sharing groups, and individual and group counseling to guide your growth
To learn more call: (301) 439- 7191

   » Adult Case Management and Chronic Mental Illness Support Services
Case management for adult (over 18) residents of Montgomery County who have long- term mental illness and who need public- funded services
Call (301) 217- 4100

   » The Other Way Day Treatment Program
An intensive, structured, therapeutic and educational outpatient program for adolescents and their families who are experiencing substance abuse, mental health, and/or behavioral disorder problems which prevent the adolescent from successfully participating in public school classrooms
Contact: (301) 217- 1475

   » Charter Behavioral Health System At Potomac Ridge
Wide range of services are available for those facing psychiatric, emotional or substance abuse problems, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
To get assistance: (301) 251- 4545 or 1-800-204-8600

   » MHA Designated Emergency Facilities/ Hospital Emergency Rooms
Holy Cross Hospital (301) 565- 0100
Montgomery General Hospital (301) 774- 8882
Suburban Hospital Association (301) 530- 3100
Washington Adventist Hospital (301) 891- 5600
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital (301) 279- 6000

   » Child Mental Health Services
Provides outpatient treatment for children through the age of 12 with mental health, emotional, or behavioral problems, and for their families
Children 12 and younger living in Montgomery County with their parent(s) are eligible
Priority is given to families with limited financial resources and/or inadequate medical insurance
Call: (301) 217-1450

   » The Clinic of the Family Therapy Institute of Washington D.C.
Provides quality therapy service for families, couples, and individuals that is short term and problem-solving oriented
Provide services to all ages
Fees may be covered by individual or group health insurance plans and all therapists are insurance eligible
For more information call (301) 984- 5730 between 9 am and 8 pm Monday through Thursday and 9 am to 5 pm on Friday

   » The Baptist Home for Children and Families
Offers a continuum of programs for adolescents with histories of victimization and behavioral problems
The BHCF can be reached at (301) 365- 4480

   » The Santè Group
Provide comprehensive services in the areas of community mental health, psychiatric rehabilitation, behavioral health care, supported independent community living and career development/employment services
Serve adults, children, adolescents, and families
Focus on practical rehabilitation and treatment measures which allow our clients to achieve emotional stability, greater personal autonomy, increased job functioning and an enhanced quality of life
For your convenience just dial 888-TO-SANTE (888-867-2683) or you can call any of their facilities directly:
-Montgomery County 301-589-1732
-Prince Georges County 301- 925-4010
-Charles County 301-870-0606
-St. Mary's County 301-737-0014

   » St. Luke's House
Provides a wide range of community based care in a variety of cost-effective, convenient and comfortable environments. Services are available in the home, at the worksite, in the community, in the schools and at the Southport Mental Health Center
Call 301-493-4200 for more information

   » The Dialysis Counseling Center
A comprehensive mental health center specializing in helping individuals and families cope with the stresses of kidney disease and dialysis treatment
Dialysis patients and their families may be referred to the center by their physician, self, or by family
Contact the counseling center at 301-251-4702

DEPRESSION IN CHILDREN: Parents call 301-229-1347 or email parenting@ymcadc.org

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE MENTALLY ILL (NAMI)
NAMI Support Groups:

Adult children of persons with mental illness—1st Monday of each month, 7:30 to 9:30 pm in Kensington. Call 301-949-5852.
Family Support—2nd Wednesday of each month, 2:30-4p.m. in Rockville. Contact Ursula 301-384-8100; 4th Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. contact NAMI office 301-949-5852; 2nd Sat. 9:30am-Helen 301-963-9472.
Child and Adolescent Family Support-2nd Tues. 7:00-8:30pm-Brenda 301-949-5852.

Name of Provider

Address

Phone

Contact Person

Hours of Operation

Services Provided

Ages Cov- ered

Eligibility Requirements

Refer- ral Re- quired

Applica- tion Re- quired

Health Dept

Germantown

Rockville

Silver Spring

301 217-3290

301 217-1659

301 217-3135

Mental Health: Multidisciplinary assessment and care planning services for physical and emotional disabilities. Directed at preventing premature institutionalization.

2-20 yrs

Based on financial eligibility. Medical assistance cards accepted. Some services are free, others are for a small fee

Some

Note: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is listed variously as MCDHHS, DHHS, and HHS. Services are provided around the county as described here.

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