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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 | 2020 MESSAGE FROM THE BALTIMORE COUNTY EXECUTIVE Baltimore County Government is committed to making sure its residents can easily access the resources they need. Community Resources 2020, the 23rd edition of this publication, offers up to date information about the services and programs that support our families, loved ones and friends. A publication as comprehensive as Community Resources 2020 is made possible by the valued support of our partners. We are pleased to collaborate with the Baltimore County Department of Planning and the Commission on Disabilities as partners and contributors to this resource. This edition of Community Resources also celebrates the eighth year that Baltimore County and Baltimore City Governments have partnered to support one regional resource directory to serve all of the region’s residents. This partnership provides the opportunity to publish 90,000 complimentary copies of Community Resources, which will be circulated throughout Baltimore during 2020. We also offer an audible online version of BALTIMORE COUNTY Community Resources at www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ COMMISSION ON AGING communityresources to support enhanced accessibility. Over the years, Community Resources has proved to offer Cynthia D. Allen, Chair one-stop shopping for every member of your community. Virginia L. Billian, M.D. The publication’s content is as diverse as the needs of our residents. Educating our people about consumer options Frances T. Bond, Ph.D. supports Baltimore County Government’s goal to enhance Lisa Kahn Budlow public awareness. We know the directory’s collection of Donald A. Gabriel, J.D., Ph.D. government services, non-profit and business partnership listings will provide valuable resources for everyone. William Lambert Eula Marshall Community Resources is a revenue-producing publication that helps to support volunteerism in Baltimore County. Roy G. Moreland This resource is produced at no cost to Baltimore County Albert A. Muehlberger Government using recycled paper in order to support the environment. Mabel Murray, Ed.D. Sheila Roman, MD, MPH Thank you for using Community Resources 2020. I hope you and your family will use the directory to explore all Marlene B. Siegel of the resources and services that Baltimore County and Sherita A. Thomas Baltimore City have to offer. Melody Truffer Very Truly Yours, Catherine M. Ward, Vice Chair www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/ aging/commission.html John A. Olszewski, Jr. Baltimore County Executive 2020 | Community Resources 3 MESSAGE FROM THE BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL Community Resources 2020, an annual publication of Baltimore County Government, celebrates its 23rd 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 support of this publication. This collaboration further expands the publication’s scope of services and will enhance the overall content of the resource. For the eighth year, we are also pleased to continue our long-term partnership with Baltimore City Government so that together, with the Baltimore County Department of Planning and the Commission on Disabilities, we may offer one regional resource directory First District – Tom Quirk to Baltimore communities. Second District – Izzy Patoka The newest edition of Community Resources contains the most current information to Third District – Wade Kach support a range of activities and services. Upon Fourth District – Julian E. Jones, Jr. reviewing the directory, please take note of the array of government services, non-profits and Fifth District – David Marks business partnership listings. We ask that you use and recommend Community Resources Sixth District – Cathy Bevins frequently by supporting the circulation of 90,000 copies in the Baltimore region. Seventh District – Todd K. Crandell We are proud to say Community Resources is created each year at no cost to Baltimore www.baltimorecountymd.gov/countycouncil County citizens. Educate yourself, loved ones and friends with Community Resources 2020, a publication created for Baltimore communities. Yours Very Truly, The Members of Your Baltimore County Council Elder Abuse is a Crying Shame BALTIMORE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING 410-887-4200 MISSION STATEMENT Baltimore CountyCounty RestoringRestoring ElderElder SafetySafety TodayToday 4 Community Resources | 2020 MESSAGE FROM THE BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL MESSAGE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING DIRECTOR It is my pleasure to introduce Baltimore County As a region- Department of Aging’s (BCDA) 23rd edition of al publica- Community Resources 2020; a regional resource tion, the dis- directory serving older adults, baby boomers, tribution of caregivers, families, persons with disabilities and Community professionals. For the eighth year, this respected Resources in- publication represents a valued collaboration cludes Balti- with Baltimore City Government to provide one more County resource directory for both Baltimore County and City se- and City residents. We are also pleased to add nior centers, additional resources to the publication through libraries, our partnership with the Baltimore County hospitals, Department of Planning and the Commission government on Disabilities. As in previous years, BCDA’s agencies, doctors’ offices, community as- partnerships continue to forge an exciting sociations, senior housing, faith commu- opportunity to enrich the directory’s content nities, business partners, health centers, while expanding the publication’s distribution. professional conferences, nutrition sites/ As a result of these alliances, along with their services, public/private schools, outreach informational contributions, the content of events and more. The publication is also Community Resources 2020 offers three separate available online at www.baltimorecoun- resources in one publication. tymd.gov/communityresources to provide access 24/7 in order to support Internet- The content of Community Resources provides savvy clients, professionals and long-dis- an important component to BCDA’s “living tance caregivers for your convenience. connected” initiative. By using this publication, Baltimore’s residents can enjoy unlimited Creating a foundation for informed opportunities to “connect” with the programs and decision-making relies on consumer services that best meet their needs by creating links education. We believe Community to critical services or to bridge the gap between Resources represents the foundation that isolation and engagement. The directory’s content supports Baltimore communities. Whether includes government, non-profit and business you are searching for an assisted living, listings. Readers will also notice blue-highlighted isolated in your community, determining listings and advertisements throughout the where to exercise or evaluating resources directory. The highlighted listings represent for a disabled child, this publication sponsors of the directory. By sponsoring and contains the resources you will need for advertising in this publication, businesses and living longer, living well and identifying non-profits are supporting the mission of BCDA. those who can support you and your To learn more about powerful sponsorship and or family’s needs. Help educate and empower advertising opportunities offered by the BCDA, your family, friends and your community please phone 410-887-2012. by using and recommending Community Elder Abuse is a Crying Shame Resources 2020. Enjoy! Sincerely, BALTIMORE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING MISSION STATEMENT Baltimore County Department of Aging strengthens Laura D. Riley, Director lives by providing services, programs and connections Baltimore County Department of Aging Baltimore CountyCounty RestoringRestoring ElderElder SafetySafety TodayToday to resources. 2020 | Community Resources 5 MESSAGE FROM THE BALTIMORE COUNTY COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities is pleased to present Community Resources 2020 to the citizens of Baltimore. The Commission appreciates this opportunity to partner with the Baltimore County Department of Aging to create this valuable resource for Baltimore’s communities. The Commission looks forward to nurturing new partnerships, services and endeavors that will benefit non- profits and business resources showcased in this publication. It is our hope that those who use Community Resources 2020 as a provider or consumer will also contribute to its on-going update as a living document. The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities is located within the Department of Planning. Members of the Commission include people with disabilities, family members, representatives of public and private service agencies, and staff from state and local government. The Commission sponsors work groups to address such issues as accessibility, education, public policy and disability awareness. COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES The Commission provides recommendations to the government of Baltimore County, the County Executive