Community Resources

Find essential services and support in Montgomery County, including healthcare, housing assistance, food programs, and wellness initiatives to help you and your family thrive.

COVID-19, Flu and RSV Resources

COVID-19 TESTING

For information on COVID-19 testing options, including free community testing sites, at-home test kits, and healthcare provider testing, click here.

COUNTY VACCINATION INFORMATION

Montgomery County operates COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Preregister here.

Statewide preregistration system for mass vaccination sites. Preregistration is open for County residents age 16 and older here.

SEASONAL FLU VACCINATION INFORMATION

For vaccination locations, prevention tips, and treatment resources, click here.

SEASONAL FLU GUIDANCE

For guidance from Mongtomery County government on common respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, RSV, and the flu, click here.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

For guidance from Mongtomery County government on common respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, RSV, and the flu, click here.

Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19 – from the National Association of School Psychologists

Health and Wellness Education and Guidance

CDMP CLASSES

AAHP’s chronic disease classes provide information and resources on how to prevent and manage diabetes, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and dementia by focusing on proper nutrition, weight loss, and other critical health matters. Upon signing up, participants will receive a weekly link to join the class. Options are as follows:

Tuesdays – focus on health and fitness, 11am – 12pm
Wednesdays, 6pm to 7:15pm
Thursdays – focus on health and nutrition, 1pm – 2pm
Thursdays, 6pm to 7:15pm

To sign up, please call 240-777-1833.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

AAHP’s Weight Management Program provides individualized health coaching for County residents who are ready to take the necessary steps to lose five pounds or more. Participants will benefit from weekly 20-30 minute phone conversations to review the principles of weight management, set goals, and plan strategies to overcome barriers that hinder weight loss.

For information or to join the waiting list, contact AAHP at (240) 777-1833 or info@aahpmontgomerycounty.org

AAHP RESOURCES

AAHP Health Notes – AAHP’s monthly newsletter featuring health news and tips, recipes, videos, and more. Subscribe by clicking here.

AAHP Cookbook – A compilation of some of our favorite healthy recipes collected over the years.

Mental Wellness and Emotional Resiliency

Mental health resources from Everymind.org provide phone, text, and chat support to help manage COVID-19-related anxiety and depression.

Well Connected is a telephone and online community made up of participants, staff, facilitators, presenters, and other volunteers who care about each other and who value feeling connected.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Montgomery County Online Support Group

Therapy for Black Girls – A resource to find trusted, culturally competent therapists for Black women

Black Physicians and Healthcare Network – Provides critical health and wellness services, including mental health support services for Black Montgomery County Residents. Three free mental health visits are offered.

988lifeline.org – Call, text, or chat 24/7, for free and confidential mental health support

HOTLINES AND PHONE NUMBERS

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988

National Postpartum Depression Hotline: 1-800-PPD-MOMS

Black Women’s Blueprint Counseling Hotline: (347) 533-9102

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

Montgomery County Crisis Center: (240)-777-4000

Housing and Financial Assistance

The Washington Area Fuel Fund, a partnership between the Washington Gas Company and The Salvation Army has funds to help eligible residents with their utility bills. Click here to learn more.

The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) provides bill assistance to low-income households in the State of Maryland to make their energy costs more affordable and to help with the prevention of loss and the restoration of home energy service. Learn more here.

If you or your loved ones need food resources, Manna House serves free meals for Montgomery County residents in need of food resources. Call 301-424-1130 for more information.

The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or SNAP(formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) provides monthly financial benefits to eligible households to supplement their food purchase budget. Learn more here.

The COVID-19 Rent Relief Program provides short-term rental assistance to eligible households who have experienced lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused them to fall behind on their rent. Households who previously received rental assistance are eligible to apply. Click here to learn more.

For Special Populations

FOR IMMIGRANTS

Adventist Healthcare Community Wellness Calendar – A community calendar with upcoming health classes, events, and support groups near you.

Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center – Montgomery County’s resource center for immigrants

African and Caribbean Immigration and Social Services, Inc. – A service channel that helps immigrants access services and understand their rights

FOR SENIORS

Adventist Healthcare Community Wellness Calendar – A community calendar with upcoming health classes, events, and support groups near you.

RetireGuide – An easy-to-understand guide on the ins and outs of Medicare

Washington Area Fuel Fund – Funds to help eligible residents with their utility bills

FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM MOMS

The King’s Daughters Milk Bank at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters – Donor milk bank established to provide the life-saving benefits of breast milk to severely premature and critically-ill infants.

Maternity Partnership/ Prenatal Care Program

Emergency Info

Disaster distress hotline (1-800-985-5990)

Well Connected (877-797-7299)

Family Justice Center – 240-773-0444 or safe@montgomerycountymd.gov (Mon-Fri, 8:30 – 5:00pm) For help with crisis situations, protective orders, legal assistance, counselin

District Court Commissioner’s Office (24 hours) 191 East Jefferson St. in Rockville. – File Protective orders

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 thehotline.org (to chat), Text LOVEIS to 22522

Montgomery County Crisis Center – 240-777-4000 (24 hours) Help with crisis situations and shelter placement

Family Justice Center – 240-773-0444 or safe@montgomerycountymd.gov (Mon-Fri, 8:30 – 5:00pm)

Additional Resources

Maryland Health Connection – shop and enroll in 2025 health plans here.

The American Diversity Group and Dental Partners in Silver Spring and Bethesda are offering dental services for uninsured patients. Individuals seeking dental services should complete the Dentist Visit Request Form here.

The Early Care and Education Initiative provides funding for school age child care for children in low income families where parents need to work while children should be engaged in virtual learning. Learn more and apply here.

Clinical Trials for Behavioral and Mental Health – The University of Maryland Medical Center conducts different psychiatry research studies to learn more about the treatment of several conditions, including but not limited to: treating people trying to reduce or stop drinking or drug use, schizophrenia, or other serious mental health disorders

Volunteer/Donate

Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s listing of opportunities to donate or volunteer can be found here.

The MD Food Bank is currently requesting donations and volunteers. The need is especially great now.

Volunteers in Montgomery County joined together to start Montgomery County, Maryland Mask Makers. Please register on their website if you are interested in assisting.