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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 CommunityServices
Blood Pressure Screening, General Health Education ProgramsLocations: View Location(s)
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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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White Oak Community Recreation Center
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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 CommunityServices
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs, General Health Education ProgramsLocations: View Location(s)
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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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East County Community Recreation
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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
Locations: View Location(s)
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DHHS Offices at 1401 Rockville Pike
1401 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
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DHHS Offices at 1401 Rockville Pike
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African Arts, Culture and Education (ACE) Academy (View Details)
This unique program addresses the needs of a growing population of African and immigrant families with a focus on writing, reading fluency, comprehension, and English language learning. ACE Academy participants will discover new ways of connecting with their former and adopted cultures through a variety of arts enrichment experiences including Afr...
Organization: Carpe Diem Arts
Target Population
Primary School Age Children, African Community, African American CommunityServices
Youth Enrichment ProgramsLocations: View Location(s)
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Park Montgomery
8860 Piney Branch Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 4:00 - 6:00
- Tue: 4:00 - 6:00
- Wed: 4:00 - 6:00
- Thu: 4:00 - 6:00
Essex House
7777 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 4:00 - 6:00
- Tue: 4:00 - 6:00
- Wed: 4:00 - 6:00
- Thu: 4:00 - 6:00
- Fri: 4:00 - 6:00
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Park Montgomery
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Boys to Men Mentoring Program (View Details)
Boys to Men (BTM) is a mentoring program specifically aimed at the retention of African American/Black Male students at Montgomery College. It seeks to foster a greater degree of academic success student activism and personal responsibility. BTM will provide academic and personal mentoring for the above targeted student population. Participating st...
Organization: Montgomery College
Target Population
Young Adults, African American Community, MalesServices
Higher Education Bridge Programs, Adult Mentoring ProgramsLocations: View Location(s)
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Montgomery College - Rockville
51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Note: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. November 14, 2017 December 6, 2017 January 24, 2018 February 21, 2018 March 28, 2018 April 18, 2018 May 16, 2018
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Montgomery College - Rockville
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GRRL Tech (View Details)
After school program focused on girls of color to help them develop information, communication and technology skills as well as improve their literacy. Program is for girls in grades 6-8. Girls learn web site design, computer programming and do digital media projects. Sessions are led by women technology teachers and professionals.
Organization: Passion for Learning
Target Population
Middle School Aged Youth, African American Community, Hispanic/Latino Community, FemalesServices
Youth Enrichment ProgramsLocations: View Location(s)
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Passion for Learning
1210 Woodside Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Key MS
910 Schindler Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Note: after school program
Parkland MS
4610 W Frankfort Dr
Rockville, MD 20853
Sligo MS
1401 Dennis Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Loiederman MS
12701 Goodhill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
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Passion for Learning
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GUYS Youth Mentoring (View Details)
Youth Mentoring @ Community-Based Services works with minority males at different schools in the area to build resilience, develop pro-social skills and attitudes and minimize the influence of street gangs, bullying, negative peer pressure and drug/alcohol use. This program has been designed to intervene before students reach high school to address...
Organization: Family Services, Inc
Target Population
High School Aged Youth, African American Community, At Risk Youth, MalesServices
Adult/Child Mentoring ProgramsLocations: View Location(s)
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Gaithersburg MS
2 Teachers Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Family Services, Inc
610 E. Diamond Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Gaithersburg MS
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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 CommunityServices
HIV Testing, AIDS/HIV Prevention CounselingLocations: View Location(s)
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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
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
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
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Montgomery College - Takoma Park
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Rites of Passage (View Details)
26 week program for young men 11-16 years of age during school year consisting of 4-5 hours each Saturday of the school year. Emphasis on spiritual centered-ness, Black history, leadership, community involvement.
Organization: The People's Community Baptist Church
Target Population
High School Aged Youth, Middle School Aged Youth, African American Community, MalesServices
Adult/Child Mentoring ProgramsLocations: View Location(s)
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The People's Community Wellness Center
3300 Briggs Chaney Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The People's Community Wellness Center
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Saturday School Programs (View Details)
Lead tutors(certified teachers)and volunteer tutors work with students in grades 1-12 to enhance mastery of core academic subjects and to prepare students for the challenges of college and career. The tutoring and mentoring support provided by the Saturday School Program helps students build a strong academic foundation and positive self-esteem.
Organization: George B. Thomas Sr. Learning Academy Inc.
Target Population
High School Aged Youth, Middle School Aged Youth, Primary School Age Children, African American Community, Hispanic/Latino CommunityServices
Subject TutoringLocations: View Location(s)
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Blair HS
51 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Kennedy HS
1901 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Magruder HS
5939 Muncaster Mill Rd
Rockville, MD 20855
Sherwood HS
300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Sligo Middle School
Sligo Middle School
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Gaithersburg MS
2 Teachers Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Northwest HS
13501 Richter Farm Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
Springbrook HS
201 Valleybrook Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Rockville HS
2100 Baltimore Rd
Rockville, MD 20851
Watkins Mill HS
10301 Apple Ridge Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Einstein HS
11135 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
Paint Branch HS
14121 Old Columbia Pik
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Wheaton HS
12601 Dalewood Dr
Wheaton, MD 20906
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Blair HS
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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 TeensServices
Mother and Infant CareLocations: View Location(s)
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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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Colesville Center
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Youth Opportunity Centers (View Details)
CYOC is located in Takoma Park and the UYOC is located in Gaithersburg. Both youth centers work with disconnected youth, with gang-involved youth and youth at risk for gang involvement. The goal for the YOCs are to stem the tide of disconnection, youth violence and gang involvement while helping to build stronger families and better communities. So...
Organization: Identity Inc.
Target Population
Young Adults, High School Aged Youth, African American Community, Hispanic/Latino Community, At Risk Adults, At Risk Youth, Juvenile OffendersServices
Gang Programs, Graduation Requirements Programs, Prejob Guidance, Long Term Case/Care Management, Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Youth CentersLocations: View Location(s)
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Up-County Youth Opportunity Center
415 East Diamond Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center
7676 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
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Up-County Youth Opportunity Center
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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 CommunityServices
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs, Nutrition EducationLocations: View Location(s)
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White Oak Community Recreation Center
1700 April Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Hours of Operation:
- Wed: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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White Oak Community Recreation Center
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Babies Born Healthy (View Details)
The Montgomery County Babies Born Healthy (BBH) program is a grant-funded program developed to target the disparity (difference) in infant mortality rates in the community. The BBH program delivers targeted services to pregnant women in specific zip codes (20903, 20904 and 20906) where some of the highest numbers of adverse (bad) pregnancy outcome...
Organization: Public Health Services, DHHS
Locations: View Location(s)
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Silver Spring Health Center
8630 Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Hours of Operation:
Note: Closed on County holidays. Evening hours are available on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Pregnancy Testing) Appointments are available for the Immunization Program on Wednesdays Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Dental Clinic)- Mon: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue: 8:00 am - 7:00 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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Silver Spring Health Center
