better together
Community resources
We believe that we’re better when we work together. Here are a variety of resources available in our local community.
NEW! Resources for Addressing Recent Federal Reductions & Policy Changes
Diocesan Emergency Relief Fund - Established by Bishop Mariann, the fund can assist parish and community members experiencing hardships as a result of reductions in the federal workforce, changes in federal policies and expenditures, and the effort to deport migrants.
Georgetown University: Federal Workforce Transition Resources - Links to Georgetown offerings for displaced federal workers, including career seminars, current job openings, and class, certificate & degree programs (some with discounts).
Maryland Department of Labor: Maryland Workforce Exchange - An online portal to current job openings, apprenticeship opportunities, and labor market information.
Mobilize Montgomery microsite - A centralized resource hub featuring webinars, job posting websites, and business incentives available to the public. Mobilize Montgomery is the initiative of a new Montgomery County public-private coalition.
Montgomery College (MC): Displaced Federal Workers Support - Links to free MC career transition support (such as job fairs, resume assistance, career coaching); MC credit for prior work experience and certifications; short-term MC career training programs; and MC partnerships with state and local employers.
Montgomery County, MD: Resources for Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Government Actions - Links to resources for employment and career support; food, child care and housing; crisis intervention; health and insurance.
Office of Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin: Resources for Marylanders Affected by Troubling New Trump Administration Policies - Links to information for federal workers, the LGBTQ+ community, and immigrant families from government sources.
Office of Maryland Governor Wes Moore: Maryland Public Servants Resource Website - Links to programs and resources for workers impacted by federal layoffs and firings and changes to federal funding. There's also a related Fact Sheet.
Office of Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen: Resources for Marylanders Affected by Trump Admin Policies - Links to information on employee rights, unemployment resources, resources for whistleblowers, resources for LGBTQ+ families and immigrant families, and more.
Worksource Montgomery: Support for Federal Workers Resource Hub - Links to resources to "help federal workers and contractors find new opportunities, refine their job search, and advance their careers with confidence."
ADVOCACY AND CASE
MANAGEMENT
Caregiver Support
Montgomery Caregiver Support Program Blog
(also includes links to other third-party resources)
CLOTHING
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE &
SEXUAL ASSAULT
EVICTION AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE
HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE
HOMELESS HANG OUTS &
RESOURCE CENTERS
HOTLINES
Montgomery County Crisis Hotline: 301-738-2255
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or online chat
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or online chat
Victim and Witness Assistance: 240-773-5626
HOUSING
A Wider Circle (Furnishings and household items only)
Community Ministries of Rockville Housing Program
Housing Up (DC)
INFANT SUPPLIES
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT & TRANSLATION SERVICES
LEGAL AID
MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE
MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Montgomery County Crisis Center
National Alliance of Mental Illness, Montgomery County
Sunshine Behavioral Health: Information on continuing/beginning mental health care and substance recovery programs during social distancing
OTHER RESOURCES
InfoMontgomery: A comprehensive listing of resources available in Montgomery County
Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington Emergency Services Directory: A comprehensive listing of resources in the DMV area
Montgomery County Faith Advisory Council: Food and Emergency Assistance, Healthcare, Life at Home, Worship & Spiritual Practices, Technological Assistance, Volunteer & Donate, and More
University of Redlands: Compilation of Mental Health Resources for the Pandemic
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCe
SENIOR RESOURCES
shelters
Betty Ann Krahnke Center (Domestic violence; Women and children)
NCCF’s Greentree Shelter (emergency family shelter)
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