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Connects individuals with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers to local resources and services. Health Education/Disease Prevention ProgramsMore information: Includes access to support groups and classes related to health and wellnessHosts activities and special events to raise awareness and funds

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Specialized Information and Referral
General Health Education Programs
Parkinson's Disease
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Provides community health services, including medical screenings, health classes, and lectures.Health Education/PreventionMore information: Offers seasonal flu shots and free prostate, breast cancer, and stroke screenings Hosts support groups for people with Crohn's disease, colitis, diabetes, and strokeChair Yoga is offered virtually on Wednesdays at 12PM

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Cancer Detection
Supportive Therapies
Diabetes
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Volunteer Opportunities
Immunizations / Vaccines
Crohn's Disease
Stroke
Seasonal Flu
General Health Education Programs
Immunizations
Offers activities and support for individuals and families affected by Spina Bifida.Disability Support Groups, Spina BifidaMore information: Includes support groups, a members-only website, social events, and phone calls to new parents Provides education on Spina Bifida to the public

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Recreational Activities/Sports
Spina Bifida
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides licensed foster homes for youth with special medical, emotional, and behavioral needs.Foster CareMore information: Offers support groups for parents, camps, personal supports, respite care, and assistive technology

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Therapeutic Camps
Youth Enrichment Programs
Intellectual Disabilities
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
Parent / Caregiver Mental Health
Care Coordination
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Case/Care Management
Foster Home Placement
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Parent Support Groups
Provides resources and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.Family Support ServicesMore information: Includes counseling, employment services, residential support, day programs, and advocacy Helps families access respite care, counseling, support groups, and special adaptive equipment Offers a bi-monthly newsletter, library, and speakers bureau

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Case/Care Management
Library Services
Care Coordination
Specialized Information and Referral
Intellectual Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Advocacy
Volunteer Opportunities
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Provides clinical breast exams, pap tests, and screenings for mammogram and colorectal cancer.Cancer ScreeningsMore information: Provides transportation related to cancer treatment for eligible individuals Financial assistance is available for treatment, including radiation and chemotherapy Offers a support group for breast cancer survivors

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COVID-19
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Transportation
Cancer
Prescription Expense Assistance
Cancer Clinics
Cancer Detection
Offers support groups and live-speaker meetings for individuals affected by attention disorders.Mental Health Support GroupsMore information: Live-speaker meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each monthVirtual support groups are held on the 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of each month

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Mental Health Related Support Groups
Offers a support group for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their families.Health/Disability Related Support GroupsMore information: Held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1PM to 3PM at the Mt. Pleasant Ruritan Club Books and materials on Parkinson's are available for checkout at every meeting

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Parkinson's Disease
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Offers support groups for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.Support GroupsMore information: Includes groups for parents, Latino families, non-speaking individuals, and adults

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Autism
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Provides services and support for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease.Alzheimer's Disease SupportMore information:Includes 24-hour emergency response, a helpline, support groups, and educational opportunitiesOffers a one-time grant for families who have exhausted all other resources Works to educate policy makers about the needs of families coping with dementia

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Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
Respite Care Subsidies
Medic Alert
Advocacy
Alzheimer's Disease
Temporary Financial Assistance
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Talklines/Warmlines
Caregiver Training
Specialized Information and Referral
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Medical Equipment Expense Assistance
Library Services
Provides case management and services for individuals and families affected by visual impairment.Vision ImpairmentsMore information: Offers support groups for social interaction and encouragement

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Care Coordination
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Case/Care Management
Visual Impairments
Offers a support group for individuals with multiple sclerosis, their family members, and caregivers.Health/Disability Related Support GroupsMore information: Meets on the 1st Monday of every month at Roy Rogers in Frederick from 6:30 to 8:30PM

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Multiple Sclerosis
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Provides services and support for individuals with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.Support Groups, Loan Closet, Specialized Information and ReferralMore information: Offers a medical equipment loan closet, transportation, respite, and assistive technology Support groups and service coordination available

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Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Adult In Home Respite Care
Care Coordination
Disability Related Transportation
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Social Work
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Case/Care Management
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Transportation
Provides a support group for individuals with early-stage memory loss, their families, friends and health professionals. Support GroupsMore Information:Serves as a forum where people can share experiences, socialize, and build support networks

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Alzheimer's Disease
Offers monthly virtual support meetings for individuals and families in the autism community.Autism Support GroupsMore information: Participants include individuals with autism, parents, families, teachers, and therapists

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Autism
Provides licensed foster homes for youth with special medical, emotional, and behavioral needs.Foster CareMore information: Offers support groups for parents, camps, personal supports, respite care, and assistive technology

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Therapeutic Camps
Youth Enrichment Programs
Intellectual Disabilities
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
Parent / Caregiver Mental Health
Care Coordination
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Case/Care Management
Foster Home Placement
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Parent Support Groups
Provides 24-hour in-home care services, including skilled nursing and companion care.In-Home Supportive Services

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Medicaid
Nursing Facilities
Home Health Care
Mobile Health Care
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
Provides case management and services for individuals and families affected by visual impairment.Vision ImpairmentsMore information: Offers support groups for social interaction and encouragement

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Care Coordination
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Case/Care Management
Visual Impairments
Provides a range of medical care services including surgery, therapy, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, and oncology. HospitalMore information: Operates an intensive care unit, stroke center, and chest pain center Offers classes on CPR, smoking cessation, stress management, nutrition, childbirth, and more Provides access to social workers to help with issues related to illness and discharge planningPerforms HIV/STD testingGives referrals for substance abuse and mental health treatment

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Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Health Care Referrals
Volunteer Opportunities
Immunizations / Vaccines
Immunizations
Medic Alert
Hospitals
HIV Testing
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
First Aid Instruction
Pediatrics
Substance Use Disorder Referrals
DPSCS
Addiction Services
Provides general medical, emergency, and surgery services. HealthcareMore information: Includes diagnostic services, blood pressure and cancer screenings, and ambulatory surgery Offers post-hospital planning and community service referrals as needed Classes and support groups for patients and families available

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General Health Education Programs
Immunizations / Vaccines
Hospitals
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Immunizations
Grief Support
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Pediatrics
Helps adults with cancer and their caregivers through support groups, classes to reduce stress, educational programs, and social events. Cancer Support Groups

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Mental Health Related Support Groups
Cancer
Provides in-person and virtual support groups for friends, family, and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's or other dementias.Support GroupsMore Information:Offers support groups for: LGBTQA+, Black, Korean, and Latino populations, and caregivers of those with varying stages and types of Alzheimer's and dementia

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Families/Friends of People With Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Offers services and support for individuals affected by blindness.Disability Related Center More information:Includes instruction on communication, adaptive equipment, travel, socialization, and living skills Provides employment opportunities in manufacturing at multiple locations Home teaching services may be available

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Offers support groups for the friends and family members of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Support GroupsMore information:Includes an early-stage memory loss group

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Alzheimer's Disease
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Provides licensed foster homes for youth with special medical, emotional, and behavioral needs.Foster CareMore information: Offers support groups for parents, camps, personal supports, respite care, and assistive technology

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Therapeutic Camps
Youth Enrichment Programs
Intellectual Disabilities
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
Parent / Caregiver Mental Health
Care Coordination
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Case/Care Management
Foster Home Placement
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Parent Support Groups

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