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Helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find affordable housing and create a plan to live independently. Housing Services

Provides information and support related to cancer and its treatment. Advocacy More information: - Can offer advice on understanding and communicating with healthcare providers - Helpline staffed by oncology social workers

Provides support services for individuals with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities. Advocacy More information: - Includes living skills training, peer counseling, youth programs, and advocacy - Helps clients fund accessibility modifications to homes and acquire assistive technology - Offers community-supported living arrangements - Refers to other community resources as needed

Provides peer support and advocacy for individuals with mental illness in the Tri-County area. Mental Health Support Services

Provides information on support programs for individuals and families. Case Management More information: - Includes case management, residential services, and supportive employment. - Accepts applications, determines eligibility, and helps access appropriate services

Advocates for equal and high-quality public education for all students, with a focus on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in resources. Education Advocacy More information: - Aims to improve teacher quality and enhance early childhood and literacy initiatives

Provides investigations into alleged discrimination complaints based on age, race, sex, religion, marital status, disabilities, and source of income in housing, public accommodations, and employment brought under Frederick County code. Civil Rights Discrimination Assistance

Provides support services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Disability Services More information: - Includes case management, employment training, employment placing, workshops, family education, advocacy - Offers community-based services and group living in supervised homes - Adult Day Centers coordinate recreational, fitness, arts, and personal development activities. - Childcare available

Helps victims of intimate partner violence obtain, enforce, and modify existing protective orders. Legal Services More information: - Works in Circuit and District Courts

Assists students with documented disabilities in getting the support they need to succeed in college. Disability Related Counseling/Therapy More information: - Counselors determine appropriate accommodations and arrange support services - Helps schools comply with disability legislation

Advocates for the equal treatment of all individuals in the areas of housing, employment, and public access. Civil Rights/Human Rights Groups

Provides support services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Disability Services More information: - Includes case management, employment training, employment placing, workshops, family education, advocacy - Offers community-based services and group living in supervised homes - Adult Day Centers coordinate recreational, fitness, arts, and personal development activities. - Childcare available

Offers support services to families impacted by child abuse, including court advocacy, mental health assessments, and therapy services. Child Abuse Counseling

Offers human rights advocacy and protection services. Civil Rights Advocacy More information: - Provides recommendations for policies and programs to ensure equal rights and opportunities - Assists with discrimination complaints and directs individuals to appropriate agencies - Holds open meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6PM to 8PM

Aims to eliminate inequity, discrimination, and inequality in the community. Advocacy More information: - Enforces public accommodations and ADA concerns - Accepts reports of unfair treatment by employer - Processes complaints against law enforcement - Enforces local wage laws and investigates complaints, including wage disputes and overtime issues

Provides programs and services for older adults and their families. Senior Support Services More information: - Offers assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs - Maintains a searchable database of grandparenting support services - Provides group health, automobile, homeowners, and mobile home insurance - Some prescription drugs and healthcare products available - Administers an investment program and a VISA card - Advocates for eligible persons at the federal, state, and local levels - Educates the public on issues related to aging and older Americans' needs and rights

Provides support services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Disability Services More information: - Includes case management, employment training, employment placing, workshops, family education, advocacy - Offers community-based services and group living in supervised homes - Adult Day Centers coordinate recreational, fitness, arts, and personal development activities. - Childcare available

Offers mental health and substance use coordination services, and education and training opportunities to uniformed service members, veterans and their family members. Mental Healthcare Information and Referral, Substance Use Disorder Information and Referral, Education More information: - Offers regional coordinators to work with uniformed service members, veterans and their family members to access mental health and substance use services either through the VA health care system or community providers regardless of branch of service, era of service, or discharge status. Provides information and referrals regarding behavioral health treatment and supportive services - Provides education and training opportunities regarding military culture, barriers to care, evidence-based and best practices, and lived experience for healthcare and behavioral health providers, peers, first responders, and community groups

Provides outpatient mental health services, including evaluation, therapy, medication monitoring, case management, and advocacy. Mental Healthcare More information: - A mobile unit is available for individuals with serious mental disorders

Provides victim and witness support services, including advocacy, crisis intervention, and education. Victim Support More information: - Includes a 24-hour helpline, counseling, and community education

Advocates for equal and high-quality public education for all students, with a focus on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in resources. Education Advocacy More information: - Aims to improve teacher quality and enhance early childhood and literacy initiatives

Offers services and support to the survivors and victim families of drunk driving crashes. Victim Services More information: - 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

Works to stop the unfair treatment of Black people within the criminal justice system. Legal Services More information: - Aims to end racial profiling, ensure fair trials and sentences, and stop the use of the death penalty - Includes the National Prison Project

Offers a range of mental health, education, and advocacy services for families with children. Mental Health Services More information: - Provides a school-based therapist at all chartered and public schools in Washington D.C. - Training and consultation services available for community agencies

Provides assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs. Long Term Care Options Counseling More information: - Screens for Medicaid nursing facility and home and community-based service waiver programs - Helps with level of care determinations - Offers referrals to health, transportation, housing, and income support programs