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Free Virtual Self-Care Workshop for Parents Sept. 16

Early Childhood Services hosts a free 1-hour virtual self-care session for parents and caregivers on Sept. 16, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

MCFIC· Sep 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Self Care for Parents & Caregivers / Autocuidado Para Padres y Cuida…”
Sep 11
Health & Human Services

Maryland Legal Aid Offers Free Monthly Legal Workshops for HOC Residents

Maryland Legal Aid and HOC are offering free virtual legal workshops monthly on housing, eviction, custody, expungement, and more for HOC residents.

Luedtke· Sep 10, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “The Future of Waste Disposal: We Want to Hear from You”
Sep 10
Health & Human Services

Latina Breastfeeding Week Observed Sept. 8–14 in Montgomery County

Latina Breastfeeding Week runs Sept. 8–14, 2026; Montgomery County's Maternal Child Health Programs in Germantown and Silver Spring offer local support.

DHHS· Sep 10, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • September 10th”
Sep 10
Health & Human Services

LHI Partners with LASOCHA on Chagas Disease Screening Outreach

LHI met with LASOCHA to explore collaboration on Chagas disease screening and is sharing multilingual patient education materials with the community.

DHHS· Sep 10, 2026· 4 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • September 10th”
Sep 10
Health & Human Services

LHI Releases Spanish-Language 988 Mental Health Video Playlist

LHI's 'Hablemos de Salud Mental y del 988' YouTube playlist offers Spanish-language presentations and shareable reels about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

DHHS· Sep 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • September 10th”
Sep 10
Health & Human Services

Webinar on 988 Crisis Line Clinical Integration Set for Oct. 15

A virtual webinar for healthcare and behavioral health professionals on integrating the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline into clinical practice is scheduled for Oct. 15.

DHHS· Sep 10, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • September 10th”
Sep 10
Health & Human Services

LHI Recruits Latino Families for Free Spanish Asthma Program

LHI's Asthma Management Program is recruiting Latino parents and caregivers of children with asthma in Montgomery County for a free virtual Spanish program.

DHHS· Sep 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • September 10th”
Sep 10
Health & Human Services

Circle of Security Parenting Group Starts Sept. 24 on Zoom

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program hosts a 9-week virtual parenting course for caregivers of children ages 4 months to 6 years.

DHHS· Sep 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Please Join Us: Circle of Security Parenting Group”
Sep 10
Health & Human Services

Free Health Fair Comes to White Oak Sept. 19

DHHS and Montgomery County Recreation host a free health and wellness fair at the White Oak Community Recreation Center on Sept. 19, 1–6 p.m.

DHHS· Sep 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Host a Free Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19 …”
Sep 10
Health & Human Services

Bar Foundation Offers Free Legal Clinics for Low-Income Residents

The Montgomery County Bar Foundation provides free in-person or phone immigration legal consultations for low-income county residents.

Fani-González· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “El Condado de Montgomery respalda a los salvadoreños beneficiarios del TPS y a o…”
Sep 9
Health & Human Services

Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center Offers TPS Holder Referrals

Montgomery County's Gilchrist Center provides immigration rights info and legal service referrals via hotline, Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Fani-González· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “El Condado de Montgomery respalda a los salvadoreños beneficiarios del TPS y a o…”
Sep 9
Health & Human Services

County Backs 74,000 Salvadoran Residents Amid TPS Uncertainty

Montgomery County expresses solidarity with TPS holders as federal guidance on El Salvador's designation remains pending.

Fani-González· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “El Condado de Montgomery respalda a los salvadoreños beneficiarios del TPS y a o…”
Sep 9
Health & Human Services

Free Legal Clinics Available for Low-Income County Residents

Montgomery County Bar Foundation offers free in-person or phone legal consultations for low-income residents; call 301-424-7651.

Fani-González· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Montgomery County Stands with Salvadoran TPS Holders and Other TPS-Designated Co…”
Sep 9
Health & Human Services

County Marks First 988 Day, Mental Health Awareness

County Executive Elrich highlights the first national 988 Day on Sept. 9, promoting awareness of the mental health crisis lifeline.

PIO· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Sep 9
Health & Human Services

Elrich Briefing: TPS Protections End for Salvadorans

County Executive Elrich discusses end of TPS protections for Salvadoran immigrants at weekly media briefing, Sept. 9.

PIO· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Sep 9
Health & Human Services

Federal Law Change Strips Medicaid from Some Noncitizens Oct. 1

A new federal law will end Medicaid coverage for some noncitizens in Maryland effective October 1, 2026; state toolkit available.

Evans· Sep 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's September Updates”
Sep 8
Health & Human Services

DHHS Launches State of Black Health Survey for Diaspora Residents

Montgomery County DHHS is asking Black diaspora community members to complete a short anonymous survey on health needs and experiences.

Evans· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's September Updates”
Sep 8
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Vaccines for MCPS Students Through September

Montgomery County DHHS is providing free vaccinations for MCPS students regardless of insurance status through the end of September 2026.

Evans· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's September Updates”
Sep 8
Health & Human Services

ITP Families Invited to Infant & Toddler CPR Workshop

Montgomery County FSN hosts an in-person infant and toddler CPR/first aid workshop in Wheaton on Sept. 26 for current ITP families.

MCFSN· Sep 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Join Us to Learn Essential First Aid for Little Ones!”
Sep 6
Health & Human Services

County Marks 988 Day with Virtual Suicide Prevention Meeting

Montgomery County recognizes 988 Day Sept. 8 with a free public virtual Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting at 4 p.m.

DHHS· Sep 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Recognize 988 Day on Tuesday, Sept. 8”
Sep 4
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