Spanish Catholic Center, DC
www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/scc/

From agency: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington DC
Resource Details
Description

OVERVIEW: Provides social services, immigration services, a medical and dental clinic, and employment development to anyone.

SERVICES:
1) SOCIAL SERVICES: Provides non-perishable and perishable food items for individuals and families in need. A picture ID is required. Provides assistance once a month for three months and sign up is required. Food is distributed on Wed, 1-3PM. Call 202-939-2400 EX 964 for more information.

2) HEALTH CLINIC: Provides general medical care for low income uninsured adult immigrants with limited English proficiency. Also provides women with low cost breast and cervical cancer checks. Available Mon-Fri, 8AM-4:30PM. Call 202-798-5546 to schedule an appointment.

3) DENTAL CLINIC: Offers dental services to adults and children regardless of the ability to pay. Includes general and routine services as well as restorative work such as, oral exams, x-rays, fillings, partial dentures and root canal treatment. Available Mon, Tues and Thurs, 8:30AM-7:30PM and Wed and Fri, 8:30AM-4:30PM. Call 202-939-2400 EX 922 to schedule an appointment.

4) IMMIGRATION SERVICE: Offers a trained paralegal offering consultation to Latino residents in obtaining green cards and citizenship. Does not assist with issues of asylum. $80 consultation fee, call 202-939-2420.

5) EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT: Offers job counseling, job search assistance and resume preparation. A job workshop is offered once a month, consisting of a 15 hour course.

6) GREEN CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM: Provides 16-week training including ESOL and Math instruction in order to pass construction-related trade exams. At the end of the program, referrals are given to trainees for apprenticeship opportunities. Call 202-939-2400 EX 932 or EX 938 for assistance.

7) FOOD PANTRY: Once-a-month distributions start at 10 a.m. (first come, first served until supplies last) at the nearby Lamont Plaza on the corner of Mt. Pleasant Street NW and Lamont Street NW.

Defined coverage areas:
District Of Columbia - Washington
Maryland - Montgomery County
Maryland - Prince George's County
 
Hours Of Operation See notes for specific service information.

Mon: 8:30AM 5PM
Tue: 8:30AM 5PM
Wed: 8:30AM 5PM
Thu: 5PM 8PM
Fri: 8:30AM 5PM
Sat: 9AM 1PM
Program
Eligibility Anyone in need of services.
Program Fees Accepts DC insurance, private pay and offers a sliding fee scale for some programs. If unable to pay they will work with the client. Call for more information.
Application Process Call for an appointment, see notes.
Documents Required Call for information, see notes.
Volunteer Requirements 16 and older.
Volunteer Duties Be active in the social, immigration and employment and administrative office.
Programs at this agency Catholic Charities, Montgomery County Family Center
Southern Maryland Food Bank
Angels' Watch Regional Shelter
Spanish Catholic Center Of Catholic Charities DC, Montgomery County Medical Clinic
Spanish Catholic Center of Catholic Charities - Gaithersburg
Catholic Charities of Washington DC, Immigration Legal Services
Catholic Charities Legal Network
Community Companions
Employment Programs for Adults with Disabilities
Catholic Charities, SHARE Food Network
Job Training and Employment Services, Montgomery County
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of DC, Susan Denison Mona Center
Catholic Charities, SHARE Food Network in Downtown Frederick
Catholic Charities, SHARE Food Network at Frederick Health
Catholic Charities, SHARE Food Network in Washington County


Contact Information
Fax Number 202-234-1642
Main 202-939-2400
Phone 2 301-740-2523
Main Email Address [email protected]
Main Contact Name Marsha Peeks
Main Contact Title Adult & Children Clinical Services Director
Main Contact Phone 202-939-2400
Main Contact Email Address [email protected]
Director or Senior Administrator Name Jim Malloy
Director or Senior Administrator Title President/CEO
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 202-939-2400
Sites offering this Program 1618 Monroe Street NW
201 E. Diamond Avenue, 3rd Floor