Health and Wellness Education and Guidance
HEALTH PROMOTION CLASSES
AAHP’s chronic disease classes provide information and resources on how to prevent and manage diabetes, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and dementia by focusing on proper nutrition, weight loss, and other critical health matters. Upon signing up, participants will receive a weekly link to join the class. Options are as follows:
- Tuesdays – focus on health and fitness, 11am – 12pm
- Wednesdays, 6pm to 7:15pm
- Thursdays – focus on health and nutrition, 1pm – 2pm
- Thursdays, 6pm to 7:15pm
To sign up, please call 240-777-1833.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
AAHP’s Weight Management Program provides individualized health coaching for County residents who are ready to take the necessary steps to lose five pounds or more. Participants will benefit from weekly 20-30 minute phone conversations to review the principles of weight management, set goals, and plan strategies to overcome barriers that hinder weight loss.
For information or to join the waiting list, contact AAHP at (240) 777-1833 or info@aahpmontgomerycounty.org
Housing and Financial Assistance
The Washington Area Fuel Fund, a partnership between the Washington Gas Company and The Salvation Army has funds to help eligible residents with their utility bills. Up to $1,000 credit is available. For more information, please call 301-515-5354 or email azegada@pepco.com.
You can also visit https://washingtonareafuelfund.org for more information on utility support programs in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
COVID Rent Relief Program – Renters are urged to apply now for the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program – Phase 2. Renters also can call 311 (240-777-0311) to apply for rent payment assistance. Approved households may receive up to $4,000 toward rent. The program continues to accept applicants and anticipates serving 5,000 households by Dec. 30. Assistance is based on availability of funds.
The County’s Emergency Assistance Relief Payment (EARP) program has expanded to include support for families affected by lost income as a result of having someone in the household with COVID-19. Income guidelines of the EARP program will also increase to 150 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) and benefit amounts have increased as well.
For more information, please visit the County’s COVID-19 website.
FEMA provides financial assistance for deaths related to COVID-19. An applicant can apply for multiple deceased individuals. Assistance is limited to $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,000 per application. For more information, including eligibility requirements, please visit: COVID-19 Funeral Assistance | FEMA.gov.
The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) provides bill assistance to low-income households in the State of Maryland to make their energy costs more affordable and to help with the prevention of loss and the restoration of home energy service. Learn more here.
Montgomery County has put together a great list of resources on all things related to housing. Click here for more information.
The COVID-19 Rent Relief Program provides short-term rental assistance to eligible households who have experienced lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused them to fall behind on their rent. Households who previously received rental assistance are eligible to apply.
Emotional Resiliency Resources
Managing anxiety during the COVID-19 Pandemic Tip Sheet
Mental health resources from Everymind.org provide phone, text, and chat support to help manage COVID-19-related anxiety and depression
Well Connected is a telephone and online community made up of participants, staff, facilitators, presenters, and other volunteers who care about each other and who value feeling connected
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Montgomery County Online Support Group
The National Center for P.T.S.D. (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs factsheet on Managing Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak.
Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19 – from the National Association of School Psychologists
Five Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus – the American Psychological Association
Dr. Raymond Crowel, Director of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, shares a wellness tips:
Testing and Vaccination Dates and Locations
TESTING SITES
Click on the link below to locate a COVID testing site near you offered by the African American Health Program Executive Committee. Each individual tested will receive a COVID health kit as a preventative measure to present the spread. Bring your ID card to validate the address on the registration form. Click here: https://www.aahpcovid.com/testing-locations
Angarai Community Services offers free COVID testing Monday through Saturday. Find more details at the flyer here.
COUNTY VACCINATION INFORMATION
Montgomery County operates COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Preregister here.
Statewide preregistration system for mass vaccination sites. Preregistration is open for County residents age 16 and older here.
VACCINATION INFORMATION
COVID-19 Vaccines available at Colesville United Methodist (May 22 and June 19). See this flyer for more information.
Food and Nutrition
Local grocery stores and national store chains in Montgomery County offer dedicated shopping hours to seniors. Find the list here.
If you or your loved ones need food resources, Manna House serves free meals for Montgomery County residents in need of food resources. Call 301-424-1130 for more information.
MoCo Eats Guide – an up-to-date restaurant directory designed to promote take out, pick up, delivery, outdoor seating options and more in Montgomery County, Maryland.
The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or SNAP(formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) provides monthly financial benefits to eligible households to supplement their food purchase budget. Learn. more website.
Community and church food distribution events
Food Resources from Montgomery County government
Fitness
Prevention
Montgomery County Mask Makers
Volunteers in Montgomery County joined together to start Montgomery County, Maryland Mask Makers. Please register on their website if you are interested in assisting.
Emergency Info
Disaster distress hotline (1-800-985-5990)
Well Connected (877-797-7299)
Family Justice Center – 240-773-0444 or safe@montgomerycountymd.gov (Mon-Fri, 8:30 – 5:00pm) For help with crisis situations, protective orders, legal assistance, counselin
District Court Commissioner’s Office (24 hours) 191 East Jefferson St. in Rockville. – File Protective orders
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 thehotline.org (to chat), Text LOVEIS to 22522
Montgomery County Crisis Center – 240-777-4000 (24 hours) Help with crisis situations and shelter placement
Family Justice Center – 240-773-0444 or safe@montgomerycountymd.gov (Mon-Fri, 8:30 – 5:00pm)
Additional Resources
Maryland Health Connection – shop and enroll in 2021 health plans here.
Call-n-Ride Program – Participating taxicab agencies will deliver grocery store or carry-out orders to participants’ door step, with a phone call delivery confirmation. This will be a contactless delivery service. Find more information here.
The American Diversity Group and Dental Partners in Silver Spring and Bethesda are offering dental services for uninsured patients. Individuals seeking dental services should complete the Dentist Visit Request Form here.
The Early Care and Education Initiative provides funding for school age child care for children in low income families where parents need to work while children should be engaged in virtual learning. Learn more and apply here.
Volunteer/Donate
Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s listing of opportunities to donate or volunteer can be found here.
The MD Food Bank is currently requesting donations and volunteers. The need is especially great now.