Social Services Available in the Metro DC Area
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If you have been seeking social services for yourself or others, now that Welfare has been "reformed," you know how hard it is to find needed and accurate information on what help is actually available. The information below is in draft form and needs many corrections and additions, so please call to verify before going to any of the offices below. Also,
until more information on DC and VA is included, you may want to check
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Please take a moment and e-mail any corrections or additions As a social worker in private practice in My practice web page is at: wteague.com Walter Teague, LCSW-C Tel. 301-439-6755 |
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See individual listings below: Income, Food Stamps, SSI, SSDI |
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See services in Emergency Shelter and Housing section below. |
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Free clinics and hospitals (See separate listings). Also if no health insurance, Maryland Health Partners and if very low income, Medicaid. |
Walk in to clinics and hospitals |
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Provides personalized information on options, second opinions, clinical trials, cancer centers, etc. |
1-800-422-7361 |
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Mautner
Project for Lesbians with Cancer |
Counseling, advocacy, food, meal delivery & preparation, house cleaning, bill paying, legal assistance, networking with medical facilities and support groups and education for health care providers of all types. |
Lesbians dealing with any stage of cancer or survival post surgery/treatment. Email: anelson@mautnerproject.org |
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Child Protective Services, Montgomery Co., MD |
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240-777-4417 |
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Child Protective Services, Prince George Co., MD |
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Call Mon. through Fri., |
301-808-5624 |
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Computer Learning and
Resource Center, Inc. |
Provides vocational and support services with an emphasis on computer training, from data entry to programming. Services include: Job coaching and development, professional resume preparation, interviewing techniques, Internet search and outreach, etc. Hands on computer training from basics on. Check their web site for details. |
fax 301-431-1726 |
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| Core Services web site In Maryland there is an organizational overlap between medical and mental health services and agencies. Confusing and while there are Core Service offices in each county, the over all agencies still exist. Check the links above. |
CORE SERVICE AGENCIES-CSA " The CSAs are the local mental health authorities responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring public mental health services at the local level. The functions of core service agencies are to plan, develop, and manage a full range of treatment and rehabilitation services for persons with serious mental illness." |
Call for Mental Health Services 1-800-888-1965 |
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Maryland - National Hope Line Network |
Youth Suicide Prevention has a map linked to state hot line information |
800-784-2433 |
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Crisis and Family Stress Hot Line |
Comprehensive list of medical and dental services. |
Anyone. |
fax 202-223-2255 |
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D.C. (Crisis) Access Helpline |
Commission on Mental Health Services Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program |
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1-888-793-4357 |
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240-777-4000 |
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Crisis Line |
Victim Assistance, Sexual Assault Crisis Line. |
Anyone in crisis or abused. |
240-777-4357 |
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24 hour refer to local services. |
Available 24 hours to PG Co. residents |
301-699-8605 |
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Their mobile response team of licensed mental health workers can go to homes and assist if an emergency. |
Their phone is available 24
hours to residents of PG Co. They are mobile |
301-927-4500 |
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They have many crisis services and hotlines in addition t the general number above. |
Suicide Hotline 301-864-7130
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Family problems: parents, children, spouses |
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(703) 527-4077 |
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Howard Un iv. School of
Dentistry |
Reduced fee dental care
provided by supervised dental students. Call for information. |
202-806-0008 |
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Started in 1997 to provide
services for adults. Call Mont. Co. Dental Hygienists Assoc. is helping. John
Eckenrode is pres. of the board. Is in the |
Must be between 18 and 59,
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301-384-9795 |
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Arlington Co. Dept. of
Health & Human Services Dental Clinic |
Preventative and restorative dental treatment. |
Low-income |
703-228-1200 |
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See the following services: SSI, SSDI, IDA, TEMHAP A good page with details on most aspects of applying for disability: www.disabilitysecrets.com It doesn't mention that you can hire a lawyer for the appeals and they are only paid if you are successful and are it is only a portion of the arrears you receive. Another good page with telephone numbers is at DHHS - and their page on Disability services. A lawyer is Virginia has collected a number of disability and law related pages worth browsing at: http://www.sheriabrams.com/Legal_Medical_Information_Links.html |
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Emergency Services |
Emergency services for families, including housing. |
Families must go to the center based on their zip code. |
240-777-3075 |
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Rockville, MD |
Case Worker, Medical Assistance, M,Tue,Th,F 7:45 am application screening |
Eviction notice, income proof, $ plan, photo ID |
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Germantown: |
Case Worker, Medical Assistance, M,Tue,Th,F 7:45 am application screening. |
Eviction notice, income proof, $ plan, photo ID |
301-217-3420 |
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CB Shelters |
Trailers, Tonya Jones |
TB test, homeless |
240-777-4151 |
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Montgomery County Emergency Shelters |
New shelter in Rockville at 600 East Gude Drive. |
For single men and women. May go directly there, but must be referred by Crisis Center within 72 hours. |
Emergency Services |
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Safe Haven |
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301-588-1124 |
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The InterFaith Conference (IFC) |
They have a number of services, plus a directory of housing, food, medical and other services in the area. Check with them for updates. |
Contact them for their services and for referrals to other services. E-mail: ifc@interfaith-metrodc.org
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202-234-6300 |
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D.C. Energy Office |
(DC) Meet income and other guidelines and 65 or older. Must be certified by DC Energy Office? |
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202-673-6750 |
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D.C. Energy Office Message Rate AB@ Service |
If notified service was being cut off, and owe less than (.....), it is only $7.45 / month. (Check on this.) |
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202-954-6400 |
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MEAP provides grants to help low-income families and individuals pay home energy bills, heating in the winter, home weatherization service, protects against utility cutoffs. Call for an application form or download. List of Local Offices |
They grant once a year, July 1 on. Gas is from $240 to $360 and Electric $84 up. Grants are credited to the utility company. Electric credit is budgeted and released 1/12th per month. Income limits per month are $1,108 for 1, $1,493 for 2, etc. Also, some assistance may be obtained from MUSST. |
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MEAP Utility Assistance in PG County |
In PG Co. elderly or disabled residents
living on fixed income or low-income who are receiving Temporary Cash
Assistance (TCA), Food Stamps or Social Security (SSI) are eligible if income
is not above: |
(There are other numbers at web page.) (301) 265-8450 |
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There are few programs that cover eye glasses. On that I have heard of is an offer by the Lions Clubs to pay for frames and lenses only for people with disabilities. If anyone has more information, please contact me. |
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| Vision USA | Started by optometrists in the American Optometric Association, they provide free exams and free or near free glasses if qualified. | Anyone in the US who meets their requirements: No eye exam in last two years, one person in household working at least part time, low income. Eligibility and Application Forms. |
VISION USA |
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Maryland, Mont. Co. Social Services Department, 8818 Georgia Ave., S.S., MD 20912 |
Food stamps now disbursed by a special credit card which allows you to purchase food items. |
Based on income. Automatic
with Disability application. Eligibility can be checked at: |
240-777-1101 |
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Maryland, PG Co. |
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Manna |
A. Casey Barn=s 810 South Federal Ave. |
For Montgomery Co.
residents referred by social service or health care workers. |
301-424-1130 A. |
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| Montgomery County, Maryland | Montgomery County Dept. of Social Services List of Emergency Food Providers. If you find errors on this list let me know. wteague@verizon.net | . | ||
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8210A Colonial Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3350 |
Faith based, gets funding from various sources and provides a number of basic services for homeless and others in need. Includes food, clothing, bathing facilities, medical, eye and counseling services and referrals to shelter and other social services. |
Phone: 301-585-6463 |
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The InterFaith
Conference (IFC) |
They have a number of services, plus a directory of housing, food, medical and other services in the area |
Contact them for their services and for referrals to other services. E-mail: ifc@interfaith-metrodc.org |
202-234-6300 |
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D.C. |
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Clinica del Pueblo - Españo |
202-462-4788 |
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Home meal delivery. |
People living with HIV and AIDS. |
202 269-2277 |
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Us Helping US |
Support groups and counseling. |
African American men living with HIV or AIDS. |
888-547-3235 |
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Whitman Walker Clinic http://www.wwc.org |
Provides many services; medical care, counseling, psychotherapy, educational services, housing, some financial assistance, etc. |
People living with HIV and AIDS and for lesbians and gay men. |
1407 S Street, NW - Washington,
DC 20009 |
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Maryland |
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T.E.S.S. Center (Takoma
East Silver Spring Community Services Center) |
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301-565-7675 |
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Virginia |
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Hospitals |
D.C. |
D.C. Hospitals with web sites. |
Do a Google. Here's one info site. |
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Maryland |
Health Care Resources for Children and others in Maryland |
Regional Hospital
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Maryland Hospital System listings, plus some national resources. |
Maryland
Hospitals and Health Systems |
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Virginia |
Hospitals in Virginia. |
Virginia
Hospitals /Hospitals/North_America/United_States/Virginia/ |
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Housing |
Montgomery
County Department of Housing |
They have a tables listing Subsidized Apartment Buildings for elderly, disabled, singles and families. Table of subsidised apartments for the elderly. Table of subsidezed apartments for Singles and Families . Rent is based on income. Search, by area, city or apartment name. |
240-777-3665 |
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Housing Opportunity |
They have a variety of "affordable," "below-market rents," and subsidized apartments and houses programs. Two of them, Housing Choice Voucher waiting list (Section 8) and the Public Housing, have closed waiting lists at present. Waiting lists HOC also manages some subsidized apartment buildings for the elderly and disabled. You apply at the individual building. There is a table of "Other Affordable Housing Options." |
These all have income and other qualifications. You don't need to be a county resident. It pays to get on the waiting lists for the elderly and disabled housing early. The HOC manages properties require a moderate income and then adjust rent to income and services. For a map of HOC Managed Housing listing indivual buildings. |
301-929-6700 |
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Div. of Finance, Div. of Revenue, 101 Monroe St., 5th Fl., Rockville, MD 20805 |
Evictions, Montgomery Co. Prior or just after judgment, can request moving and storage assistance. |
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Organizations
with housing for the disabled in Maryland |
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Montgomery County Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs |
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| Montgomery County Park & Planning, 8787 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 |
Affordable
Housing in Montgomery County Apartments with subsidized units, for the elderly, some for the disabled. PDF Version 6/9/10. They have much information on affordable housing in Montgomery County, MD. |
301-495-4610 | nformation 301-495-4610 |
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Housing Partnership (MHP) 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton Plaza South, Suite 503, Wheaton, Maryland 20902-2538 |
MHP
is a leading non-profit organization operating within Montgomery County
to develop, renovate and manage quality affordable rental housing and
in revitalizing distressed neighborhoods. Rental Properties |
Call them for criteria. | 301-946-0882 Fax: 301-946-0982 info@mhpartners.org |
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The Network |
The Sisters In Action Project is sponsored by several women's religious congregations. Fiscal agent for the DC Housing Network project is: Society of the Sacred Heart. |
Call them for information. |
Kit Collins 202-635-7987 |
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8210A Colonial Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3350 |
Faith based, gets funding from various sources and provides a number of basic resources for those in need. Includes food, clothing, bathing facilities, medical, eye and counseling services and information on homelessness. |
Phone: 301-585-6463 |
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TEMHAP |
Transitional Emergency Medical and Housing Assistance Program. Administered by Maryland Social Services. Some small, temporary cash assistance. (TCA) Apply at local county Social Services office. |
Marylanders who have applied for SSI/SDI and submit same documents to & are approved by MD DHHS. |
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The InterFaith |
They have a number of services, plus a directory of housing, food, medical and other services in the area |
Contact them for their services and for referrals to other services. E-mail: ifc@interfaith-metrodc.org |
202-234-6300 |
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INTERIM
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE (IDA) |
IDA was approved in DC (Temporary financial assistance to people who have applied for SSI or SSDI which they would pay back from any retroactive award.) However, only a "pilot project was funded for 2001 and Congress must approve any budget for 2002. Contact T. J. Sutcliffe to give support. |
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T.J. Sutcliffe |
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Income from Supplemental Security Income. About $500 |
If physically or mentally disabled |
Maryland 301-427-2637 |
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Income from Social Security Disability Income. More than SSI, but depends on what earned. |
Amount and eligibility depends on earned income paying social security. |
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TEMHAP |
Transitional Emergency Medical and Housing Assistance Program. Administered by Maryland Social Services. Some small, temporary cash assistance. (TCA) Apply at local county Social Services office. |
Marylanders who have applied for SSI/SDI and submit same documents to & are approved by MD DHHS. |
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Lesbian-Gay-Bi- |
Mautner
Project for Lesbians with Cancer |
Counseling, advocacy, food, meal delivery & preparation, house cleaning, bill paying, legal assistance, networking with medical facilities and support groups and education for health care providers of all types. |
Lesbians dealing with any stage of cancer or survival post surgery/treatment. Email: anelson@mautnerproject.org |
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SMYAL Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League |
Counseling and "rap" groups, housing, educational and support services, to schools and various youth programs for sexual minority teens (14 through 21 yrs.) |
202-546-5940 |
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Whitman Walker Clinic http://www.wwc.org |
Provides many services; medical care, counseling, psychotherapy, educational services, housing, some financial assistance, etc. |
People living with AIDS and for lesbians and gay men. |
202-797-3520 |
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Qualifications vary by state. Available by application to children whose parent's income is above Medicaid maximums, but not more than approximately 300% of federal poverty level (MD) and don't have other insurance. |
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HealthCare Alliance |
"Learning to Navigate District's New System" explains how you are supposed to access services. It remains to be tried. Feedback very welcome. |
202-
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Department
of Health - DC |
They have many services, but you must check out actual availability |
(202) 442-5999? |
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http://www.lcdp.org |
Internal, mental, pediatrics, diabetic, alternative and HIV/AIDS. Donations accepted. | Medical services to anyone, but specializes in bilingual/bicultural services to the Latino community. | 202
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Unity Healthcare |
Provides primary healthcare and offers referrals to specialist when needed to all in the District of Columbia through a network of medical and social services that reach low income, poor and homeless in need of care. | For those who can pay, a sliding scaled based on family size and income is used to determine the appropriate amount. Unity Health Care accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Health Right, Managed Care Organization, DC Healthcare Alliance, and most private insurance plan. |
T. 202-745-4300 |
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Washington
Free Clinic, The |
Primary medical care, reproductive health care, pregnancy testing, emergency contraceptive services, HIV/AIDS testing, counseling and care. Call for information. | 202-667-1106 | ||
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Community
Clinic, Inc., The |
Medical Services on a sliding fee scale. |
Adults and children in Montgomery Co. who are low-income, disabled, homeless, Medicaid, Medicare. |
301- 340-7525 |
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Dennis Avenue
Health Center |
This center provides a number of county
health related services to county residents including: Birth and Death Records,
Disease Control Services, Foreign Travel Information,HIV/AIDS Services,
Immunization Program, Rabies Information, Refugee Health Services, Sexually
Transmitted Disease Services and Tuberculosis Control. |
240-777-1790 |
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"Maryland
Health Partners" |
Mental health care: There was a "Gray Zone Healthcare" for those without insurance and too much income for Medicaid, but it was cancelled due to budget restraints except for: homeless, recently de-institutionalized and adjudicated offenders. Also, as of 7/1/02 must participate in Maryland Pharmacy Assistance (MPA) program or get approval from their local CSA. |
800-888-1965 |
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See the general Medicaid section below. |
Maryland Medical Assistance is available through the State Dept. of Health and Human Services. You apply at the local Social Service offices in your county. Eligibility for Medical Care and Medicaid. These are available to state residents if their gross income is below the very low MD Medicaid State Income Limits. |
Please note: the MD web page lists general income limits for individuals, but no longer has the specific income limits table for individuals. These were set in 1994 at irrationally low levels! [$475 a month for a family of four!] Recent proposals to increase these limits slightly, added more restrictions and deductibles. I have been unable to find the figures. Also, the section on "spend down" which can help some people get Medicaid if all income above the limit is used for medical bills, doesn't explain the time limits. These are crucial. Compare with Federal Poverty Limits. There are programs that can pay some of the Medicare co-payments and premiums. For example QMB. |
PG County 301-209-5000
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Medical services given through HealthChoice which is made up of private Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in Maryland. Apply for the Maryland Children's Health Program and once approved, you will get information in the mail about the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in your area. choose any plan. |
This is a new program that gives full health benefits for children up to age 19, and pregnant women of any age.The program is for families with low to average income. For example, a family of three that has no more than $28,300 income per year qualifies. |
800-456-8900 |
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Mobile Medical Care, Inc. |
Medical services on a sliding fee scale at various locations. |
Low-income in Montgomery Co. |
Fax: 301-493-8553 E-Mail: |
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Transitional Emergency Medical |
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240-777-3075 |
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Arlington
Free Clinic |
Medical services. |
Low-income Arlington residents. |
703-979-1400 |
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Queen Street Clinic in Alexandria, The |
"A family practice for the medically uninsured." All appointments billed at $45. I would welcome feedback. |
They say open to anyone, no proof of income required. |
703-299-9701 |
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Medicaid (National Policy) |
Medicaid, and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), provides health benefits for low-income people. DHMH establishes policy and pays the provider. The state DHR establishes eligibility and administers through social services. Joint program of DHR and the Department of Health |
877-463-3464 |
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For Medicare, Medicaid and related assistance available, use this federal information page. |
QMB & SLIMBY |
24 Hour Medicare Call for application |
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The InterFaith Conference (IFC) |
They have a number of services, plus a directory of housing, food, medical and other services in the area |
Contact them for their services and for referrals to other services. E-mail: ifc@interfaith-metrodc.org |
202-234-6300 |
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Medication . |
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Baltimore Mental Health Systems, Inc. |
Medication assistance for Baltimore residents. |
For Baltimore Residents only. See the criteria. |
410-837-2647
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Maryland Pharmacy Assistance
(MPA) |
The Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program (MPAP) is a 100% State-funded program covers certain pharmacy and related supplies. [As of 7/1/02, you must have have applied for this service to receive mental health services through the Maryland Health Partners (Gray Zone).] |
Helps Maryland residents not eligible for Maryland's Medicaid Program because their income is above the MD Medicaid State Income Limits or assets scale for regular Medicaid. See if you qualify at for the Pharmacy Assistance: MPA Current Income and Asset Scales. (As of 7/1/02 a single individual must not make more than $858.34 per month and a mother and two children $12,250 per year!) Applications Also can go to Maryland Medical Eligibility site. |
1-800-226-2142 1-800-735-2258 |
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This state site can help you find and compare prices of prescription medications by zip code. |
This is a new site available to anybody. It only looks at Maryland and major medications |
410-576-7937 or toll-free 866-298-8245 1 (888) 743-0023 toll-free TDD: (410) 576-6372 |
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MEDBANK of Maryland,Inc. |
MedBank of MD is a not-profit, supported by Catholic Charities that helps access free medications for low-income, underinsured, chronically ill patients - who are not eligible for Medicaid or the Maryland Pharmaceutical Assistance Program.May also assist patients in identifying access to health care programs and benefits in the Central Maryland Area. |
All referrals to the pharmaceutical program must be made by a physician or other health care professional. Check their site for information Or info. at Mary Cooney LCSW-C Their referral form must be filled out by both the physician and the patient. Medications covered Class of medications |
410-821-9262 |
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Prince Georges' County Gov. Dept. Of Family Services, Mental Health Authority Div., 5012 R. I. Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20781 |
Complete form with statements from Dr., MD Pharmacy program and list of medications needed and send to DFS/MHAD Director |
Requires no health insurance, not qualified for Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program, no physician samples, no manufacturer program and no charity provider. |
301-985-3890,
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| Prescription Discount Card, for PG Co. residents to be used in PG Co. with participating pharmacists. | Gives a discount of 20% or more on some medications, but can't be used with other programs. Is not insurance. Call or go to9 any County agency or library and ask for a card. | 301-883-7879 | ||
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| Part D - Medicare | This program is available to all with Medicare and those who had pharmacy coverage under their state's Medicaid program. I will put more information here shortly. It is a complicated program that can save some people some of their medication costs, but it has many limits. Essentially it requires you sign up (Medicaid recipients are assisnged to a private managed care organization), pay a monthly premius from $12 to $45, cover a deductable and pay a co-pay for each prescription - unless. And there are lots of them. People with very low income can get some payments waived. After the first $2250 or so, other people pay the full price until they reach $5100. To get the benifits, all prescriptions must be purhased through the provider you enrolled with. Check AARP's web site for some example. Also check out your eligibility to other programs | 1-800-772-1213 |
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This is a new site and service set up by PhRMA that claims to provide a one stop way to locate free or cheap medication |
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Medicine Program |
They claim that if you fill out their form with medication, dosage, manufacturer, phone no., doctor, address and send with $5 for each medication, they will send instructions on how to apply for free meds. The "Doc" files are MS Word versions that can be used by health care workers. There are other such programs. See below. |
Their Form |
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According to the Wash. Post, they help locate medication programs and get pharmacy discount cards. Let me know what you find if you try them. http://www.patientassistancenetwork.org |
800-277-0530??
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The current (2004) Medicare based federal prescription card program is complicated. You can go to Medicare's site and try to understand what and how to get it there, or you can try to use one of the other sites that try to help. AARP has a number of consumer help pages. This will all change next year! |
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Free or Reduced Cost Medication Programs.(in addition
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Consumer Information Lots of
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| This information is out of date. In 2009, DC closed it's community mental health clinics and shifted the approximately 4000 patients to non-profit and other services. If someone has current information on how services can be accessed and the status of the old centers, it would be appreciated. |
Mental health services to mentally ill adults in D.C.
Old Information: New office, part of DC's Dept. of Mental Health, successor to the Commission on Mental Health Services which was under court receivership. Supposed to provide outpatient services to "mentally ill" adults. Feedback on how it's doing would be welcome. They also manage beds at St. Elisabeth's Hospital and an emergency admissions canter near DC General Hospital |
202- 562-4000 |
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Baltimore Mental Health Systems, Inc. |
Links to some Baltimore Services |
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410-837-2647 |
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Maryland Health Partners (Known as the Gray Zone). See new mental health service. |
Mental health services through local providers who have agreed to MHP fees which are very low, however, less available now that state cut backs in effect. |
This was mostly Clinical Social Workers. Had some Psychiatrists on their lists, but hard to access. Cost is based on income and is very low. Marylanders without mental health insurance and whose income is above the overly low Medicaid limits. So called "Gray Zone." Calls to get a referral for up to to 5 sessions. More must and can be authorized. Not sure if this is still funded. Try it. |
800-888-1965 |
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| Mental Health Organizations | Links to many mental health organizations in Maryland. | This list is provided by the The Agape Center, 214 Eighth Street, Columbus, Georgia 31901 | 706 327-0156 | |
| Mental Health Association of Maryland | Homeless outreach | Dir. of Homeless Outreach, Marilyn Creskee-Wolf | 301-424-0656 | |
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NAMI provides this web site with links to mental health service providers in Maryland. |
Services through Maryland's Public Mental Health Services are now usually only available if you have no private health insurance. Others eligibility varies. |
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Mental Health Referral Directory of the
Washington Capital Area |
Referrals to Therapists An association of licensed or certified therapists and public and private resources in the Washington Capital Area. Also numbers and links to mental health related web sites in the Washington Metro area and the United States. |
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| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Maryland | NAMI
of Maryland 804 Landmark Drive, Suite 122, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 |
Since 1979, they have provided a variety of support and advocacy services. Criticized for being primarily professionals with few mentally ill in any active positions, they have recently attempted to involve more "consumers." |
410-863-0470 410-863-0474 FAX 1-(800)467-0075 Helpline amimd@aol.com |
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8210A Colonial Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3350 |
Faith based, gets funding from various sources and provides a number of basic services for homeless and others in need. Includes food, clothing, bathing facilities, medical, eye and counseling services and referrals to shelter and other social services. |
Phone: 301-585-6463 |
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Therapy Groups |
List of such services in the Wash. Metro. Area. |
202-686-4084 |
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Wash.
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority There are reduced fares for seniors and those with disabilities. NOTE: As of 4/13/11 there are still some errors on these pages. |
Be Careful. These rules are confusing and even WMATA employees don't always understand them:
"Metro's Reduced Fare Program for People with Disabilities and Senior Citizens"
Reduced fares or free in some cases, are available in various categories.
Seniors, those with Medicare and most disabilities; both emotional and physical maiy qualify. Generally the fare is 50%. WMATA now sells reduced fare and Smartrip cards at its offices, some retail and libraries and on-line. |
Who qualfies and how to get the reduced fare cards; Seniors and those with disabilites qualify. You can buy Reduced Fare or Smartrip cards and use on the bus, Metro (subway) and some local rail.
Recently, WMATA decided people who are disabled and have Medicare can present their regular ID and their Medicare card to purchase Reduced Fare and Reduced SmarTrip cards from WMATA and other sellers. The current problem is many sellers don't have Reduced Fare Smartrip cards and also may think they you still need the WMAT Disabled ID if you are under 65. Not true. However the WMATA ID is still necessary if you don't have a Medicare card or if you want to use the MetroAcess services.
WMATa advertises many locations. I recommned your call ahead and be very specific as to what you need.
If you do want to apply for a WMATA ID, the form is on their web site. As of 4/13/11 the WMATA web site still has contradictions. Hopefully they will clear this up on the site and with staff and vendors. |
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Maryland Health Partners (May not be accessible anymore.) |
Some Psychiatrists on their lists, but hard to access. Contact them for a referral and persist. |
Marylanders without mental health insurance and whose income is below the overly low Medicaid limits. The so called "Gray Zone" which served people above the low Medicaid limit, but below the poverty level seems to have been closed. In Montgomery County, you can call the Access Help Line at 240-777-1770. |
800-888-1965 |
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See Core Agencies and specific aid. |
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301-217-3715 |
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Montgomery Co. |
They can provide Food Stamps, Emergency Rental assistance if evicted. Some cash assistance if disabled two months. |
Bring SS Card, Licenses, proof of residency. 1st file out application, then and appointment for face to face interview. Will give a Medical Evaluation Form for Dr. 8 am - Noon for application. Office open to 4:30 PM. |
Rockville: 240-777-4600 |
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Prince George Co. |
They have many general Social Services
or Family
Services for in PG Co. residents, including Aging
Services and, Healthcare
Services and Housing
and Homeless Services |
301-209-5000 (Beltsville) |
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Jewish Information
and Referral Service |
Non-profit organization provides information and referral to the Jewish and general community. |
JIRS also provides access to donated furniture and household furnishings through its e-mail Listserve that is open to any non-profit organization helping the needy. |
301-770-4848 |
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Montgomery County |
They can provide general information or where to get services in the county |
Their focus is on services in Montgomery Co. |
1-301-989-1230?? |
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8210A Colonial Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3350 |
Faith based, gets funding from various sources and provides a number of basic services for homeless and others in need. Includes food, clothing, bathing facilities, medical, eye and counseling services and referrals to shelter and other social services. |
Phone: 301-585-6463 |
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Rental Assistance Also see Housing and Emergency Shelter |
Rental Assistance Program |
This program gives rental assistance if approved for a maximum of 12 months and may be renewed. Landlords are notified if approved and checks are sent to you and made payable to both. Contact them for process, application and qualification details. (This program may have a limit of 40 people! Call for their form - It was on the Internet, but I can't find it now.) |
Montgomery Co. legal
residents who are low income and disabled, 62+ or two in a household and rent
does not exceed program guidelines.
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240-777-4400 Email: rapohep@co.mo.md.us |
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Short-term respite care for the developmentally or functionally disabled and their families. |
For families with developmentally and functionally disabled persons |
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Social Services to Adults:Compare the Social Service Pages of DC, MD and VA |
Support Groups by State |
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Ann Arundal
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240-777-1245 |
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Montgomery Co. Dept. Of Social Services, Satellite Office for Mont. Co. DSS 1301 Piccard Drive, (2nd Floor) Rockville MD 20850 |
Montgomery county provides a wide range of services, but you have to do some digging and calling to determine what and how to access them. You can try their new: "I Want To..." page. Or check out the Montgomery County Resource Guide.
For Mental Health Services, you must call the Core Services Agency at 240-777-1441 |
Children, Youth and Family Services |
240-777-1245 |
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240-777-1400 |
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Crisis, Income and Victim Services Income Supports |
240-777-4600 |
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Crisis Prevention an Intervention |
240-777-4550 |
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Maryland Energy Assistance Program |
240-777-4450 |
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Rental Assistance Program |
240-777-4400 |
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Montgomery Co. Dept. Of Social Services, Satellite Office:8818 Georgia
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Transitional Emergency Medical and Housing Assistance Program (TEMHAP) |
Public Phone Number: |
240-777-3075 |
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Fax Number: |
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Income Support, Felicia Turner |
240-777-4083 |
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TTY Number |
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Ministries United Silver Spring/Takoma
Park, Inc. |
301-495-4699 |
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Prince George's County
Department of Social Services |
Services
Page They have many general
Social Services for in PG Co. residents, also other services. |
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Center for Multicultural Human Services |
Nonprofit Agency |
Provides health, educational, consulting, training and social services in 27 languages. |
703-533-3302 |
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Social Security http://www.ssa.gov/ |
This is the main web page for Social Security |
Anyone! |
800-772-1213 |
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Clinica
del Pueblo |
Internal, mental, pediatrics, diabetic, alternative and HIV/AIDS. Donations accepted. |
Medical services to anyone, but specializes in bilingual/bicultural services to the Latino community. |
202-462-4788 |
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D.C. Tenant's Advocacy Coalition |
They help to form tenant associations and work politically on rent control in the district. |
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202-628-3688 |
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CASA
de Maryland Employment and Training Center/Legal
Office |
"CASA's service areas include English classes specific to employment needs, Spanish literacy classes, computer and jobs skills training, job placement, immigration assistance and employment-related legal services, housing issues, emergency and supplemental food assistance, HIV and health training and community education, seniors transportation, document translation and notarization and social services assistance." |
legal office: (301) 431-4185 |
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T.E.S.S. Center (Takoma
- East Silver Spring community services) |
"Mandated to bring County services closer to the local community, the Center offers information and referral, direct services and special programs. The Tess Center is part of the Department of Health and Human Resources and as such, shares a mission statement with all the programs of that Department. Our Focus is: 1) To work cooperatively with service providers to ensure excellent service delivery to the residents of Montgomery County. 2) To assist families and individuals of Montgomery County in resolving problems and in growing into stronger and more self-sufficient members of the community through discovery and utilization of personal resources as well as available public and private services. 3) To provide such assistance in a compassionate and effective way." |
(301) 565-7680
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Social Security |
Income from Social Security Disability Income. More than SSI, but depends on how much Social Security you paid. Application requires full documentation and often takes many months to years. If granted, payment is retroactive to date of application. Appealing rejections may require an attorney, but increases you chance of success. The attorney is only paid if successful and limited to a percentage. Income limits while receiving SSDI. |
You may be eligible If you paid sufficient Social Security and have a medical disability preventing employment and expected to last at least one year. If income was low, best to apply for both SSI and SSDI at the same time and office. Forms |
301-427-2637 |
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| Social Security Disability and Income Law | I will be adding law links and attorneys here who meet the following criteria: Experienced with SSI and SSDI appeals, communicate effectively with the healthcare professionals involved and have a record of success. However, I can't guarantee the outcome or accuracy of the information, so if you have suggestions or corrections, please let me know. | To receive either SSDI or SSI, you can apply yourself at any Social Security office or supposedly even on line. However, I recommend you proceed with the assistance of your doctor and/or therapist. Also, if your application is denied, you can hire an attorney specializing in Social Security and Disability appeals. There is no cost to you until and if you win and then the lawyers fees and expenses are limited by law. Sheri Abrams has a number of useful links. | Sheri
R. Abrams, P.C. |
703-934-5450 Website |
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Mont. Co. Adult Substance Abuse Services, Addiction Services Corp. |
Free evaluation at 105 Fleet St., Rockville, MD, 9-11 am and 1-3 pm walk-in. |
Substance Abuse, voluntary, needs ? |
301-424-0656 |
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Social Security Understanding
SSI |
Income from Supplemental Security Income. About $500 Application for both requires full documentation and often takes many months to years. If granted, payment is retroactive to date of application. Appealing rejections may require an attorney, but increases you chance of success. The attorney is only paid if successful and limited to a percentage. Income limits while receiving SSI |
If unemployed and have a physically or mentally disability expected to last for more than a year. You do not have to qualify for SSDI. Forms |
301-427-2637 |
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Call-N-Ride |
Discount taxi coupons, cost based upon income is approximately 10% For example $10.50 buys $100 of coupons |
Montgomery County Residents: |
301-948-5409 |
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Call-A-Cab |
Discount taxi coupons. $10 buys $20 of coupons |
Prince George County residents who are seniors or have proof of a medical disability. Call and ask for a form. |
301-883-5656 |
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Bell Atlantic (MD)Tel-Life State of Maryland, Dept. Of Human Resources |
Basic monthly cost is $0.66 for 30 calls and .08 for additional minutes. Installation costs should be $24 after 50% is paid by Link UP with slightly different information) and may be paid over 6 months. You pay half of the cost for any internal work. $2.96 for a touch-tone line. You pay own LD, taxes and feel. Most other services not allowed. Check for latest details and forms from Tel-Life and send to Health & Human Services. If approved (approximate 4 weeks), contact phone company for installation. Explanation PDF |
Only available if you qualify; receiving temporary cash assistance (TCA), Transitional Emergency Medical and Housing Assistance Program (TEMHAP) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI, and not owe the phone company for prior service for you or a co-habitant. If you have trouble using phone books, explain for other discounts. |
800-525-0145 |
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Link Up America |
A federal program that may pay half of a new Tel-Life or other phone service hook ups. |
Available to anyone who gets AFDC, disability Assistance Loan Program (DALP) or SSI benefits in Maryland |
800-525-0145 Verizon |
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This document lists many of the tenant and housing organizers active in the DC area. |
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D.C. Tenant's Advocacy Coalition |
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(TCA) Temporary Cash Assistance and other services in Maryland |
Maryland Social Services provides temporary services to assist elderly and disabled adults to remain independent, self-sufficient and self-supporting as part of the TTemporary Cash Assistance and Housing Assistance Program (TCA) |
TEMHAP Cash assistance |
240-777-4072 |
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TEMHAP Emergency Medical |
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TEMHAP Emergency Services |
240-777-4600 |
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TEMHAP How to obtain from MD Social Services |
240-777-1245 |
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TEMHAP Shelter |
301-217-3715 |
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Welfare Movement! http://www.ctwo.org/growl |
Check out this web site rich in information on welfare and the growing movement for people's rights. [Site may not be working or needs updating.] |
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*Housing
Help for individuals [HAC's links to local
housing help.] http://www.ruralhome.org |
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources This is one resource page, can't vouch for their completeness, but worth a check. http://www.addresources.org/ | |
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Consumer Information on Healthcare http://www.medweb.emory.edu/MedWeb/ |
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Consumers' CHECKBOOK Homepage http://www.checkbook.org/ |
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Consumers Union http://www.consumersunion.org/i/Health_Care/ |
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Cost
of Health Care in US and Canada 31% of costs go to
bureaucracy! |
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Edmund's Medical Pages http://www.edhayes.com/ |
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DHHS Services Locator http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhstmpl.asp?url=/content/hhs/ads/links.asp |
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Families USA http://www.familiesusa.org/ Good information on Medicare, pharmaceuticals, etc. |
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Grass Roots Organizing for Welfare Leadership GROWL Needs some updating. |
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Guide to Therapy Groups for Children, Adolescents and Parents http://www.groups4kinds.com |
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Housing Help For Individuals http://www.ruralhome.org/ |
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Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington http://www.ifcmw.org |
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Kensington Welfare Rights Union http://www.kwru.org |
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Maryland Energy Assistance Program M.E.A.D.http://www.dhr.state.md.us/how/energy/meap.htm |
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Montgomery County Department of Social Services http://www.dhr.state.md.us/montgomery.htm |
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National Welfare Rights Union http://www.nationalwru.org/ |
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Poverty Related Links http://www.irp.wisc.edu/links/category.htm |
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Social Welfare Action Alliance SWAA http://www.socialwelfareactionalliance.org/ |
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Social Work and Social Services Web Sites http://gwbweb.wustl.edu/websites.html [Wash. U. in St. Louis, worth checking.] |
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Updated:
04/13/2011
Please send any additions, corrections or links to: Walter Teague, LCSW-C