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Abused Persons Program | Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Provides support to individuals experiencing domestic violence.

Domestic Violence Services

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  • Offers a 24-hour crisis line, counseling for victims and abusers, referrals, and emergency shelter 
  • Helps victims seek legal protections for themselves and their children 
  • Sends speakers to community groups and events to raise awareness on domestic violence

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Information and Referral | Open My Heart Foundation

Provides education, referrals, support, and advocacy to help eliminate heart health disparities.

Helplines and Information, Advocacy

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- Focuses on African-American women and women of color

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Information and Referral | National Alliance for Caregiving

Offers information and referrals, conducts research, analyzes policies, develops best-practices, and works to increase awareness of family caregiver issues.

Helplines and Information, Advocacy

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- Serves as a coalition of grassroots groups, government agencies, and corporations

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Community Engagement | HopeWorks Howard County

Provides information, resources, education, and referrals addressing the root causes of sexual and intimate partner violence through primary prevention efforts, building awareness, and cultivating community leadership.

Helplines and Information, Advocacy

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- Offers prevention and education workshops, outreach and awareness events, youth leadership project, and more

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Support Groups | National Alliance On Mental Illness Maryland

Provides education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families living with, affected by, or interested in mental illness.

Mental Health Support Services

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  • Offers educational courses and peer support groups 
  • The NAMI National Helpline is available Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM

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Resources and Support | PFLAG

Offers support groups, education, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ individuals, their families, and friends.

Support Groups, Helplines and Information

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- Maintains a website to locate monthly meetings, speakers, and educational materials
- Lists virtual and in-person meetings
- Options for adult and youth meetings are listed
- Provides information and referrals for LGBTQIA+ resources

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Resettlement Program | Global Refuge

Provides information and support to refugees and immigrants to establish housing, community connections, and learning United States culture, laws, and employment.

Case Management, Advocacy

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- Includes immigration legal services, mental health services, children and family services, and more

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Victim Helpline | Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Offers information, referrals, and support to the survivors and families of drunk or drugged driving victims.

Helplines and Information, Advocacy

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- Provides court accompaniment, victim impact panels, and help navigating the justice system
- Conducts public awareness campaigns and youth outreach to prevent drunk driving
- Offers workshops, public speaking engagements, and educational pamphlets

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Information and Referral | One Fair Wage

Provides advocacy, information, and resources for restaurant and service workers, employers, and consumers about fair wages.

Helplines and Information, Advocacy

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Advocacy | Frederick Center

Offers advocacy and education on LGBTQ+ issues.

LGBTQ Advocacy Groups

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  • Hands out OraQuick Home HIV test kits at no-cost 
  • Helps make policies and processes of local organizations; city, county, state, and federal commissions; working groups; and agencies more affirming 
  • Partners with Frederick County Public Schools to better support LGBTQ+ students 
  • Partners with Frederick Health Hospital and Frederick County Health Department to address healthcare inequities for LGBTQ+ individuals 
  • Provides training for local government agencies, businesses, social service groups, and non-profit organizations

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