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Alzheimer's Association 'Building Brain Health Habits' Talk March 20 in Chevy Chase

Free in-person Alzheimer's Association presentation on brain health habits at Friendship Heights Community Center on March 20, 2:30–3:30pm.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Hosts Spanish-Language Dementia Webinar March 2

Alzheimer's Association offers a free Spanish-language webinar on Alzheimer's and dementia on March 2, 2026, 7–8pm EST.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Free Caregiver Color Talk at Holiday Park Senior Center March 26

Ruth Kershner, LCSW-C, presents a free talk on using color to support mood, safety, and memory for caregivers on March 26.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Seniors Spring Connection Event Held March 23 in Silver Spring

African American Health Program hosts a free senior social event at Silver Spring Civic Building on March 23, 2026, 9am–3pm.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

DHHS Partners with Trualta for Free Caregiver Education

Montgomery County DHHS is launching Care4MC.Trualta.com, a free online caregiver education and support platform for county residents.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Sayles Visits Adventist Healthcare Food as Medicine Program

Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles visited the Adventist Healthcare Food as Medicine site on Feb. 17, a program that has served over 600 children.

Sayles· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

East County Cold Storage Facility Opens in Silver Spring

A new shared cold storage facility in Silver Spring, funded in part by OFSR, expands refrigeration and freezer capacity for East County food providers.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

County Deploys $3.5M to Boost Food Assistance Network

OFSR is activating $3.5M in special appropriation funds across 53+ nonprofits, Capital Area Food Bank, Manna Food Center, and SNAP outreach programs.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

ABS Raises $95K for March of Dimes Through 'Labor of Love' Campaign

Montgomery County Alcohol and Beverage Services raised over $95,244 for the March of Dimes during a five-week 'Labor of Love' campaign; check presented at Olney store.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

Food As Medicine Grant Program Visited at Gaithersburg Mercy Clinic

Councilmember Sayles toured the Mercy Health Clinic in Gaithersburg to review the county Office of Food Systems Resilience's Food as Medicine pilot grant program.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

County Conducts Annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count

Montgomery County Continuum of Care completed its annual Point-in-Time Count, surveying unsheltered residents across the county to guide housing policy and resource allocation.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

Council Approves $1M for Senior Nutrition, Respite, Social Services

Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a $1M emergency FY26 appropriation to offset federal cuts to senior nutrition, respite care, and adult social services.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

HHS Committee Reviews Racial Disparities in Maternal, Infant Health

Council's HHS Committee held a Feb. 19 work session on a report examining racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

FIC Sites Close March 23 Through April 6

All Montgomery County Family Involvement Center locations will be closed March 23–April 6, reopening Tuesday, April 7.

MCFIC· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up for March!/ Inscríbete en Marzo!”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

FIC March Sessions Open for Sign-Up Feb. 27

Family Involvement Center sessions for March 2–19 open for registration Friday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m.; sites in Rockville, Silver Spring, and Gaithersburg have limited slots.

MCFIC· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up for March!/ Inscríbete en Marzo!”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

Joint PS-HHS Committee Reviews County Crisis Response System

DHHS, EveryMind, and MCPD will brief the joint committee on the county's behavioral health crisis response system.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Health & Human Services

HHS Committee Reviews Designation of County's Local Management Board for Children

A resolution would redesignate the Collaboration Council for Children, Youth, and Families as the county's Local Management Board for three years.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Health & Human Services

Council Approves $1M for Senior Nutrition, Home Care

Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a $1M special appropriation to stabilize DHHS senior nutrition, homecare, and respite care programs.

Sayles· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Sayles Leads $1 Million Investment in Senior Nutrition and Home Care”
Feb 25
Health & Human Services

Makom Offers Behavioral Health Services for IDD Residents

Makom provides mental health screening, therapy, and care coordination with a focus on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
Health & Human Services

MCFSN Hosts Free Webinar on Toddler Sleep Struggles

Montgomery County Family Support Network offers a virtual session on toddler sleep challenges and bedtime routines on March 11.

DHHS· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Please Join Us! |"Beyond the Bedtime Battles: Understanding Toddler Sleep&q…”
Feb 25
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