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AAHP Heart Health (View Details)

AAHP helps combat the "silent killer" also known as high blood pressure, bu conducting blood pressure screenings and hosting health fairs and other heart-healthy events. Learn strategies for good nutrition and physical activity to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

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:
  - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Thu: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Wed: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Tue: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Mon: 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)

The African American Health Program (AAHP) was created and funded in 1999 by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The mission of AAHP is to eliminate health disparities and improve the number and quality of years of life for African Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County. The program focuses on...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Immigrants, African American Community
Services

General Health Education Programs

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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Community Action Agency (View Details)

The Community Action Agency is the federall mandated anti-poverty program in Montgomery. The mission of the Community Action Agency is to coordinate local, State, federal and private resources through the development of community partnerships to help low- income individuals and families. Through its programs and partnerships, the CAA helps low-in...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Low Income
Services

Community Action Agencies

Locations: View Location(s)
- Mid-County Service Center
  11435 Grandview Aveive
  Wheaton, MD 20902
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: VITA HOURS: By Appointment Only, June through October Prior Year and Amended Returns: Wheaton every Friday
  - Mon: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Tue: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Wed: 9:00 am - 5:5:00 pm
  - Thu: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Health Promoters Program "Vias de la Salud" (View Details)

The mission of the program is to improve the health and wellbeing of the low income Latino community of Montgomery County, through the training and empowerment of Latino health promoters using strategies of promotion and healthy lifestyle behaviors, increasing access to care and advocacy for policies that impact and benefits the community.

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:
  - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Thu: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Wed: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Tue: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  - Mon: 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

Locations: View Location(s)
- 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 Germantown
  20200 Observation Dr
  Germantown , -1
  
  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
  Colesville Center
  14015 New Hampshire Avenue
  Silver Spring, MD 20904
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: By appointment only
  - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Thu: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Wed: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Tue: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Mon: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  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
  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 - 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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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)
- Silver Spring Health Center
  8630 Fenton Street
  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  - Tue: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  - Wed: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  - Thu: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  - Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Latino Asthma Management Program (View Details)

This program is designed to increase the knowledge of Latino parents of children with asthma regarding the condition and its management, and increase awareness and utilization of pediatric clinical services.

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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TESS Community Services Center (View Details)

A Neighborhood Opportunity Network Site. A walk-in customer service center providing information and assistance on a wide variety of issues. The staff provides information on government and community programs and resources and assistance in utilizing those resources if necessary.

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Services

Comprehensive Information and Referral

Locations: View Location(s)
- Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Center
  8513 Piney Branch Road
  Silver Spring, MD 20901
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Appointments Only) 1st and 3rd Wednesday Evenings (Legal Aid Only) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Registration)
  - Mon: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  - Tue: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  - Wed: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  - Thu: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  - Fri: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  - Sat: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  - Sun: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (View Details)

Community Action Agency’s free 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). Services are through Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ Communit...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Low Income
Services

Tax Preparation Assistance

Locations: View Location(s)
- Courthouse Square
  20 Courthouse Square, Suite 205
  Rockville, MD 20850
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: By Appointment Only, June- October. Prior Year and Amended Returns: every 3rd Wednesday
  - Wed: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  Mid-County Service Center
  11435 Grandview Aveive
  Wheaton, MD 20902
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: VITA HOURS: By Appointment Only, June through October Prior Year and Amended Returns: Wheaton every Friday
  - Mon: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Tue: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  - Wed: 9:00 am - 5:5:00 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 immigrants living in the United States to: further address health professional shortages; diversify the health workforce; provide economic opportunities to underutilized individuals as they return to work in the health field; a...

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)
- Silver Spring Health Center
  8630 Fenton Street
  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  - Tue: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  - Wed: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  - Thu: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  - Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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