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Counseling and Case Management:

Core Program: (currently open)

Homeless families can receive 6 months of case management, once admitted into program

Can walk-in or be referred by case managers or shelters. Applicants would do an intake process, and then an application must be completed (about how many children, how much income, etc. case-by-case)

Eviction prevention counseling

Case management and advocacy for persons who are experiencing homelessness.

Education and Training:

Life skills training

Tenant/landlord education

Financial Assistance:

Eviction prevention grants (1-time basis)

Legal Aid:

Mercy Supportive Housing will advocate for clients in court

Transportation:

Counseling & Case Management/Employment Assistance/Financial Assistance:

CARES Program (410.532.2273)

5502 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212

CARES serves families and individuals in crisis by connecting our clients with resources that enable movement towards self-sufficiency. These resources include food and emergency financial assistance services.

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Employment Assistance:

CARES Career Connection:

Resume preparation

Cover letter writing

Online job search and application assistance

Interview skills coaching

GED classes

Computer training courses

Help for SSI/SSDI recipients who are also seeking employment

Support in overcoming other barriers to employment

For more information: contact GEDCO’s CARES Career Connection at 410.532.7117

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Financial Assistance:

Emergency Financial Assistance Center:

Hours: Mon and Thurs from 9am-11am

Available to: zip code areas of 21210, 21212, 21239, and 21218 from the city line to 33rd Street

Assists individuals and families with pending evictions, utility shut-offs and prescription needs.

For more information: contact GEDCO’s CARES at 410.532.2273.

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Nourishment:

Client-Choice Food Pantry:

This dignified model of service allows our customer-clients to be the decision makers as they choose the food that their household members prefer. A nutrition guideline based on family size is provided on-site for assistance.

Hours: Mon and Thurs from 9am-11am, and Sat from 10am-12pm

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Nourishment:

North East Food Pantry (410.426.4009)

4920 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214

Hours: Mon-Fri from 10:30am-1:30pm

Unique to the Hamilton, Arcadia and Harbel neighborhoods (212 zipcodes) in northeast Baltimore City. Will not turn anyone away but much prefer to serve those in northeast Baltimore City.

For more information: call the Harford Senior Center at 410.426.4009

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Permanent and/or Supportive Housing:

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Epiphany House

Available to: Older adults (age 55+) who have low incomes and/or who have disabilities. Capacity: 33

An active, safe living community with supportive services.

Nourishment:

Eating Together lunch program served each weekday

Recreation:

Regular group activities take place, including bingo, cookouts, planned trips, group dinner and game nights, and more.

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For more information, contact GEDCO’s Epiphany House at 410.323.0908

Application available at:

(http://www.gedco.org/site/c.8oJELRPyFfJUG/b.8768691/k.961E/Epiphany_House.htm)

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Harford House

Available to: Men who were previously homeless

Permanent housing with supportive services. The house is a series of adjoined row houses with private rooms, and shared common spaces such as a computer lab, workout room and communal eating area.

Counseling and Case Management:

On-site Advocacy Counselor assists residents on an individual basis by assessing his history; designing a goal and action plan for success; and monitoring his progress, adjusting when necessary.

Education and Training:

Education sessions about job skills and financial responsibility

Cooking classes

Computer tutoring

Health Care:

Health screenings

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For more information, contact GEDCO’s Harford House at 410-752-4415

Application available at:

(http://www.gedco.org/site/c.8oJELRPyFfJUG/b.8768679/k.9125/Harford_House.htm)

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Micah House

Available to: Men and women who were previously homeless

Permanent housing with supportive services. In the front of the property is a renovated apartment building that has a common area on each floor for twenty-five men. In the back of the property is a renovated carriage house for eight women.

Counseling and Case Management:

On-site Advocacy Counselor assists residents on an individual basis by assessing his/her history; designing a goal and action plan for success; and monitoring his or her progress, adjusting when necessary.

Education and Training:

Education sessions about job skills and financial responsibility

Cooking classes

Computer tutoring

Health Care:

Health screenings

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For more information, contact GEDCO’s Micah House at 410-464-0935

Application available at:

(http://www.gedco.org/site/c.8oJELRPyFfJUG/b.8768681/k.8F3B/Micah_House.htm)

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Justice Housing

Available to: men and women who were previously homeless and living with disabling conditions such as HIV/AIDS

Counseling and Case Management:

Case Managers ensure that residents have access to needed health and social services and encourage and support residents to continue striving to achieve meaningful goals.They assist residents by assessing residents’ history; designing an individual goal and action plan for success; and monitoring residents’ progress, adjusting when necessary.

Additionally, case managers advocate and ensure that the residents' housing location and situation is supportive of their journey towards self-sufficiency

Education and Training:

Education sessions about job skills and financial responsibility

Cooking classes

Computer tutoring

Health Care:

Health screenings

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For more information, contact David Smith at 410-433-2442 ext. 18 or at [email protected]

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Ascension Homes

Available to: men and women with chronic mental illnesses

Provide nurturing and supportive group homes in a private setting, specific support services such as residential counseling, and access to day programs for residents that help them learn livings skills

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For more information, contact 410.764.8560 (PEP) or 410.433.2442 (GEDCO)

Refugee and Immigration Services--

Counseling and Case Management:

Provides referrals, information on how to enroll children in school, how to apply for a mortgage, find housing, and open a checking account.

Education and Training:

English language, financial literacy and citizenship classes

Health Care:

Primary health and dental services at walk-in clinic

Day for walk-in varies: call to check

Legal Aid:

Counseling and Case Management:

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Intensive Case Management:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Co-Occurring Disorders, Deaf, Community Re-Entry, Homeless, Families, Youth, Adults, Elderly

Offered at Executive Office

Similar to community support services, this service is aimed at serving people who, for various reasons, are not able to benefit from other traditional services. Staff to client ratios are 1:15 or less. Advocacy, service coordination, resource procurement, counseling, support and skills training take place in the clients’ location of choice, with an emphasis on prolonged engagement. (410.366.4299)

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Disability Services:

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Deaf Unity:

Program available for: Deaf, HIV/AIDS, Community Re-Entry, Homeless, Youth, Adults

A self-contained, individualized program for individuals with mental illness who are deaf and/or deaf blind, focusing on skills acquisition, symptoms assimilation, language acquisition, and community integration. Contact Info: TTY (410.764.9118)

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Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation:

Intensive Outpatient Services

Outpatient services

Education and Training:

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Transitional Age Youth Program:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Co-Occurring Disorders, Community Re-Entry, Homeless, Youth

Offered at Schapiro Building Recovery Center, and Baltimore County Office

This program employs a wraparound model to assist young people with mental health, emotional and/or conduct difficulties to transition successfully from school to adult living. This program focuses on employment, independent housing, relationship building, personal safety and jail aversion. Contact Information: TAY (410) 764.8560

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Employment Assistance:

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FYI: For Your Independence:

Program available for: Co-Occurring Disorders, Homeless, Families, Youth, Adults

Offered at Executive Office

This program provides wraparound services to families headed by single head-of-households receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and who are addicted to substances. The goal is to stabilize family functions sufficiently so that the addicted parent can enter substance abuse treatment, with the goal of returning to support their family through employment. Services include assessment and referrals for ancillary services, employment training, placement and support, childcare and parent training, and transportation services.

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Placement Services:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Co-Occurring Disorders, Deaf, HIV/AIDS, Community Re-Entry, Homeless, Youth, Adults

This activity involves matching a client’s work skills with available jobs. Using a highly individualized approach, job developers assess available jobs and match them with the skills, readiness factors, and specific needs of job seekers.  Individual, competitive placements are the preferred outcome, with part-time, enclave and other special employment arrangements available for those who need them.

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Job Coaching and Support:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Co-Occuring Disorders, Deaf, HIV/AIDS, Community Re-Entry, Homeless, Youth, Adults

On-the-job coaching is provided to assist with job orientation, on-the-job training and to intervene with any difficulties the employee or employer may encounter. Support is also provided to employer regarding ADA compliance, incidental training of other workers, and performance assessment information.

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Health Care:

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Psychiatric Group Practice:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Co-Occurring Disorders, Deaf, Community Re-Entry, Homeless, Youth, Adult, Elderly

Provides facility-based individual and group psychotherapy, supportive therapy, pharmacological therapy and medication management services.

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Assertive Community Treatment:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Co-Occurring Disorders, Community Re-Entry, HIV/AIDS, Homeless, Families, Youth, Adults

Offered at all locations except Executive Office

A mobile, evidence-based practice of integrated psychiatric, substance abuse and somatic treatment provided by transdisciplinary teams in the community.

Baltimore City Team: (410.358.9570)

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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services---

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C.A.R.E.S. Program:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Co-Occurring Disorders, Adults

A therapeutic program for individuals experiencing persistent and severe symptoms of schizophrenia, this program has a focus on personal adjustment to one’s disability. The goal of the program is to assist participants to learn the skills needed to minimize the impact of symptoms on their ability to live independently in the community.

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Vitality Program:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Co-Occurring Disorders, Elderly

Designed for elders with serious and persistent mental illness, this therapeutic program has a focus on wellness and community integration. The goal of the program is to help participants in maintaining their health, home and independence throughout their retirement years.

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MISA Program:

Program available for: Co-Occurring Disorders, HIV/AIDS, Adults

A program designed to meet the needs of adults who are diagnosed with a mental illness and a co-occurring substance abuse disorder. The program uses an abstinence model with a twelve-step focus and is holistic in its approach to skill acquisition, community integration, relapse prevention and pre-employment services.

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Young Adult Program:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Co-Occurring Disorders, Youth

This program is designed to assist young adults, aged 18-25 who have recently experienced their first psychotic episode, to cope with the symptoms of their illness and accommodate for and assimilate them into their lives. Using a positive peer model, each group of 15 participants enters and graduates the program together. The program has a strong focus on personal adjustment, employment readiness and health maintenance.

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Community Living Program:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Co-Occurring Disorders, Adults

A continual cycle of 16 week classes are offered to adults with psychiatric illness in a wide range of topics designed to meet the rehabilitation needs of participants. The focus of the program is on skill attainment relative to all aspects of community living. The goal of the program is to prepare participants for employment services, a return to post-secondary education, and a move to a more independent housing arrangement.

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Reentry and Reintegration Services:

Community Re-Entry Program for Ex-Offenders:

Offered at Executive Office

Transitional Housing:

There is currently a waiting list. Clients must submit an application: if interested, call and it can be sent.

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Forensic Program:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Co-Occurring Disorders, Deaf, HIV/AIDS, Community Re-Entry, Homeless, Youth, Adults, Elderly

This residentially based, comprehensive program provides a total rehabilitation experience for individuals exiting the forensic mental health system. This is a highly therapeutic program, incorporating a 12 step approach to abstinence, with earned privileges through positive rehabilitation outcomes.

For more information, contact FACT Program (410.764.8560)

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Residential Rehabilitation Services:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Mentally Ill/Substance Abuse, Deaf, HIV/AIDS, Community Re-Entry, Homeless, Youth, Adults, Elderly

Structured, residentially based training and support services, with integrated clinical treatment, are provided in PEP owned housing. These services, aimed at the development of skills, modification of behavior, improvement in symptoms management, and procuring resources, are provided in accordance with assessed and expressed needs, and range from several hours per week to daily 24-hour support. The goal for some is movement to less structured supports; for others, the goal is to maintain their current level of support.

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Permanent and/or Supportive Housing:

There is currently a waiting list. Clients must submit an application: if interested, call and it can be sent.

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Affordable Housing:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Co-Occurring Disorders, Deaf, HIV/AIDS, Homeless, Community Re-Entry, Families, Youth, Adults, Elderly

Offered at Executive Office

Today, with a portfolio of over 60 properties, PEP provides housing in a wide range of settings throughout Baltimore City and County. Although support services are often also provided to tenants, they are not a requirement of leasing. Single family homes, duplexes and small apartment complexes, all beautifully maintained by PEP staff, offer the opportunity for full community participation that many of our tenants might not otherwise enjoy. Contact: Facility Department, (410) 366.4299

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Supported Living Service:

Program available for: Seriously Mentally Ill, Mentally Ill/Substance Abuse, Deaf, HIV/AIDS, Homeless, Community Re-Entry, Families, Youth, Adults, Elderly

Individualized in-home support services are provided in the client’s home. Support may include assistance with mediation management, symptom monitoring and management, home management, self-care, community integration, money management and accompaniment to medical or other appointments.

Children's Programs:

Activities for children

Communication:

Telephone access

Counseling and Case Management:

Case management

Debbie Wilcox (HCH social worker) comes in once a week to provide social work service

Baltimore City public education liaison

Education and Training:

Parenting and life skills classes

Emergency Shelter:

57 beds; 30-60 day residency

Call and put self on waiting list 

***Single men’s shelter on Patapsco Ave

Employment Assistance:

Job training and placement

Health Care:

Debbie Wilcox (HCH social worker) comes in once a week to provide social work service

Nourishment:

3 meals a day provided

Permanent and/or Supportive Housing:

Housing assistance (referrals to housing)

Transitional Housing:

19 bed; 2 year residency

Through case management: have to be in school or have a job

Counseling and Case Management:

Trauma Therapy: individual and specialized group trauma therapy for adult, teenage and child victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence as well as their families

Survivors of Sex-Trafficking Program: addresses the specific needs of domestic sex trafficking victims.

Therapeutic groups are available for elementary, middle and high school students.

Provides assistance with connecting to community resources, including referrals.

Help with public housing and benefit applications as needed

Drop-In Center:

For sexual assault survivors at N. Charles address; other times for human trafficking program. Call on case by case basis for more information.

Education and Training:

Self Defense Training: NOT CURRENTLY IN SESSION

Abuser Intervention Program: a primarily court-ordered program for domestic violence offenders that follows a national model.

Emergency Shelter:

Temporary emergency shelter (call intake) providing a safe environment for those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Basic needs will be addressed.

Nourishment: Meals provided to those in emergency shelter

Legal Aid:

Legal consultation on family law matters and representatives for protective order hearings.

Transitional Housing:

Long term (6 mos. to 2 years) housing and support services for victims of domestic violence and their families (generally women or women with children:call for case-by-case basis information).

Transportation:

Bus tokens provided on case-by-case basis through case managers