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Suburban Hospital Official to Discuss Community Health Plan

Monique Sanfuenes of Suburban Hospital joins Jan. 14 briefing to discuss the Community Health Improvement Plan.

Elrich· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 2:30 p.m…”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

Rec Assist 2026 Applications Now Accepted for Camp Scholarships

Montgomery County's Rec Assist program offers eligible residents up to $400 per family member for recreation program costs.

Recreation· Jan 12, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La inscripción para los campamentos de verano del Departamento de Recreación com…”
Jan 12
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Working Parents Assistance Program Unaffected by Freeze

The county's Working Parents Assistance (WPA) program is not funded through CCDF and will continue normal operations despite the federal freeze.

MCCCSS· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Important Update: Federal Child Care Funding”
Jan 9
Health & Human Services

Federal CCDF Payment Freeze Leaves Maryland Unchanged

HHS froze Child Care and Development Fund payments nationwide Jan. 5; Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program reports no changes so far.

MCCCSS· Jan 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Important Update: Federal Child Care Funding”
Jan 9
Health & Human Services

January Named National Radon Action Month in County

DEP urges Montgomery County residents to test homes for radon during National Radon Action Month this January.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 1 source
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

Spanish-Language Council Radio Show Airs Jan. 9 on Wellness

En Sintonía con el Concejo features a psychotherapist and Latino Health Initiative manager discussing mental and physical wellness goals for 2026.

MCCouncil· Jan 8, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Wellness in the New Year: Building Healthy Habits for 2026 will be the Focus on …”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

County Launches 'Proud' Initiative to Expand Behavioral Health Workforce

Montgomery County's new 'Proud' program funds paid Peer Recovery Specialist work experiences and seeks employer host sites.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

LHI Recruiting Families for Spanish Asthma Management Classes

LHI is enrolling participants in Spanish-language asthma management classes starting the week of Feb. 2, offered Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

EveryMind Offers Free Mental Health First Aid Training in January

EveryMind hosts free 8-hour Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid sessions in Montgomery County on Jan. 22 and Jan. 29.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

Spanish-Language 988 Mental Health Videos Now Available

Short Spanish-language videos explain emotional support, warning signs, and who can call the 988 Lifeline, available 24/7.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

EITC Awareness Day and Free Tax Help Kicks Off Jan. 30 at Shady Grove

Free EITC Awareness Day and VITA tax-help event set for Jan. 30, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Universities at Shady Grove.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Health & Human Services

Senior 55+ Health Fair at Mid-County Rec Center Jan. 21

A Senior 55+ Health Fair runs Jan. 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Mid-County Community Recreation Center.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Health & Human Services

Rec Assist 2026 Applications Open for $400 Activity Scholarships

County residents receiving eligible public assistance can apply for a $400 Rec Assist scholarship for activities and memberships.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Winter 2026 Circle of Security Parent Group

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program is hosting a Circle of Security parent group session this winter.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Winter 2026 | MCITP Circle of Security Parent Group”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

MCITP Family Session on Inclusion in Childcare, Pre-K

Family Learning Series event covers early childhood inclusion and reducing expulsion from childcare and preschool settings.

MCFSN· Jan 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Happy New Year, MCITP Families! Please Join Us on Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

Oasis Caregiver Support Group Begins January 7 in Bethesda

Bi-weekly online caregiver support group runs Jan. 7–Apr. 15, Wednesdays 11 a.m.–noon, facilitated by compassionate professionals.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

SHIP Hosts Free Medicare Seminars at Two County Libraries

Free Medicare enrollment seminars at Kensington Park Library on Jan. 6 and Gaithersburg Library on Jan. 22, no registration required.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

Free Dementia Friendly Information Sessions Available County-Wide

Certified volunteer speakers offer free 45–60 minute dementia awareness sessions to groups throughout Montgomery County.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

ADS Offers Tabling at Community Expos, Events

Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services can staff a resource table at community expos or social events upon request.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

Maryland Health Connection Open Enrollment Closes January 15

Maryland's health insurance marketplace open enrollment ends Jan. 15, 2026; in-person and virtual assistance available.

MCFIC· Jan 4, 2026· 4 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link / Enlace de Aprendizaje”
Jan 4
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