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National Organization of Mothers of Twins
Agency: National Organization of Mother of Twins Club
SUPPORT: Offers support for parents of multiples. Opportunities for self-help and emotional support are provided through local and statewide meetings. Services include pen pals for parents whose multiples have disabilities or parents who have disabilities, affecting their child rearing abilities. Also offers support to families with higher order mu...
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Coaching into Care
Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
COACHING: Provides over the phone support and problem solving assistance to family members and others concerned about a Veteran. Coaching may include: how to talk with their Veteran about seeking care, how to get a referral, information about available programs, or how to enroll in programs. *No face to face services. Coaches are licensed clinical ...
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Give an Hour
Agency: Give an Hour
COUNSELING: Provides free mental health services to active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve forces, and veterans who have separated or retired from any branch of military service. Also serves family members and loved ones of those who have served in the military. Visit www.ebenefits.va.gov to ensure that all benefits are being recei...
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Veteran Care Coordination
Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
HOMELESS OUTREACH: Offers assistance to eligible Veteran's and their families to meet with someone who will review their situation to try and make direct connections and necessary referrals with the ultimate goal for housing. Eligibility:--Served in the US Armed Forces--VHA health care eligible--Not Dishonorably discharged--HUD 1 or HUD 4 homeless ...
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Al-Anon/Alateen Information Service, Washington Metropolitan Area
Agency: Al-Anon/Alateen Information Service
SUPPORT GROUPS: Provides information on the purpose and meeting locations of Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups. Al-Anon groups offer families and friends of alcoholics the opportunity to share experiences and learn ways of handling problems. Alateen groups provide the same opportunity for teenaged children and friends of alcoholics. Offers a lite...
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Renaissance Treatment Center
Agency: Renaissance Treatment Center
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT: Provides an individualized treatment program built upon cognitive- behavioral change and 12-step philosophy emphasizing the client’s strengths and competencies, non-denominational spirituality, and continuing care placement.Most programs offered both day and evening: Addiction Evaluations Mental Health Evaluations Alcohol...
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Families For Recovery
Agency: National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, Maryland
FAMILY ADVOCACY: Serves as a support network for friends and family of those who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Provides opportunities for families impacted by addiction to meet and interact with others who share a common issue. Advocates on behalf of drug treatment and recovery support services.
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Maryland Heroin Awareness Advocates
Agency: Maryland Heroin Awareness Advocates
ADVOCACY: Advocates for prevention, education, and support for children and adults with heroin and other opiod use disorders; including individuals with co-occuring substance abuse and mental illness. Organization consists of family members with experience related to these issues.
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Nar-Anon Family Groups
Agency: Nar-Anon Family Groups
SUPPORT: Offers free and anonymous support groups designed for family and friends of drug abusers. Nar-Anon uses the 12-Step Program. Each meeting lasts for 1 hour and provides Nar-Anon literature. Most meetings focus on coping skills and shared experiences. Nar-Anon hotline volunteers provide callers with a list of all support group meetings in th...
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Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter
Agency: Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter
OVERVIEW: Provides support for people affected by Alzheimer's Disease.SERVICES:1) HELPLINE: Offers advice to callers about caring for persons with Alzheimer's and community resources. Provides pamphlets on care, legal issues, and services. Call 800-272-3900, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. 2) SUPPORT GROUPS: Provides support groups for relatives and fr...
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Alzheimer's Support Group, Eastern Shore
Agency: Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland
SUPPORT GROUP: Offered to family, friends and care givers of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Also provides educational resources, emotional and social support for all participants.Cecil CountyAdult Day Service at Union Hospital152 Railroad AveElkton, MD 21922Contact: Jolene Paruch at 443-553-0871Groups held on the 4th Thurs of each month ...
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Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Foster Care & Adoptive Services
Agency: Prince George's County Department of Social Services
OVERVIEW: Oversees adoption and foster care services for Prince George's County.SERVICES:1) FOSTER CARE: Provides services to children and families to accomplish family reunification or to implement an alternative permanency plan. Provides services to foster care youths ages 14 to 21 to prepare them for independence. 2) ADOPTIONS: One of several pe...
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Developmental Disabilities Administration, Eastern Shore
Agency: Developmental Disabilities Administration
OVERVIEW: Provides information regarding programs that offer individual and family support, residential services, supportive employment, case management and resources to individuals with developmental disabilities.SERVICES:1) FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE: Provides assistance to families with children that have developmental disabilities stay together as ...
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Developmental Disabilities Administration, Southern Maryland
Agency: Developmental Disabilities Administration
COORDINATION SERVICES: Provides information on programs that offer individual and family support, case management, residential services, supportive employment, group homes and alternative living units. Office accepts applications, completes eligibility determinations and assists families in accessing appropriate services.
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