Category: Resource

Please use this resource guide for Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties to find the help you need.

Please use this list of substance abuse treatment providers in Frederick County to find the help you need to overcome addiction.

Please use this list of substance abuse treatment providers in Montgomery County to find the help you need to overcome addiction.

Please use this list of substance abuse treatment providers in Howard County to find the help you need to overcome addiction.

Please use this list of substance abuse treatment providers in Harford County to find the help you need to overcome addiction.

Please use this list of substance abuse treatment providers in Baltimore County to Find the help you need to overcome addiction.

Please use this list of substance abuse treatment providers in Baltimore city to Find the help you need to overcome addiction.

Please use this list of substance abuse treatment providers in Worcester County to Find the help you need to overcome addiction.

Please use this list of substance abuse treatment providers in Wicomico County to Find the help you need to overcome addiction.

Please use this list of substance abuse treatment providers in Talbot County to Find the help you need to overcome addiction.

Please use this list of substance abuse treatment providers in Cecil County to Find the help you need to overcome addiction.

Please use this list of substance abuse treatment providers in Caroline County to Find the help you need to overcome addiction.

This tool kit is designed for youth who are or previously have been in foster care to explore their postsecondary options and support their transitions into independent adulthood so that they are successful.

A checklist to help keep track of college application materials and deadlines.

This is a safe space to seek guidance, learn, and provide feedback on things that directly affect your quality of life — such as school, jobs, healthcare, relationships, and more.

My Life is Worth Living™ is the first animated series that models the human connection shown to be protective against suicide. The series tells stories of characters who face some of the most difficult issues that young people deal with and shows their evolution in the key decision: that life is worth living.

Find a support group via the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The AFSP has provided everyone suffering from thoughts of suicide with a feature to search for support groups nearby.

Effective suicide prevention requires multiple approaches and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center provides resources, programs, trainings, and more.

The MDH has gathered Suicide Prevention Resources: Fact sheets, resource guides, newsletters, toolkits, as well as a suicide risk assessment and tools for outreach.

SAMHSA is a partner of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, a public-private partnership advancing the national strategy for suicide prevention. Suicide is a serious public health problem that causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide.

You may have heard about payments coming from the government starting in April. Read more at Youth Engaged 4 Change to find out if you qualify for a payment, what to do if you don’t get one automatically, and where to get answers.

The stat is distributing the vaccines to Marylanders based on relative risk of exposure or developing serious illness. Individuals included in earlier priority groups will be given priority to be vaccinated.

MHEC is pleased to offer loan repayment assistance to foster care recipients who have been placed in an out-of-home placement by the State or local DSS for three years.

The Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) is Maryland Higher Education Commission’s (MHEC) comprehensive financial aid system that allows us to process State scholarship applications.

Here are five tips to help maintain physical, social and mental well-being while observing guidelines for social spacing in this period of increased concern about contracting the Coronavirus (the virus that causes COVID-19).

The Frederick Center exists to support and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people and our families so we thrive, accepted and affirmed, in the broader Frederick community.

The mission of The Center for Black Equity-Baltimore (CBE-B) is to foster a sense of belonging and connectedness among the Black LGBTQ community in the Baltimore metropolitan area and increase our capacity to be healthy.

To raise public awareness of alcoholism and drug dependence issues across the state, while working to ensure those affected by the disease of addiction have the resources necessary when accessing treatment and sustaining recovery.

The Pride Center of Maryland offers over 30 programs and services that reflect our dedication to ensuring Maryland’s sexual and gender minority community have equal access to care, services, and a space where they can be their authentic selves.

A staff of health care professionals provides quality services pertaining to mental health, substance abuse counseling, maternal child health, family planning, personal health, adult health, environmental health, and more.

“Our Mission: Maximize the health and wellness of all members of the community through collaborative efforts. Our Visions: Healthy People Healthy Communities.”

The Washington County Health Department offers a variety of services and programs to promote healthy behaviors, prevent disease and injury, and safeguard the environment.

For directions, contact information, or information on services provided, visit the Talbot County Health Department’s Website.

Informing and empowering our residents about public health issues; Continuing to strengthen community partnerships; Maintaining a safe and healthy environment; and Preparing for and responding to public health emergencies.

Visit the Somerset County Heath Department website to get vital records and information on Behavioral Health Services, Preventive Health Services, and more.

The mission of Prince George’s County Health Department is to: Protect the public’s health Assure availability of and access to quality health care services; And Promote responsibility for the prevention of disease, injury and disability

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ core services protect the community’s health, protect the health and safety of at-risk children and vulnerable adults and address basic human needs including food, shelter and clothing.

Visit the Kent County Health Department website to get directions, contact information, or general information about Adult Health, Children’s Health, Clinical Services, and more.

The Howard County Health Department is open for essential services BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Appointments must be made in advance. To schedule an appointment call 410-313-6300. Many services are still available remotely.

The Garrett County Health Department is the recognized Public Health agency in Garrett County, Maryland. They strive to provide the highest level of care and service to the citizens of Maryland’s westernmost county.

Frederick Health offers superior quality care for patients in Frederick and throughout Central Maryland! Making a difference for 100+ years.

Mission Statement – “From disease prevention to crisis intervention, from birth to death, we are working in partnership with the community to make a safer place for healthier people.”

Services include flu and other vaccinations, dental care, reproductive health care, help for pregnant teens and women, and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) services. Services are for people of all ages. Many services are free or low-cost.

The Caroline County Health Department, a local office of the Maryland Department of Health, is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the lifelong Health and Wellness of their County’s residents and environment.

Calvert County Health Department will continually keep you up-to-date with accurate information so you can keep yourself and your family protected.

The Baltimore County Health Department’s mission is to promote health and prevent disease through education, advocacy, linkage to resources and treatment thereby improving the quality of life for Baltimore County residents.

The Baltimore City Health Department Mission is to protect health, eliminate disparities, and enhance the well-being of everyone in our community through education, coordination, advocacy, and direct service delivery.

Nearly 700 Department of Health employees — physicians, nurses, and other allied health and support personnel — bring compassion and commitment to their work and a concern for continually improving the quality of the Department’s services.

The Allegany County Health Department’s mission is to promote physical, behavioral, and environmental health, and prevent disease and disabilities of people in Allegany County.

Leaving Foster Care? Here’s what you need to know. Download this Annual Notice of Benefits Brochure for information about some benefits and resources that you may be eligible to receive.

Conversations with experts and peers and resources to support those working in children’s services best address the needs of youth and families during COVID-19.

Browse hundreds of internships near Maryland on Chegg Internships. New paid internships are added daily.

YouthWorks is Baltimore City’s summer jobs program, offering thousands of youth ages 14-21 five-week job experiences with non-profit, government, and private-sector employers.

North American Trade Schools offers eight comprehensive trade programs. These programs are lead by knowledgeable instructors, feature plenty of hands on training, and are taught to help you meet your career goals in a skilled trade..

MHEC is the State of Maryland’s higher education coordinating board responsible for establishing statewide policies for Maryland public and private colleges and universities and for-profit career schools.

The Maryland Higher Education Commission provides a search engine for finding a Private Career School Training Provider.

Learn modern and traditional techniques for creating quality meals from scratch. Plus get an introduction to the business side of breaking into the growing field of personal and private chefs for busy “on-the-go” clients.

Learn all the skills you need to become a cosmetologist, or esthetician at Hair Expressions A Paul Mitchell Partner School.

The Baltimore Electrical Joint apprenticeship combines a cutting edge education with full time employment working for one of our partnered NECA contractors.

At Aveda Institutes, you’ll receive a well-rounded education that will expand your creativity and sharpen and hone your talents.

Award Beauty School is nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission and United States Department of Education for Financial Aid.

All-State Career School provides postsecondary career education to students through a variety of diploma and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities.

Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 and Maryland’s Unemployment Insurance Benefits Administration – Unemployment Insurance

You will be able to file a claim for many unemployment benefit programs using a single application, including regular Unemployment Insurance, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is a rapidly evolving situation and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) will provide updates as they become available.

MyMDTHINK (formally MyDHR) is the new and improved consumer portal providing access to benefits and resources including access to the MyLife site. The My Life site has an abundance of resources to assist older foster youth and alumni successfully transition to independence.

The official Coronavirus (COVID-19) website created by the United States Government provides information and guidelines for dealing with all aspects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are providing health considerations and tools for operating during COVID-19.

This Command Center houses resources and guidance for foster care individuals and organizations affected by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Explore all the Y has to offer in Central Maryland! Y centers, swim lessons, group exercise classes, preschools, summer camps, mentoring & much MORE.

Find a dental provider (Dental Home) near your home or work, View a copy of the Member Handbook, Learn more about dental health for you and your children, and Find a phone number for help getting transportation to dental appointments.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital, a non-profit academic medical center in Baltimore, Maryland, sets healthcare standards in patient care, research and education.

Our LGBT patients can see any Chase Brexton provider and receive welcoming, affirming, and informed healthcare.

The National Center for Housing and Child Welfare exists to make sure that children are never placed into foster care because their parents can’t access decent housing.

Adoptions Together is a 501(c)3 non-profit adoption agency that provides adoption home studies, infant adoption and foster care adoption services.

The Aging Out Institution promotes resources and strategies that help youth age out of foster care and into adulthood successfully.

The Mission of The Fostering Change Network: Empower. The Fostering Change Network unites and empowers alumni of foster care globally while supporting their personal and professional endeavors and dispelling the foster care stigma.

YouthBuild gives a second chance to Baltimore City youth who have dropped out of high school, providing construction training and certifications, assistance in earning a high school diploma or GED, and job placement services.

The Foster Coalition is providing a in-the-works list of companies & organizations around the United States that hire current and former foster youth

Built on a youth organizing framework, Foster Youth In Action’s strategies include training foster youth organizers, building local group capacity, and creating connections across a network of local groups.

For more than four decades, Covenant House has helped transform and save the lives of more than a million homeless, runaway and trafficked young people. We offer housing and support services to young people in need.

National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), or AmeriCorps NCCC is an AmeriCorps program that engages 18- to 24-year-olds in team-based national and community service in the United States.

The National Foster Youth Institute envisions a nation where all children are raised in safe and loving families and where the child welfare system serves as a beacon of hope for families in need.

The St. Joseph Medical Center specializes in cancer treatment, heart care, and spine and orthopedic care. Also, known for its dedicated family birthing center, SJMC services the mid-Baltimore County community with Catholic health care values.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health extends health care services throughout the Maryland mid-Shore region. Patients can receive designated family health care in their community.

Directions to the University of Maryland Medical Center and information about hospital and emergency services.

Stevenson offers scholarships and programs for students who wish to partake in rigorous academic opportunities, extend their civic engagement with the community, or engage in leadership education.

McDaniel College is a private liberal arts college in Westminster, Maryland. Established in 1867, it was known as Western Maryland College until 2002 when it was renamed in honor of an alumnus who gave a lifetime of service to the college.

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a leader in the world of visual arts featuring undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs.

A comprehensive Jesuit university nationally-recognized for its academics, athletics & spiritual education, founded in 1852. Located on the beautiful Evergreen Campus in Baltimore.

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America’s first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

Hood College is a private institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,092 and was ranked #48 in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities North.

An innovative liberal arts college and graduate school preparing students for 21st-century careers and where every undergraduate studies abroad.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is an independent agency created by the U.S. Congress to maintain stability in the nation’s financial system by insuring deposits and supervising financial institutions for safety and consumer protection.

FSU is an institution of the University System of Maryland, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It is the only four-year institution of USM west of the Baltimore-Washington corridor.

Wor-Wic offers a variety of programs through day, evening and online classes to fit your schedule. From the moment you contact us, our caring faculty and staff are here to support you through the successful completion of your educational goals.

UMDGC is an online state university that offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fast-growing and in-demand fields with no-cost digital course materials in nearly every course.

UMES is a student-centered, doctoral research degree-granting university known for its nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, applied research, and highly valued graduates.

UMB is Maryland’s only public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and a Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 41,000 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 377,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas.