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About the Center |
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Location, hours, service area boundaries, bus service
THE EASTERN MONTGOMERY REGIONAL SERVICES CENTER is one of five Regional Services Centers (Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Eastern Montgomery County, Mid-County, Silver Spring, and Upcounty) strategically located in various regions of the County to bring County government closer to its residents.
The Center functions as a link to the County Executive's Office. It offers problem-solving assistance to neighborhoods, individuals, businesses, and County agencies. It also coordinates direct service delivery, focusing on the particular needs of each region; and works with a regional Citizens Advisory Board appointed by the County Executive and approved by the County Council.
This is a new facility which also houses a satellite office for Health & Human Services & a County Police sub-station.
EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AREA BOUNDARIES
The boundaries of the service area include the Master Plan areas of Cloverly, Fairland, and White Oak. The area is roughly bound on the west by the Northwest Branch, on the north by Ednor Road, in the east by the Howard County and Prince George's County lines, and on the south by I-495.
LOCATION
The Center is located at 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, on the corner of Briggs Chaney Road and Robey Road.
From the beltway take exit 31-N Columbia - travel north on Colesville Road (Rte 29).
Take the Briggs Chaney Road exit, bear right onto Briggs Chaney Road. Travel 2 blocks and make a left on Robey Road, go 50 feet then turn right into the Center's parking lot. (You can also enter from Gateshead Manor Way.)
HOURS OF OPERATION
The Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
BUS SERVICE
From the Silver Spring Metro, take the bus marked Z-11/Z13 Greencastle-Briggs Chaney or Z6 Tanglewood-West Farm. From the Glenmont Metro Station, take the Ride-On #39 only during rush hour. For further information regarding transportation to our Center please check http://www.wmata.com/
CENTER PHONE NUMBERS AND E-MAIL ADDRESS:
MEETING ROOMS
Community meeting rooms are available by calling the Community Use of Public Facilities agency at 240-777-2706. To view our Community rooms please click on the following links:
Meeting Room 101A
Meeting rooms 101A & 101B layout(view 1)
Meeting rooms 101A & 101B layout(view 2) | |
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Demographics
The Demographics region are available at the Center or from the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
Master Plan
To review Master Plans within Community Planning Areas, go to http://www.montgomeryplanning.org/community/plan_areas/master_plans.shtm
Services and Agencies at the Center
The Eastern Montgomery 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 East County area; and offers problem solving assistance to neighborhoods, individuals, business, 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.
You can contact the Center Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by calling:
Voice: 240-777-8400
Fax : 240-777-8410
TTY (for the hearing impaired): 240-777-8418
E-mail: eastco.citizen@montgomerycountymd.gov
On-Going Programs and Services
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SARAH (Senior Assistance Resources And Help) -- |
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Programs and activities to support and complement the older population in East County. |
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JOAN (Job Opportunities Assistance Network) -- |
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A job information system which uses as one of its' tools, "ALEX" the state's on-line job services. This service helps to make all citizens of East County aware of available jobs. |
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FOCUS-- |
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The Center's educational initiatives and partnerships program with local colleges and universities, County Government and Montgomery County Public Schools to provide on-site educational and enrichment opportunities for local residents.
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ECANN (East County Area Neighborhood Network) -- |
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An expanded effort representing schools, government, businesses and civic groups working toward common goals and resolving issues on behalf of the eastern area. |
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EMEAN (East Montgomery Emergency Assistance Network) -- |
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The Center coordinates with the Eastern Montgomery Emergency Assistance Network to provide emergency food, shelter and clothing to area (zip codes 20903, 20904, 20905, 20866, and 20868) residents in need. Call 301/879-2688 to leave a message. |
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MCPS -- Department of Alternative Programs -- |
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ABE/GED and ESOL classes are held at the Center Monday through Thursday. Please call 301/929-2025 for information regarding class placement and registration. |
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Montgomery College -- Office of Continuing Education -- |
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Provides four classes at the site during the fall and spring semesters. Please call the Office of Continuing Education at 301/353-7871 for course offerings, class schedules and user fees. |
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AARP 55 Alive -- Driving Course |
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Auto Theft Seminar |
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Capital Improvements Forums |
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Composting Workshops |
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EMRSC Budget and Credit Workshop |
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Financial Counseling |
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Financial Management Program |
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GED and ESOL Classes |
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Genialogical Seminars |
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Job Hunting Strategies Workshop |
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Notary Public |
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Resume Writing Workshop |
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RITA Reading Group |
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Sale of composting materials (bins, tools, etc.) |
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Sale of Ride-On passes, tokens and metrorail senior discount farecards |
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Site for Community Service Day |
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Transportation Forum |
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Tutoring for middle and high school students |
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VITA -- Tax Assistance Workshop |
Information Available at the Center
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The Quick Guide to Community Resources |
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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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AARP information |
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Bus schedules and route information |
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County Government employment information and applications plus many other job opportunity bulletins |
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Master plans for Cloverly, Fairland and White Oak |
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Public Hearing schedules and agendas for Planning Board, County Council and School Board |
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Metro handicap identification applications |
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New resident packets |
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Voter registration forms |
Other Important Area Services
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FIRE STATIONS
| STATION 15 |
(240) 773-4715 |
13900 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE
BURTONSVILLE, MD 20866 |
| STATION 12 |
(240) 773-4712 |
10617 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE.
SILVER SPRING, MD 20903 |
| STATION 24 |
(240) 773-4724 |
13216 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE.
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904 | |
| HEALTH SERVICES |
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Montgomery County Volunteer Dental Clinic
14015 New Hampshire Avenue, Room 116
Colesville, MD 20904
301/384-9795
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed on federal holidays) |
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Must be a Montgomery County resident, between the age of 19-59. Patients are accepted by referral from County and private health and human services organizations and churches that verify individuals meet the following criteria:
must be a Montgomery County resident between the ages of 19 and 59
family income is less than 185% of the federal poverty level | |
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| POLICE STATIONS |
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Eastern Silver Spring Satellite Facility
3300 Briggs Chaney Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
240-775-5200 |
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Wheaton-Glenmont
2300 Randolph Road
Wheaton, MD 20906
301-217-4400 |
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3rd District Silver Spring
801 Sligo Avenue
Silver Spring, MD
301-565-7740
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