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Distributes 10-year lithium-powered, tamper-resistant smoke alarm, alongside a home fire safety inspection. Public Health and Safety More information:

• Includes installation by a local firefighter

Provides a climate-controlled space where individuals can take a hot shower and receive a free toiletry bag with essential hygiene items and a fresh set of underwear. Personal Goods and Services

Helps families learn and grow together through special programs that prepare children for school and long-term success. Education Support More information:

• Facilitates developmental screenings and early intervention identification
• Offers family learning activities, evidence-based playgroups, and home visiting programs
• Provides parenting workshops, training, and education
• Connects families to resources, including adult education, job help, and case management

Provides substance use disorder treatment in a residential setting. Addiction and Recovery More information:

- Includes counseling, harm-reduction treatments, and help with detoxification - Discharge planning is offered to connect clients with community resources

Provides drama therapy to help children develop emotional regulation and social skills. Support Groups More information:

• Meets online via telehealth

Provides caregivers with information, referrals, and support. Helplines and Information, Financial Assistance More information:

• Offers limited financial assistance for supplies and respite care
• Helps connect families with self-employed home care workers

Provides a wide range of recommended immunizations, including shots required for school and college enrollment. Medical Care

Offers a community meal.

Food Assistance

More information: - Serves restaurant-style meals, which may be taken to go.

Provides assistance with employment preparation and job search. Employment Services More information: - Provides resume help, interview preparation, and free computer classes - Offers connections to academic resources, skills training, recruitment events, and job fairs

Provides library services including materials loan, programs for all ages, and meeting rooms. Library Services More information:

• Loans books, movies, audio books, CDs, video games, digital materials, and more.
• Offers mobile services at various locations throughout the County.

Performs minimally invasive endometrial ablation procedures to thin or remove the uterine lining for the reduction or cessation of heavy menstrual bleeding. Medical Care More information:

• Includes cryotherapy, hydrothermal, radiofrequency, electrocautery, and microwave energy
• Addresses symptoms such as prolonged bleeding, heavy menstrual cycles, and anemia
• Includes post-procedure monitoring for recovery

Provides residential substance use disorder treatment that includes medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling and case management. Addiction and Recovery More information:

• Offers medium- and low-intensity residential treatment based on individual needs
• Develops individualized treatment and discharge plans
• Helps individuals build relapse prevention and independent living skills
• Coordinates referrals for ongoing treatment and community resources

• Departments include Highways, Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning, Solid Waste Management, Engineering and Construction, and Metropolitan District Financing and Petitions

Offers inpatient treatment for mental health issues for severe mental and behavioral health issues. Mental Health Services More information

- Intensive therapy is provided to patients while under 24-hour supervision

• Provides psychiatric evaluation and medication stabilization
• Offers co-occurring disorder programming

Provides temporary and seasonal staffing services.

Employment Services

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• Offers temporary to permanent placement
• Provides Direct hire recruiting for employers
• Provides payroll and tax services

Investigates allegations of discrimination under County Code Article 29 in areas of housing, employment (15 or less employees), public accommodations, education, and financing. Legal Services

Offers basic medical care for adults and children, including preventative and chronic care, immunizations, and referrals to specialists if needed. Medical Care More Information:

• Provides labs for diagnostic testing
• Offers health screenings and healthy lifestyle assessments

Offers primary, dental, and urgent care services. Medical Care More information:

• Includes vaccinations, surgery, prescriptions, and lab testing
• Assists with medical assistance, applications, and connections with primary services
• Provides health education via classes and materials on health-related subjects
• Refers to community resources and specialty services as needed
• Offer behavioral health services to current medical patients
• Offers dental care

Provides information and referral services related to communication disorders. Helplines and Information  More information: - Includes information on speech-language pathologists and audiologists, hearing aids, and TTY communication - Does not offer interpreter services

Distributes bags of food to Howard County residents in need. Food Assistance More information: - Emergency food assistance may be available by appointment

Offers income-based housing for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Housing Assistance

Provides a variety of public parks and recreational activity centers. Leisure and Recreation More information: - Includes cultural and performing arts, hobbies, nature education, social activities, special events, sports and fitness activities, therapeutic recreation, camp sites, and water-oriented activities

Provides library services including materials loan, programs for all ages, and meeting rooms. ​ Library Services More information:

• Loans books, e-books, CDs, Chromebooks, hotspot kits, and more
• Offers access to computers, printing, faxing, scanning, and WiFi
• Some branches have social workers and community pantries available

Provides outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment through counseling, medication management, and structured therapeutic services.

Mental Health Services, Addiction and Recovery

Provides specialized care for pelvic floor and bladder disorders, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and chronic pelvic pain. Medical Care More information:

• Includes pelvic floor therapy, nerve stimulation, vaginal pessaries, and medication
• Performs surgical procedures like vaginal wall repair, bladder support, and hysterectomies
• Treatment is personalized based on medical history and diagnostic examinations