Health

Serves as the behavioral health emergent, urgent information and referral call center for all nine counties of the Eastern shore. ESOC is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to assess and respond to calls from consumers, family members, community members, businesses, and human service agencies. ESOC staff provides linkage to community resources through referral to all appropriate and existing behavioral health and human services.[…]

Free, confidential help quitting smoking[…]

Provides peer support and referrals for mothers suffering from postpartum depression.[…]

SAMHSA is the agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance use and mental illness on America’s communities.[…]

Narcotics Anonymous Hotline is 1-800-317-3222. Please visit the website for the most current meeting schedule.[…]

The Rural Health Information Hub, formerly the Rural Assistance Center, is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to be a national clearinghouse on rural health issues. We are committed to supporting healthcare and population health in rural communities.The RHIhub is your guide to improving health for rural residents—we provide access to current and reliable resources and tools to help you learn about rural health needs and work to address them.[…]

Information on testing and other referrals.Hearing impaired: 1-800-553-3140Hispanic AIDS Hotline: (301) 949-0945Baltimore only TTY area: (410) 333-2437[…]

Maryland has a network of 26 Family Support Centers in 14 counties that offer free, educational and health-related services to parents and their children ages birth through three. The Centers provide services designed to: Promote the optimal development of young children Help adults develop more effective parenting skills and fulfill their aims related to school, employment and family life Provide supportive networks among parents in local communities Connect parents and children to the agencies and community resources that can help themThe Centers offer a range of services including: Quality infant/toddler care and assessment while parents are on site Parent[…]

Arundel Lodge provides services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who seek community behavioral health treatment. We employ sign language interpreters to facilitate communication with hearing staff members and other community providers, and staff members who are themselves deaf and/or are knowledgeable about the needs of Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals communicate using American Sign Language (ASL). Through these services, Arundel Lodge makes programs accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to support their recovery. Programs include: supported employment, day program, residential services, outpatient mental health clinic, first step recovery, health home, peer support, supportive living, and teletherapy videoconferencing.[…]

Kinera Connect allows an opportunity for parents of children with special needs to come together, in a supportive setting, to gain information for assisting their children and families, further educate themselves on aspects of special needs areas, gain a support network, and share ideas from family to family. Kinera provides quality childcare for the duration of the meetings, and offers a variety of guest presenters relevant to your child’s need and location.Kent Island Kinera Connect meets the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Busy Bodies Bay Area Gym in Stevensville. For more information, contact Julie Vallecillo via[…]