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AAHP Diabetes/Heart Health (View Details)

Heart disease (or cardiovascular disease) includes numerous conditions that affect the heart and is typically caused by a thinning of the arteries which can result in stroke, heart failure, and heart attack. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Health Promotion Classes - Diabetes education classes discuss diabetes pr...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

African Community, African American Community
Services

Blood Pressure Screening, General Health Education Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- White Oak Community Recreation Center
  1700 April Lane
  Silver Spring, MD 20904
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Wed: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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AAHP Diabetes Education Classes (View Details)

Led by health educators/doctors, AAHP education classes offer information, strategies, and practical skill-building to Montgomery County residents who want to prevent or manage diabetes. The 4-class series are accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. For convenience, classes are held at various locations throughout the County.A...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Diabetes, African Community, African American Community
Services

Chronic Disease Self Management Programs, General Health Education Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- East County Community Recreation
  East County Community Recreation
  Silver Spring, MD 20904
  
  Note: the 4 class sessions are held throughout the year. see the website for details. www.aahpmontgomerycounty.org
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Ama Tu Vida (View Details)

Ama Tu Vida is a campaign to promote optimal health and wellness within the Latino community. As part of the campaign, each year the Latino Health Initiative sponsors the Ama Tu Vida Health Festival and Soccer Tournament. The campaign also develops informational resources to encourage community members to adopt life-long disease prevention and he...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Hispanic/Latino Community
Services

General Health Education Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- Office of Community Affairs - DHHS
  401 Hungerford Drive
  Rockville, MD 20850
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Tue: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Wed: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Thu: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Asian American Health Initiative (View Details)

he Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI) was established in Fiscal Year 2005 (FY2005) as part of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Affairs.AAHI’s mission is to improve the health and wellness of Asian American communities in Montgomery County by applying equity, community engagement, and data-drive...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Asian Community
Services

General Health Education Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- Office of Community Affairs - DHHS
  401 Hungerford Drive
  Rockville, MD 20850
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Tue: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Wed: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Thu: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Asian American Health Initiative - Patient Navigator Programs (View Details)

The Patient Navigators Program assists low-income County residents, who speak limited English, by providing health information and interpretation services so that community members can make informed medical decisions.Services Provided by the PNP:The Multilingual Health Information and Referral Telephone Line provides general health information and ...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Asian Community
Services

Interpretation/Translation, Specialized Information and Referral

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African American Health Program (View Details)

MissionTo eliminate health disparities and improve the number and quality of years of life for African Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County, MD.VisionAfrican Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County will be as healthy and safe as the rest of the population.Goals Raise awareness in the Montgomery County co...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Immigrants, African American Community
Services

General Health Education Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- DHHS Offices at 1401 Rockville Pike
  1401 Rockville Pike
  Rockville, MD 20852
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Community Action Agency (View Details)

VITA: Free tax appointments for 2022 taxes are available through the VITA Partnership at many sites throughout the county. Appointments are for Montgomery County residents with household incomes of $60,000 or less. Please check the CASHBACK website for more information.TESS: The TESS Community Action Center recently moved to a new location at 8703 ...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Low Income
Services

Community Action Agencies

Locations: View Location(s)
- DHHS Offices at 1401 Rockville Pike
  1401 Rockville Pike
  Rockville, MD 20852
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Health Promoters Outreach and Education (View Details)

Delivers free vital health and wellness information to Latinos throughout Montgomery County by promoting healthy eating, physical activity, and facilitating access to healthcare.

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Hispanic/Latino Community
Services

General Health Education Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- Office of Community Affairs - DHHS
  401 Hungerford Drive
  Rockville, MD 20850
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Tue: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Wed: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Thu: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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HIV and AIDS Program - (AAHP) (View Details)

The African American Health Program provides free and confidential HIV testing and counseling at several locations throughout Montgomery County. The tests are painless, quick and non-invasive. Pretest and post-test counseling are provided as well as referrals and educational materials. AAHP also conducts screening opportunities throughout the Count...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

African Community, Caribbean Community, African American Community
Services

HIV Testing, AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling

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- Progress Place
  8210 Colonial Lane
  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: Fourth Tuesday of every month
  - Tue: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  Montgomery College Germantown
  20200 Observation Dr
  Germantown ,
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: First Monday of the month in room Room SA134 Third Thursday in Room HT216/BE165
  - Mon: 9 am pm - 3:00 pm
  - Thu: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  Dennis Avenue Health Center
  2000 Dennis Ave
  Silver Spring, MD 20902
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: Third and Fourth Monday First, second and third Tuesdays of the month 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
  - Mon: 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  - Tue: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
  Montgomery College Rockville
  51 Mannakee St
  Rockville, MD 20850
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: 2nd Thursday, room CC216/CC214
  - Thu: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Montgomery College - Takoma Park
  7600 Takoma Avenue
  Takoma Park, MD 20912
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: First Thursday of every month, room 302/Student Union
  - Thu: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Diabetes Dining Club and the African Healthy Living Club (View Details)

AAHP coordinates two monthly clubs, the Diabetes Dining Club and the African Healthy Living Club. Both clubs provide a welcoming environment in which community members can: Enjoy a diabetic-friendly meal and learn healthy eating tips Network with others facing similar health issues Hear about new and effective management strategies...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Diabetes, African Community, African American Community
Services

Chronic Disease Self Management Programs, Nutrition Education

Locations: View Location(s)
- East County Community Recreation
  East County Community Recreation
  Silver Spring, MD 20904
  
  Note: the 4 class sessions are held throughout the year. see the website for details. www.aahpmontgomerycounty.org
  White Oak Community Recreation Center
  1700 April Lane
  Silver Spring, MD 20904
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Wed: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Latino Health Initiative (View Details)

This Program aims to improve the quality of life of Latinos living in Montgomery County by contributing to the development and implementations of an integrated, coordinated, culturally and linguistically competent health wellness system that support, values and respects Latino families and communities. ~ La misión de la Iniciativa Latina de Salud...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Hispanic/Latino Community
Services

General Health Education Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- Latino Health Initiative @ Silver Spring Health Center
  8630 Fenton Street
  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
  - Tue: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
  - Wed: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
  - Thu: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
  - Fri: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Asthma Management Program (View Details)

Provides free educational Asthma Management sessions in Spanish to parents and caregivers of children with asthma living in Montgomery County.

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Adults, Hispanic/Latino Community
Services

General Health Education Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- Office of Community Affairs - DHHS
  401 Hungerford Drive
  Rockville, MD 20850
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Tue: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Wed: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Thu: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Start More Infants Living Equally Healthy (AAHP) (View Details)

The SMILE (Start More Infants Living Equally healthy) program was developed in 1999 to address the disparity in infant mortality in the African American population of Montgomery County, Maryland. This special program consists of nurse case managers with experience in maternity and newborn nursing who provide one-on-one home visitation services to f...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

African Community, Caribbean Community, African American Community, Pregnant Women, Pregnant Teens
Services

Mother and Infant Care

Locations: View Location(s)
- Colesville Center
  14015 New Hampshire Avenue
  Silver Spring, MD 20904
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: By appointment only
  - Mon: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Tue: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Wed: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Thu: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Welcome Back Center of Suburban Maryland (View Details)

The Welcome Back Center of Suburban Maryland is an innovative model that builds on the personal and professional assets of individuals who had already obtained a degree in a health-related profession (nurses, physicians, psychologist, and others) outside the United States and are currently living or working in Maryland. The Center services contribu...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Adults, Immigrants, Health Care Occupations
Services

Occupation Specific Job Training, Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- Latino Health Initiative @ Silver Spring Health Center
  8630 Fenton Street
  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
  - Tue: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
  - Wed: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
  - Thu: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
  - Fri: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
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TESS Community Services Center (View Details)

The Community Action Agency's TESS Center is a walk-in site serving Montgomery County residents. Its information and referrals, social service assistance, interpretation and translation, education, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and legal services are delivered in partnership with nonprofits, public agencies and community groups.

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Services

Comprehensive Information and Referral

Locations: View Location(s)
- Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Community Action Center
  8703 Flower Ave
  Silver Spring, MD 20901
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed for lunch: 12 – 1 p.m. Walk-In Hours: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Appointments available Tuesday - Thursday: 1 – 4 p.m. *Staff teleworking Monday and Friday afternoons
  - Mon: 9:00 am - 400 pm
  - Tue: 9:00 am - 400 pm
  - Wed: 9:00 am - 400 pm
  - Thu: 9:00 am - 400 pm
  - Fri: 9:00 am - 400 pm
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (View Details)

Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) partnership joins IRS certified professionals and volunteers to help low-to-moderate income families to maximize their tax refunds and credits, including the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit). Montgomery County residents with household incomes of $60,000 or less may have their taxes pre...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Low Income
Services

Tax Preparation Assistance

Locations: View Location(s)
- Virtual Services
  
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