MCPS to Host Girls’ Summit
A ground-breaking school event is taking place in Clarksburg this weekend. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host its first-ever ‘Girls’ Summit’ on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to… Read More
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County Government Recognized for Commitment to Supporting Mental Health
On Monday, the Montgomery County Government received the Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health award. The Bell Seal National Certification program recognizes a few employers each year committed to… Read More
Silver Spring Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.4 Million Health Care Fraud
The Silver Spring owner of Holy Health Care Services pled guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to commit health care fraud in connection with a scheme to pay bribes and kickbacks to… Read More
Community Conversation in Wheaton to Focus on Supporting Youth
The Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee is hosting a community conversation about “Supporting Youth in Crisis” on Tuesday, July 11. During the meeting, community members and businesses can voice their… Read More
New Mental Health Clinic Opens in Silver Spring
Nearly 200 new healthcare jobs are coming to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area with the opening of the new Renovar Mental Health Clinic. This new healthcare facility will serve 350… Read More
Department of Health and Human Services Hosts Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host their annual mental health and substance use disorder spring forum on Thursday, May 18. The “Overcoming Disparities and Barriers to… Read More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. The country first observed the date in 1949 to educate the public about mental illness and reduce the stigma surrounding conditions such as… Read More
Maryland Awards Grants for Animal Therapy Programs for Veterans
The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs awarded about $220,000 in grants to service dog and equine therapy programs, two of which are in Montgomery County. Each of the seven programs… Read More
Montgomery Parks Hosts Mental Health Awareness Event
Montgomery Parks will host a “With Parks in Mind” event for Mental Health Awareness Month on May 6 at Germantown Town Center Urban Park. The event runs from 2 p.m.… Read More
General Assembly Wraps Session, Approves Health Care Bills
The Maryland General Assembly wrapped up its 90-day legislative session on Monday, April 10th. A number of health related bills passed both chambers. The bills are now headed to Governor… Read More
April 20 Forum on Proposed Restoration Center in Rockville
Montgomery County will hold a community forum this month about a restoration center planned for two dozen acres of land along Seven Locks Road in Rockville. The restoration center is… Read More
Council Meeting Reveals Gaps in Youth Drug Crisis Solutions
The County Council Committee on Health and Human Services (HHS) met to address the current fentanyl fueled youth drug crisis on Monday. Committee Chair Will Jawando brought many members of… Read More