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Collateral Legal Assistance for Survivors Project | Women's Law Center of Maryland

Offers legal services to individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence.

Legal Services

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- Helps with custody, divorce, and landlord/tenant matters
- Provides representation in protective order hearings
- Promotes family and financial stability and decreases likelihood of survivors returning to their abusers

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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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General Services | American Association of Retired Persons

Provides programs and services for older adults and their families.

Senior Support Services

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  • Offers assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs 
  • Maintains a searchable database of grandparenting support services 
  • Provides group health, automobile, homeowners, and mobile home insurance
  • Some prescription drugs and healthcare products available 
  • Administers an investment program and a VISA card 
  • Advocates for eligible persons at the federal, state, and local levels 
  • Educates the public on issues related to aging and older Americans' needs and rights

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Ombudsman Program | Frederick County Division of Senior Services

Provides advocacy, support, and protection for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Long Term Care Advocacy

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Case Management | Service Coordination

Provides case management and advocacy services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Advocacy/Case Management

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  • Offers in-home visits to provide ongoing support and evaluation of needs

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Disability Services | South Maryland Center for Independent Living

Provides programs and services for individuals with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities.

Rehabilitation/Habilitation Services

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  • Includes peer counseling, individual and system advocacy, living skills instruction, and referrals 
  • Offers workshops, training, and consultation on workplace ADA compliance
  • Informs the community on relevant issues through meetings, seminars, and a newsletter

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Mental Health Services | Hillcrest Children's and Family Center

Offers a range of mental health, education, and advocacy services for families with children.

Mental Health Services

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  • Provides a school-based therapist at all chartered and public schools in Washington D.C. 
  • Training and consultation services available for community agencies

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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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Immigration Services | United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

Advocates for refugees and immigrants to be treated fairly and provides referrals to local resources to help them become active members of their new communities.

Advocacy

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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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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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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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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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Advocacy Groups | Commission for Women - Baltimore County

Provides advocacy and information on women's rights and related issues.

Women's Advocacy Groups

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  • Makes recommendations on matters concerning sex discrimination, equal opportunities, and other issues 
  • Partners with other organizations to promote laws and legislation of interest to women

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Veterans Treatment Court | District Court of Maryland

Offers a treatment program for veterans who have been charged with misdemeanors or felonies.

Courts and Judicial Services

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- Provides comprehensive treatment for substance use and mental health issues.
- Connects veterans to community programs and services.
- Participants are matched with a mentor who will support them throughout the program.

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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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Lead Hazard Reduction | Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning

Offers lead reduction and education services to the community.

Lead Hazard Reduction Services

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  • Services may include window replacement, paint stabilization, and emergency cleans 
  • Helps families of children with asthma reduce indoor allergens 
  • Case managers assist in navigating the medical system, obtaining relocation grants, and relocating 
  • Provides legal services to deal with tenant-landlord housing issues in properties built before 1950

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Supported Living | Resources For Independence

Maintains a network of independent living centers that serve individuals with disabilities and mental illness.

Residential Care

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- Includes advocacy services, living skills training, and community-supported living arrangements - Provides referrals to community resources to meet different needs
- Offers a speakers bureau and a quarterly newsletter

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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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Mental Health Services | Hillcrest Children's and Family Center

Offers a range of mental health, education, and advocacy services for families with children.

Mental Health Services

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  • Provides a school-based therapist at all chartered and public schools in Washington D.C. 
  • Training and consultation services available for community agencies

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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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Legal Services | NAACP

Works to stop the unfair treatment of Black people within the criminal justice system.

Legal Services

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  • Aims to end racial profiling, ensure fair trials and sentences, and stop the use of the death penalty 
  • Includes the National Prison Project

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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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Victim Support Services | My Covenant Place

Offers support services to survivors of violence. 

Victim and Witness Services

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- Includes crisis intervention
- Provides referrals for shelter and temporary housing

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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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