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Health & Human Services

Free Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics Available Through Sept. 25

DHHS is offering free vaccination clinics for MCPS students through September 25 to meet Maryland school immunization requirements.

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

Senior SmarTrip Cards and Call-n-Ride Available to Montgomery Seniors

Montgomery County seniors 65+ can get free SmarTrip cards at libraries; low-income riders 63+ may qualify for discounted Call-n-Ride taxi service.

MCDOT· Aug 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “August 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Aug 24
Health & Human Services

Free Connect-A-Ride Transit Workshops Scheduled in September

Connect-A-Ride offers free public transit training workshops for adults 50+ in Rockville on Sept. 17 and Bethesda on Sept. 23.

MCDOT· Aug 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “August 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Aug 24
Health & Human Services

Mental Health Advisory Committee Seeks New Members

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Mental Health Advisory Committee through September 21, 2026.

Montgomery County· Aug 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - August 21, 2026”
Aug 21
Health & Human Services

County Senior Services Include Transportation, Centers, and Commission

Montgomery County offers senior centers, the Senior Connection transportation program, and the Commission on Aging for older adult residents.

Friedson· Aug 21, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Connecting You With the Resources You Need”
Aug 21
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics

Montgomery County DHHS is providing free back-to-school vaccines for eligible students, including Tdap, HPV, flu, and COVID-19.

CFW· Aug 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26!”
Aug 21
Health & Human Services

MCITP Families Invited to COS Process Overview Session

Montgomery County's Family Support Network hosts a free 90-minute webinar on the Child Outcomes Summary process for families in the Infants and Toddlers Program.

DHHS· Aug 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Understanding the COS Process: Easy Overview for Families”
Aug 21
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offering Free Back-to-School Vaccinations in Wheaton

DHHS is providing free back-to-school vaccinations for children at 2000 Dennis Ave in Wheaton.

Stewart· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back to school”
Aug 20
Health & Human Services

'En Sintonía con el Concejo' Airs Back-to-School and Mental Health Episode Aug. 21

The County Council's Spanish-language radio show airs Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. on Radio America (WILC 900AM), covering vaccinations and mental health.

MCCouncil· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Supporting Families: Back-to-School Vaccinations and Mental Health will be Featu…”
Aug 20
Health & Human Services

DHHS Free Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics Run Through Sept. 25

Montgomery County DHHS is offering free vaccination clinics for students through Sept. 25 to meet Maryland school immunization requirements.

DHHS· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Supporting Families: Back-to-School Vaccinations and Mental Health will be Featu…”
Aug 20
Health & Human Services

Overdose Awareness Day Event, Color Run Set for Aug. 29 Rockville

Montgomery County hosts its annual IOAD remembrance ceremony, resource fair, and new 1-mile Color Run/Walk/Roll on Aug. 29 in Rockville.

DHHS· Aug 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Host Annual Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month Event…”
Aug 19
Health & Human Services

Elrich Opposes Federal Head Start Program Changes

County Executive Marc Elrich will outline his opposition to changes the federal government is seeking to implement in the Head Start program.

PIO· Aug 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Orientations Offered in August

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds free virtual orientations in English and Spanish for parents of children ages 0–5.

MCFIC· Aug 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us this week!/ ¡Acompáñanos esta semana!”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Reduction Grant Awards Shifted to FY27 Funds

FY26 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction Grant awards will be issued using FY27 funds due to a funding issue.

OGM· Aug 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Launching Soon! – August 18, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities N…”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

FY27 School-Based Food Assistance Grant Renewal Closes August 19

Eligible organizations with a current FY26 SBFA award can submit renewal applications through August 19, 2026.

OGM· Aug 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Launching Soon! – August 18, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities N…”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

FY27 Healthy Communities Fund Open, $1.6M Available

Montgomery County's AAPI-focused Healthy Communities Fund grant program is open through September 1, 2026, with $1.6M available.

OGM· Aug 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Launching Soon! – August 18, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities N…”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

County TV Episode Covers Housing and Older Adults

August episode of the county's aging-focused TV program features Dr. Linna Zhu of the Urban Institute discussing housing for older adults.

DHHS· Aug 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Commission on Aging Seeks Applicants and Releases Report on Social Connection”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

CoA Report Names Social Isolation a Senior Public Health Crisis

A new Commission on Aging report calls social connection a public health priority for Montgomery County's older adults, citing health risks of isolation.

DHHS· Aug 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Commission on Aging Seeks Applicants and Releases Report on Social Connection”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

Commission on Aging Seeks Applicants by August 26

County Executive Marc Elrich is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Commission on Aging through Aug. 26, 2026.

DHHS· Aug 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Commission on Aging Seeks Applicants and Releases Report on Social Connection”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

International Overdose Awareness Day Memorial Ceremony, Aug. 29

Montgomery County hosts an Overdose Awareness Day memorial ceremony and resource fair at Memorial Plaza in Rockville on Aug. 29, 9–11 am.

DHHS· Aug 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • August 17”
Aug 17
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