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Health & Human Services

Tick Activity Surges; Lyme Disease Cases Nearly Doubled Since 2020

ER visits for tick bites are sharply rising in Montgomery County; Lyme disease cases in Maryland have nearly doubled since 2020.

DEP· Jun 5, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “Drought, Ticks, Heat... Summer Said, "Good Luck!"”
Jun 5
Health & Human Services

Elder Abuse Safety Forum Set for June 17

The Elder/Vulnerable Adult Abuse Task Force hosts a free forum on financial scams and resources on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

SAO· Jun 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the Office of the State's Attorney”
Jun 4
Health & Human Services

County ECE Loan Program Funds 19 Child Care Projects, $2.27M

Montgomery County DHHS celebrates first cohort of Early Care and Education Facility Loan Program, funding 19 projects to add ~178 licensed child care seats.

DHHS· Jun 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “New Child Care Loan Program Helps Create Nearly 200 Child Care Openings in Montg…”
Jun 4
Health & Human Services

Maryland Coalition of Families Offers Peer Recovery Specialist Training

The Maryland Coalition of Families, partnering with Primary Care Coalition, is recruiting individuals to become Certified Peer Recovery Specialists.

DHHS· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - June 3rd”
Jun 3
Health & Human Services

Mobile Health Clinic Visits Montgomery County Communities in June

The county's Mobile Health Clinic offers free and low-cost health screenings, referrals, and resources at multiple locations throughout June 2026.

DHHS· Jun 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - June 3rd”
Jun 3
Health & Human Services

Paid Study Seeks Adults 65+ for Healthy Aging Website

Researchers seek independent older adults in Montgomery County to help design a healthy aging resource website, paying $45 per session.

DHHS· Jun 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - June 3rd”
Jun 3
Health & Human Services

Annual Homeless Memorial Service Set for June 5 in Rockville

County Executive Elrich and Council VP Balcombe will commemorate 35 individuals who died while experiencing homelessness in 2024–2025.

PIO· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council Vice President Marily…”
Jun 3
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Reduction Grant Closes June 3, $100K Available

DHHS is awarding two $50,000 grants to reduce fentanyl use, overdoses, and deaths in Montgomery County; deadline is June 3, 2026.

OGM· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 CSCG Stage Two NOFO Released! - June 1, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsle…”
Jun 1
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Offers Free Play-Based Program for Children Under 5

MCITP's Family Involvement Center provides free play-based early childhood sessions for children birth to age 5; orientation required.

DHHS· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: June 2026 Vol. I”
Jun 1
Health & Human Services

Early Intervention Transition Workshop Scheduled June 3

MCITP Family Learning Series session covers options when a child turns 3, including Extended IFSP and preschool transition.

DHHS· Jun 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: June 2026 Vol. I”
Jun 1
Health & Human Services

NIH Study Seeks Adults 65+ to Shape Local Resource Website

A compensated NIH-funded study invites adults 65 and older living at home to help design a website for local activities and resources.

DHHS· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 1
Health & Human Services

Virtual Caregiver Connect for Veterans Meets June 16

Caregiver Connect, a virtual support group for military-connected caregivers, meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM.

DHHS· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 1
Health & Human Services

Veterans VA Claims Walk-In Clinic Held Monthly in Rockville

ServingTogether hosts a monthly walk-in VA claims clinic at EveryMind in Rockville on the third Saturday, 10 AM–3 PM.

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

Alzheimer's Association Offers Three Free Caregiver Webinars in June

The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter is hosting three free virtual education programs for caregivers in June 2026.

DHHS· Jun 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 1
Health & Human Services

African American Health Program Holds 4th Annual Alzheimer's Event June 5

AAHP's 4th annual Alzheimer's community event, themed 'Strengthening the Circle of Care,' is free with health screenings and lunch on June 5.

DHHS· Jun 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 1
Health & Human Services

Camp ETA Offers Grandparent-Grandchild Summer Program in Rockville

Camp ETA runs June 22–26 in Rockville for adult caregivers and grandchildren ages 5–10, 9 AM to noon daily.

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

Dementia Friends Info Sessions Offered at Three County Sites

Free 45–60 minute dementia awareness sessions are scheduled at Bethesda, Silver Spring, and White Oak locations in June and August.

DHHS· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 1
Health & Human Services

Free Online Solo Aging Workshop Offered June 2

A free online workshop on solo aging planning and programs is scheduled for June 2, 2026 at 3 PM, featuring national speakers.

DHHS· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 1
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Launches Trualta Caregiver Platform

Montgomery County introduces Care4MC.Trualta.com, a new online resource for caregivers and individuals living with dementia or memory loss.

DHHS· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 1
Health & Human Services

Ride On Food Drive Runs May 22–31 on County Buses

MCDOT and Manna Food Center collect non-perishable food on Ride On buses and at libraries and county offices May 22–31.

MCDOT· May 31, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Annual Montgomery County ‘Give and Ride Food Drive’ to Run from May 22–31”
May 31
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