Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Center
8703 Flower Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Phone
(240) 773-8260
Hours of Operation
- Monday-Center closed. Staff telework and can be reached by email, phone and virtual platforms.
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Walk-in services 9 - 11:30 a.m. Scheduled appointments 1- 4 p.m.
- Friday: Walk-in services 9 - 11:30 a.m. Staff telework and can be reached by email, phone and virtual platforms.
Health and Human Services Offices
- Applying for County Public Health Programs
- Child Care Subsidy Programs
- Early Childhood Services (ChildLink)
- Free Tax Help
- Medical Assistance (Medicaid/MA) Program
- Medical Care for Uninsured Children (Care for Kids)
- Public Assistance Programs - Food Stamps
- Public Assistance Programs (TCA/TDAP)
- Shelter Services
Directions to the TESS Center
By Bus
Ride On Bus 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20 & 24
By Metro
From Silver Spring station: Take Ride On Bus 15, 16 or 20.
From Takoma Park station: Take Ride On Bus 24.
By Car From
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North (Olney)
Follow MD Rte. 97 South (Georgia Ave.) Turn left onto MD Rte. 193 (University Blvd.). Turn right onto Piney Branch Road. Turn right onto Flower Avenue. The TESS Center is on the right in the shopping center.
Northwest (Germantown)
Follow I-270 South. Keep left at the split and merge onto Beltway I-495 East. Take Exit 29 onto MD Rte. 193 East (University Blvd.). Turn right onto Piney Branch Road. Turn right onto Flower Avenue. The TESS Center is on the right in the shopping center.
East (Prince George's County Line)
Follow Beltway I-495 West. Take Exit 28 onto MD Rte. 650 South (New Hampshire Ave.). Turn right onto Piney Branch Road. Turn right onto Flower Avenue. The TESS Center is on the right in the shopping center.
West (Bethesda)
Follow Beltway I-495 East. Take Exit 29 onto MD Rte. 193 East (University Blvd.). Turn right onto Piney Branch Road. Turn right onto Flower Ave. The TESS Center is on the right in the shopping center.