Allegany County

Maryland Legal Aid Resources https://www.mdlab.org/ 
 
Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services 800-510-0050

Office of the Public Defender: Maryland http://www.opd.state.md.us 

PEOPLE’S LAW https://www.peoples-law.org/    

Self-help Library http://www.lawlib.state.md.us/index.html 

Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. (MCVRC) 1-877-842-8461 www.mdcrimevictims.org  301-952-0063 or 410-234-9885 Provides free information and support

Mediation http://oah.state.md.us/ P: (410) 229-4120; (800) 388-8805

Community Mediation Maryland Centers http://mdmediation.org/centers 
Services in English: 301-270-9700 Free mediation services are available.
Servicios en español: 855-826-2909 Los servicios gratuitos de mediación están disponibles en Maryland en los centros que se enumeran debajo.

International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) http://myeloma.org/Main.action

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society http://www.lls.org/
1-800-955-4572 Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
Speak one-on-one with an Information Specialist who can assist you through cancer treatment.

Leukemia Caregiver Worksheets http://www.lls.org/support/caregiver-support/caregiver-worksheets

Leukemia Co-pay Assistance http://www.lls.org/financial-support/co-pay-assistance-program

Leukemia Support Groups http://www.lls.org/support/support-groups

Leukemia Online Chats http://www.lls.org/support/online-chats

Leukemia Blood Cancer Conferences http://www.lls.org/blood-cancer-conference

Leukemia Podcast http://www.lls.org/lls-podcast

Lymphoma Research Foundation https://www.lymphoma.org/

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation http://www.themmrf.org/

Maryland Low Intensity Support Services (LISS)
https://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/low-intensity-support-services-liss/  
Maryland Community Connection is the Southern and Eastern Shore Region of Maryland Provider for the Low Intensity Support Program. The Southern Region includes Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s Counties. The Eastern Shore Region includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. The Low Intensity Support Program (LISS) is flexible to meet the needs of the individual or family. The program is designed to improve an individual or family’s quality of life, increase or maintain independence, and participate in their communities. The LISS program uses an automated system called the Random Selection Process to select individuals who may be eligible for funding, granting up to $2000 for services and items to address their needs. The use of a Random Selection Process promotes equality and access for everyone. The process includes an application, selection, eligibility determination, and the procurement of eligible items and services. The system is indiscriminate; it does not consider the identity or any other personal aspect of the applicants. The DDA distributes LISS funding twice during the fiscal year with applications accepted during Round 1 and Round 2. If you would like more information on this program, please visit https://dda.health.maryland.gov/Pages/liss.aspx 

Maryland Community Connection
Attn: LISS Unit, 4401 Nicole Drive, Lanham, Maryland 20706
Phone: 301-583-8880/Toll free: 877-622-6688/Fax: 301-583-0359
Website: http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org  
The mission of Maryland Community Connection is primarily to establish, operate, and maintain services in the community for individuals with developmental disabilities. Through trained, qualified, and fairly compensated staff, Maryland Community Connection services will assist each person to achieve a greater degree of social and economic independence and reduce the need for subsidized lifestyles. Maryland Community Connection policy requires that these services be provided to eligible Maryland participants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, or marital status. Counties served: Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s, Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester.

Penn-Mar Human Services
Attn: LISS Unit, 310 Old Freeland Road, Freeland, Maryland 21053
Phone: 410-357-0891/Toll free: 877-282-8202/TTY: 711/Fax: 410-357-4767
Website: http://www.penn-mar.org/liss 
Counties served: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard and Washington

Find online support groups for various conditions at Daily Strength, a Sharecare company. https://www.dailystrength.org/ 
Lupus https://www.dailystrength.org/group/lupus 

Lupus Foundation of American Support Groups: DC/MD/VA https://www.lupus.org/dmv/dmv-support-groups 
Greater Washington (202) 349-1155
Howard County Lupus Mid-Atlantic 410-363-3560

CDC Information on Lupus https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/index.htm 

Signs and Symptoms https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/basics/symptoms.htm 

Download the CDC Lupus Factsheet and send to a Member: https://www.womenshealth.gov/files/documents/fact-sheet-lupus.pdf 

Lupus Clinical Trials Search https://www.lupus.org/get-involved-in-research/search-for-clinical-trials ClinicalTrials.gov is a resource provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. IMPORTANT: Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details. Before participating in a study, talk to your health care provider and learn about the risks and potential benefits.  

Lyme Disease
https://www.lymedisease.org/
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection you get from the bite of an infected tick. The first symptom is usually a red rash, which may look like a bull's eye. But not all people with Lyme disease have a rash. As the infection spreads to other parts of the body, you may have a fever.

CDC Information
https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html
Signs and Symptoms
https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/signs_symptoms/index.html 

Association of Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.
https://www.aldf.com/
Videos https://www.aldf.com/lyme-disease/#Informativevideos

Clinical Trials
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?term=lyme
ClinicalTrials.gov is a resource provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
IMPORTANT: Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details. Before participating in a study, talk to your health care provider and learn about the risks and potential benefits.  

The Center for Black Equity – Baltimore http://centerforblackequity.org/baltimore/ 
“The mission of The Center for Black Equity-Baltimore (CBE-B) is to foster a sense of belonging and connectedness among the Black LGBTQ community in the Baltimore metropolitan area and increase our capacity to be mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, sexually, and economically healthy. CBE-B strives to create programs that educate, empower, and uplift our diverse community."

Chase Brexton https://www.chasebrexton.org/our-services/lgbt-health-resource-center/lgbt-wellness-resources 
email at lgbt@chasebrexton.org or call 410-837-2050 ext. 1049.
(Support Groups) https://www.chasebrexton.org/our-services/lgbt-health-resource-center/lgbtq-support-groups Groups include 50+ HIV, 50+ LGBT, Alzheimers, Intimate Violence Survivors, SAGECAP 50+ Lunch and Learns, Transcendence Pathways to Transition.

The Frederick Center http://www.thefrederickcenter.org/  
Kate MacShane, M.Ed., MSW: TransFamily@thefrederickcenter.org 
A free, biweekly support group for parents and guardians of transgender, non-binary, and other gender-diverse young people. Professionally facilitated by Kate MacShane, M.Ed., MSW. A nonjudgmental space for learning how to strengthen family relationships, navigate gender transition, and support your gender-diverse loved one. No registration required. Join anytime. Group is for caregivers only, no children. Meets every other Saturday from 9:00-10:30 am. Usually meets in the downtown Frederick YMCA Activity Room, 1000 N. Market St., Frederick.

(Support Groups for Parents) Freed Moms (Judgement Free Zone) Faith-based support group for moms of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth or adult children. Both parents are invited to an annual dinner. Meets 1st Sundays at Emmanuel United Methodist in Laurel. To join the in-person meetings or private Facebook group, contact Teri at augustine5@gmail.com  

FreeState Legal https://freestatelegal.org/contact-us-3/  

GLCCB: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland http://glccb.org/
Events: http://www.glccb.org/programs/glccb-events-calendar/  
(Support Groups) Programs: http://www.glccb.org/programs/ (support groups, game night, open mic, poetry, clothing closet, yoga, exercise, mindfulness.
List of resources across the community http://www.glccb.org/resources/lgbtqa-resources-across-baltimore/
(movies, blogs, podcasts, books, venues, youth guide, and university information.)
Resources for teachers https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/education-teaching-degree/lgbtq-youth/  

Hearts and Ears Wellness and Recovery Centers www.heartsandears.org
11 W. Chase St, Baltimore, MD 21201 410-523-1694 counseling and advocacy for the LGBT community living with mental health issues

(Support Groups) PFLAG http://www.pflag.org/
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
PFLAG Chestertown Chapter http://pflagchestertown.blogspot.com/  
PFLAG Baltimore County https://www.facebook.com/PFLAGBaltimore/info/?tab=page_info  
PFLAG Central Maryland/Frederick http://www.thefrederickcenter.org/home  
PFLAG Columbia/Howard County http://pflagmd.org/; Salisbury http://salisburypflag.com/ 
PFLAG Westminster/Carroll County http://www.pflagwcc.org/  
PFLAG Southern Maryland https://www.facebook.com/PFLAGofSMD/info/?tab=page_info  

Translife Resources Source: https://www.translifeline.org/resources  
Federal Identification: Links on this page contain information on federal ID changes. These are subject to change at any time. If you have questions about a specific document, please email: microgrants@translifeline.org Passport Books, Passport Card, Social Security Card. State Name Change Petitions: Maryland http://translawdc.org/resources/maryland-guide Links on this page contain information on Driver’s Licenses and State ID processes and fees. Fees and processes are subject to change at any time. If you have questions about a specific area or document, please email: microgrants@translifeline.org. Search by state, county, or city. INFORMATION: In order to update the name on a Maryland license or ID, the applicant must first change their name with the Social Security Administration, and then bring an original or certified copy of the name change order to the MVA. Applicants must notify the MVA of a legal name change within 30 days of the name change. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration has additional information on name changes on their website. In order to update the gender marker on a Maryland license or ID, the applicant must submit only ONE of the following documents in person at any MVA Branch Office: Federal or state issued identification showing the requested gender designation; Court order showing the requested gender designation (original or certified copy); Birth certificate showing the requested gender designation; or Authorization letter from the MVA's Driver Wellness and Safety Division signed by a physician and a mental health professional. Gender Designation Change Petitions: The Maryland MVA has additional information on gender marker designations on their website. http://www.mva.maryland.gov/About-MVA/INFO/26300/26300-38T.htm and http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Changing-Gender-Designation/index.htm  

Whitman-Walker Health http://www.whitman-walker.org/ Provides health care services for LGBT community.
(Support Groups) https://whitman-walker.thankyou4caring.org/page.aspx?pid=372 All groups are free, but donations are accepted. To find out more, please call 202.797.3580 or e-mail peersupport@whitman-walker.org. Registration is required for all groups. All of our groups are confidential/private. Some of the groups are: Gay Men Over 50 Thursdays, ~ Coming-Out Men Offered two-three times a year, Coming Out – Women 3 x’s/year, Coming Out of Marriage – Women, ~ HIV Long-Term Survivors Alt Wednesday, HIV – Newly Diagnosed Mon 7pm; Wed, 7 pm; HIV – Your New Normal Offered two-three times a year, ~ Relationships Starting Over – Women 3 x’s/year

Whitman-Walker PALS (People Advocating for LGBT Seniors)
https://whitman-walker.thankyou4caring.org/page.aspx?pid=393  
202.797.3567 PALS is a free program connecting compassionate, trained volunteer visitors with LGBT seniors, aged 55 and older, living at home or in assisted living and nursing facilities. PALS provides companionship and help, when needed, accessing community, health and government services. All volunteers are trained and supervised by professional staff at Whitman-Walker Health and Mautner Project. To participate as a client, as a volunteer or to learn more, call 202.332.5536 and ask for "PALS" or e-mail us. •minimizes the social isolation experienced by many senior LGBT people. •increases individuals' ability to age in their own homes and communities. •helps elders become aware of and access culturally competent services, including health care. •improves the overall health, safety and quality of life of LGBT seniors.

ACLU's LGBT Project http://www.aclu.org/lgbt-rights Fights discrimination and moves public opinion through the courts, legislatures and public education in the areas of relationships, youth and schools, parenting, gender identity and expression, employment, housing and more.

Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists http://aglp.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=74 This website helps people find a Psychiatric Referral in their area using keywords such as city, state, or zip code.

Bisexual.org http://www.americaninstituteofbisexuality.org/ is a project of The American Institute of Bisexuality (AIB) and the Bisexual Foundation. It supports and sponsors projects likely to promote understanding and visibility about bisexuality through education, research, training and media outreach. The American Institute of Bisexuality raises awareness about the diversity of sexual orientation. The AIB is dedicated to the support of the bisexual community and the education of the public at large about the bisexual community.

CAMP Rehoboth Community Center http://www.camprehoboth.com/  

Center of Excellence for Transgender Health Online Learning: Acknowledging Gender and Sex http://transhealth.ucsf.edu/video/story_html5.html?lms=1 New online free course helps clinic staff and providers create a welcoming environment for transgender people. For more information on mental health considerations with transgender and gender nonconforming clients, visit: http://transhealth.ucsf.edu/trans?page=guidelines-mental-health    

CenterLink Directory of LGBTQ Community Centers http://www.lgbtcenters.org/Centers/find-a-center.aspx  

Family Equality Council http://www.familyequality.org/ The Family Equality Council is America's foremost national advocate dedicated to family equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents, guardians and allies. It has grown into the leading policy advocate on federal and state issues that impact today's modern families, including foster care and adoption, safe schools, family medical leave, parenting protections, domestic partnership and marriage.

Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders http://www.glad.org/ Leading legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression.

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Provider Directory https://glmaimpak.networkats.com/members_online_new/members/dir_provider.asp Directory of LGBT-friendly/specific/competent medical providers, including dentists, mental health specialists, general practitioners, and OB-GYNs.

GLBT National Help Center http://www.glnh.org/ Provides free and confidential telephone and email peer counseling, information and local resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning callers.

Gender Diversity www.genderdiversity.org Gender Diversity increases the awareness and understanding of the wide range of gender diversity in children, adolescents, and adults by providing family support, building community, increasing societal awareness, and improving the well-being for people of all gender identities and expressions.

Gender Spectrum https://www.genderspectrum.org Gender Spectrum offers resources to empower your relationships, work, and interactions with youth and children. From how-to guides, to respected research, to sample training materials, we provide you with the tools necessary to create gender inclusive environments in your homes, offices, and communities.

Global Action for Trans* Equality https://transactivists.org GATE’s mission is to work internationally on gender identity, gender expression, and bodily issues by defending human rights, making available critical knowledge, and supporting political organizing worldwide. GATE envisions a world free of human rights violations based on gender identity, gender expression and bodily diversity, and transformed by the critical inclusion of those historically marginalized on those grounds. We will contribute to building powerful, expert and well-resourced political movements, able to have meaningful participation in global processes and to transform the landscape of socioeconomic justice worldwide.

Intersex & Genderqueer Recognition Project (IGRP) http://www.intersexrecognition.org/home.html is the only legal organization in the United States addressing the right of non-binary adults to gender-self-identify on legal documents. IGRP's goal is to allow non-binary adults to self-identify as something other than male or female on their driver's license, passport, and other government issued identification.

LGBT Voices Video https://www.lgbthealtheducation.org/lgbt-voices/ stories about healthcare from patients

Mautner Project: The National Lesbian Health Organization http://www.mautnerproject.org/support/information.cfm 
educates sexual minority women about their health and trains health-care providers about their LBT patients, providing tools and insights on how to achieve better health outcomes.

National Center for Transgender Equality https://transequality.org/know-your-rights 

National LGBT Health Education Center http://www.lgbthealtheducation.org/  provides trainings, educational resources, and technical assistance to health organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Issues of aging in LGBT populations are highlighted in the Education Center's continuing education programs and publications.

National Online Resource Center for Violence Against Women: Special collection on sexual violence in the LGBTQ community http://www.vawnet.org/special-collections/SVLGBTIQ.php
Defines terms, provides articles and publication and directs to community-based resources about sexual violence in the LGBTQ community.

On-Demand Content: NRC Volunteer Education Ambassador Recording http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/training/understanding/index.cfm
n-Demand Presentation on LGBT Aging (30 minutes) This recorded version of the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging's Volunteer Education Ambassador presentation provides a basic overview of the unique experiences and needs of LGBT older adults, as well as some best practices for working with LGBT older adults. The recording is approximately 30 minutes long. A recording of the presentation is also available in Spanish.

Pride Institute http://pride-institute.com/ PRIDE Institute strengthens resiliency and enhances the wellness of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and/or Transgender (LGBT) people through treatment programs grounded in the traditions of recovery while incorporating current evidence-based practices. The PRIDE Institute Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is an option for clients who have stable living environments, and/or do not require extensive residential programming. PRIDE also has programs such as PRISM (which offers mental health assistance) and residential treatment.

Transgender Law Center http://transgenderlawcenter.org/cms/ Connects transgender people and their families to technically sound and culturally competent legal services, increases acceptance and enforcement of laws.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's LGBT Information http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/03/20120326a.html offers resources for LGBT people and providers that aim to improve the quality of care provided to LGBT people including a summary of actions taken so far, recommendations for future actions and updates on improving data collection in healthcare for the LGBT community.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - LGB Servicemembers and Veterans http://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/lgb.asp Information for lesbian, gay, bisexual service members/veterans.

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), formerly known as the (Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health. WPATH publishes the Standards of Care and Ethical Guidelines, which articulate a professional consensus about the psychiatric, psychological, medical, and surgical management of gender dysphoria and help professionals understand the parameters within which they may offer assistance to those with these conditions. https://www.wpath.org/  

WPATH Recommended Reading https://www.wpath.org/resources/recommended-reading  
WPATH Standards of Care Version 7 https://www.wpath.org/publications/soc  

Ames Memorial United Methodist Church https://www.facebook.com/AmesMemorial  
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation http://baltimorehebrew.org/  
Beit Tikvah Synagogue http://www.beittikvah.org/
Bolton Street Synagogue http://boltonstreet.org/  
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church http://browndowntown.org/  
Cathedral of the Incarnation http://www.thecathedral.ang-md.org/  
Center for Conscious Living http://cslbaltimore.org/  
Channing Memorial Church Unitarian Universalist http://www.channingmc.org/  
Christ the King Pastoral Center http://www.accus.us/ctk/  
Church of the Holy Nativity http://www.episcopalchurch.org/parish/church-holy-nativity-baltimore-md  
Columbia Jewish http://dev.columbiajewish.org/
Dickey Presbyterian http://dickeymemorialpc.org/index.html  
Disciples Justice Action Network http://www.djan.net/  
Dorsey Emmanuel United Methodist Church https://deumc.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/location2.jpg  
Evolve Chesapeake http://www.otherpages.com/company/evolve-chesapeake.html  
Faith Presbyterian Church http://www.faithpcbalt.org/  
First and St. Stephen United Church of Christ http://first-ststephens.org/  
First Christian Church http://baltimoredisciples.org/  
First Unitarian Church http://www.firstunitarian.net/  
Govans Presbyterian http://www.govanspres.org/govanspres/welcome  
Grace United Methodist Church http://www.graceunitedmethodist.org/  
Har Sinai http://harsinai-md.org/  
Holy Comforter Lutheran http://www.comforterbalt.com/#/HOME  
Immanuel Episcopal Church http://www.immanuelglencoe.org/  
Light Street Presbyterian Church http://www.lightstreetchurch.org/  
Maryland Presbyterian Church http://www.mpchurch.org/  
Memorial Episcopal Church http://mccchurch.org/  
Metropolitan Community Church http://mccchurch.org/  
Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church http://mvp-umc.org/  
New Light Metropolitan Community Church http://www.newlightmcc.com/  
Old Otterbein United Methodist Church http://oldotterbeinumc.org/home  
Second English Lutheran Church https://www.facebook.com/pages/Second-English-Lutheran-Church/100869003290749  
Spiritual Empowerment Center http://spiritualempowermentcenter.org/  
St. Athanasius http://athanasius.org/  
St. Bartholomew Episcopal http://www.stbartholomew.ang-md.org/  
St. Charles of Brazil Parish http://stcharlesofbrazil.org/  
St. Ignatius Catholic Church http://st-ignatius.net/  
St. John United Methodist Church http://stjohnsbaltimore.org/  
St. Mark Lutheran Church http://www.stmarksbaltimore.org/  
St. Matthew Catholic Church http://stmattrc.org/  
St. Michael the Archangel New Catholic Church http://www.smoverlea.org/  
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church http://www.stvchurch.org/  
Temple Emanuel of Baltimore http://www.templeemanuelofbaltimore.org/  
The Open Church of Maryland http://www.theopenchurchmd.org/  
Towson Unitarian Universalist Church http://www.towsonuuc.org/  
Unitarian Universalist http://www.uuannapolis.org/ and http://www.uucolumbia.net/  
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship http://uufeaston.org/ and http://uufsm.org/d7/content/welcome-fellowship  
Unity Fellowship Church – Baltimore http://ufcb.org/ 
Unity Fellowship Church – Columbia http://www.thecolumbiaproject.org/  
Veritas United Church of Christ http://veritashagerstown.com/  

Resources accessed here: https://www.chasebrexton.org/services/lgbt-health/lgbt-wellness-resources