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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)
- Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center
  7676 New Hampshire Avenue
  Takoma Park, MD 20912
  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
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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)
- Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center
  7676 New Hampshire Avenue
  Takoma Park, MD 20912
  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
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English as a Second Language Classes (View Details)

Normally in person and virtually during the pandemic, Identity provides basic English as a Second Language classes for older youth and youth seeking to reconnect with their education ages 14-25 at our two Youth Opportunity Centers in Gaithersburg and Takoma Park.

Organization: Identity Inc.

Target Population

Immigrants, Limited English Proficiency, African Community, Hispanic/Latino Community, At Risk Youth, Foster Children, Homeless Youth
Services

English as a Second Language

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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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: MOBILE MARKET Outside North Garage (1st floor mobile entrance, North Garage for inclement weather) 10 a.m.–noon February 8 March 8 April 5 May 3
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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)
- Paint Branch HS
  14121 Old Columbia Pik
  Burtonsville, MD 20866
  Sligo Middle School
  Sligo Middle School
  Silver Spring, MD 20902
  Watkins Mill HS
  10301 Apple Ridge Rd
  Gaithersburg, MD 20879
  Sherwood HS
  300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd
  Sandy Spring, MD 20860
  Magruder HS
  5939 Muncaster Mill Rd
  Rockville, MD 20855
  Gaithersburg MS
  2 Teachers Way
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  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
  Wheaton HS
  12601 Dalewood Dr
  Wheaton, MD 20906
  Kennedy HS
  1901 Randolph Rd
  Silver Spring, MD 20902
  Blair HS
  51 University Blvd E
  Silver Spring, MD 20901
  Northwest HS
  13501 Richter Farm Rd
  Germantown, MD 20874
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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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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)
- 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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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)
- 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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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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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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Crossroads (View Details)

The Crossroads Program provides culturally proficient counseling and access to social service for Montgomery County residents (with low to moderate incomes) from South Asian, Middle East, and North/Western/Eastern African communities, which are currently under-served by existing programs within the County.

Organization: World Organization for Resource Development and Education

Target Population

Immigrants, African Community, Asian Community, Middle East Community, Low Income
Services

Long Term Case/Care Management, Individual Counseling

Locations: View Location(s)
- World Organization for Resource Development and Education
  19650 Club House Road
  Montgomery Village, MD 20854
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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)
- 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
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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 (formerly Family Services Inc.)

Target Population

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

Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- Sheppard Pratt
  610 E. Diamond Ave.
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 9:00 - 5:00
  - Tue: 9:00 - 5:00
  - Wed: 9:00 - 5:00
  - Thu: 9:00 - 5:00
  - Fri: 9:00 - 5:00
  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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After School Program/Catching Up Program (View Details)

Our program seeks to assist African immigrant children to succeed academically and to thrive emotionally. We do this through our after school African clubs, for elementary, middle and high school African students, which provide members with free tutorial services and mentor relationships. Catching Up provides counseling, support groups, survival sk...

Organization: African Immigrant & Refugee Foundation

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, Middle School Aged Youth, Immigrants, African Community
Services

Youth Enrichment Programs

Locations: View Location(s)
- Springbrook HS
  201 Valleybrook Dr
  Silver Spring, MD 20904
  Park Montgomery
  8860 Piney Branch Rd
  Silver Spring, MD 20903
  
  Hours of Operation:
  - Mon: 4:00 - 6:30
  - Tue: 4:00 - 6:30
  - Wed: 4:00 - 6:30
  - Thu: 4:00 - 6:30
  - Fri: 4:00 - 6:30
  Blair HS
  51 University Blvd E
  Silver Spring, MD 20901
  Essex House
  7777 Maple Ave
  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
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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)
- 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
  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
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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)
- Loiederman MS
  12701 Goodhill Rd
  Silver Spring, MD 20906
  Sligo MS
  1401 Dennis Ave
  Silver Spring, MD 20902
  Key MS
  910 Schindler Dr
  Silver Spring, MD 20903
  
  Note: after school program
  Passion for Learning
  1210 Woodside Pkwy
  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  Parkland MS
  4610 W Frankfort Dr
  Rockville, MD 20853
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N*Common (View Details)

N*COMMON (New Capacity & Outreach for Multicultural Mental Health Opportunities Now) seeks to forge common bonds of mental wellness across our diverse community. N*COMMON places culturally and/or linguistically competent interns at MHA as well as other public and nonprofit agencies in the county, offers multicultural educational opportunities for m...

Organization: EveryMind.

Target Population

African Community, Hispanic/Latino Community, People Without Health Insurance, Low Income
Services

Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Cultural Transition Counseling

Locations: View Location(s)
- EveryMind
  1000 Twinbrook Parkway
  Rockville, MD 20851
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