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Community Resources Guide, Karl Weber and Thank You to Those Who Have Contributed As a Sponsor Baltimore County 410-887-2594 Maryland Relay - 7-1-1 Baltimore County Executive John A. Olszewski, Jr. and the County Council Maryland Access Point Information, Assistance and Options Counseling For Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Aging Compassion • Excellence • Dignity Answers for the Aging A FREE telephone-based information and referral service for older adults and caregivers. 667-600-2100 or toll free 1-888-502-7587 (Maryland only) Inspired by the Gospel mandates to love, serve and teach, cc-md.org/afa Catholic Charities provides care and services to improve the lives of Marylanders in need. [email protected] Catholic Charities welcomes people regardless of faith and is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider. 2 Community Resources | 2019 Baltimore County 410-887-2594 MESSAGE FROM THE BALTIMORE COUNTY EXECUTIVE Maryland Relay - 7-1-1 As I begin my duties as County Executive, it is my pleasure to support the tradition of providing resources to Baltimore County citizens. Community Resources 2019 represents one of those resources. I take pride in knowing that the 22nd edition of Community Resources continues to provide vital information about the services and resources that support our families, loved ones and friends. This year, we are pleased to continue our Department of Aging’s collaboration with the Baltimore County Department of Planning and the Commission on Disabilities as partners and contributors to this annual publication. This edition of Community Resources celebrates the seventh year that Baltimore County and Baltimore City Governments have partnered to create a regional resource directory to serve all of Baltimore’s citizens. Our partnership has provided the opportunity to publish 90,000 complimentary copies of Community Resources which will be circulated throughout Baltimore during 2019. We also offer an audible online version of the publication at www. baltimorecountymd.gov/communityresources in order to BALTIMORE COUNTY support enhanced accessibility. COMMISSION ON AGING We believe Community Resources provides one-stop shopping for every member of your community. The Cynthia D. Allen, Chair publication’s content is as diverse as the needs of our residents. Educating our citizens with consumer options Virginia L. Billian, M.D. supports Baltimore County Government’s goal to enhance Frances T. Bond, Ph.D. public awareness. We know the directory’s collection of Donald A. Gabriel, J.D., Ph.D. government services, along with non-profit and business partnership listings, provides information and valuable William Lambert resources for everyone. Please take a few moments to Eula Marshall review the publication’s wide range of services and programs available to you and your family. Roy G. Moreland Mabel Murray, Ed.D. Community Resources is a revenue-producing publication that helps to support volunteerism in Baltimore County. Sheila Roman, MD, MPH This resource is also produced at no cost to Baltimore Marlene B. Siegel County Government using recycled paper in order to Sherita A. Thomas support the environment. Melody Truffer Thank you for using Community Resources 2019. I hope you and your family will use the directory to explore all Catherine M. Ward, Vice Chair of the resources and services that Baltimore County and Baltimore City have to offer. www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/ Very Truly Yours, aging/commission.html John A. Olszewski, Jr. Baltimore County Executive 2019 | Community Resources 3 MESSAGE FROM THE BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL Community Resources 2019, an annual publication of the Baltimore County Department of Aging, celebrates its 22nd year of providing a complimentary consumer directory to Baltimore communities. We thank the Baltimore County Department of Planning and the Commission on Disabilities for their partnership of this publication. This collaboration further expands the publication’s scope of services and will enhance the overall content of the resource. For the seventh year, we are also pleased to continue our long-term partnership with Baltimore City Government so that together, with the Commission on Disabilities, we may offer one regional resource directory to Baltimore communities. First District – Tom Quirk The newest edition of Community Resources contains the most current information to sup- Second District – Izzy Patoka port a range of activities and services. Upon reviewing the directory, please take note of the Third District – Wade Kach array of government services, non-profits and Fourth District – Julian E. Jones, Jr. business partnership listings. We ask that you use and recommend Community Resources Fifth District – David Marks frequently by supporting the circulation of 90,000 copies in the Baltimore region. Sixth District – Cathy Bevins We are proud to say Community Resources is Seventh District – Todd K. Crandell created each year at no cost to Baltimore County citizens. Educate yourself, loved ones and friends with Community Resources 2019, a publication www.baltimorecountymd.gov/countycouncil created for Baltimore communities. Yours Very Truly, The Members of Your Baltimore County Council Elder Abuse is a Crying Shame 410-887-4200 Baltimore CountyCounty RestoringRestoring ElderElder SafetySafety TodayToday 4 Community Resources | 2019 MESSAGE FROM THE BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL MESSAGE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING DIRECTOR It is my pleasure to introduce Baltimore County Creating a Department of Aging’s (BCDA) 22nd edition of foundation Community Resources 2019; an annual resource for informed directory serving older adults, baby boomers, decision- caregivers, families, persons with disabilities making relies and professionals. For the seventh year, this on consumer respected publication represents a valued education. collaboration with Baltimore City Government We believe to provide one regional resource directory for Community both Baltimore County and City residents. We Resources are also pleased to add additional resources to represents the the publication through our partnership with the foundation Baltimore County Department of Planning and that supports Baltimore communities. the Commission on Disabilities. As in previous Whether you are searching for an assisted years, BCDA’s partnerships continue to forge living, determining where to exercise or an exciting opportunity to enrich the directory’s evaluating resources for a disabled child, content while expanding the publication’s this publication contains the resources you distribution. As a result of these alliances, along will need for living longer, living well and with their informational contributions, the identifying those who can support you and content of Community Resources 2019 offers your family’s needs. Help educate and three separate resources in one publication. empower your family, friends and your community by using and recommending The content of Community Resources includes Community Resources 2019. Enjoy! the most current information available for all citizens. The directory’s content includes Sincerely, government, non-profit and business listings. Readers will also notice blue-highlighted listings and advertisements throughout the directory. The highlighted listings represent sponsors of the directory. By sponsoring and advertising in Laura D. Riley, Director this publication, businesses and non-profits are Baltimore County Department of Aging supporting the mission of BCDA. To learn more about powerful sponsorship and or advertising opportunities offered by the BCDA, please phone 410-887-2012. As a regional publication, the distribution of Community Resources includes Baltimore BALTIMORE COUNTY Elder Abuse is a Crying Shame County and City senior centers, libraries, hospitals, government agencies, doctors’ offices, DEPARTMENT OF AGING community associations, senior housing, faith MISSION STATEMENT communities, business partners, health centers, professional conferences, nutrition sites/services, Baltimore County public/private schools, outreach events and more. Department of Aging For your convenience, the publication is also strengthens lives by available online at www.baltimorecountymd. providing services, 410-887-4200 gov/communityresources to provide access 24/7 in order to support Internet-savvy clients, programs and connections professionals and long-distance caregivers. to resources. Baltimore CountyCounty RestoringRestoring ElderElder SafetySafety TodayToday 2019 | Community Resources 5 MESSAGE FROM THE BALTIMORE COUNTY COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities is proud to present Community Resources 2019 to the citizens of BALTIMORE COUNTY Baltimore. The Commission appreciates this opportunity COMMISSION to partner with the Baltimore County Department of Aging in producing this valuable resource and looks forward to ON DISABILITIES nurturing new partnerships, services and endeavors that will COMMISSIONERS benefit the consumers of the resources showcased in this Jerry Bullinger publication. It is our hope that those who use Community Resources 2019 as a provider or consumer will also contribute Michael A. Bullis to its on-going update as a living document. Benjamin J. Dubin The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities is Kathleen M. Durkin located within the Department of Planning. Members of Julie Gaynor the Commission include people with disabilities, family Romelle Goodman members, representatives of public and private service David A. Greenberg agencies, and staff from state and local government. The Commission
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