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Zoom Webinar on Choosing Long-Term Care Facilities Set for Sept. 14

County Long-Term Care Ombudsman program hosts free Zoom session on selecting care facilities Monday, Sept. 14, 7–8 p.m.

DHHS· Aug 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “September 2026 Caregiver newsletter”
Aug 31
Health & Human Services

Dementia Friends Information Sessions Scheduled in Silver Spring

Free 45–60-minute dementia awareness sessions are scheduled at White Oak Senior Center (Sept. 22) and Long Branch Library (Oct. 1).

DHHS· Aug 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “September 2026 Caregiver newsletter”
Aug 31
Health & Human Services

County Seeks Grandparent Caregivers 55+ for Anonymous Survey

Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services is seeking input from grandparents 55+ raising grandchildren via a short anonymous survey.

DHHS· Aug 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “September 2026 Caregiver newsletter”
Aug 31
Health & Human Services

Senior Fair on Aging and Caregiving Set for Sept. 19 in Rockville

Free senior fair covering aging, caregiving, and future planning runs Sept. 19, noon–3 p.m. at The Arc Montgomery County in Rockville.

DHHS· Aug 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “September 2026 Caregiver newsletter”
Aug 31
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Offers Free Trualta Caregiver App

Montgomery County is offering caregivers free access to Trualta, now available as a mobile app on iPhone and Android.

DHHS· Aug 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “September 2026 Caregiver newsletter”
Aug 31
Health & Human Services

FIC Program Sessions Open for Sign-Up Aug. 28

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center session registration for Sept. 1–Oct. 1 opens Friday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m.

MCFIC· Aug 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign Up Today!/ ¡Regístrate Hoy Mismo!”
Aug 28
Health & Human Services

County Hosts International Overdose Awareness Day Event Aug. 29 in Rockville

Montgomery County's annual Overdose Awareness Day event includes a 1-mile Color Run and resource fair on Aug. 29 at Memorial Plaza in Rockville.

CFW· Aug 28, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating Progress, Continuing the Work”
Aug 28
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Back-to-School Vaccines for Eligible Students

Montgomery County DHHS is providing free back-to-school vaccinations including Tdap, HPV, meningococcal, varicella, flu, and COVID-19 shots.

DHHS· Aug 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating Progress, Continuing the Work”
Aug 28
Health & Human Services

Radio Show to Cover Medical Care Options Aug. 28

En Sintonía con el Concejo on Radio América (900AM) features guests from Kaseman Clinic discussing primary, urgent, and emergency care.

MCCouncil· Aug 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “This Friday at 2 p.m., En Sintonía con el Concejo on Radio América will Focus on…”
Aug 27
Health & Human Services

International Overdose Awareness Day Event Set for Aug. 29 in Rockville

Montgomery County hosts its annual overdose awareness ceremony and resource fair Aug. 29 in Rockville, with a new Color Run/Walk/Roll added.

Glass· Aug 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 27, 2026”
Aug 27
Health & Human Services

DHHS Free Vaccine Clinics for MCPS Students Through Sept. 25

DHHS is offering free back-to-school vaccination clinics for all MCPS students through September 25, regardless of insurance status.

DHHS· Aug 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 27, 2026”
Aug 27
Health & Human Services

MCPS Offers 6-Week Virtual Parenting Group This Fall

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program hosts free virtual Positive Solutions for Families sessions on Fridays, Oct. 2–Nov. 6.

DHHS· Aug 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Join Us for Positive Solutions for Families and Discover Tools to Support Your C…”
Aug 26
Health & Human Services

Reinvestment Fund Offers Up to $3M for Healthy Food Access Projects

Nonprofits and businesses may apply by September 18 for up to $3M to expand healthy food retail in underserved communities.

OGM· Aug 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Will the Uniform Guidance Changes Harm You or Your Communities? – August 26, 202…”
Aug 26
Health & Human Services

HHS Offers Up to $3M for Domestic Violence Resource Centers

U.S. HHS is accepting nonprofit applications due September 8 for up to $3M to support domestic violence prevention and response.

OGM· Aug 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Will the Uniform Guidance Changes Harm You or Your Communities? – August 26, 202…”
Aug 26
Health & Human Services

USDA Cold Chain Grant Offers Up to $7.5M for Food Bank Storage

Nonprofits may apply by October 1 for up to $7.5M in USDA funding to support cold storage in the emergency food supply chain.

OGM· Aug 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Will the Uniform Guidance Changes Harm You or Your Communities? – August 26, 202…”
Aug 26
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Overdose Reduction Grant Awards Shifted to FY27 Funds

FY26 fentanyl overdose reduction grant awards delayed due to a funding issue; awards will now be issued using FY27 resources.

OGM· Aug 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Will the Uniform Guidance Changes Harm You or Your Communities? – August 26, 202…”
Aug 26
Health & Human Services

FY27 Healthy Communities Fund Opens for AAPI Health Programs

$1.6M available to nonprofits for culturally appropriate health programs serving Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

OGM· Aug 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Will the Uniform Guidance Changes Harm You or Your Communities? – August 26, 202…”
Aug 26
Health & Human Services

County Marks Overdose Awareness Day Saturday, Aug. 29

Montgomery County will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 29, with County Executive Elrich highlighting the occasion.

PIO· Aug 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Aug 26
Health & Human Services

County Launches Back-to-School Children Vaccine Clinics

County Executive Elrich and DHHS's Beka Urgessa will highlight efforts to vaccinate children ahead of the school year at the Aug. 26 briefing.

DHHS· Aug 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Aug 26
Health & Human Services

County Hosts Overdose Awareness Day Event Aug. 29 in Rockville

Montgomery County's annual IOAD event on Aug. 29 features a resource fair, remembrance ceremony, and new 1-mile run/walk/roll at Memorial Plaza.

Luedtke· Aug 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Upcoming Community Meetings Discussing Safety and County Services”
Aug 24
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