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Covid-19

LIVE CHAT on April 6, 2020 – Mental Health

Update from April 27th: NAMI is holding remote mental health support groups: http://namibaltimore.org/online-supportgroups/ Thanks to everyone who joined us on our LIVE CHAT on Mental Health Resources and Tips!  For the list of resources we’ve compiled, click here! First the Transcript from the call: IMAGE Center Live Chat Monday, April 6, 2020 Topic: Mental Health Resources […]

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Disability

Mental Health and Abuse Resources

Age Friendly Baltimore County shared the following mental health resource with us on April 8th – Shepperd Pratt’s Virtual Walk In Crisis Clinic Here is a list of mental health and abuse resources we’ve compiled: Maryland Health Connection opened an emergency enrollment period for uninsured Marylanders through June 15, 2020. More information is available here: https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/ For […]

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Disability

IMAGE Center LIVE CHAT Monday, March 30, 2020 – Food Resources

Update, May 21 Maryland Department of Human Services Secures USDA Approval to Expedite Expansion of SNAP Program to Online Grocery Purchases, Curbside Pickup, and Delivery, Starting May 27, 2020 http://news.dhr.maryland.gov/reports/that/maryland-department-human-services-secures-usda-approval-expedite-expansion-snap-program-online-grocery-purchases-curbside-pickup-delivery-starting-may-27-2020/ List of Food Resources by County: Food Resources by County Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Frequently Asked Questions: P-EBT Flyer Update, May 7 Food Resources for Seniors […]

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Disability

NEW IDEAS ARE DIFFICULT

The following article was submitted for publication to the Baltimore Sun on December 29th, 2015.  It’s difficult to say, in under 750 words, anything that has nuance or depth, but, I did feel as though we should try to alert our Baltimore Community that this very unique project is seeking funding and the challenges we […]

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Disability

Meet Marvin Dawkins: Peer Outreach Specialist, Peer Mentor

Marvin made three attempts to leave the nursing facility before he was able to move to his own home in the community. There were many difficulties and complications along the way. At first, the court told Marvin his income was too high to qualify for services in the community through the waiver program. The second […]