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County Spring Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use April 30

Montgomery County's 2026 Spring Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use runs April 30, 6–8 p.m. at Bauer Drive Recreation Center.

Luedtke· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “A Community That Leads”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

EduCare Support Services Offers Behavioral Health in Takoma–Langley Park

EduCare Support Services provides outpatient mental health, psychiatric rehab, and social services to underserved Montgomery County residents.

Stewart· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Budget updates and supporting our community”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

Nebel Street Shelter Marks Four-Year Anniversary

Montgomery County honored the four-year anniversary of Nebel Street Shelter, operated in partnership with the Coalition for the Homeless and DHHS.

Stewart· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Budget updates and supporting our community”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

Point-In-Time Count Shows Drop in County Homelessness

Montgomery County's latest Point-In-Time Count reflects a significant decline in the number of unhoused residents, per DHHS.

DHHS· Apr 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Apr 28
Health & Human Services

Free Webinar Prepares Families for New Learning Environments

DHHS hosts a virtual session on preparing young children for new learning environments on June 24.

DHHS· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Sensory Play/ ¡Únete a nosotros en el juego sensorial!”
Apr 27
Health & Human Services

Virtual Session: Positive Co-Parenting Strategies, May 27

DHHS Child Care Support Services offers a free virtual workshop on co-parenting for children's success on May 27.

DHHS· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Sensory Play/ ¡Únete a nosotros en el juego sensorial!”
Apr 27
Health & Human Services

DHHS Webinar: Picky Eaters for Families

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts a virtual session on picky eaters for parents and caregivers on May 6.

DHHS· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Sensory Play/ ¡Únete a nosotros en el juego sensorial!”
Apr 27
Health & Human Services

Free Mental Health Forum Set for April 30 in Rockville

DHHS hosts 'Help for Recovery thru Connection' at Bauer Drive Rec Center, 6–8 p.m., April 30; registration required.

DHHS· Apr 27, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Host Free Spring Mental Health Forum “Help for Recovery Thr…”
Apr 27
Health & Human Services

CFW Financial Health Series Kicks Off May 12 on Zoom

Free four-session financial wellness series from CFW and MCPL covers planning, retirement, federal service, and divorce finances, Tuesdays 7–8:30pm.

CFW· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Earth Day!”
Apr 24
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Law Class Begins May 6

Family law attorneys will lead a free monthly divorce and separation class, next session May 6, 7–8:30pm, through June 2026.

CFW· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Earth Day!”
Apr 24
Health & Human Services

CFW Retirement Workshop 'Mixtapes to Meaning' May 4

Free virtual session on retirement identity and purpose offered by the Commission for Women on May 4, 7–8:30pm via Zoom.

CFW· Apr 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Earth Day!”
Apr 24
Health & Human Services

Joint EC-HHS Committee Reviews $56M Children and Youth Services Budget

Joint EC-HHS Committee meets April 27 at 1:30 p.m. to review DHHS children, youth, school health, and mental health FY27 budgets.

MCCouncil· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 27, 2026”
Apr 24
Health & Human Services

State Passes Vax Act, Fire Safety Rules, and Anti-Trafficking Laws

Maryland enacted public health, fire safety, prescription drug, and human-trafficking measures in the 2026 legislative session.

PIO· Apr 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Highlights Major Investments and Legisla…”
Apr 24
Health & Human Services

FY26 Youth Substance Prevention Grant of Up to $150K Coming Late April

HHS will soon launch a grant of $100K–$150K for a nonprofit to deliver evidence-based substance prevention curriculum for grades 4–6.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Reduction Grant of $100K Expected to Launch in April

HHS plans to launch a $100K FY26 grant program targeting fentanyl use, overdose, and death reduction in Montgomery County.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Health & Human Services

FY27 Lighthouse Grant Offers $3.99M for Immigrant Services Network

HHS and OGM seek a lead organization to receive nearly $4M to coordinate immigrant services across Montgomery County; applications due May 13.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Health & Human Services

FY26 Community Gardening Grant Offers $100K, Closes May 6

OFSR and OGM's FY26 Resident and Community Gardening Grant offers $100K for food gardening initiatives addressing food insecurity.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Health & Human Services

Free FIC Early Childhood Program Orientations Set for April

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free orientations April 21 & 23 for its play-based program for children birth–5.

MCFIC· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join our free program today!/ ¡Únete hoy mismo a nuestro programa gratuito!”
Apr 21
Health & Human Services

$502K HHS Continuum of Care Grant Up for Vote

Council will vote on a $502,167 supplemental appropriation to DHHS for Continuum of Care planning activities.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Health & Human Services

$300K Food Aggregation Grant Heads to Council Vote

Council will vote on a $300,000 supplemental appropriation to the Office of Food Systems Resilience for FY26 food aggregation.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
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