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Youth Opportunity Centers (View Details)

Identity manages Montgomery County’s two Youth Opportunity Centers (YOCs), which offer a wide range of integrated programs and services to provide disconnected youth with the skills and support they need to move towards positive education and employment outcomes. Located in Gaithersburg and Takoma Park, our YOC programs include GED preparation, wor...

Organization: Identity Inc.

Target Population

Young Adults, High School Aged Youth, African American Community, Hispanic/Latino Community, At Risk Youth, Juvenile Offenders
Services

Gang Programs, Graduation Requirements Programs, Prejob Guidance, Prevocational Training, Long Term Case/Care Management, Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Youth Centers

Locations: View Location(s)
- Up-County Youth Opportunity Center
  415 East Diamond Ave.
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  - Tue: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  - Wed: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  - Thu: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  - Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center
  7676 New Hampshire Avenue
  Takoma Park, MD 20912
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GED Preparation (View Details)

Normally in person and remotely during the pandemic, Identity provides GED preparation classes and tutoring in Spanish and English through our two Youth Opportunity Centers in Gaithersburg and Crossroads for older youth ages 14-25 seeking reconnect with their education and obtain their High School diploma.

Organization: Identity Inc.

Target Population

Adults, Young Adults, African American Community, Hispanic/Latino Community, At Risk Youth, Foster Children, Homeless Youth
Services

Graduation Requirements Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- Up-County Youth Opportunity Center
  415 East Diamond Ave.
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  - Thu: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  - Wed: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  - Tue: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  - Mon: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center
  7676 New Hampshire Avenue
  Takoma Park, MD 20912
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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, Males
Services

Higher Education Bridge Programs, Adult Mentoring Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- 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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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 Community
Services

Subject Tutoring

Locations: View Location(s)
- Sherwood HS
  300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd
  Sandy Spring, MD 20860
  Kennedy HS
  1901 Randolph Rd
  Silver Spring, MD 20902
  Paint Branch HS
  14121 Old Columbia Pik
  Burtonsville, MD 20866
  Wheaton HS
  12601 Dalewood Dr
  Wheaton, MD 20906
  Sligo Middle School
  Sligo Middle School
  Silver Spring, MD 20902
  Watkins Mill HS
  10301 Apple Ridge Rd
  Gaithersburg, MD 20879
  Springbrook HS
  201 Valleybrook Dr
  Silver Spring, MD 20904
  Einstein HS
  11135 Newport Mill Rd
  Kensington, MD 20895
  Rockville HS
  2100 Baltimore Rd
  Rockville, MD 20851
  Magruder HS
  5939 Muncaster Mill Rd
  Rockville, MD 20855
  Blair HS
  51 University Blvd E
  Silver Spring, MD 20901
  Gaithersburg MS
  2 Teachers Way
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  Northwest HS
  13501 Richter Farm Rd
  Germantown, MD 20874
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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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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 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
  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 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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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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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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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)
- DHHS Offices at 1401 Rockville Pike
  1401 Rockville Pike
  Rockville, MD 20852
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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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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

Target Population

African American Community, Pregnant Women, Pregnant Teens, Low Income
Services

Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- Silver Spring Health Center
  8630 Fenton Street
  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  
  Hours of Operation:
  Note: Immunization Appointments are available Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 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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Case Management Services (Individual & Family) (View Details)

Bilingual case managers help youth and families access their needs and connect to public and private benefits and safety-net services such as emergency food, housing, clothing and legal assistance, and health and mental health care. During the pandemic we have expanded eligibility to include any resident in need from across Montgomery County as we...

Organization: Identity Inc.

Target Population

African American Community, Hispanic/Latino Community, At Risk Families, At Risk Youth, Foster Children, Homeless Youth
Services

Transitional Case/Care Management

Locations: View Location(s)
- Clopper Mill Elementary School
  18501 Cinnamon Dr
  Germantown, MD 20874
  Forest Oak MS
  651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  Albert Einstein High School
  11135 Newport Mill Road
  Kensington, MD 20895
  Up-County Youth Opportunity Center
  415 East Diamond Ave.
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  - Tue: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  - Wed: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  - Thu: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  - Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center
  7676 New Hampshire Avenue
  Takoma Park, MD 20912
  Springbrook HS
  
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  Gaithersburg Elementary School
  
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  John F. Kennedy HS
  1901 Randolph Road
  Wheaton, MD 20902
  Clarksburg High School
  22500 Wims Road
  Clarksburg, MD 20871
  Watkins Mill HS
  10301 Apple Ridge Rd
  Gaithersburg, MD 20879
  Seneca Valley HS
  12700 Middlebrook Rd
  Germantown, MD 20874
  Montgomery Village MS
  19300 Watkins Mill Rd
  Gaithersburg, MD 20886
  
  Note: out of school time
  Gaithersburg Middle School
  
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  Neelsville MS
  11700 Neelsville Church Rd
  Germantown, MD 20876
  Identity, Inc. Main Office
  414 East Diamond Ave.
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - 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
  Wheaton HS
  12601 Dalewood Dr
  Wheaton, MD 20906
  Capt. James E. Daly Elementary School
  20301 Brandermill Dr
  Germantown, MD 20876
  Whetstone Elementary School
  19201 Thomas Farm Road
  Montgomery Village, MD 20886
  Stedwick ES
  10631 Stedwick Rd
  Montgomery Village, MD 20886
  Gaithersburg High School
  314 S Frederick Ave
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
  - Tue: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
  - Wed: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
  - Thu: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
  - Fri: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
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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: Sheppard Pratt

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, African American Community, At Risk Youth, Males
Services

Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- Family Services, Inc
  610 E. Diamond Ave.
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  Gaithersburg MS
  2 Teachers Way
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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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, Males
Services

Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- 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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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 Community
Services

Youth Enrichment Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- 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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GRRL Tech (View Details)

After school program focused on girls of color to help them advance their STEM skills, interests and identity as belonging in STEM pursuits. Program is for girls in grades 6-8. Girls engage in coding, programming, electronics, robotics and engineering projects. Sessions are led by female teachers and STEM professionals.

Organization: Passion for Learning

Target Population

Middle School Aged Youth, African American Community, Hispanic/Latino Community, Females
Services

Youth Enrichment Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- Sligo MS
  1401 Dennis Ave
  Silver Spring, MD 20902
  Passion for Learning
  1210 Woodside Pkwy
  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  Loiederman MS
  12701 Goodhill Rd
  Silver Spring, MD 20906
  Key MS
  910 Schindler Dr
  Silver Spring, MD 20903
  
  Note: after school program
  Parkland MS
  4610 W Frankfort Dr
  Rockville, MD 20853
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