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Health & Human Services

DHHS Conducts Annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count

Montgomery County DHHS held its annual Point-in-Time Count last Wednesday to tally residents experiencing homelessness.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Health & Human Services

County Issues Respiratory Virus Alert for Flu, COVID, RSV Season

Montgomery County DHHS warns of elevated respiratory virus spread and releases Spanish-language reel on flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccination.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

DHHS Launches Spanish YouTube Shorts on Maternal Health Services

Montgomery County DHHS releases Spanish-language YouTube Shorts covering pregnancy support, insurance options, and the Montgomery Perinatal Program.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

LHI Releases Two Spanish Climate and Health Reels

Latino Health Initiative publishes two new Spanish-language short videos on seasonal affective disorder and reducing single-use plastics.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

Facebook Live in Spanish on Marijuana and Teen Brain Health

LHI hosts Spanish-language Facebook Live on marijuana's effects on adolescent brains, with Q&A for parents, Feb. 24 at noon.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

Commission on Aging Honors Three Groups with Heyman Award

Montgomery Connects, Holiday Park Seniors, and Maryland Senior Olympics received the 2025 Austin Heyman Community for a Lifetime Award.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Commission on Aging Honors Three Organizations with the ‘Austi…”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

JSSA Offers Paid Teen Mental Health First Aid Training in February

MCPS high school students aged 15+ can earn $100 by completing JSSA's three-session mental health first aid training in Feb.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

2026 Homeless Point in Time Count Draws 200+ Volunteers

Montgomery County's 2026 Point in Time Count was conducted overnight Feb. 4, with more than 200 volunteers participating.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

Groundswell Offers Free Community Resilience Center Feasibility Assessments

Groundswell is offering no-cost feasibility assessments to help facilities explore becoming Community Resilience Centers.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

Bill Would Update Payment Rules for Developmental Disability Service Providers

Bill 12-26 would amend county code to remove outdated wage-target payment formulas for developmental disability service providers.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Health & Human Services

Call-n-Ride Subsidies Available for Qualifying Taxi Users

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to offer subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 9
Health & Human Services

Rec Assist Offers $400 Per Person for Recreation Programs

Montgomery County Recreation's Rec Assist financial aid program is accepting applications from eligible county residents.

Montgomery County Recreation· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La inscripción para los programas de primavera del Departamento de Recreación co…”
Feb 9
Health & Human Services

$750K Food as Medicine Grant Expected Late February 2026

FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program anticipated in late February 2026; $750K for pediatric diet-related disease and food insecurity programs.

OGM· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “2 New Grant Programs & Nonprofit Accelerator Seeking Applicants! - February …”
Feb 6
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Series Begins in Spanish March 4

Free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce law run through June 2026; March 4 session is in Spanish.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Health & Human Services

Joint Committee Reviews $1M Special Appropriation for Senior, Health Services

HHS and GO committees review a $1M special appropriation Feb. 9 to shore up senior nutrition, respite care, and homecare programs amid federal funding cuts.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 9, 2026”
Feb 6
Health & Human Services

FIC Sites Open at 9:30 AM Thursday, Feb. 5

All Montgomery County Family Involvement Center sites will open at 9:30 AM on Thursday, February 5, with a 10:00 AM arrival deadline.

MCFIC· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Open on Time/ Abren a Tiempo”
Feb 4
Health & Human Services

Free Virtual Women's Heart Health Symposium on Feb. 18

The 24th Annual Women's Health Symposium on Feb. 18 features Johns Hopkins and American Heart Association speakers on cardiovascular health.

Luedtke· Feb 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Better Winter Storm Response”
Feb 4
Health & Human Services

East County Hub Offers Monthly Food Distribution at Multiple Sites

Kingdom Cares' East County Hub provides fresh food distribution at various locations throughout the month across East County.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Health & Human Services

Mink Hosts ICE-Impact Webinar for 800+ Parents and Educators

A January 20 webinar organized by Mink and MoCo IRC drew over 800 residents to discuss supporting families affected by ICE.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Health & Human Services

Homeless Point-in-Time Count Rescheduled to Feb. 4

Montgomery County's annual PIT homeless count moves to overnight Feb. 4, with volunteer orientation at 8:30 p.m. in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County's Point-in-Time Homeless Count Rescheduled to Wednesday, …”
Feb 3
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