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ACR - ADDICTION CONNECTIONS RESOURCE, INC.
St. Matthew's Church
1200 Churchville Road, 2nd Floor, Room4-5
Bel Air MD 21014
Addiction Connections Resource, Inc., provides information and connection to resources for persons and their families suffering from the disease of substance abuse. Connects with addiction treatment centers, halfway houses, support groups, therapists, etc. ACR serves as an advocate for the addict/alcoholic, his or her family and the substance abuse field in general. Support groups are held every Thursday night at 6:30 PM.
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Doe Ladd at 410.879.5548
Tom Taylor at 410-836-3493
Fax: 410.879.5549
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AIDS NATIONAL HOTLINE
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1.800.342.2437
1.800.243.7889 TTY
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ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Greater Maryland Chapter
1850 York Road, Ste D
Timonium MD 21093
The Alzheimer's Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research, care and support, is dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's and providing essential services for those affected. The Alzheimer's Association provides a broad range of programs and services for people living with the disease, families, caregivers, residential care professionals and professional health care providers.
Services:
- 24 Hour Helpline: 1.800.272.3900
- Support Groups
- Safe Return Program
- Grace Kirkland Emergency Fund
- Family Care Program
- Respite Care Program (based on availability)
- Early State Memory Loss Program
Education:
- Professional Training Opportunities
- Workshops & Conferences
- Speakers' Bureau
- Community Presentations
- Family Education
- Book Sales and Audiovisual Loan
- Newsletter
Advocacy:
- We advocate for federal and state policies and resources to improve the lives of peole with Alzheimer's disease and their families. In partnership with volunteer advocates, we work for programs and policies that enhance care and essential support networks.
Research:
The nationl Alzheimer's Association is the leading funding source for Alzheimer's research after the federal government. The Greater Maryland Chapter raises funds in support of these critical research efforts. We also educate families about current drug trials and opportunities to participate in research, and disseminate current research findings.
Volunteer Opportunities:
You can make a difference. Volunteers contribute in all aspects of the organization including services, education, advocacy and special events. Specialized training is available for helpline volunteers, support group facilitators and health fair representatives. Other volunteer opportunities include administrative activities in the local offices.
Short- and long-term volunteer opportunities include:
Office/Clerical: Stop in for an hour or so and help make packets, prepare mailings, type, file or other needed office-related services at our Timonium location.
Health Fair Outreach: Be trained to attend local fairs to distribute important information to guests. This is a great way to learn about Alzheimer's and serve your community. Training and materials provided. Locations and times vary.
Fundraising Events: Be a part of the excitement at various fundraising events from charity golf tournaments to our Memory Walks. There are many ways to get involved, from planning committees to day-of-event helpers.
Education/Community Speakers: Professionals can volunteer their time by presenting information about the Alzheimer's Association's serivces to small community groups within our region. There are also opportunities to work on special short-term projects within the education department.
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410.561.9099
800.443.2273
Helpline: 800.272.3900
Fax: 410.561.3433
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BIRTHRIGHT PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
38 East Gordon Street
Bel Air MD 21014
Provides information on all pregnancy options. Resources and support with childbirth, parenting, adoption, housing, health care, finances, material needs, and so much more. We want to help empower a woman to make a health choice in her life.
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410.838.0443
1.800.550.4900
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY CENTER & EARLY HEAD START
34 N. Philadelphia Blvd.
Aberdeen MD 21001
The Center's mission is family preservation through the provision of core supportive services. These include on-site child care, transportation, access to GED/ABE classes, parenting education, life skills training, counseling, health assessments, peer support, and pregnancy prevention techniques. The Center targets young parents and their children as well as extended family members. Visit or call the Center for more information.
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410.273.5650
410.273.5641
410.273.5642
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CENTER FOR GRIEF & LOSS AT STELLA MARIS HOSPICE
Call for information.
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410-252-4500 x38
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CENTER FOR INFANT AND CHILD LOSS
Maryland SIDS Program
630 West Fayette Street
Room 5-684
Baltmore 21201
8:30am-4:30pm Counsels any family in Maryland who has lost a child to SIDS or a sudden and unexpected death (to age 12).
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410.706.5062
Fax: 410.706.0146
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CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE
Center for Divorce Education
Program reduces family conflict, depression, unhappiness, anger, school and homework problems, as well as substance abuse. Videos and books available for families suffering from the traumas of divorce.
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740.594.7173
Fax: 740.594.1724
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CHRISTIAN RECOVERY - BIBLICAL RECOVERY MEETINGS
Mt. Zion UMC
1643 Churchville Road
(Fellowship Hall)
Bel Air MD
First Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
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410-836-7444
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CHURCH OF RECONCILIATION - BLUE HOUSE CLOTHING
128 N Bond Street
Bel Air MD 21014
The Church of Reconciliation is fully Evangelical - "charismatic evangelical sacramental together."
The Church runs "Blue House Clothing," a clothing closet, located at 23 W. Lee Street, Bel Air, MD. Contact the Church of Reconciliation at 410-838-6444. Hours: Mondays 9:30-11:30 am; 5:30-7:00 pm. Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am. 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 am - noon.
Accepted Donations: clothing from non-smoking homes, clothing that is not torn, ripped, stained or out-dated, please no suits or formal wear, we will accept undergarments that are new, we accept monetary offerings to meet our expenses, please only drop off donations during hours of operation.
Volunteers are always welcome! Please contact us for information.
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410-838-6444
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COMFORT ZONE CAMP/COUNSELING SERVICES
Grief Support Groups
12276 Stancroft Road
Rockville VA 23146
Comfort Zone Camp is a fun and safe place for grieving children; it is the second largest bereavement camp for children who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. Camps are held in Richmond, Virginia and are open to all grieving children from across the country. Camp was developed by grief specialists to help children grieve.
Comfort Zone Grief Support Groups help families piece together the emotions and challenges of grief. Support groups are supervised by licensed grief therapists and are age-appropriate to understand the reality and circumstances of death. No fee to attend; however, preregistration is required.
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804.749.3943
Fax: 804.749.8512
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COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, INC.
109 West Bel Air Avenue
Aberdeen MD 21001
Community Behavioral Services, Inc. is not-for-profit agency offering several types of mental health programs, inclulding Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs for adults and children in Harford, Cecil, and Baltimore counties. CBS offers on-site as well as off-site services. Our skilled counselors assist clients with community support and achieving and maintaining dependent living. CBS also offers a supported employment program. CBS accepts clients with Medicaid only.
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410.297.2271
410.297.2272
Fax: 410.297.2273
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DEPRESSION AND RELATED AFFECTIVE DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
(DRADA)
Organization that promotes education on clinical and manic depressive illness.
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410.583.2919
1.888.288.1104
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FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
44 E. Gordon Street
Bel Air MD 21014
A private, non-profit agency which offers professional counseling services on a sliding fee scale to children, parents or couples. Referral services for elderly, family violence, child sexual abuse, and pregnant teens.
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410.838.9000
410.803.9617
Fax: 410.838.8953
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GRIEF SHARE
Bel Air United Methodist Church
21 Linwood Avenue
Bel Air MD 21014
Seminar/Support Group meets on Tuesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in room #115 at the Bel Air United Methodist Church. Grief Share is a seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.
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410.838.5181
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HARFORD HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Harford Hospice
Christ Our KIng Presbyterian Church
Lexington Road and Route 924
Bel Air MD 21015
Harford Hospice Bereavement Support Group meets the 4th Thursday of the month at Christ Our King Presbyterian Church, Lexington Road and Route 924 in Bel Air. Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM. The Group is a drop-in support group and is open to all individuals dealing with grief and loss. For more information, contact Harford Hospice.
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410-931-0990
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HC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Addictions Service
120 S. Hays Street
Bel Air MD 21014
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410.877.2340
Fax: 410.638.4954
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HOSPICE OF BALTIMORE BEREAVEMENT SERVICES
Private and group support services available.
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410-280-6589
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KEY POINT HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
135 Parke Street
Aberdeen MD 21001
Providers of a variety of mental health services to include: Out Patient Clinic, Day Psychiatric Program, Residential Services, Out Reach Services, Mental Health Service Coordination, and Forensic Services
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443.625.1600
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MASON-DIXON COMMUNITY SERVICES
708 Street Road
Highland Commons Building
Street MD 21154
A social service agency serving northern Harford County dedicated to providing human services by meeting the needs of low income residents. Services include: food locker, youth programs and resource referrals.
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410.452.9025
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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OFFICE OF PASTORAL CARE
Community resource on bereavement and grief.
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410-332-9127
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MESOTHELIOMA WEB
Mesothelioma Web is one of the most established and comprehensive sites on mesothelioma (a rare lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos), providing facts about palliative care, nutrition, and chemotherapy, as well as information on clinical trials. Mesothelioma Web is constantly adding new information and articles, including international news - information is always up-to-date. At the website, www.mesotheliomaweb.org, visitors can sign up to recieve a free information packet on asbestos exposure.
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1.877.367.6376
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NEW CREATURE IN CHRIST
The Christian Road to Recovery
2500 Conowing Road
#A & B
Bel Air MD 21014
Christian-based addiction recovery year-long program. The New Creature in Christ Student Workbook and Teacher's Guide equips recovering addicts with the principles, excercises, and survival skills they need to change their habits, thinking styles, attitudes, and behaviors. Focus on the emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, financial, and social aspects of the addict's life. No fees or dues. Court-slip signed meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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(443) 417-3250
(410) 638-9505 voice mail
Fax: (240) 220-8125
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OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Core Service Agency of Harford County
206 South Hays Street
Suite 201
Bel Air MD 21014
The Core Service Agency of Harford County (CSA) is responsible for the development, planning and management of the local mental health system in Harford County. The purpose of the Core Service Agency of Harford County is to ensure culturally competent, efficient, coordinated and effective mental health services to the Harford County community.
Services include: information and referral, advocacy, emergency assistance for prescriptions, housing (eviction prevention) and laboratory assistance, child and adolescent respite referral, adult residential referral, and complaint resolution. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
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410.803.8726
1.800.888.1965 (24 hr)
Fax: 410.803.8732
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OPEN DOORS CAREER CENTER, INC.
219 W. Bel Air Avenue
Suite 4 & 5
Aberdeen MD 21001
Non-profit agency that addresses the employment needs of at-risk adults and teens by offering job skills training, career counseling, support groups, and job placement assistance. Programs include: the Women's Employment Program (for women who have lost their primary means of financial support due to separation, divorce, death of a spouse, or unemployment of a spouse), Project Tomorrow (for pregnant and parent teens), and court services programs (for drug offenders and female offenders).
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410.297.6590
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PARTNERS IN RECOVERY
The Addiction Treatment Center-GBMC/Sheppard Pratt
98-A Industry Lane
1200 East Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Forest Hill MD 21050
Partners in Recovery is committed to being the provider of choice for addiction treatment in the Baltimore area including Harford County. They provide a continuum of care with multiple levels of services to meet individual needs. Partners in Recovery treats addiction as a disease - a primary, chronic disease. Services provided include Ambulatory Detoxification, Partial Hospitalization, Dual Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Continuing Care, Outpatient Group Therapy, Outpatient Education, Relapse Prevention Program, Multifamily Group, Family and Individual Therapy, Intervention Services, Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program and DMV & DWI Programs.
Four locations:
- 6509 N. Charles Street, Baltimore
phone: 410-296-9747
- 1200 East Fayette Street, Baltimore
phone 410-276-9747
- 49 Old Solomon's Island Road, Annapolis
Phone 410-841-6977
- 98-A Industry Lane, Forest Hill
phone 410-420-6315.
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HC: 410.420.6315
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PASTORAL COUNSELING SERVICES OF MD, INC.
Individual, couple, & family counseling by professionally trained counselors of personal, emotional, and spiritual health. Five Harford County locations. Sliding fee scale.
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1.800.427.4027
410.433.2241
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PHOENIX BEREAVEMENT GROUP - GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER
Eight-week program available.
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410-828-2961
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PRISONER'S AID ASSOCIATION OF MD, INC.
Provides basic counseling, crisis intervention, referrals for employment, and lodging for those released from prison.
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410.727.8130
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PRO BONO COUNSELING PROJECT
This project enables psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and advanced practice nurses to provide, at no cost, high quality mental health care to individuals and families with limited income and no insurance. It does not provide a crisis/hotline service or treatment for patients with chronic mental illness or disorders due to drug/or alcohol abuse.
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410.323.5800
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PSYCH ASSOCIATES
5 North Avenue
Bel Air MD
Provides comprehensive mental health services
to citizens of all ages. Individual and group psychotherapy offered.
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410.569.4900
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REBUILDING SINGLEHOOD
Divorce support group that runs for two 12-week sessions during the year. Sponsored by the Bel Air United Methodist
Church.
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410.838.5181
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SARC, INC.
Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center
- 24-Hour Helpline: Confidential Helpline staffed by trained domestic and sexual violence counselors.
- Companion Services: Accompaniment to the hospital and/or police station for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
- Victim's Counseling: Individual counseling and crisis intervetion for female, male and child victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Group counseling available for adults molested as children, sexually abusive relationships, rape survivors, and domestic violence victims.
- Safehouse Services: Confidentially located safehouse for victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children.
- Perpetrator's Counseling: Group counseling for perpetrators of domestic violence.
- Legal Advocacy & Representation: Advocacy and/or court accompaniment for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Legal representation for Protective Orders and Emergency Custody Hearings, along with other civil remedies.
- Professional Training & Education: Training, presentations and community education on both domestic and sexual violence.
- Information and Referrals
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410.836.8430 24 Hour Helpline
410.836.8431
410.879.3486
Nights, Saturday & Sunday:
410.838.1588
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SEASONS HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
Northern Chesapeake Hospice Division
229 East Main Street
Elkton MD 21921
Seasons Hospice & Paliative Care is a specialized program of care provided for patients who are facing a terminal illness in their families. The Seasons Hospice team provides expertise on pain and symptom management as well as spiritual and emotional support. We are a community-based organization with an ongoing mission to find creative solutions which add quality to life. Services provided are visits by registered nurses, home health aides, spiritual support, trained volunteers, bereavement counseling and support for family members, consultation and emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, coordination of medical equipment, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, music therapy, support groups, and other therapies as indicated in the plan of care.
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410.392.4742
888.898.4862
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SEASONS: SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT
1701 Allen Court
Bel Air MD 21015
Contact Jack or Dorothy Schanberger.
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410-803-2098
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SEXUAL TRAUMA TREATMENT
Outpatient treatment is provided to all eligible veterans by a team of professionals who have specialized knowledge and experience in understanding the physical and emotional after-math of sexual trauma. Eligible veterans are those men and women who have been sexually assaulted or harassed while in the military or who have a history of sexual assault, rape, or incest. Call for information on all programs.
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410.392.4485
Fax: 410.569.8013
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SINAI HOSPITAL - WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE
For ages 50 and older.
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410-578-5018
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SJOGREN'S SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP
Upper Chesapeake HealthLink
Monthly support group for individuals with Sjogren's syndrome and their families. Bel Air United Methodist Church.
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410.836.1040
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SPARROW HOUSE MATERNITY HOME
P.O. Box 751
Bel Air MD 21014
Sparrow House provides a loving and secure living environment for young, unmarried pregnant women. Each resident of Sparrow House participates in a counseling program with a qualified counselor, who visits the home on a regular basis. Sparrow House provides education and training opportunities, including a certified home school program. Each resident takes childbirth classes and receives instruction in homemaking and essential life skills. Each mother and baby recieves complete medical care at professional facilities located nearby; certified obstetricians care for each woman during her pregnancy and through post-natal recuperation; and newborn infants receive pediatric care during the mother and baby's hospital stay.
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410.399.2440
Fax: 410.399.2441
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ST. AGNES HOSPICE CENTER FOR BEREAVEMENT CARE
Program available specifically for families who have lost a child.
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410-368-2840
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ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - JORDAN CENTER SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT
For ages 50 or older; six week sessions available.
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410-337-1684
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STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - DSS
2 S. Bond Street
Bel Air MD 21014-3737
A public agency providing purchase of care, family services, emergency assistance, child protective services, foster care, and adoption.
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410.836.4700
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SURVIVORS OF INCEST ANONYMOUS (SIA)
P.O. Box 190
Benson MD 21018
We are a world-wide non-profit organization, celebrating 25 years of survival recovery. We are a 12-Step, self-help program modeled after AA, for men and women 18 and older who are not abusing any child. We define incest very broadly. You will not be discounted because what happened to you seems too minor, or be rejected because you think your abuse was too horrible.
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410.893.3322
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SWAN EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES
260 Gateway Drive
Building 1 Suite 15 B
Bel Air MD 21014
The practice offers individual, couple, and family therapy. The modalities offered include, psychotherapy, counseling, and art therapy. The populations we serve are children, adolescents, adults, and elders. The therapists in our practice specialize in parenting skills, ADHD, Anxiety disorders, relationship issues, spiritual issues, and PTSD. Hours include morning, afternoon, evenig, and weekend. A free phone consultation is avaiable.
Therapists:
Mara Swan, MA LCPC ATR-BC
Matthew Swan, MA LCPC ATR
Holly Wade, MA ATR
Erin MCConnell, MA ATR
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443-326-5041
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TRESSLER LUTHERAN SERVICES OF MD, INC.
Adoption Services
Adoption for children of all ages with special needs. Orientation, parent training, placement, and follow-up appointment services available. Over 25 years experience. Community counseling on all topics at multiple sites in central MD for children and adults, individuals and groups. Sliding fee scale.
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410.230.2840
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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND, INC.
Maryland 211:First Call for Help, MD (24-hr. line)
100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor
P.O. Box 1576
MD state crisis intervention service which provides referrals for counseling for all citizen emergencies including teen pregnancy. Includes emergency services, employment, Hot Line for out of work, shelter, information, and juvenile crime victims assistance lines. Food stamp referral information.
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1.800.492.0618
410.685.0525
410.685.2159 (TTY)
410.879.6453 (HC)
Fax: 410.893.1556
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UPPER BAY COUNSELING & SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.
806 Union Street
Havre de Grace MD 21078
Upper Bay Counseling (Harford County) is a behavioral and mental health provider of outpatient services, assessments and evaluation, counseling (individual, family, marriage, children and adolescents), medication evaluation and management, and school-based services for children and adolescents.
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410.939.8744
Tollfree: 866.939.8744
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UPPER CHESAPEAKE HEALTHLINK
Lecture Series
Upper Chesapeake HealthLink sponsors a free monthly lexture series on health topics. The lectures are held at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in the Chesapeake Conference Center. Registration is required; call HealthLink to register or for more information.
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1.800.515.0044
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UPPER CHESAPEAKE HEALTHLINK
Support Groups
Upper Chesapeake HealthLink offers various support groups; i.e., Affective Disorder, American Cancer Society Patient Support Group, Amputee Network, Brain Injury, Breast Cancer, Cancer - I Can Cope, Crohn's, Diabetes, Grief, Heart, HIV Positive, La Leche, Lyme Disease, Muliple Sclerosis, Ostomy, Parkinson, Prostate Cancer, Sjogren's Syndrome, Stroke.
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800.515.0044
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UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTER
Behavioral Health Services
At Harford Memorial Hospital
Affiliated with Sheppard Pratt Health
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410.939.2605
443.843.8054 24-Hour HELPLINE
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UPPER CHESAPEAKE/ST. JOSEPH HOME CARE
Harford Hospice, Inc.
8003 Corporate Drive, Suite G
Baltimore MD 21236
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410.931.0990
Fax: 410.931.2144
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VILLA MARIA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC
1301 Continental Drive, Suite 103
Abingdon MD 21009
Provides community-based programs and out-patient therapy to individuals, families, and children. School-based mental health services available for children. Psychiatrists available for medication management. Sliding fee scale available. Call for details.
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410.676.1220
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WELLNESS COMMUNITY
Free program of hope, learning, and friendship for adults with cancer and their families.
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410.832.2719
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WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE PROGRAM OF HC
P.O. Box 254
Forest Hill MD 21050-0254
Offers assistance to widowed persons, men and women, through activities such as group lunches/dinner/potluck meals, in addition to meetings with resource speakers who are available to assist in counseling with Outreach Volunteers. Training offered for Outreach Volunteers who serve the newly widowed on a one-on-one basis as long as there is a need. Program is co-sponsored by many county businesses plus HC American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the National AARP Widowed Persons Service (WPS) Program. All are invited to attend, especially those who are newly widowed. Call for more information or to give a referral.
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410.838.0979
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WILSON COMMUNITY CENTER
A multi-purpose community facility open to the public daily for the purposes of education, programming, meetings, counseling, recreation, and social services. The center also offers after-school programs for children in grades K thru 8.
Volunteers in the center's various services and programs. Call for information.
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410.836.3555
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WISH
(Women in Self-Help)
Telephone counseling service for women. All calls are anonymous and confidential. Resources and referrals provided.
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410.433.9400
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