| Arc of Baltimore |
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| Dedicated to helping people with developmental disabilities make the most of their potential. Our innovative services support more than 4,000 adults and children with developmental disabilities and their families in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Our programs help families provide needed care and opportunity for their children, and individuals are able to live and work in the community.
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| Parent support groups/ education |
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| 410-296-2272 |
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| 7215 York Road, Baltimore, MD, 21212
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| ARC of Prince George’s County |
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| Offers a lifetime of support, understanding, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Providing support through a variety of programs and services that match each person or family's individual needs, we ensure that people with developmental disabilities are given the skills, access, and information they need to fully participate as citizens in their communities. |
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| Children and Youth Programs |
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| 301-925-7050 |
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| 1401 McCormick Rd, Largo , MD, 20774
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| The Arc of Southern Maryland |
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| Promotes community involvement, independence and personal success for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our core belief is that those who receive services should have as much control of their own lives as possible. We strive to help all achieve their individual goals and expand their horizons. |
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| 410-535-2413 |
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| 355 West Dares Beach Road , Prince Frederick, MD, 20678
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| Bayshore Services |
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| Offers a variety of services and programs to meet changing needs.(Dental, nursing, in home supports, respite, and residential) Participation in our programs is limited to people who meet the eligibility requirements. |
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| 410-341-0307 |
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| 1409 Wesley Drive, Salisbury, MD, 21801
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| Parents Place of Maryland |
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| Ensures that families of children with any kind of disability or special health care needs have the knowledge and assistance they need to make informed decisions that support their child's health, education, and development. We provide peer support to families, and information and education to families, professionals and the community at large. |
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| 410-768-9100 |
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| 801 Cromwell Park Drive, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061
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| Pathfinders For Autism |
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| Dedicated to helping individuals, parents and professionals find resources, supports and training while working to increase the awareness of autism spectrum disorders and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. |
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| Understanding Insurance |
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| 443-330-5370 |
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| 303 International Circle, Hunt Valley, MD, 21030
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| United Cerebral Palsy |
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| Educates, advocates and provides support services to ensure a life without limits for people with a spectrum of disabilities. |
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| Resource Guide |
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| 800-872-5827 |
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| 1825 K Street NW , Washington, DC, 20006
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| Kennedy Krieger |
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| Internationally recognized institution dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system, through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. |
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| 888-554-2080 |
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| 707 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD, 21205
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| Chesapeake Helps |
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| Serves as the gateway to services with resource and referral information available to all residents of the mid-shore area. Resource Specialists will help ensure a child-centered, family-focused, community-based, and culturally competent System of Care. |
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| 866-722-4577 |
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| Chesapeake College , Wye Mills, MD, 21679
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| Frederick County Health Resource Guide |
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| Lists and describes non-profit and governmental resources available to provide health care to lower-income, uninsured, and underinsured residents of Frederick County. |
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| Maryland Info portal |
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| A database of financial and non-financial assistance offered by Maryland State government agencies. The Maryland Department of Planning maintains the database and each sponsoring agency provides updated information. online only.
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| Maryland Coalition of Families for Children’s Mental Health |
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| the statewide voice for children’s behavioral health and is dedicated to: Building a family-driven network of information and support. Improving services in all systems of care for children, youth and their families. |
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| 410-730-8267 |
| 800-607-3637 |
| 10632 Little Patuxent Parkway , Columbia, MD, 21044
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| Autism Connect |
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| Provides stakeholders in the state of Maryland with an online resource that will assist them in locating and securing resources for individuals with Autism. The website focuses specifically on research, educational resources, and advocacy organizations available to families in Maryland. |
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| Providing Relief for Autistic Youth |
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| Provides information and referrals for: financial and family support, referrals for therapies, family training, CPR training, and information on having an individual with an autism spectrum disorder, also autism awareness training for emergency service providers. (Washington County- Online, hotline)Providing Relief for Autistic Youth Inc. |
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| 240-310-9112 |
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| Queen Anne’s County Community Partnerships Resources |
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| Promotes a safe, healthy and stable environment for all Queen Anne's County children and families by achieving a comprehensive system of education, health and human services whose effectiveness and responsiveness addresses the needs of children and families through public and private interagency collaboration. |
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| 410-758-6677 |
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| 104 Powell St., Centreville, MD, 21617
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| State Department of Aging (Assistance for seniors raising grandkids.) |
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| Has a resource guide listing resources for Grandparents raising their grandkids. |
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| 410-767-1100 |
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| 301 West Preston Street , Baltimore, MD, 21201
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| Independence Now, Inc |
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| (The center for Independent living)- A nonprofit organization created by and for people with disabilities. We are a resource and advocacy center that promotes independent living and equal access for people with all types of disabilities.
Assists residents of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. |
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| 301-277-2839 |
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| 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD, 20904
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| Arc of Maryland |
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| Offers family and self advocacy leadership programs, training on rights and best practices in the field of developmental disabilities, quality of life surveys, and scholarships for people with disabilities. We provide statewide advocacy leadership at the Maryland General Assembly on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
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| 410-571-9320 |
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| 130 Lubrano Drive, Annapolis, MD, 21401
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| Howard County Office of Children’s Services |
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| Provide information and access to resources for families to ensure all children in our community thrive. |
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| 410-313-1940 |
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| 3300 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
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| Catholic Charities |
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| Focuses on building and unifying families, helping children and families achieve healthy social and emotional relationships, and securing special education and behavioral health services that provide the means to achieve self-reliance. |
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| 410-547-5490 |
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| 320 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD, 21201
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| Disability Information |
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| List of information for those with or caring for someone with a disiability. |
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| The Pro Bono Counseling Project |
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| Ensures that uninsured and under-insured, low-income Maryland families and individuals in need of mental health care are linked with licensed mental health professionals who provide care on a volunteer basis at no cost. |
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| 877-323-5800 |
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| Autism Source |
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| Search nationwide autism-related services and supports by loaction or service type. The Autism Source Resource Database, created in 2004, is the most comprehensive database of its kind. The Autism Society strives to offer only credible and reliable resources to our constituents; therefore we have employed our nationwide network of chapters and collaborated with other autism organizations and professionals throughout the U.S. |
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| 800-328-8476 |
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| 4340 East-West Hwy, Bethesda, MD, 20814
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| Kennedy Krieger Resource Finder |
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| The mission of the Resource Finder is to inform consumers, families and professionals about community services, trainings, research, and other information on developmental disabilities and related disorders across the lifespan. This is accomplished through mediums that would best suit the customer such as telephone, electronic methods, conferences, printed materials, video, and other methods. |
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| 800-390-3372 |
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| 707 North Broadway , Baltimore, MD, 21205
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| Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program |
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| The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program is a resource for families, health care providers, and communities. The CYSHCN Program works to improve systems of care for anyone from birth through age 21 with a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional illness or condition. Who need or use of specialized therapies or services such as speech, occupational, physical therapy or other prescribed therapies; need or use of counseling; or a functional limitation such as a physical, emotional or mental disability. The program is staffed by a Registered Nurse who is available Monday through Friday. |
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| 410-778-2547 |
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| 400 High Street, Chestertown, MD, 21620
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| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia |
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| Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. The Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. |
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| 800-879-2467 |
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| Special Needs Resource Project |
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| Special Needs Resource Project (SNRP) provides a basic guide for parents of children with chronic health issues, disabilities and special needs. This site is designed to help you get a jump-start in your search for helpful information and resources. Though focused on children ages 0-22, most of the information we offer is applicable to adults as well. |
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| Baltimore County Family Navigator |
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| The Baltimore County Family Navigator service is a free service offered to parents and caregivers of children with intensive needs related to behavioral/mental health or developmental disabilities. Family Navigators are experienced parents or caregivers of special needs children who have navigated through systems of care on behalf of their children. |
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| Family Resource Academy |
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| 410-252-4700 |
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| 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD, 21093
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| Resources for Independence |
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| The purpose of Resources for Independence is to provide services that promote independence, accessibility, self-advocacy, productivity, and quality of life for all individuals or groups of individuals with all types of significant disabilities, (A significant disability is one which affects a person in a limiting way in one or more areas of life functions such as: mobility, cognitive reasoning, communication, etc .) |
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| 301-784-1774 |
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| 30 N. Mechanic Street, Cumberland, MD, 21502
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| Baltimore Jewish Abilities Alliance |
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| The Baltimore Jewish Abilities Alliance
assists families in finding the programs and services they need for their loved ones with different abilities, strengthening their connection and enabling them to more fully participate in their communities. |
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| Transition Age (14-21) |
| Adulthood (18+) |
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| 410-559-3613 |
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| 5700 Park Heights Avenue , Baltimore, MD, 21215
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| M&L Special Needs Planning |
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| We hope you find our website a resource to help with navigating the world of the family with special needs. M&L Special Needs Planning is dedicated to creating simplicity with the complex journey of special needs. It is our vision to be the known resource and go-to company for special needs life plans, government benefit counseling, life insurance needs, housing and seminar presentations. |
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| By Their Side |
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| By Their Side guides families and provides advocacy for Marylanders with developmental disabilities. By Their Side believes everyone deserves respect, choices, and quality of life. We support our mission through lifelong personal advocacy for those we serve; by protecting the legal rights of our clients; by guiding our clients through the maze of resources in the service delivery system; and by assisting families with transition planning. |
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| 443-279-1234 |
| 800-323-9407 |
| 7215 York Rd, Suite 352, Baltimore, MD, 21212
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| The Family Connection Center |
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| The family Connection center provides free advocacy for your family, information and referrals to community providers, provide one-on-one support and family to family support, provide support at meetings such as IEP's, 504 plans,court hearings, ETC., and help you to identify the strengths and needs of your family. |
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| 410-546-8415 |
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| 408 Coles Circle, Salisbury, MD, 21804
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| Shore up!, inc. |
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| SHORE UP! Inc. is a private, non-profit Community Action Partnership* located in Salisbury, on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore. SHORE UP! has been serving low-income and disadvantaged persons on the Eastern Shore for over 45 years. Our Agency’s main focus is to help people reach economic self-sufficiency. We offer services in the areas of employment; education; housing; and health care, nutrition and disabilities. |
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| 410-749-1142 |
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| 520 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD, 21804
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| Kinera Foundation |
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| Kinera Foundation will enhance the quality of life for children with special needs and their families by providing parent support groups, social activities, access to various treatments and therapies, while continuing to support inclusive and community programs. |
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| 443-249-3126 |
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| 115 Sallitt Dr., Stevensville, MD, 21666
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| Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities |
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| The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD) at Kennedy Krieger Institute is dedicated to leadership in the field of developmental and other disabilities, so that people of all ages can maximize their potential and achieve independence, productivity, and inclusion within their communities. |
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| 443-923-9555 |
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| 7000 Tudsbury Road, Windsor Mill, MD, 21244
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| Sense-Able Solutions LLC |
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| We offer a comprehensive consulting service for families living with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, and various other disabilities. Our goal is to help families find the tools and resources they need to have a happy home and look forward to their future. |
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| Maryland Association of Core Service Agencies |
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| The Maryland Association of Core Service Agencies (MACSA) is the non-profit organization comprised of Maryland’s 19 Core Service Agencies. The Core Service Agencies are the local Mental Health Authorities responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring public mental health services at the county level. There is a Core Service Agency to be of assistance in every county in the state and in Baltimore City.
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| 301-682-9754 |
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| 22 South Market Street, Frederick, MD, 21701
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| Get Connected |
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| The Get Connected Family Resource Center is a free service for Carroll County families. We assist familes in learning, navigating, and managing systems of care as they become empowered advocates for their children.
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Information and Referral
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| 410-871-0008 |
| 866-664-0008 |
| 255 Clifton Blvd, Westminster, MD, 21157
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| Network of Care |
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| This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. The Network of Care for Behavioral Health, provided by the Allegany County Mental Health System's Office; the Garrett County Core Service Agency, and the Washington County Mental Health Authority. |
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| East Baltimore Community Corporation |
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| Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals & families living & working within our communities, regardless of their circumstances, by creating healthy, safe & clean neighborhoods. We believe that everyone can & will succeed if given the support to do so. |
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| Inner Harbor East Academy |
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| 410-752-3500 |
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| 301 N Gay St, Baltimore, MD, 21202
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| Family League of Baltimore |
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| We use our deep experience in resource management to collaborate with stakeholders to improve opportunities across our city. Our goal is that by 2030, all children in Baltimore will be born healthy, succeed academically, graduate high school and transition into higher education and the workforce. |
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| 410-662-5500 |
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| 2305 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218
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| Baltimore County Network of Care |
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| This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with behavioral health issues, the Network of Care helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is "No Wrong Door" for those who need services. |
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| Military Family Interactive Network (MFIN) |
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| The Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Military Family Interactive Network (MFIN) provides rapid responses for active duty families struggling with child behavior problems. MFIN is for active duty military families in the Mid-Atlantic region. MFIN targets behavior problems of toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children up to age 12. |
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| Eastern Shore Operations Center (ESOC) |
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| Serves as the behavioral health emergent, urgent information and referral call center for all nine counties of the Eastern Shore: Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. The ESOC is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assess and respond to calls from consumers, family members, community members, businesses, and human services agencies. ESOC staff provides linkage to community resources through referral to all appropriate and existing behavioral health and human services. |
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| Administration on Community Living |
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| The Administration for Community Living was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities. By funding services and supports provided by networks of community-based organizations, and with investments in research, education, and innovation, ACL helps make this principle a reality for millions of Americans. |
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