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County Offers Free Dementia Awareness Sessions for Organizations

Certified Montgomery County volunteers offer free 45–60-minute dementia awareness presentations to community groups and workplaces.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

Virtual 'Powerful Tools for Caregivers' Class Begins May 4

A six-week virtual caregiver self-care class runs every Wednesday from May 4 through June 15, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

JCA Zoom Session on Cannabis and Ketamine Therapies Set for May 11

JCA Gorlitz Kensington Clubs caregiver program hosts a panel on cannabis, ketamine, and evolving mental health treatments on May 11.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

JCA Kesher Cafe Dementia Program Meets In Person May 3

JCA Kesher Cafe young-onset dementia social program for adults diagnosed before age 65 meets in person in Rockville on May 3.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

County Launches Free Caregiver Platform Care4MC.Trualta.com

Montgomery County is offering caregivers a new online resource at Care4MC.Trualta.com starting May 2026.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

Multicultural Senior Services Fair Comes to Gaithersburg May 12

Free fair at Bohrer Park offers in-person interpreters in Spanish, French, Amharic, Chinese, Russian, and more for seniors and caregivers.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

County to Launch Youth Substance Use Prevention Grant, Up to $150K

DHHS seeks a nonprofit to deliver evidence-based substance use prevention curriculum for grades 4–6; launch expected early May 2026.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

$100K Fentanyl Reduction Grant Program Coming in Early May

DHHS will launch a $100,000 grant program targeting fentanyl use, overdose, and death reduction in early May 2026.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program Offers $3.99M for Immigrant Services

Nearly $4M available for one lead nonprofit to deliver coordinated immigrant stabilization and integration services; closes May 13.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

$100K Resident and Community Gardening Grants Close May 6

$100,000 available for food gardening initiatives reducing food insecurity; applications close May 6, 2026.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

County Spring Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use April 30

Montgomery County's 2026 Spring Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use runs April 30, 6–8 p.m. at Bauer Drive Recreation Center.

Luedtke· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “A Community That Leads”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

EduCare Support Services Offers Behavioral Health in Takoma–Langley Park

EduCare Support Services provides outpatient mental health, psychiatric rehab, and social services to underserved Montgomery County residents.

Stewart· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Budget updates and supporting our community”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

Nebel Street Shelter Marks Four-Year Anniversary

Montgomery County honored the four-year anniversary of Nebel Street Shelter, operated in partnership with the Coalition for the Homeless and DHHS.

Stewart· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Budget updates and supporting our community”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

Point-In-Time Count Shows Drop in County Homelessness

Montgomery County's latest Point-In-Time Count reflects a significant decline in the number of unhoused residents, per DHHS.

DHHS· Apr 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Apr 28
Health & Human Services

Free Webinar Prepares Families for New Learning Environments

DHHS hosts a virtual session on preparing young children for new learning environments on June 24.

DHHS· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Sensory Play/ ¡Únete a nosotros en el juego sensorial!”
Apr 27
Health & Human Services

Virtual Session: Positive Co-Parenting Strategies, May 27

DHHS Child Care Support Services offers a free virtual workshop on co-parenting for children's success on May 27.

DHHS· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Sensory Play/ ¡Únete a nosotros en el juego sensorial!”
Apr 27
Health & Human Services

DHHS Webinar: Picky Eaters for Families

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts a virtual session on picky eaters for parents and caregivers on May 6.

DHHS· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Sensory Play/ ¡Únete a nosotros en el juego sensorial!”
Apr 27
Health & Human Services

Free Mental Health Forum Set for April 30 in Rockville

DHHS hosts 'Help for Recovery thru Connection' at Bauer Drive Rec Center, 6–8 p.m., April 30; registration required.

DHHS· Apr 27, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Host Free Spring Mental Health Forum “Help for Recovery Thr…”
Apr 27
Health & Human Services

CFW Financial Health Series Kicks Off May 12 on Zoom

Free four-session financial wellness series from CFW and MCPL covers planning, retirement, federal service, and divorce finances, Tuesdays 7–8:30pm.

CFW· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Earth Day!”
Apr 24
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Law Class Begins May 6

Family law attorneys will lead a free monthly divorce and separation class, next session May 6, 7–8:30pm, through June 2026.

CFW· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Earth Day!”
Apr 24
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