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Health & Human Services

Rockville Diversion Center Gets $25M Six-Year Commitment

FY27 budget dedicates $25M over six years for a new Rockville Diversion Center for mental health crisis response.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Health & Human Services

Ride On 33rd Annual Food Drive Runs May 22–31

Non-perishable food donations accepted on all Ride On buses and at 10 Montgomery County Public Libraries through May 31.

MCDOT· May 21, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Annual Food Drive to Run from May 22 – May 31”
May 21
Health & Human Services

Community Advocacy Institute Marks 10 Years, 28 New Graduates

Montgomery County's bilingual Community Advocacy Institute celebrated its 10th anniversary and 28 new graduates, bringing its alumni total to 195.

DHHS· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Instituto de Abogacía Comunitaria del Condado de Montgomery conmemora 10 años…”
May 21
Health & Human Services

DHHS Allocated $574M; Homelessness Services Get $68.2M

DHHS receives $574M in FY2027, including $68.2M for homelessness services and $98M+ for behavioral health and crisis services.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
Health & Human Services

County Seeks Applicants for Collaboration Council Board

Montgomery County has a vacancy on the Local Management Board for Children, Youth and Families (Collaboration Council); deadline is June 17.

Montgomery County· May 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - May 20, 2026”
May 20
Health & Human Services

Virtual Workshop: Positive Co-Parenting for Children's Success

Montgomery County Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual co-parenting workshop on May 27, 2026, from 3:30–4:30 p.m.

DHHS· May 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Positive Co-Parenting/ Crianza compartida positiva”
May 20
Health & Human Services

County Seeks Applicants for Community Action Board Vacancies

County Executive Elrich is accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Community Action Board, deadline June 3.

Montgomery County· May 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Apply to Serve on the Community Action Board/ Aplica para formar parte de la Jun…”
May 20
Health & Human Services

COG Point-in-Time Count Shows Drop in Regional Homelessness

The Council of Governments' annual Point-in-Time count found a decrease in the number of residents experiencing homelessness in the region.

PIO· May 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 20
Health & Human Services

County Seeks Events for Active Aging Week, Oct. 5–11

Organizations serving adults 55+ can submit events for Montgomery County's Active Aging Week calendar by August 5.

DHHS· May 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Older Americans Month: Champion Your Health”
May 19
Health & Human Services

Free Older Americans Month Event at Long Branch Senior Center

Free fitness demos, music, and vendor tables for ages 55+ at Long Branch Senior Center in Silver Spring on May 29.

DHHS· May 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Older Americans Month: Champion Your Health”
May 19
Health & Human Services

SHaRP Program Houses 325 Families Since December Expansion

Montgomery County's Short-Term Housing and Resolution Program has housed 325 families — over 1,000 people — since a December 2024 special appropriation expanded it.

DHHS· May 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “2026 Point-in-Time Count Shows Decrease in Number of People Experiencing Homeles…”
May 18
Health & Human Services

Gilchrist Center Offers Free Attorney Walk-In Consultations May 21

Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center hosts free walk-in attorney consultations for low-income Montgomery County residents on May 21 at 6 p.m.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Health & Human Services

FY27 Budget Fully Funds Homeless Shelter Programs, Raises Nonprofit Aid

County fully funds unhoused resident programs and raises nonprofit inflationary adjustment from 2.5% to 3.5% in FY27 budget.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “My FY27 Budget Statement”
May 15
Health & Human Services

FY27 Budget Raises Nonprofit Inflationary Adjustment to 3.5%

County Council increased the nonprofit inflationary adjustment from the Executive's proposed 2.5% to 3.5% in the FY27 budget.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart's Statement on the FY27 Operating Budget and Amendmen…”
May 15
Health & Human Services

DHHS Gets $574M; Homelessness Services Reach $68.2M

DHHS allocated $574M in FY27, including $68.2M for homelessness services and $98M+ for behavioral health and crisis programs.

MCCouncil· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Reaches Agreement on $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Ope…”
May 15
Health & Human Services

American Diversity Group Free Clinic Secures Ongoing County Funding

The FY2027 budget locks in ongoing funding for the American Diversity Group medical clinic, which offers free weekend care in East County.

Mink· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “I voted to preserve the Income Tax Offset Credit”
May 15
Health & Human Services

Muslim Community Center Dental Clinic Gets Budget Boost

The FY2027 budget increases funding for the Muslim Community Center medical clinic's oral health program serving low-income East County families.

Mink· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “I voted to preserve the Income Tax Offset Credit”
May 15
Health & Human Services

Council Hearing June 16: Financial Exploitation Protection Act Bill 16-26

Expedited Bill 16-26 would bar deceptive practices targeting vulnerable adults and residents 68+ under county consumer protection law.

MCCouncil· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, June 16 and July 21…”
May 15
Health & Human Services

Free Divorce and Family Law Class Scheduled for June 3

Family law attorneys will cover Maryland separation, divorce, alimony, and property law in a free online class June 3.

CFW· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Your Wallet Wants a Wellness Day”
May 15
Health & Human Services

Free Financial Wellness Seminars Cover Retirement, Divorce Topics

Commission for Women and MCPL offer free Tuesday Zoom seminars on retirement planning, federal service exit, and divorce finances.

CFW· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Your Wallet Wants a Wellness Day”
May 15
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