Alphabetic Listing

ABUSED PERSONS PROGRAM (DHHS) 

Montgomery County Health & Human Services
Abused Persons Program
1301 Piccard Drive, Suite 4100
Rockville, MD 20850
240-777-4210
240-777-4673 (24/7 Hotline) 
TTY:  Call MD Relay 7-1-1
Category:  Advocacy, Counseling, Domestic Violence
Services Provided:  

ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE FORENSIC UNIT

9901 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD  20850
240-826-6225
Category:  Medical
Services Provided:  Connection to local and state advocacy, legal and shelter resources;  evidence collection; HIV/STI testing and prevention medications; private care from a nurse; referral for follow up services, including mental health care; safety planning.

ADULT ESOL &LITERACY GRANT PROGRAM 

Montgomery College
11002 Viers Mill Road, Suite 310
Wheaton, MD 20902
240-567-8950
Category: English Classes
Services Provided: Basic English language and life skills for ages 18 years and older; two ongoing courses include the GED classroom and preparation for citizenship test &interview
Populations Served: 18 years and older whose native language is not English

ADULT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (DHHS)

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
11002 Viers Mill Road, Suite 705
Wheaton, MD 20902
240-777-1770
Category : Mental Health
Services Provided : Individual and group psychotherapy, office-based case management, and psychiatric medication monitoring
Populations Served : Low-income residents of Montgomery County ages 18+ (services not impacted by immigration status) with mental illness

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (DHHS)

401 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD  20850
240-777-3000, 240-777-4815 TTY
Category: Adult Services
Services Provided: Services to reduce risk factors and promote protection of the health, safety and welfare of vulnerable adults
Populations Served: Individuals age 18 years and older at risk of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation or self-neglect

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES OF GREATER WASHINGTON

501 Sligo Avenue
Silver Spring, MD  20910
301-585-6556
Category: Food, English Classes
Services Provided: Education/Job Training Programs - ESOL, GED, computer basics, advanced computer certification program and Job Quest workshops; Youth Development Programs - the Making Tracks Academic Enrichment summer camp program for elementary grade participants of East Montgomery County with meals and take-home weekend food packages; Food Program for those who qualify for food assistance; Community development and disaster relief assistance as needed; Operation of the community pool at Piney Branch Elementary School
Populations Served: East Montgomery County low-income families

AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES  RESOURCES (DHHS)

401 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
240-777-3000
Category : Disabilities
Services Provided : Services and support to children and adults with developmental disabilities ages 3 years through adulthood; community education through quarterly newsletters, educational seminars, and resource fairs
Populations Served : Elderly/Disabled


AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS

888-687-2277 national headquarters, 1-877-803-1489 membership, 866-542-8163 AARP Maryland
Category: Aging and Adult Services
Services Provided: Very broad range of member benefits to individuals age 50 and older who join the organization including, but not limited to, negotiated discount rates for health and other insurance; discounts for travel, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, groceries and technology; assistance and guidance for family caregiving and long-term care; a network for jobs and volunteer work; financial management technical assistance materials, fraud watch network and auto services
Populations Served: age 50 and older

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA) COMMISSION ON DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE

800-285-2221 Service Center Hotline
202 662-1000 Washington DC Office
Category: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Trafficking
Services Provided: In-person trainings, webinars and teleconferences and resources---including written materials and listservs---for attorneys and others; provides individualized support to attorneys representing victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, including research assistance, sample practice tools, model pleadings, and access to experts in the field
Populations Served: Attorneys and others working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking

THE ARC OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

11600 Nebel Street
Rockville, MD  20852
301-984-5777
Category: Disabilities (adults and children)
Services Provided: Programs for children and youth, young adults, adults, seniors, families, caregivers (respite) and businesses including child care, after-school and summer program, work skills training, transitional skills for independent living, employment and contracts with employers to mentor staff, community living services, resources, respite care, siblings support, advocacy and operation of a thrift store and a certified lawn care service supporting the work of the ARC
Populations Served: Children, youth, adults, seniors, families and employers affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities

AUTISM WAIVER SERVICE COORDINATION (DHHS)

Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services
1401 Rockville Pike
2nd floor
Rockville, MD  20852
240-777-1216
Category: Mental Health
Services Provided: Service coordination to children diagnosed with severe autism, ages birth through 21 years, who are currently enrolled in the Autism Waiver program
Populations Served: Children and young adults with autism

AVERY HOUSE (HALFWAY HOUSING, WOMEN AND CHILDREN)

14705 Avery Road
Rockville, MD 20853
1-866-720-3784 Toll Free Assessment, 301-762-4651
Services Provided: Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days) for women and beds for children of the client seeking treatment
Populations Served: Women 18 years of age and older

BAR FOUNDATION PRO BONO PROGRAM

27 West Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20850
301-424-7651
Category: Legal
Services Provided: Free legal representation for civil matters in Montgomery County
Populations Served: Montgomery County residents

BARGAIN BOX, THE

398 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD  20850
301-762-2242
Category: Financial Assistance
Services Provided: Clients can receive free clothing once every two months
Populations Served: Montgomery County Residents in Crisis 

BETHESDA CARES

7728 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-907-9244
Category: Clothing, Food, Housing, Mental Health, Prescription Assistance
Services Provided: Eviction/preventing; Homelessness/case management; Serves meals; Psychiatric services
Populations Served: Homeless and working poor in the community

BETHESDA PRESBYTERIAN

7611 Clarendon Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-986-1137
Category: Food
Populations Served: Montgomery County Residents

BETTY ANN KRAHNKE CENTER, THE

Category: Domestic Violence, Housing, Trafficking
Services Provided: Sixty-bed short-term crisis center providing shelter to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; safe and confidential residence; clinical case management; therapeutic services; life skills groups and referrals to facilitate a safe transition to a secure environment; targeted services for youths including limited child care and enriching child and family activities
Populations Served: Emergency victims of family violence

BILINGUAL COUNSELING CENTER

Substance Abuse Services
11301 Georgia Avenue 2nd Floor
Silver Spring MD 20902
301-942-7821
Category: Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Services Provided: DUI/DWI offenders group
Populations Served: Spanish speaking Montgomery County Residents

C-4 CLOTHES CLOSET & BABY CLOSET

14015 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-989-8742
Category: Clothing
Populations Served: Montgomery County Services

CATHOLIC CHARITIES (ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON)

Neighborhood Service Centers
12247 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-942-1790
Category: Legal
Services Provided: Immigration legal services
Populations Served: All

 CHASE PARTNERSHIP MEN’S SHELTER  (COMMUNITY REACH OF MONTGOMERY)

600 C East Gude Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
301-424-1380
Category: Housing
Services Provided: Provides transitional housing for 36 homeless men in a dormitory style setting, coordinated with substance abuse treatment and counseling, case management and day treatment program
Populations Served: Men ages 18 years and over recovering from drug and alcohol abuse and/or who have co-occurring disorders

COMMUNITY REACH OF MONTGOMERY, INC.

Community Reach of Montgomery (formerly Community Ministries of Rockville)
1010 Grandin Ave, Suite A-1
Rockville, MD 20851
301-637-0730
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
8 West Middle Lane
Rockville, MD, 20850
301-917-6800
Category: Advocacy, Aging and Adult Services, English Classes, Financial Assistance, Housing, Medical
Services Provided: Two housing programs that provide permanent and supportive housing for men and women; Provides quality healthcare and healthcare education; Grants short-term financial assistance to Rockville residents facing financial crisis such as utility termination or eviction; Provides case management services to help seniors who are Rockville residents; English as a Second Language classes and English Spanish Literacy classes to adult immigrants; Offers testimony in community and government venues on behalf of the County’s most vulnerable population
Populations Served: Varies by service

COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS AND CHILDREN, INC. (CSAAC)

8615 East Village Avenue
Montgomery Village, MD  20886
240-912-2220
Category: Mental Health
Services Provided: Intensive early intervention services for young children (featuring applied behavioral analysis both home-based and clinic-based), educational services through the Community School of Maryland (serving students with autism 6-21), residential services (students in a supported residential setting as an adjunct to their school program), therapeutic horseback riding, adaptive physical education, speech and language services, occupational therapy, adult services including community-based residential and vocational programs (supported employment, job training, social skills training, travel training, community-based recreation and leisure)
Populations Served: Individuals of all ages and gender diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and their families

COMMUNITY VISION AT PROGRESS PLACE (INTERFAITH WORKS)

8210 Dixon Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-585-4471
Category: Food, Mental Health
Services Provided: Substance abuse counseling, housing placement assistance, vocational training and support, breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, showers, laundry, a variety of low barrier classes, classes to assist people achieve self-sufficiency
Populations Served: Homeless men and women in Montgomery County

CO-PARENTING PROGRAM P.E.A.C.E. (PARENT EDUCATION AND CUSTODY EFFECTIVENESS)

Montgomery County Circuit Court
50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
240-777-9079
Category: Parenting
Services Provided: Co-parenting skills enhancement program
Populations Served: Divorcing and separating parents

DARKNESS TO LIGHT

NATIONAL HELPLINE:
866.FOR.LIGHT or text LIGHT to 741741
Category: Sexual Assault
Services Provided: Crisis counseling
Populations Served: All

DEAF ABUSED WOMEN’S NETWORK (DAWN)

1140 3rd St NE 2nd floor
Washington, DC 20002
Video Phone:202-559-5366
Category: Domestic Violence
Services Provided: Educational outreach, resource referral (medical and legal), case management, peer advocacy, counseling, support groups, resiliency education
Populations Served: Deaf community of the Washington DC area

DEAF COUNSELING CENTER

1110 Whisperwood Lane
North Bethesda, MD  20852
409 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Category: Mental Health
Services Provided: Deaf-centered framework for counseling
Populations Served: Deaf community of the Washington DC area

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION (DOCR)

22880 Whelan Lane
Boyds, MD  20841
240-777-9976
240-773-4262 (Victim Services)
Category: Advocacy, Legal
Services Provided: Correctional programs and services for inmates including reentry services
Populations Served: Pretrial and convicted detainees

DOMESTIC TRAFFICKING HOTLINE

1-888-373-7888
Category : Trafficking
Services Provided  : Get help and connect with a service provider in your area; Report a tip with information on potential human trafficking activity; or learn more by requesting training, technical assistance, or resources
Populations Served : All

DOROTHY DAY PLACE 
5320 Marinelli Road
Rockville, MD 20850
301-762-8314
Category: Housing
Services Provided: Transitional shelter for homeless men and women (no dependents)
Populations Served: Men and women living in Montgomery County who are at least 18 years old with no dependents

DWELLING PLACE, THE

19632 Club House Rd, Suite 510
Montgomery Village, MD 20866
240-813-1603
Persons seeking housing assistance should call Montgomery County’s Crisis Center at 240-777-4000
Category: Housing
Services Provided: Housing and support services in Montgomery County for families (with children) experiencing homelessness, helping them to achieve and maintain self sufficiency
Populations Served: Homeless families in Montgomery County who have resided in the County for at least 12 months, adult must have custody of at least one (1) minor child, pregnant females do not qualify

EMERGENCY EVICTION PREVENTION/HOMELESS SHELTER SERVICES (DHHS)

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

MidCounty DHHS Building
1301 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

DHHS Silver Spring Center
8818 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910

UpCounty Regional Services Center
12900 Middlebrook Road
Germantown, MD 20874

Neighborhood Service Center at Catholic Charities
12247 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20906

Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Center
8513 Piney Branch Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Neighborhood Service Center at Family Services, Inc.
200 Girard Street (Suite 203)
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Category: Housing
Populations Served: Homeless men, women, and families

FAITH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

13618 Layhill Road
Silver Spring MD  20906
301-460-8188
Category: Food
Services Provided: Meals, groceries, and perishable items

FAMILY DISCOVERY CENTER

1010 Grandin Avenue
Rockville, MD 20851
301-424-2989
Category: Family Support, Parenting
Services Provided: Opportunities for adult learners; English for speakers of other languages (ESOL); Employment readiness; Health education; Basic computer skills; Parenting classes ; School readiness activities; Family field trips; Music and art; Developmental screenings
Populations Served: Families with children

FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER

600 Jefferson Plaza
Suite 500
Rockville, MD  20852
240-773-0444
24-777-4000 (24-hour crisis line)
Category: Advocacy, Legal
Services Provided: Initial protective orders, legal counseling, emergency and investigative services, Safe Start for children, child support enforcement
Populations Served: Victims of intimate partner violence

FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM/REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (DHHS)

  • CCI-Family Services Inc. (FSI)
    610 East Diamond Ave., Suite 100
    Gaithersburg MD 20877
    240-790-3334
  • CCI-Gaithersburg
    220 Girard Street, Suite 100
    Gaithersburg MD 20877
    301-216-0880
  • CCI-Silver Spring
    8630 Fenton Street, Suite 1200
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    301-585-1250
  • CCI-Takoma Park
    7676 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 220A
    Takoma Park,  MD 20912
    301-431-2972
Category : Family Planning, Medical
Services Provided : Reproductive health care/gynecological consultation services for low income/uninsured teens and women of childbearing age
Populations Served : All

FAMILY SERVICES, INC.     

610 E Diamond Avenue
Suite 100
Gaithersburg, MD  20877
301-840-2000
Category: Domestic Violence, Family Support, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Services Provided: Comprehensive community mental health center and three locations for community, recovery-focused psychiatric rehabilitation programs; services for youth (ages 6 to 18) and their families who seek stabilization support for a youth experiencing a mental health crisis; home health support to help manage overall health and wellness for individuals with one or more chronic condition; offsite and home-based mental health counseling and family treatment services; specialized programs for the early identification, evaluation and treatment of adolescents and young adults experiencing certain troubling thoughts and/or experiences, or exhibiting changes in behavior
Populations Served: Age ranges vary across programs

GAITHERSBURG HELP, INC.

301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-216-2510 ex 1
Category: Food, Prescription Assistance
Services Provided: Food, diapers, formula, fund prescriptions
Populations Served: Gaithersburg residents

GREENTREE EMERGENCY SHELTER 

National Center for Children and Families
6301 Greentree Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
301-365-4480 ext. 126
Category: Advocacy, Clothing, Housing
Services Provided: Shelter, food, clothing, laundry, individual and group counseling, case management, on-site childcare, after school program and tutoring, employment assistance, life skills training, client advocacy
Populations Served: Families with children

HEALTHCARE RESOURCES (MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH)

800-226-2142
Category : Medical
Services Provided : Medical care for low-income adults and children
Populations Served : Maryland residents

 HELP

Rockville:  301-564-0800
Bethesda:   301-365-2022
Damascus:  301-253-4100
Gaithersburg:  301-216-2510
Germantown:  301 482-1320
Olney: 301-774-4334
Upper Montgomery Assistance (UMAN): 301-926-4422
Community Reach of Montgomery: 240-328-6943
Ministries United Silver Spring/Takoma Part (MUSST):  301-495 4699
Eastern Montgomery Emergency Assistance Network:  301-879-2688
Midcounty United Ministries (MUM): 301-929-8675
Category: Financial Assistance, Food, Referrals and Information
Services Provided: HELP locations, generally provide food from bank of donations, financial help (prescriptions, rent, debt, utilities, groceries, etc.) and referral services to other resource
Populations Served: Resident requirements vary with each HELP location. For Rockville Help individuals must live within the Rockville city limits. Specific service areas are typically defined by zip codes

 HELPING HANDS SHELTER (EMERGENCY)

622 North Horners Lane
Rockville, MD 20850
301-340-2796
Category: Housing
Services Provided: Emergency shelter for up to 24 women and their children for a thirty-day stay with extensions not to exceed 90 days. Specific services also include meals, counseling, case management and referrals for other services such as substance abuse outpatient care.
Populations Served: All

HIV CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (DHHS)

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
2000 Dennis Avenue
Silver Spring, 20902
240-777-1869
Category : Medical
Services Provided : HIV Seropositive Services, including: case management, a diagnostic evaluation unit, HIV outpatient clinic services, HIV dental care and nutritional and addictions counseling; On-going support groups are available for anyone who is HIV positive or has AIDS; Education and outreach to at risk populations are also provided
Populations Served : Montgomery County residents

HIV DENTAL SERVICES (DHHS)

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
2000 Dennis Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
240-777-1737
Category : Dental
Services Provided : General dental care to HIV-infected clients from 5 Maryland counties who meet income guidelines.
Populations Served : HIV positive adult living in the region 

HOUSE OF RUTH 
50 Maryland Ave, South Tower, 1 st Floor, Rm 1500
Rockville, MD 20850
240-777-9077
410-889-7884 24-Hour Hotline
Toll Free Legal Hotline: 1-888-880-7884
Category: Domestic Violence, Legal
Services Provided: On-site legal representation to victims of domestic violence at final protective order hearings, as well as contempt and modification proceedings, case preparation, safety planning, advocacy, coordination with other agencies, and referrals to other community-based organizations
Populations Served: All

INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM (DHHS)

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
1401 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20850
Birth through 34½ months:240-777-3997
Children older than 34 ½ months:240-740-2170, 301-947-6050
Spanish Hotline: 240-740-2845
Category: Special Needs
Services Provided: Early intervention services to assists families with children between birth and the beginning of the school year following the fourth birthday in their efforts to address special needs and maximize developmental potential
Populations Served: Montgomery County residents; nonresidents whose children attend a preschool or child care center in the county, or will be moving into the county

INTERFAITH WORKS CLOTHING CENTER

751 Twinbrook Parkway
Rockville, MD 20851
301-424-3796
Category: Clothing, Financial Assistance
Services Provided: Clothing and home goods free of charge for low-income families; Friends In Action, family mentoring with supportive services; Interfaith Housing Coalition, permanent housing with support services; Connections, resource center with financial assistance; eviction prevention; utility assistance
Populations Served: Montgomery County residents

INTERFAITH WORKS EMPOWERMENT CENTER/DAY PROGRAM

8106 Georgia Avenue, 2 nd Floor (Progress Place Building)
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-585-4471
Category: Food, Housing
Services Provided: Day program and outreach program for adults experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County providing access to basic needs (such as food, laundry, and shower facilities) case management services, recreational and therapeutic groups; operate a hypothermia shelter from November to March
Populations Served: Single, homeless adults from Montgomery County

INTERFAITH WORKS WOMEN’S CENTER

2 Taft Court, Suite 100 (Lower Level)
Rockville, MD 20850
301-770-2413, Ext 1
Category: Housing
Services Provided: Short-term emergency shelter for women with mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, or long-term disabilities. Serves homeless single adult women providing 3 meals a day, case managers for clinical assessments, connections with housing, medical, mental health and social services.
Populations Served: Adult women

JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY

301-816-2633 Inquiry & Screening for Mental Health, Specialized Employment/Special Needs and Senior Services

200 Wood Hill Road
Rockville, MD  20850
301-838-4200

6123 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-3700

9900 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring MD 20902
301-587-9666
Category: Mental Health, Parenting, Special Needs
Services Provided: Range of mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors including behavioral, emotional, and psychological evaluations; Service planning and care coordination; Individual and group therapy; Social skills therapy groups; Psychiatric evaluations and medication management; Parenting and family workshops and support groups; Educational and neuropsychological assessments and solutions; Workshops and support groups for seniors
Populations Served: All age groups

KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

847-J Quince Orchard Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD  20878
240-683-6663
1-888-987-4561 domestic violence hotline

Category: Domestic Violence, Counseling
Services Provided: Legal consultation; Counseling (Adults); Court accompaniment for domestic violence victims
Populations Served: Asian Americans and new immigrants

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE

Bar Association of Montgomery County
27 West Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD  20850
301-279-9100
Category: Legal
Services Provided: 30-minute in-office consultation for Maryland residents to assist individuals in locating and referring to an attorney versed in the area of law needed. A 30-minute phone consultation is available for residents of other states.
Populations Served: All

 LITERACY COUNCIL OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 320
Rockville, MD 20850
301-610-0030
Category: Education
Services Provided: Free or low-cost adult education opportunities
Populations Served: All

LORD’S TABLE

201 South Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD
301-990-7373
Category: Food
Services Provided: Meals daily Monday through Saturday, September to June
Populations Served: Montgomery County residents

MADDUX SCHOOL, THE

11614 Seven Locks Road
Rockville, MD 20854
301-469-0223
Category: Special Needs
Services Provided: General education private day school with specialized services; small, structured classes, low student to teacher ratio (5:1), challenging state-approved curriculum, strong social learning emphasis, diagnostic multi-sensory trans-disciplinary teaching, innovative arts & literacy programming, integrated speech & occupational therapy, certified, highly-trained faculty, parent education & support and After-school enrichment
Populations Served: Early Childhood 4 to 8 years

MANNA FOOD CENTER

9311 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD  20877
301-424-1130 (Additional Montgomery County food programs can be available to people who dial 410-737-8282)
https://www.mannafood.org/
Category: Food
Services Provided: Food pantries and distribution locations across the region; partner with charities, churches, local businesses, and other agencies
Populations Served: Montgomery County residents

MARY’S CENTER

202-483-8196
Multiple locations
Category: Aging and Adult Services, Dental, Medical, Mental Health
Services Provided:  Health care, education, and social services
Populations Served: MD/DC residents (varies by location)

MARYLAND AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SERVICE (VINE)

1-866-634-8463
Category: Criminal Justice
Services Provided: VINELink can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide the most reliable information for custody status changes and criminal case information
Populations Served: All

MARYLAND COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT (MCASA)

P.O. Box 8782
Silver Spring, MD  20907
301-328-7023
Category: Advocacy, Legal, Sexual Assault
Services Provided: Monitor public policy and encourage a “victim-centered” approach; promote justice for survivors and accountability for offenders through legislative advocacy promoting public awareness of sexual violence issues and rape crisis and recovery center services; provide training for professionals such as counselors, advocates, medical personnel, law enforcement, and court personnel; sponsor statewide conference
Populations Served: Victims of sexual assault and professional advocates

MARYLAND CRIME VICTIMS RESOURCE CENTER (MCVRC)

301-952-0063
Category: Criminal Justice
Services Provided: Statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the interests of crime victims in Maryland
Populations Served: State of Maryland

MARYLAND LEGAL AID 

600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 430
Rockville, MD 20852
855-880-9487
Category: Legal
Services Provided: Legal assistance for civil cases including consumer rights, elder rights, employment, family law, government benefits, healthcare and housing. In addition to Rockville, there are 12 locations throughout Maryland that provide direct services.
Populations Served: Maryland residents

 MARYLAND MEDICAID PHARMACY PROGRAM (MPP)

1-800-492-5231 (Toll Free)
Category: Prescription Assistance
Services Provided: Medicare Part D provides complete pharmacy services to individuals who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid except certain drugs that are excluded from Medicare. Medicaid provides most of those excluded drugs to dual eligible recipients.
Populations Served: Medicaid/Medicare recipients

MARYLAND NETWORK AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (MNADV)

4601 Presidents Drive, Suite 370
Lanham, MD  20706
800-634-3577, 301-352-4574
Category: Domestic Violence
Services Provided: Training, outreach, public policy
Populations Served: Services for advocates/non-direct service

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS (MCCH)

405 East Gude Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
301-217-0314
Category: Housing
Services Provided: Emergency shelter
Populations Served: Vulnerable/Crisis population

MONTGOMERY COUNTY CRISIS CENTER (DHHS)

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
1301 Piccard Drive, 1 st Floor
Rockville, MD  20850
240-777-4000
Category: Domestic Violence, Financial Assistance, Housing, Intervention, Mental Health, Sexual Assault
Services Provided:24-hour crisis center (over the phone or in person)
Populations Served: Individuals in crisis/in-person crisis intervention in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY  POLICE DEPARTMENT– VICTIM ASSISTANCE

Public Safety Headquarters
100 Edison Park Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Non-emergency: 301-279-8000

1 st District (Rockville)100 Edison Park Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
240-773-6070
2 nd District (Bethesda)4823 Rugby Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
240-773-6700
3 rd District (Silver Spring)1002 Milestone Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
240-773-6800
4 th District (Wheaton)2300 Randolph RD
Wheaton, MD 20902
240-773-5500
5 th District (Germantown)20000 Aircraft Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
240-773-6200
6 th District (Montgomery Village)45 West Watkins Mill Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
240-773-5700
Category: Intervention, Referrals and Information
Services Provided: Crisis intervention, emergency food and shelter; financial aid and counseling referrals; direct aid for filing for financial compensation; enhancing personal safety options; employer, creditor, or landlord intervention; coordination with county’s mobile crisis team in mental health emergencies; assistance in enrolling in the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) program
Populations Served: Crime victims, witnesses, and their families

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MCPS) PREKINDERGARTEN
AND HEAD START PROGRAMS

Rocking Horse Road Center
4910 Macon Road, Room 143
Rockville, MD 20852
240-740-4530
Category: Education
Populations Served: Low-income families with children

MONTGOMERY COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 
50 Maryland Avenue, 5  th  Floor
Rockville, MD  20850
240-777-7300
Category : Advocacy, Criminal Justice, Legal
Services Provided : Educate the public on criminal justice issues; train lawyers for future services; address inequality and promote fairness in the criminal justice system; ensure access to the criminal justice system; promote professional relations with judges and attorneys; further the efficient use of criminal resources
Populations Served : All

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

50 Maryland Avenue, Room T-8
Rockville, MD  20850
Main and Civil:240-777-0000
Domestic Violence:240-777-7016
Criminal Section: 240-777-7022
Category: Intervention, Advocacy, Legal
Services Provided: Serve protective orders of the court
Populations Served: All

MONTGOMERY RX 

240-777-0311
Prescriptions: 877-321-2651
Category: Prescription Assistance
Services Provided: Free card that can save you money on prescription medications; Pick up a card at all Montgomery County libraries and regional service centers
Populations Served: All Montgomery County residents

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) -
CONNECTION AND RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS

11718 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
301-949-5852
Category: Mental Health
Services Provided: Meet weekly for 90 minutes, free of charge, follow a flexible structure without an educational format, do not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies, are confidential – participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
Populations Served: All

NATIONAL CENTER ON ELDER ABUSE

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Department of Family Medicine and Geriatrics
1000 South Fremont Avenue, Unit 22, Building A-6
Alhambra, CA 91803
1-855-500-3537
800-917-7383 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home)
877-402-8219 or 410-402-8201 (to report suspected abuse in a nursing home)
Category: Aging and Adult Services
Services Provided: Educational resources, eldercare locators
Populations Served: Populations 60 and older

NATIONAL CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME

202-467-8700 (referral line)
855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846)
Category: Advocacy, Referrals and Information
Services Provided: Victim Assistance Specialists stand ready to help crime victims understand their rights and options, find information and connect with resources, access referrals, and craft next steps to regain control over their lives.
Populations Served: Any victim of crime

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

800-799-7233 1-800-787-3224 TTY
Category: Advocacy, Referrals and Information
Services Provided: Referral/Resources
Populations Served: All

 NATIONAL HIV/AIDS HOTLINE

800-232-4636
TTY: 888-232-6348
Category: Referrals and Information
Services Provided: Basic HIV/AIDS information; Referrals to various AIDS services
Populations Served: All

NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER (NSVRC)

877-739-3895
Category: Referrals and Information, Sexual Assault
Services Provided: Resources
Populations Served: All

NATIONAL TEEN DATING ABUSE HELPLINE

866-331-9474
Category: Advocacy
Services Provided: A resource to empower youth to prevent and end dating abuse
Populations Served: Teenagers

OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS

21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 330
Rockville, MD  20850
240-777-8450
Category: Advocacy, Legal
Services Provided: Compensation or replacement of property through the county’s partnership fund; Assistance to those subject to violent and/or hate crimes
Populations Served: All

OFFICE OF ELIGIBILITY AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DHHS)

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Eligibility and Support Services
1401 Rockville Pike, 2nd floor
Rockville, MD 20852
Other locations available (see website)
Category : Medical
Services Provided : Apply for medical coverage/health programs: mother and infant care, dental care, pediatrics, community clinics
Populations Served : Montgomery County residents


 OPEN DOOR, THE

11320 Schuylkill Road
Rockville, MD 20852
24-hour hotline: 301-770-0193
Category: Housing
Services Provided: Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing, food, and counseling for youth ages 12-17
Populations Served: Youth ages 12-17

PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

Category: Prescription Assistance
Services Provided: Online tool to match individuals to patient assistance programs they may be eligible for
Populations Served: Not applicable

PLANNED PARENTHOOD

19650 Clubhouse Road #104
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
301-208-1300
Category: Family Planning, Medical
Services Provided: Family planning; HIV testing, LGBT services; STD testing; Treatment and vaccines
Populations Served: All

RAPE, ABUSE AND INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK (RAINN)

800-656-HOPE (4673)
Category: Sexual Assault
Services Provided: Victim services; Public education; Public policy; Consulting and training
Populations Served: All

RAINBOW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.

2120-A Industrial Parkway
Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-625-2561
Category: Food, Housing
Services Provided: Food pantry and nutritional education programs geared toward serving low-income individuals and families in need; Provides fresh produce on a consistent weekly basis; Eviction prevention; Utility cut-off prevention and reconnection; Temporary homelessness prevention;
Populations Served: All

RAINBOW PLACE EMERGENCY SHELTER

Rockville Presbyterian Church
215 W. Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
301-762-1496
Category: Food, Housing, Referrals and Information
Services Provided: Shelter on winter nights only (Nov. 1 – March 31); Hot dinner, breakfast, and bag lunch; shower and laundry facilities; Case management; Referrals to housing programs, community resources, local social service and treatment programs
Populations Served: Homeless women

RXASSIST

Category: Prescription Assistance
Services Provided: Database of free and low-cost prescription programs – run by pharmaceutical companies
Populations Served: Not applicable

SAFE PASSAGE CENTER

1010 Grandin Avenue
Rockville, MD 20851
Phone: 301-417-8939
Email:  [email protected]
Category: Domestic Violence, Family Support, Substance Abuse
Services Provided: Supervised visitation and monitored exchange
Populations Served: Montgomery County residents

SENIOR CONNECTION

3950 Ferrara Drive
Silver Spring, MD  20906
301-962-0820
Category: Aging and Adult Services, Financial Assistance, Food
Services Provided: Provides an array of services for Montgomery County residents aged 60+: transportation services, grocery, and bill pay assistance
Populations Served: Montgomery County residents aged at least 60 years of age

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE & AIDS/HIV PROGRAM  (DHHS)Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
2000 Dennis Avenue
Silver Spring, MD  20902
240-777-1869 240-777-3999 HIV clinic; 240-777-1760 STD clinic
Category : Medical
Services Provided : Sexually transmitting disease and AIDS program, HIV program, SSI intake workers, diagnostic evaluation services, and housing opportunities for persons with AIDS – assist individuals in applying for programs that provide medication including the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance program (MADAP); provide outpatient HIV-related medical care, medical case management, nutrition services, dental services, entitlements assistance, emergency financial assistance and transportation assistance
Populations Served : Maryland Residents

SHEPHERD’S TABLE: CLOTHES CLOSET

8106 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD  20910
301-585-6463
Category: Clothing, Food, Medical
Services Provided: Clothing: Clean, gently-used clothing for all seasons. Shoes, handbags, new underwear, socks, deodorant and other toiletries; Meals; Eye Clinic; Resource Center
Populations Served: All

SILVER SPRING HEALTH CENTER (DHHS)

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
8630 Fenton Street, 10th floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910
240-777-0311, or 311 inside Montgomery County
240-777-1779 (Latino Health Initiative only)
301-585-1250 (Community Clinic, Inc.)
Category: Dental, Medical
Services Provided: Dental services; Maternity; Eligibility for public health programs; Enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA); Immunization program, Latino Health Initiative; Medical assistance programs; Suburban Maryland Welcome Back Center
Populations Served: Montgomery County residents

STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY

50 Maryland Avenue, 5 th Floor
Rockville, MD  20850
240-777-7300
Category: Advocacy, Criminal Justice, Legal
Services Provided: Educate the public on criminal justice issues; train lawyers for future services; address inequality and promote fairness in the criminal justice system; ensure access to the criminal justice system; promote professional relations with judges and attorneys; further the efficient use of criminal resources
Populations Served: All

STD/HIV TESTING PROGRAM (DHHS)

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
2000 Dennis Avenue
Silver Spring, MD  20902
240-777-1760
Category: Medical
Services Provided: Diagnostic testing, exams, and treatment of STD's and epidemiological follow-up; free testing and counseling
Populations Served: Montgomery County residents

STEPPING STONES SHELTER

P.O. Box 712
Rockville, MD 20848
301-251-0567
Fax: 301-762-0040 ext. 102 for general questions
Email:  [email protected]
Category: Education, Food, Housing, Referrals and Information
Services Provided: Food, shelter, case management services, employment counselors, tutoring for children, GED tutoring for adults, referrals, post-shelter support
Populations Served: Homeless families with children (families include two-parent families, single moms, single dads, and multi-generational households)

STUDENTS ACTIVE FOR ENDING RAPE (SAFER)

Category: Advocacy, Sexual Assault
Services Provided: Information resources
Populations Served: College students

TAKOMA EAST SILVER SPRING (TESS) CENTER (DHHS)

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
8513 Piney Branch Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
240-773-8260
Category: Education, Legal, Medical
Services Provided: Apply for Medical Coverage/Health Programs; Free Legal Services; Social service assistance; Interpretation and translation; Education; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Populations Served: Montgomery County residents

TREEHOUSE CHILD ASSESSMENT CENTER, THE

7300 Calhoun Place, Suite 600
Rockville, MD  20855
240-777-4699
Category: Advocacy, Medical, Mental Health
Services Provided: Comprehensive medical examinations; education and prevention; mental health assessments; ongoing mental health therapy for the child and non-offending family members; victim advocacy; forensic interviews; management of Montgomery County’s  Multidisciplinary Child Abuse Team, Education and prevention
Populations Served: Children

UPCOUNTY REGIONAL SERVICES CENTER

12900 Middlebrook Road
Germantown, MD 20874
240-777-8000
Category: Medical
Services Provided: Apply for Medical Coverage/Health Programs
Populations Served: All

VICTIM ASSISTANCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM (DHHS)

Montgomery County Health & Human Services
Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program
1301 Piccard Drive, Suite 4100
Rockville, MD 20850
240-777-1355
240-777-4357 (HELP)
www.VASAP.org

VICTIMS’ RIGHTS COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE

Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention
100 Community Place, 1st Floor
Crownsville, MD 21032
410-697-9338
Category: Legal
Services Provided: Information about victims’ rights
Populations Served: Crime victims

VOICES FOR CHILDREN: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Grandin Avenue, Suite B-3
Rockville, MD 20851
301-340-7458 ext. 204
Category: Advocacy, Legal
Services Provided: Placement of abused and neglected children in safe, permanent homes and for the highest quality of their care while they are under the court's jurisdiction. 24/7
Populations Served: Children, foster children

A WIDER CIRCLE

9159 Brookville Road
Silver Spring, MD  20910
301-608-3504
Category: Vocational
Services Provided: One-on-one job coaching; professional attire and accessories, provides a wide range of furniture to families transitioning out of shelters, escaping domestic violence, or otherwise living without their basic need items
Populations Served: Families in Montgomery County

WOMEN WHO CARE MINISTRIES

P.O. Box 87552
19642 Clubhouse Road, Suite 620
Gaithersburg, MD  20886
301-963-8588
Category: Food
Services Provided: Helping Kids Eat Backpack Weekend Meal Program – non-perishable food items to low income children every Friday for food for the weekend
Populations Served: All

WORKING PARENTS ASSISTANCE (WPA) PROGRAM (DHHS)

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
7300 Calhoun Place
Rockville, MD  20855
240-777-1177; 240-777-1155 info link line
Category : Parenting
Services Provided : Financial assistance to families to help pay for child care costs
Populations Served : Montgomery County residents