Support Groups
Abilities Network
Location: 8503 Lasalle Rd, Towson, MD 21286
Phone: 410-828-7700
Website: www.abilitiesnetwork.org
The Abilities Network provides support to children, adults, families, and seniors who are affected by a variety of at-risk factors, including a diagnosed disability, a lack of environmental supports, low socioeconomic levels, and limited knowledge about resources and/or the capacity to access them.
Through Project Act, extensive training opportunities are offered to families, child care providers, teachers and community members with the goal of fostering inclusion and helping those who struggle with education thrive.
The Move Management program and monthly Speaker Series provide resources and information to help seniors move through their next phase of life with more ease.
Through Abilities Network’s Community and Employment Partners program, those with disabilities can live a full life with independent living and employment services. Our services are customized to provide individuals and families with choices to help them accomplish more.
Each program is united by the philosophy of working one-on-one with the individuals served in their homes, workplaces, and communities.
Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter, Southern Maryland Office
24/7 helpline: 800-272-3900
Website: www.alz.org/help-support
Provides services and support for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and works to educate policy makers about the needs of families coping with dementia.
Support Services Include:
- 24-hour emergency response
- 24/7 helpline, 800-272-3900
- Support groups
- Educational opportunities
- Offers a one-time grant for families that have exhausted resources.
American Cancer Society
Phone: 800-227-2345
Website: www.cancer.org/about-us/local/maryland.html
Offers education and support services to patients and their families. Provides transportation to treatment, nutrition services for patients undergoing treatment, wigs, prosthesis, support groups, one-on-one support, and referrals. Financial assistance is available.
American Diabetes Association - Maryland Affiliate
Phone: 800-342-2383
Email: askada@diabetes.org
Website: www.diabetes.org
Provides educational materials and assistance in coping with the disease for people with diabetes and their families.
Contact Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
American Heart Association - Southern Maryland Division
Phone: 1-800-242-8721
Website: www.americanheart.org
Offers stroke club, CPR courses, and educational material. Contact for resources to combat effects of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Contact Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
American Lung Association of MD, Inc.
Phone: 1-800-586-4872
Email: lungmd@lungusa.org
Website: www.lung.org/md
Provides lung disease support services and newsletter.
Calvert County Family Support Services
Location: 1350 Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Phone: 410-535-8375
Email: tchoumakk@calvertnet.k12.md.us
Website: www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/departments/special-education/parent-involvement-groups
Calvert County Family Support Services, established as part of each local school system in Maryland, have as their goal the provision of knowledge and the development of essential skills fundamental to parents and professionals working together as equal partners in the educational decision-making process.
Goals:
- Increase parental involvement in the special education decision making process
- Provide information and resources about disabilities and community services
- Assist families in resolving concerns and to make informed decisions regarding their child’s education
- Increase collaborative relationships through information and training
- Inform families and build working relationships among families, schools and the community
Care for the Family Caregiver - A Place to Start
Website: www.caregiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Emblem_CfC10_Final2.pdf
Informative booklet for family caregivers.
Christmas in April Calvert County, Inc.
Location: Prince Frederick, Maryland
Phone: 410-535-9044
Email: helpcnacc@gmail.com
Website: christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org
A volunteer organization that repairs and improves the homes of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, persons with disabilities, and families with children.
Priority is given to repairs that improve safety and independence and lie within the ability of Christmas in April to complete in one day. Repairs may include plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and general repairs, as well as landscaping, yard clean-up and trash removal. Christmas in April has replaced roofs and siding, windows and doors, rebuilt porches and decks, built handicap ramps, replaced floors and stairs, and rebuilt bathrooms and kitchens in the past.
Military and Family Life Counselor Program
Phone: 800-342-9647
Website: www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/military-family-life-counseling-program
Provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.
Counselors help service members and their families navigate issues such as improving relationships at home and work, stress management, adjustment difficulties, parenting, and grief or loss. Adult and child and youth behavioral MFLCs are assigned to units, schools, child development centers and other locations worldwide. Connect with your installation’s Military and Family Support Center to get started. Use this site to find the Support Center closest to you.
National Alliance for Caregiving
Location: 1730 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-918-1013
Email: info@caregiving.org
Website: www.caregiving.org/guidebooks
Provides free guidebooks on caregiving including Caregivers of Children with Rare and/or Serious Illnesses; A Guidebook for Caregivers of Children and Adolescents Managing Crohn's Disease, Guidebook for Mental Health Caregivers, Memory Loss Conversation Guide, Falls Prevention Conversation Guide along with a newsletter.
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
Location: 4301 Wilson Blvd #300, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703-524-7600
Website: www.nami.org/support-education
Provides education, support and advocacy. Also provides support groups and classes for families who have a loved one who is mentally ill and support groups for those who have been diagnosed with a mental illness.
National Veterans Transition Services (NTVS)
Phone: 619-822-2701
Website: www.nvtsi.org
Offers online, virtual and in-person "REBOOT" workshops designed to meet the need for robust military to civilian transition programming. that address: transition & reintegration, career and workforce development, benefits and resources, health and wellness, peer-to-peer support, and family support.
Taking a innovative and holistic approach to transition, the REBOOT Workshop™ builds upon military training and skills to help redefine personal identity, purpose in life, and desired occupation. Participants are immersed in a reflective and engaging curriculum that successfully bridges the gap between military and civilian worlds.
This REBOOT Workshop™ focuses on three critical areas of a successful transition: Personal Identity, Lifestyle Transition & Career Transition. The seminar addresses the personal and social aspects of transition to civilian life by using research-based, outcome-driven methods drawn from the best practices in career planning and cognitive-behavioral techniques. The workshop helps participants get back on track with their life/career and shift their thinking from being military directed to being self-directed.
Network of Care
Phone: 415-458-5900
Email: info@trilogyir.com
Website: www.trilogyir.com
The Network of Care utilizes the Internet for social good by providing fast and easy access to comprehensive community services, information, support, and assistance on a localized level to millions of people nationwide. The goal of the Network of Care is to ensure "No Wrong Door" exists for those in need of social services and to provide trusted information for anyone interested in making better decisions about the health and well-being of themselves and those around them.
To find resources specific to Calvert County, please visit Network of Care for Behavioral Health.
Operation Military Kids
Website: www.operationmilitarykids.org
Website developed to provide American youth a one-stop resource for all things military, inform young adults about the various military careers available to them and provide guidance on all things military.
Nearly all of the site content is written by US Military Veterans that have served in each branch of the military.
AARP Family Caregiving Guides
Website: www.aarp.org/caregiving/prepare-to-care-planning-guide.html
AARP Family Caregiving Guides are designed to help develop and implement a caregiving plan for a loved one or friend. The guides include:
- Information on how to have vital conversations
- Ways to assess your loved one's needs
- Tips for organizing important documents
- A roundup of federal and national resources
- Information on caring for yourself
- Checklists, medication charts and contact lists
Southern Maryland Community Resources, Inc.
Phone: 443-684-2791
Email: info@somdcr.org
Website: somdcr.org/about-us
Southern Maryland Community Resources, Inc. (SMCR) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that helps to bridge the gap for individuals with developmental differences in our community. SMCR promotes inclusion and advocacy for individuals with developmental differences.
Student Veterans of America (SVA)
Location: 655 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-223-4710
Website: studentveterans.org
The premier organization leading service, research, programs, and advocacy for veterans in higher education with a mission is to act as a catalyst for student veteran success by providing resources, network support and advocacy for higher education.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Phone:410-610-2717
Email: afg24dist22@gmail.com
Website: sites.google.com/view/afg24dist22/home
A worldwide fellowship that offers help and support for friends and family members of those dealing with addiction, whether or not their loved ones recognize their addiction. Alateen is part of the Al-Anon fellowship designed for the younger relatives and friends of alcoholics through the teen years. Southern Maryland has a number of Al-Anon and Alateen meetings each week.
Rescue One Project
Phone: 301-404-2235
Email: rescueoneprojects@gmail.com
Provides support for homeless individuals who require assistance with essentials like food, clothes, coats and blankets.