Allegany County

Schizophrenia: Hearing Voices Network
http://www.hearingvoicesusa.org/
Raising awareness about voice hearing, visions and other unusual or extreme experiences; Supporting anyone who has had these experiences by providing opportunities to talk about freely and without judgment; http://www.hearingvoicesusa.org/resources#videos
Films http://www.hearingvoicesusa.org/resources#Films

Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America
https://sardaa.org/
Promotes hope and recovery through support programs, education, collaboration, and advocacy. Our vision is that every person living with a schizophrenia-related brain disorder receives respect, appropriate treatment and an opportunity to live a meaningful and satisfying life in a compassionate community free of discrimination.

Schizophrenia Alliance (SA) conference call
https://sardaa.org/ Toll-free calls: (855) 640-8271
Entry code: 88286491# conference call group for diagnosed individuals only
Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday – 7 pm
Every Monday – 4 pm Eastern Time; Every Saturday – 1 pm
Adolescent or Young Adult SA conference call Every Saturday – 3 pm
Spirit of SA conference call 1st Wednesday of Each Month – 7 pm
Family and Friends Support Group: Not for Diagnosed Individuals: Every Tuesday – 7 pm

Maryland is the first state in the country to start a free, opt-in, telephonic service to check on Maryland’s older residents, all across the state.​

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Every day a telephone call will be placed to a participant at a regularly scheduled time. These calls will take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as close as possible to the one-hour time block pre-selected by the participant. If the participant does not answer their first call, they will be tried two more times. If those calls go unanswered, additional calls will be made to notify an alternative person who is selected by the participant during program enrollment. This could be an adult child, a neighbor, or another loved one. The alternate will then be encouraged to check on the older adult program participant. The failure of the participant and alternate to answer may result in a Welfare Check by local law enforcement.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Any Maryland resident who is 65 years of age or older who has a landline phone or cell phone (TTY is available). The participant and alternates should not have automated call blocking technology (or they should disable that phone feature for this program).

HOW TO APPLY?
Three options available to apply:
1. Click on REGISTER NOW below.
OR
2. Go to RESOURCES below; download & print Maryland Senior Call Check Paper Application to mail in.
OR
3. Call toll-free (866)-502-0560 and ask to have a hard copy application mailed to your home.

WHEN DO CALLS BEGIN?
Daily calls will not begin until the applicant / participant receives a call to verify all of their information. Verification will include a successful test automated call to both the participant and alternate where applicable. After all information is validated, a Welcome Packet will be mailed to your home address. The welcome letter will include your start date.

RESOURCES
Maryland-Senior-Call-Check-Paper-Application.pdf
Maryland-Senior-Call-Check-Brochure.pdf
Maryland-Senior-Call-Check-Poster.pdf
Maryland-Senior-Call-Check-FAQs.pdf
Suspend-My-Service-For-Medical-Or-Vacation.pdf
Maryland-Senior-Call-Check-Terms-of-Agreement.pdf
Senior Call Check Marketing Tool Kit.docx

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER
Register Now​

For Maryland residents who qualify for the program but who do not have access to the Maryland Department of Aging website, www.aging.maryland.gov, you may call our toll-free number to register by phone: 1 (866) 502-0560.

If an application is denied, the applicant will be informed. If an application is accepted, the applicant will be enrolled as a participant and informed when the daily call checks will begin.

1-800-971-0016 Crisis Line/Warmline 
Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities. We also make on-going outreach calls to lonely older adults. While there are other organizations that respond to the needs of people who may be contemplating suicide, none provides the type of services that IOA’s Friendship Line offers to respond to the public health problem of suicide among the elderly. Knowing that older people do not contact traditional suicide prevention centers on a regular basis even if they are considering suicide, we created the only program nationwide that reaches out to lonely, depressed, isolated, frail and/or suicidal older adults. Our trained volunteers specialize in offering a caring ear and having a friendly conversation with depressed older adults.

415-750-4111 Referrals
To make a referral right now, please fill out the Friendship Line Intake Form.

More Information
The Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention hotline and a warmline for non-emergency emotional support calls. Founded in 1973 by Dr. Patrick Arbore, Director of IOA’s Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention, and accredited by the American Association of Suicidology, Friendship Line provides round-the-clock crisis support services including:
https://www.ioaging.org/services/all-inclusive-health-care/friendship-line
- Providing emotional support
- Elder abuse reporting
- Well-being checks
- Grief support through assistance and reassurance
- Active suicide intervention
- Information and referrals for isolated older adults, and adults living with disabilities

In addition to receiving incoming calls, Friendship Line also offers outreach to eligible callers. We connect with people on a regular basis, and help monitor their physical and mental health concerns. The call-out services act as an intervention to prevent suicide in the long term by improving the quality of life and connectedness of isolated callers. Any aging adult or person living with disabilities, who suffers from depression, loneliness, isolation, anxiousness, or may be thinking about death or suicide, can benefit from completely confidential phone calls with Friendship Line volunteers. Sometimes the road to happiness begins by simply saying hello to someone who cares.

Shingles: Hope Through Research
https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Hope-Through-Research/Shingles-Hope-Through-Research 
An informational booklet on shingles compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

NINDS Shingles Information Page
https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Shingles-Information-Page 
Shingles information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION OF THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION
Serving Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia & West Virginia
Executive Director: Libby Riordan 202-618-4739
lriordan@sbaa.org

Chesapeake-Potomac Spina Bifida, Inc. 888-733-0988
https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/chapter/spina-bifida-association-of-the-midatlantic-region/about/

Spina Bifida Association of America
http://www.sbaa.org/ 
Provides medical, research, educational updates and publications

SB-You is our signature online education program
https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/education/sb-you/
The webinar sessions are free of charge and can be viewed anytime.

Lifestyle Accelerator
http://www.chesapeakespinabifida.org/www.lifestyleaccelerator.com 
Discussion board on a variety of topics from health to fashion, forums and blogs for individuals with spina bifida.

Spina Bifida.Net
http://www.spinabifida.net/ 
Provides general information about spina bifida and links to information

National Spinal Cord Injury Association
http://www.spinalcord.org/ 
National organization with national and local resources, conferences, research on spinal cord injury and disease.

FIND A CLINIC
https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/clinics/

Kennedy Krieger Institute
http://www.kennedykrieger.org/ 
Philip A. Keelty Center for Spina Bifida and Related Conditions
801 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD  21205, 443-923-9130
Ages served: All

FACEBOOK GROUPS

Chesapeake-Potomac Spina Bifida, Inc. 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpinaBifidaMAR

Adults with Spina Bifida Private group 1,886 members
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1413003032263589/?source_id=78483042018
This is a closed group for adults with Spina Bifida.

SB Latino Private group 149 members
https://www.facebook.com/groups/667266733355048/?source_id=78483042018
SB Latino de la Asociación de Espina Bífida es donde la comunidad Latina comparte y conversa acerca de su vida con Espina Bífida. Para más información - www.spinabifidaassociation.org/sblatino

Spina Bifida Parents Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/601772426532557/?source_id=78483042018
Private group 4,354 members

Parents of Adults with Spina Bifida
https://www.facebook.com/groups/362591890874413/?source_id=78483042018
Private group 100 members
This is a closed group for parents, caregivers, and supporters of adults (18+)

E_COMMUNITIES

bifida-chat
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bifida-chat/ 
List serve for people whose lives are affected by spina bifida.

bifida-l
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bifida-l/ 
List serve started in 1995 at Dakota State University. Currently has over 300 members

Nursing and Healthcare Professional Council's (NHPC)
http://sbaa.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=sbaa_nhpclist 
The purpose of this list is to provide an online discussion resource for nurses, nursing students, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other health care personnel who are routinely involved in the treatment and care of individuals with spina bifida.

sb_adults
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sb_adults/ 
List serve for adults with spina bifida age 18 and over

SB Parents ListServ
http://www.sbaa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=SBparentlistserv 
Listserv is for any parent of a child who has spina bifida. Use the SB Parents list to exchange ideas, resources, debate, and have some great discussions.

SB Teens
http://_sb_teens.homestead.com/ 
List serve on the Internet for teens with spina bifida

Spina Bifida Central
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/spinabifidacentral 
A club for individuals with spina bifida: chat room, message board, and news

Spina Bifida Connection
http://www.spinabifidaconnection.net/ 
A Free online discussion group for individuals affected by spina bifida.

Youth and Adult Alliance (YAA)
http://www.sbaa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=YAAListserv2 
The YAA is a link for adults with spina bifida, young and old, to communicate with each other about a wide range of issues of common interest.

YAA BLOG
http://sbaa.pointinspace.com/yaa/?AddInterest=1024 
Link into the Spina Bifida Community. You'll meet fascinating people, learn about the latest treatments and research and find out about the most recent events that affect adults of all ages living and thriving with spina bifida. The YAA BLOG is updated regularly so visit often.

Spinal Cord Injury Support
http://www.brainandspinalcord.org/support-groups-spinal-cord-injury-maryland/

Peer Support
http://www.spinalcord.org/spinal-network/support-groups/11262/peer-support-group/

United Spinal Injuries, Medstar NRH (202) 877-1859
How to Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HealthyTomorrow/videos
MedStar NRH Support Groups for all patients & those with SCI
https://www.medstarnrh.org/our-services/spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation-services/services/sci-support-groups/

PSYCHOLOGY GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT:

“I am back” – Coping and Adjustment with medical conditions is a psycho-educational support group for adults suffering or recovering from medical issues including: cardiac conditions; amputations; spinal cord injuries; pain; and other chronic medical problems. This group is led by Dr. Lorraine Vinci, who is a licensed clinical psychologist.
Group meets: Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m.
Location: MedStar NRH, 102 Irving St., NW, Washington, D.C., 20010
2 South Conference Room. If you are interested in joining this group, you must register in advance. Call 202-877-1120 or stop by the Outpatient Physician’s Clinic in the MedStar NRH lobby on the first floor.

“Regresando a mi vida:" Grupo de Ajuste y Adaptacion Despues de un Problema Medico (Espanol)
Mondays – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Lorraine Vinci, PsyD Contact: 202-877-1120 before attending! Lame al 202-877-1120 si esta interesado en particpar.

URBAN RE-ENTRY GROUP Tuesdays – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium, Ahsaki Hill/Samuel Gordon, PhD 202-877-1120

UPPER EXTREMITY WELLNESS GROUP
Tuesdays – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Outpatient Gym – 1st Floor, Melissa Torn, 202-877-1025

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
First Tuesday of each month – 6:30 p.m.
Telehealth Conf Rm – First Floor, Evan Alderson 202-877-1766

TBI & STROKE ‘GREAT BRAINS’ NEXT STEPS GROUP
Thursdays – 3 p.m.
3 South Conf Rm/ Please contact before attending!
Carol Bullard-Bates, PhD 202-877-1956

SCI PEER SUPPORT GROUP
LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Harsh Thakkar 202-877-1859

Make an Appointment
For more information about the Spinal Cord Program at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, please call 202-877-1152
 
Specialists
Lorraine Vinci PSYD, Co-Director - Spinal Cord Program
Pamela Ballard, MD, Attending - Spinal Cord Program
Suzanne Groah, MD, Director of SCI Research
Richard Zorowitz, MD, Attending - Outpatient Clinic

Services
Inpatient Rehabilitation
https://www.medstarnrh.org/our-services/spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation-services/services/acute-inpatient-rehabilitation/
Outpatient Services
https://www.medstarnrh.org/our-services/spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation-services/services/outpatient-spinal-cord-injury-services/
Day Treatment Program
https://www.medstarnrh.org/our-services/spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation-services/services/spinal-cord-injury-day-treatment-program/

American Stroke Association
http://www.strokeassociation.org/

Caregiver Resources
http://www.strokecenter.org/patients/caregiver-and-patient-resources/additional-resources/ 

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
www.ninds.org

WHAT IS COCAINE ANONYMOUS?
Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. There are no dues or fees for membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. We are not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. We do not wish to engage in any controversy, and we neither endorse nor oppose any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances, and to help others achieve the same freedom.

HELP LINE NUMBER: (301) 368-9202
HELP LINE ALT: (202) 368-0476
Visit us on the web at:
www.tradition5.org/wmdvaca  

Meeting Directory for DC/MD/Northern Virginia/West Virginia
http://www.tradition5.org/wmdvaca/CAPamphlet11105.pdf

Rockville, MD - Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Hagerstown, MD - Monday, Wednesday
Chantilly, VA - Tuesday
Silver Spring, MD - Thursday
Ocean City, MD - Thursday
Martinsburg, WV - Friday
Washington, DC - Saturday