 
Bridging the gap between citizen needs and public services is a major challenge facing governments today. Montgomery County meets this challenge through regionally based Centers which include a variety of services and programs brought together in one office building. Regional Centers are located in Silver Spring, Wheaton, Bethesda, Burtonsville, and Germantown. The Upcounty Regional Services Center was established in 1985 and moved to its permanent location in Germantown in 1990. The Center serves a population of 300,000 in the area of the County generally north of Shady Grove Road.
You can contact the Center Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by calling:
- TTY (for the hearing impaired): 240-777-8002
The Upcounty Regional Services Center functions as a link to the County Executive's Office; coordinates policy making and service delivery that focus on the particular needs of the Upcounty area; and offers problem solving assistance to neighborhoods, individuals, businesses, and County agencies.
The Center has a Citizens Advisory Board which works with the Center Director to provide the County Executive and the County Council with a balanced assessment of area problems and their potential solutions.
- Information on County and community services and activities
- Distribution of free composting bins to County residents. Please call ahead 240-777-8000 to confirm availability.
In order to meet the increasing demands of our 300,000 residents who are spread over 250 square miles, we have designated four subareas within the Upcounty : Greater Gaithersburg/Goshen, Germantown, Damascus/Clarksburg/Laytonsville, and the western region stretching from Poolesville to North Potomac. Our objective is to help residents, businesses, and community organizations solve problems and develop strategies at the community level. Each of the four areas has a staff person who specializes in their respective communities. We have partnered with County libraries to locate our staff in library lobbies where they are equipped with a laptop that is connected to the County's major information sources. In addition, they have a variety of informational brochures, forms, and announcements about County services and events. Stop by our local desk during the time listed below. We look forward to meeting you!
The Upcounty Services Center has four community outreach satellite desks to bring the County closer to you. Visit us at the following libraries:
Montgomery County Recreation Department- Upcounty Region -- 240-777-6940
First Floor
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Upcounty residents can register for all programs offered by the Department of Recreation, receive information on any program or facility in the County that falls under the auspices of the Department and provides Recreation Center Access card processing. Staff organizes and supervises a comprehensive recreational program seasonally for after school classes, teen clubs, community centers, special events and summer fun centers with emphasis on programs for school-aged youth.
Aquatics - 240-777-6860
Camps - 240-777-6930
Senior Adults - 301-468-4540
Sports - 240-777-6870
Teens - 240-777-6961
Therapeutics - 240-777-6960
Gilchrist Center for Culturual Diversity, Upcounty - 240-777-4950
First Floor
Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This new residents welcome center offers information and referral services, County programs and services, offered by the County government as well as community organizations and non-profits. Currently offering English as a Second Language (ESOL) classes. Call for more information regarding other upcoming programs.
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Northern Region - 240-773-3400
First Floor
Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Senior management and administrative staff provide information on park facilities and programs in the Upcounty area. This Office serves as headquarters for the northern region of the Department of Parks.
Park Permits - 301-495-2480
Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Reservations/Payment)
Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Key Pick-up/Return)
the division under M-NCPPC issues permits for park facilities
Montgomery County Conference & Visitors Bureau (Tourist Information) -- 301-916-0698
First Floor
Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Bureau promotes tourism to Montgomery County and offers free brochures on accommodations, dining, attractions, and activities. Also available are Maryland State Highway maps and travel guides, the County and State calendar of events and souvenirs.
Peppertree Children's Center-- 301-540-1170
First Floor
Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
As part of a commitment to families and children, Montgomery County provides space in many public buildings for community child care. Peppertree Children's Center is a contractor to the Department of Health & Human Services, offers full-time and part-time care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. Morning preschool is also offered. NAEYC accredited.
Department of Health and Human Services
Second Floor
Housing Stabilization Services/Emergency Services -- 240-777-4448
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Rental assistance, eviction prevention, foreclosure avoidance, court ordered evictions, past due or disconnected utilities, burial assistance, information and referral for food and prescriptions and homeless assessment services for familites with children.
Income Support Programs -- 240-777-3420
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Temporary cash assistance for families, food stamp program, Temporary Disability Assistance Program for residents who are totally disabled and cannot work and medical assistance.
Public Health - 240-777-3380
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Maternal and child case management, home visitation, "Access" nurse service, including assisting clients with Health Choice access as well as enrolling women into the County maternity program and acting as a health resource to walk-in clients, children's immunization clinics, pregnancy tests, information and referral.
Service Eligibility (SEU) - 240-777-3591
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Helps find health coverage for uninsured Montgomery County residents, Maryland Children's Health Program, Prenatal Care, Care for Kids, dental, provides information and phone numbers for food, shelter, and clothing needs.
Child Welfare - 240-777-1742
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Continuing protective service, foster care service, case management and home visitation, assist with family reunification, aftercare services and in-home monitoring of children returned to families.
Dental - 240-777-3290
By appointment Only - Must be SEU certified
General dental services to children 0-17 years, general dental services to maternity clients enrolled in the HHS maternity program, emergency service limited to preliminary evaluation and provided to children and seniors who are established clients.
CASA of Maryland - 240-777-4623
Mondays and Fridays - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Station "H"
Advocacy for Spanish-speaking and low income individuals, advise and assistance in completing forms (service referrals and immigration benefit, case status checking using automated system), translation/interpretation between client and staff on Spanish-English-Amharic. Client assistance specialist is available providing general informational resources on housing, transportation, health care, medication, senior center and disability services.
Vesta, Inc. -- 301-528-7927
Second Floor
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Please call to schedule an appointment and visit Vesta.org for a referral form.
Vesta is a non-profit behavorial health care center staffed by therapists and assessment specialists, including psychiatrists, social wrokers, counselors, and marriage and family therapists. Culturally sensitive behavioral healthcare services are offered for individuals of all ages, families and couples. Vesta, Inc. serves individuals who are insured under Medicaid, PAC, Uninsured Program through Maryland Medicaid, Medicare and various other private insurance companies.
Guide Youth Services -- 301-972-0307
Second Floor
Please call to schedule an appointment
Serving youth and and families from five school cluster communities in Germantown, Damascus and Poolesville. Services include individual and family counseling, psychoeducational/skills groups, information and referral, crisis intervention, community outreach/education and tutoring.
Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) - 240-777-2746
Third Floor
This regional CUPF office offers scheduling of meeting rooms at the Upcounty Regional Services Center, school facilities, library meeting rooms, Executive Office Building space , Council Office Building space, and school fields for community use in the Upcounty area.
Montgomery County Public Schools
Third Floor
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office of Organizational Development- 301-601-0300
The mission of the office is the organizational development of a leading, self-renewing organization focused on achieving the school system goals by strengthening the knowledge, skills, beliefs and practices of Montgomery County Public School's staff and stakeholders.
Student Services - 301-353-0833
Third Floor, Room 3380
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The mission of the Student Services Field Office is to provide direct and coordinated services to students, staff, parents and school communities. The staff is comprised of Pupil Personnel Workers, psychologists, and a supervisory team which support Upcounty schools. In addition, field office members collaborate with interagency teams in support of family and student needs.
The Upcounty Regional Services Center has four meeting rooms (accomodating 20, 50, and 100 people) that are available to Montgomery County community and nonprofit groups for business meetings at a minimal cost. All requests for use of the meeting rooms must be submitted to Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF). Applications may be submitted by fax, mail or in-person at either of the CUPF locations.
Community meeting reservations
Meeting Room Description, Pictures and Regulations
You may contact the Office of Community Use of Public Facilities at either of its two locations:
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600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 300 |
Upcounty Regional Services Center |
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Rockville, MD 20852 |
12900 Middlebrook Rd, 3rd floor |
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Phone: 240-777-2706 |
Germantown, MD 20874 |
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Fax: 240-777-2707 |
Ph: 240-777-2746 Fax: 240-777-2747 |
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Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| The Quick Guide to Community Resources The Quick Guide is a listing of phone numbers for public and private/nonprofit agencies available to assist with personal or family needs and concerns. The Guide is available only on the internet. Services are listed alphabetically by topic.
For information not listed in the Guide, please call the Montgomery County Information and Referral Office at 240-777-1000. |
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