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| Disability
Network Directory /
Disability
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Disability
Network Directory
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Montgomery
County Government does not endorse or assume responsibility for
any product,
method, service or treatment listed in this resource directory that
is not a County program.
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Emergency
Resources
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Area
Hotlines
/ HELP (Volunteer Programs)
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| Adult
Protective Services (APS) - Montgomery County Department of Health
and Human Services |
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240-777-3000
(V)
240-777-4574 (TTY)
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| Call
to report the abuse, neglect, self-neglect or the financial exploitation
of a vulnerable adult living in the community or assisted living home. |
| American
Red Cross - Montgomery County Office |
2020
East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
202-728-6400
(General Information)
1-800-882-3737 (Toll Free)
301-588-2515 (V)
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| Provide
practical and helpful awarness and educational information that shows
the public how to save lives, reduce injuries, and protect their homes
from disaster. Also provide shelter, food, and clothing to address
basic human needs. |
| Child
Protective Services (CPS) - Montgomery County Department of Health
and Human Services |
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240-777-4417
(24 Hour Report Line)
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| Investigate
reports of child abuse and neglect to ensure the safety of children
and provide services to help families stay together. |
| City
of Gaithersburg - Community Services |
1 Wells Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
E-mail: communityservices@gaithersburgmd.gov
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301-258-6395
(V)
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| Provides
implementation and support of citizen assistance programs, interim
case management, housing counseling, substance abuse recovery, emergency
referral and resources and other services for City homeless and needy
individuals and families. |
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| Deaf
Abused Women's Network (DAWN) |
Amy L. Rousseau,
Executive Director
Sasha Ponappa, Advocate Coordinator
5321 First Place, NE
Washington, DC 20011
E-mail: info@deafdawn.org
E-mail: hotline@deafdawn.org
(24 Hour Hotline)
E-mail: sasha@deafdawn.org
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202-861-0258
(TTY)
1-866-290-3296 (Toll Free TTY 24 Hour Hotline)
202-559-5366 (Videophone)
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| Non-profit
organization that addresses domestic violence, sexual assault and
stalking in the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind community. Appointments
encouraged before coming to the office. |
| Emergency
Assistance |
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911 for Fire, Ambulance and Police. TTY users, dial 911, wait until
your call is answered and tap the TTY space bar 5 times, or call 301-762-7619
(V). |
| Montgomery
County Coalition for the Homeless |
600-B East Gude
Drive
Rockville, MD 20850 |
301-217-0314
(V)
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| Provide
permanent and transition housing, emergency shelter and supportive
services for people experiencing homelessness. |
| Montgomery
County Crisis Center |
1301
Piccard Drive, 1st Floor
Rockville, MD 20850 |
240-777-4000
(24 Hour Immediate Crisis Line)
240-777-4673 (Abused Persons Program)
240-777-4357 (Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault)
240-777-4815 (24 Hour TTY)
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| Abused
persons program, child welfare services, crisis center, emergency
services, home energy programs, income support program, Maryland Energy
Assistance program, rental assistance program, and victim assistance
and sexual assault program. |
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| Neighborhood
Opportunity Network |
640 E. Diamond
Avenue, Suite C
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 |
301-840-4080
(V)
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| Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm (noon). Free assistance with applications
and referrals to emergency services, including utilities, rent, food,
health care, legal matter, foreclosure prevention, financial literacy,
employment, and other resources. Bilingual staff is available. |
| Rainbow
Place |
Rockville Presbyterian
Church
215 W. Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
E-mail: rainbow@rainbowplace.org
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301-762-1496
(V)
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| Provide
cold weather emergency shelter to adult women age 18+ in Montgomery
County. Open from 7pm to 7am from November 1 through March 31. |
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| These
24-hour hotlines can provide additional information, referrals and
supportive conversation. |
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Mental
Health Association of Montgomery County:
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301-738-2255
(V)
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Maryland
Youth Crisis Line:
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1-800-422-0009
(Toll Free)
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Montgomery
County Crisis Center:
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240-777-4000
(V)
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National
Hopeline Network:
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1-800-784-2433
(Toll Free)
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National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
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1-800-273-8255
(Toll Free)
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| Volunteer programs
providing food. Some also provide emergency, transportation, clothing,
furniture and financial assistance. |
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Bethesda
HELP:
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301-365-2022
(V)
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Damascus
HELP:
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301-253-4100
(V)
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Gaithersburg
HELP:
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301-216-2510
(V)
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Germantown
HELP:
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301-482-1320
(V)
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Olney
HELP:
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301-774-4334
(V)
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Rockville
HELP:
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301-564-0800
(V)
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WUMCO
(Western Upper Montgomery County) HELP:
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301-972-8481
(V)
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Carly
Clem, Office Services Coordinator, or Betsy
Luecking, Disability Policy Specialist
240-777-1246 (V) • MD Relay 711
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