2011-2012 ResourceHARFORD COUNTY Guide Published as a community service by the Department of Community Services & The Commission for Women David R. Craig Harford County Department of Harford County Executive Community Services Elizabeth S. Hendrix www.hardfordcountymd.gov/services Director, Dept. of Community Services 410-638-3389 This document available in alternative format by request. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request; please notify the Harford County Disabilities Coordinator at least 5 business days prior to event. The Harford County Disabilities Coordinator can be reached at 410-638-3372 (voice/tty) or [email protected] | HARFORD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE | 1 QualityQ Education Ease of Transfer 21:1 StudStudent/Faculty Ratio AffordableAffordable and Convenient EnEnvironmentallynvironmentally Friendly Campus Harford’sHarfr ord’s CenterCenter forfo Cultural Events 401401 ThomasThThomasomas RunRun Road,Road , BelBelel Air,Air MD 21015 • www.harford.edu.harfo 2 | HARFORD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE | 2011-2012 WHERE TALENT, TECHNOLOGY, AND CARE CREATE AN UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE. Two award winning acute care hospitals serving Harford County. 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There is something here for everyone – sports fans, golfers, hikers, shoppers, children, adults and families. Most importantly, Harford County has a wide variety of programs and services Havailable to citizens through our government agencies and non-profit organizations. This Resource Guide, created by the Harford County Department of Community Services, Commission for Women, will help you access the array of services you may need, and offers a rich source of assistance and information, regardless of income level or place of residence. Inside, you will find this to be a valuable directory including everything from area support groups to clothing closets, health care and child care, financial assistance and volunteer opportunities. We are proud to have created a one-stop guide listing hundreds of available services – some you may have heard about, others you may not have realized were in existence. We are certain you will find this to be a very helpful publication. We thank the many employees and volunteers who work each day to provide the services and programs to help us live full and productive lives. Cordially, David R. Craig Elizabeth S. Hendrix County Executive Director of Community Services HAVE AN AGING PARENT? NEED TRANSPORTATION? Visit the Office on Aging. Take Harford Transit Link. LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER? ARE YOU A BUSINESS LOOKING TO Welcome to Volunteer Harford. EXPAND ADVERTISING? Book us on Advertise on the Link. your Smart ARE YOU A NONPROFIT LOOKING FOR Phone! KNOW SOMEONE WITH A SUBSTANCE A GRANT? Services, ABUSE ISSUE? programs, Talk to Community Development. Contact the Office of Drug Control Policy. community events, WANT TO IMPROVE THE LIFE OF A LOOKING TO SOLVE A DISPUTE? training CHILD? Call the Mediation program. opportunities, Mentor or visit the Local Management and so much Board. more. 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The For more information, appointments, and referrals publisher assumes no responsibility to any party for the content of any editorial call 888-554-2080 or visit www.kennedykrieger.org. or advertisements in this publication including errors or omissions. 2011-2012 | HARFORD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE | 5 RESOURCE SECTIONS 1 | Child Abuse ......................................... 8 19 | Medical / Health ................................ 42 2 | Children / Child Care .......................... 9 20 | Mental Health .................................... 51 3 | Clothing ............................................. 13 21 | Military / Veterans’ Resources............ 54 4 | Crisis Resources ................................. 14 22 | Parenting Classes ............................... 54 5 | Department of Social Services .......... 17 23 | Police / Law Enforcement .................. 55 6 | Disability Resources .......................... 18 24 | Pregnancy, Family Planning, and Childbirth ........................................... 56 7 | Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Resources – Maryland ....................... 23 25 | Recreation / Civic Groups ................. 57 8 | Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault 26 | Senior Citizens ................................... 60 Resources – National ......................... 24 27 | Shelters / Transitional Housing .......... 65 9 | Education ........................................... 25 28 | Substance Abuse ................................ 66 10 | Employment ....................................... 27 29 | Support Groups ................................. 67 11 | Faith-Based Resources ....................... 28 30 | Transportation .................................... 69 12 | Financial Resources ........................... 29 31 | Utility Assistance ................................ 70 13 | Food ................................................... 31 32 | Victim Resources ............................... 71 14 | Furniture / Household Items .............. 33 33 | Volunteer Opportunities .................... 73 15 | General Information .......................... 34 34 | Women’s Resources .......................... 73 16 | Housing ............................................. 37 17 | Immigrant Resources ......................... 38 INDEX ....................................................... 76 18 | Legal Resources ................................. 40 The document is also available online at www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/guide.cfm If you would like to make a change, addition, or deletion to our Resource Guide, please contact the Department of Community Services at 410-638-3389 or 410-638-3117, email: [email protected] or contact [email protected] 6 | HARFORD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE | 2011-2012 C HERISHING THE D IVINE W ITHIN Catholic Charities in Harford County Services include: Adoption and pregnancy counseling Affordable senior housing communities Early Head Start Family support groups In-home behavioral health support for children Mental health counseling for children, Catholic Charities adults and families provides a wide variety of services Respite