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Alternate Name
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Montgomery County, Abused Persons Program; VASAP
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Description
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OVERVIEW: Offers emergency services and crisis management to families in domestic violence situations.
SERVICES:
1) CRISIS CENTER: Victims & offenders of mate-related abuse can talk to trained counselors by calling the 24-hour crisis line or by walking in to the 24-hour Crisis Center. Emergency housing services can be accessed through the crisis counselors.
2) EMERGENCY HOUSING: Shelter is available to abused female victims and their children. All shelter residents receive counseling and support services.
3) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: Provided on issues of domestic violence to professional groups, and community organizations.
4) COUNSELING :
o Counseling, weekly support groups for victims, offenders & children of abuse.
o Counseling, education groups and weekly support groups for abuse-offenders. Self-referrals accepted. Participants attend this group 90 minutes a week for 26 weeks.
o On-going counseling, psychiatric evaluations and consultation on an individual basis for those without insurance or sufficient income.
o Crisis case-management services to link clients with community resources that assist with financial, medical, social or vocational needs.
o Support and accompaniment during legal procedures and collaboration with police, State's Attorney's Office and other county agencies.
5) FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER: A one-stop for survivors of domestic violence. Call the main number to be directed to the most appropriate service.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Montgomery County
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Hours of operation:
Fri: 8:30AM 5PM
Thu: 8:30AM 5PM
Wed: 8:30AM 5PM
Tue: 8:30AM 5PM
Mon: 8:30AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Open to anyone in need of service.
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Program Fees
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Sliding fee scale for counseling.
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Application Process
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Call or walk in.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Volunteer Requirements
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18 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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To serve as court companions for victims.
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Programs at this agency
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Montgomery County Health Connection
Montgomery County, Office of Home Energy Programs
Montgomery County Public Health Services, Licensure & Regulatory Services
Montgomery County Public Health Services, TB, Refugee and Migrant Health
Montgomery County Office of Vital Records
Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance, Montgomery County
Silver Spring Health Center
Montgomery County Public Health Services, Germantown Health Center
Montgomery County Adult Foster Care
Montgomery County Public Health Services, STD & HIV/AIDS Testing
ChildLink
Montgomery County Working Parents Assistance Program
Linkages to Learning
Montgomery County Office of Eligibility and Support Services, Germantown
Montgomery County Housing Stabilization Services, Rockville
Montgomery County Housing Stabilization Services, Silver Spring
Cancer Prevention and Tobacco Program
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Mobile Crisis and Crisis Center
Montgomery County Income Support, Rockville
Montgomery County Income Support, Silver Spring
Montgomery County Housing Stabilization Services, Germantown
Montgomery County DHHS Diversity Outreach
Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services
Montgomery County, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (Food Stamps)
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Dental Services
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Family Law Self Help Center
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Street Outreach Network
Montgomery County Health Department: Coronavirus
Montgomery County Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Program
Montgomery County Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Program- SASCA Program
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Mailing Address
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1301 Piccard Drive Suite 1400
Rockville MD
20850 United States
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Phone Hot Line
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240-777-4357
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Fax Number
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240-777-4860
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TTY
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240-777-4815
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Main
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240-777-4210
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Alternate #
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240-777-1355
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Adult Abuse and Neglect
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240-777-3000
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Child Abuse and Neglect
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240-777-4417
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Available 24/7
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240-777-4673
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Main Contact Name
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Uma S. Ahluwalia
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Main Contact Title
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Director
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Main Contact Phone
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240-777-1266
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Main Contact Email Address
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[email protected]
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Uma S. Ahluwalia
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Director
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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240-777-1266
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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[email protected]
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Sites offering this Program
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1301 Piccard Drive
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