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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· 1 link
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
Health & Human Services

FY27 Budget Boosts Montgomery Cares, Homelessness Prevention Funding

The FY27 budget expands Montgomery Cares coverage for uninsured residents and maintains homelessness prevention and disability services funding.

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

MCITP Family Learning Session: Early Intervention Transition at Age 3

MCITP's Family Learning Series covers options for children approaching age 3, including Extended IFSP and preschool services transition.

MCFSN· May 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: May 2026 Vol. II”
May 15
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds May Orientations

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based sessions for children birth–5; orientations scheduled throughout May via Zoom.

MCFIC· May 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us in May!/ Únete a nosotros en Mayo!”
May 13
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Crisis Center Offers Free 24/7 Walk-In Services

The Montgomery County Crisis Center at 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville, provides free crisis services around the clock with no appointment needed.

Stewart· May 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Mental Health Awareness Month”
May 13
Health & Human Services

JED Foundation Webinar on AI and Teen Mental Health Available Online

The JED Foundation posted a recorded webinar examining artificial intelligence's impact on teenagers' and young adults' mental health.

Stewart· May 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Mental Health Awareness Month”
May 13
Health & Human Services

Stewart's Mental Health Initiative Youth Report Released

Councilmember Stewart released a summary report from her Mental Health Initiative, which held 10 youth listening sessions across the county.

Stewart· May 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Mental Health Awareness Month”
May 13
Health & Human Services

Health Equity Roundtable Seeks FY27 Minority Health Priorities

AAHI, AAHP, and LHI invite eligible nonprofits to shape FY2027 priorities in mental health, aging, and community health on May 19.

DHHS· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Latino Health Initiative — “Did you register for the Health Equity Roundtable event on Tuesday, May 19th”
May 12
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