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

Financial Assistance

Distributes 10-year lithium-powered, tamper-resistant smoke alarm and CO alarm, alongside a full home fire safety inspection. Public Health and Safety More information:

• Includes installation by a local firefighter
• Offers visual smoke alarms for the visually impaired

Focuses on preventing environmental diseases and promoting community health and safety. Public Health and Safety More information: - Provides cautionary advisories and interventions - Health tips are offered to help reduce and protect against environmental pollution

• Provides hotline for environmental emergencies

Assesses and investigates cases of child neglect and abuse. Crisis Line More information: - Offers emergency services such as therapy, interviews, and medical exams - Works with law enforcement to prosecute offenders when there is enough evidence - Mandated by law to see children within 5 days in neglect cases and 24 hours in abuse cases

Provides training on what to do and what not to do in an overdose situation, calling 9-1-1, how to administer Narcan, and what to do afterwards. Public Health and Safety

Provides certified instructor-led CPR and first aid training, including chest compressions and rescue breaths. Public Health and Safety More Information:

• Provides instructions on proper usage of automated external defibrillators

Provides legal representation for criminal cases. Legal Services More information:

• Handles disputes between neighbors; may refer such cases to the Center for Conflict Resolution
• Helps witnesses and victims navigate the court system and relocate if needed
• Accepts reports of child neglect or abuse

Provides in-home care services to individuals in need.

In-Home Care

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• Includes grooming, shopping, medication administration, companionship, light housekeeping, household chores, and meal preparation

Provides fresh and shelf stable food items to anyone in need. Food Assistance More information:

• Offered on a first come, first serve basis
• Provides household items, personal grooming supplies, and clothing when available

Provides library services. Library Services More information:

• Loans books, printed materials, ebooks, audio-visual materials, talking books, and more
• Offers computer training, access to computers and Internet, and WiFi
• Provides free meeting rooms.
• Provides virtual information and referral for various services
• Provides age-specific programming and services

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 without the risk of arrest or prosecution. Pregnancy and Childbirth Support

Provides medication and treatment for people struggling with addiction.

Addiction and Recovery

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• Includes assessment, case management, and Methadone treatment

Provides a year-round Early Childhood Education Center and child care.

Educational Programs More information:

• Licensed by the Maryland state Department of Education
• Offers a PreK Program designed to prepare children for kindergarten
• Classrooms are a mix of children with developmental disabilities, special health care needs, and typically developing; divided based on individual needs rather than chronological age
• Employees include pediatric registered nurses, trained child care providers, and a family worker
• Visit website for scholarship and grant resources

Provides outpatient mental health services. Mental Health Services More information:

• Includes individual, group, and family therapy
• Provides medication management
• Telehealth service available

Offers support services to individuals with disabilities.

Respite Care, Aging and Disability Services, Case Management, Rehabilitation Services

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• Provides residential community living, respite services, and personal support services
• Includes case management, family and individual support, and life skills development

Provides financial compensation to individuals who have had adverse reactions to vaccines. Legal Services

Provides health insurance for disabled and low-income.

Insurance Services

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• Includes guidance on Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD), Medicaid and Medicare Buy-In Programs (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary and Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary), Long Term Care Medical Assistance Expanded Medicaid through the Maryland Health Connection (MHC)

• Other needs may be considered on a case-by-case basis 
• Assistance is subject to the availability of funds; provides referrals if unable to assist

Provides classes and support groups for adults with mental illness. Support Groups More information:

• Classes cover topics related to severe brain disorders and treatments
• Meeting held in person and virtually

Provides domestic violence-related support and information.

Advocacy

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• Conducts a risk assessment and helps with safety planning
• Offers transportation to a safe place, lock changes, advocacy, and helps with protective orders
• DC Safe Advocate provides follow-up by phone or in-person
• Intake available at one of two domestic violence intake centers

Provides primary medial care for children, including vaccinations, routine check-ups, treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, and managing chronic illnesses such as allergies and asthma. Medical Care

Provides mental health therapy for children, adolescents, and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, or family-related concerns. Mental Health Services More information:

• Uses individual, family, play, and art therapy based on individual needs
• Assists with anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, behavioral concerns, social skills, and LGBTQ+ identity

Provides community-based, long-term, person-centered therapeutic services and support to eligible children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Respite Care

Provides counseling and treatment for individuals with mental health and substance use issues. Mental Health Services

More information: - Offers outpatient therapy and psychiatric counseling for individuals, couples, children, and families - Treatment can be provided in-office, or in the individual's school or workplace

Provides clinical support and therapeutic interventions for individuals navigating perimenopause, menopause, and the postmenopausal transition. Medical Care More information:

• Evaluates and manages bladder control issues, recurrent infections, and pelvic floor weakness
• Treatment options include medication, therapeutic exercise, and hormone replacement therapy