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Health & Human Services

Updated Healthcare for Uninsured Brochures Now in 7 Languages

DHHS released updated healthcare resource brochures for uninsured residents covering Montgomery Cares, Care for Kids, and the Montgomery Perinatal Program.

DHHS· Aug 17, 2026· 7 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • August 17”
Aug 17
Health & Human Services

Virtual Webinar on 988 Crisis Line Clinical Integration, Oct. 15

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

DHHS· Aug 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • August 17”
Aug 17
Health & Human Services

Medicaid Symposium Addresses Federal Policy Changes, Aug. 21

A free community symposium at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Rockville on Aug. 21 will cover anticipated federal Medicaid eligibility and work requirement changes.

DHHS· Aug 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • August 17”
Aug 17
Health & Human Services

Welcome Back Center Honors 15 Graduates, 14 Now RNs

LHI celebrated 15 Welcome Back Center participants at Silver Spring Civic Center, including 14 new registered nurses and one new LGPC counselor.

DHHS· Aug 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • August 17”
Aug 17
Health & Human Services

County Awards $750K to Six Food as Medicine Partnerships

Montgomery County's OFSR and OGM awarded $750,000 to six healthcare-food partnerships serving residents with diet-related health conditions.

OFSR· Aug 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awards $750,000 to Strengthen Six Food as Medicine Partnership…”
Aug 17
Health & Human Services

MCITP Family Learning Series: COS Process Overview Aug. 24

MCITP families invited to a free virtual session on the Child Outcomes Summary process on Monday, Aug. 24, 7–8:30 p.m.

DHHS· Aug 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: August 2026 Vol. II”
Aug 15
Health & Human Services

MCPS Cluster Projects Accept Year-Round Family Referrals

Community Action Agency's Cluster Projects connect MCPS families to critical services via year-round referrals.

CAA· Aug 14, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: July - August 15, 2026”
Aug 14
Health & Human Services

Community Action Board Conducts Summer Partner Site Visits

CAB members visited the Silver Spring Service Hub, Caribbean Help Center, and Leadership Montgomery in July–August 2026.

CAA· Aug 14, 2026· 5 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: July - August 15, 2026”
Aug 14
Health & Human Services

Maryland SUN Bucks Summer 2026 Enrollment Now Open

Eligible families can enroll in Maryland SUN Bucks for $120 per student in summer grocery benefits; enrollment is now open.

Montgomery County· Aug 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Get Involved: Become an Election Worker”
Aug 14
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Back-to-School Vaccines for Students

Montgomery County DHHS is hosting free back-to-school vaccination clinics for eligible students ahead of the new school year.

DHHS· Aug 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Get Involved: Become an Election Worker”
Aug 14
Health & Human Services

Mansfield Kaseman Clinic Offers Affordable Care to Uninsured Adults

The Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic provides affordable healthcare to uninsured adult Montgomery County residents, with a summer health focus.

MCCouncil· Aug 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Council President Natali Fani-González Will be This Week’s Special Guest on “En …”
Aug 13
Health & Human Services

Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis; Local Donations Needed

The American Red Cross has declared only its second-ever national blood crisis, citing a sharp drop in summer donations affecting patients nationwide.

Glass· Aug 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 13, 2026”
Aug 13
Health & Human Services

County Food Assistance Map Lists 100+ Sites Countywide

The MC Office of Food Systems Resilience and Food Council have mapped 100+ food assistance sites and compiled info on SNAP, WIC, and meal delivery.

Glass· Aug 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 13, 2026”
Aug 13
Health & Human Services

Elrich Briefing to Address Haitian TPS Termination Impact

County Executive Elrich and community leaders will discuss local effects of the federal termination of Haitian Temporary Protected Status.

Elrich· Aug 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 11:30 a.…”
Aug 11
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 children ages birth to 5.

MCFIC· Aug 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us in August/ Acompáñanos en Agosto”
Aug 11
Health & Human Services

Free 6-Week Virtual Parenting Group Starts October 2

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program offers a free Zoom parenting series for families with children birth to age 4.

DHHS· Aug 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Build Skills That Support Your Child with Positive Solutions for Families!”
Aug 10
Health & Human Services

MCITP Seeks Family Input for New Strategic Plan

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program asks families to complete an anonymous survey by Aug. 15 to shape its next strategic plan.

DHHS· Aug 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP Families: We Want to Hear From You!”
Aug 8
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Reduction Grant Awards Delayed to FY27 Funds

Applications closed June 3; a funding issue means awards will be issued using FY27 resources instead of FY26.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Orientations Scheduled in August

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free virtual orientations in English and Spanish for children ages birth to 5.

MCFIC· Aug 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us Today/ Únete a nosotros hoy mismo”
Aug 6
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 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Supporting Families: Back-to-School Vaccinations and Mental Health will be Featu…”
Aug 6
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