Individual and System Advocacy | Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living
Resource Name:Individual and System Advocacy | Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living
address
38588 Brett Way, Suite 1, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Eligibility
Individuals of all ages with a disability.
Required documents
Varies
contact for details.
Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.
301-884-4498
Voice
·Main
866-498-0311
Voice
·Toll-Free
Application process
Call for details.
Service area
Calvert County, MD
Charles County, MD
Saint Marys County, MD
Other Information
Special Populations
- Brain Injury
- Caregivers
- Health Concerns
- CYSHCN (Children and Youth with Specific Health Care Needs)
- Active Military / Veterans
- Disabilities
Payment Options
- Free or No-Cost Care
Offers advocacy support, education, and benefits counseling for individuals with disabilities. Advocacy More information:
- Provides accompaniment to social service, Social Security, and healthcare appointments
- Teaches self-advocacy skills through group workshops and individual peer mentoring
- Assists with writing correspondence to legislators and medical professionals
- Negotiates Social Security Administration repayment terms for overpayment status
- Advises Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients on work incentives and employment rights
- Engages in systems change efforts to ensure programs respond to community needs
Last assured
08/03/2026
Providing organization
Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living
Nonprofit disability advocacy and resource center.