Howard County Resource Guide 2018

w w w. h ow a r d c o u n t y md . go v / a g i n g 17 50+ Centers ADA Compliance Caregiver Crisis 50+ CENTERS Bain 50+ Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-313-7213 Fax: 410-313-7465 Email: bain50@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm East Columbia 50+ Center 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-313-7680 Fax: 410-313-7688 Email: eastcolumbia50@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours: Mon–Wed 9am–9pm; Tues, Thurs, Fri 9am–4:30pm. Elkridge 50+ Center 6540 Washington Boulevard Elkridge, MD 21075 Ph: 410-313-5192 Fax: 410-313-4929 Email: elkridge50@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am–4:30pm. Ellicott City 50+ Center 9401 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 Ph: 410-313-1400 Email: Ellicottcity50@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm Glenwood 50+ Center At the Gary J. Arthur Community Center 2400 Route 97 Cooksville, MD 21723 Ph: 410-313-5440 Fax: 410-313-4846 Email: glenwood50@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm Longwood 50+ Center 6150 Foreland Garth Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-313-7217 Fax: 410-313-7262 Email: longwood50@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours: Tuesday 9am–2pm, Wednesday 9am–3pm North Laurel 50+ Center 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road Laurel, MD 20723 Ph: 410-313-0380 Fax: 240-568-3030 Email: northlaurel50@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 to 4:30. ADA COMPLIANCE ADA, DISABILITY RIGHTS – TECHNICAL SUPPORT Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services Office of ADA Coordination Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-313-6431/Voice Relay Fax: 410-313-6424 Email: mhenry@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov Coordination of compliance activities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accessibility, accommodations and inclusion in government, housing and places of public accommodations. Supports County Government’s activities to promote compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other requirements. Provides assistance to the public regarding accessibility issues. CAREGIVER RESOURCES SUPPORT SERVICES Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Office on Aging and Independence Program Bain 50+ Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-313-5192 Fax: 410-313-4929 Email: jslater@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging A support group for caregivers, family members and loved ones of Alzheimer’s patients, affiliated with the Greater Maryland Alzheimer’s Association and sponsored by the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence. Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Bain 50+ Center behind the fireplace. National Family Caregiver Support Program Office on Aging and Independence Program Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-313-5969 Fax: 410-313-5970 Email: ethomas@howardcounty.md www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Assists family caregivers through education, support and referrals to appropriate resources and agencies. Limited respite funds available for caregivers. CRISIS ELDER ABUSE Howard County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Office on Aging and Independence Program Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-313-6423 Fax: 410-313-6593 Email: npatterson@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging This program, mandated by Federal and State laws, protects the rights of nursing home residents, assisted living residents, and investigates and works to resolve problems or complaints. Family and Children’s Services of Central Maryland Wilde Lake Village Center 10451 Twin Rivers Road, Suite 100 Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-997-3557 Fax: 410-964-1791 www.fcsmd.org Howard County Department of Social Services Adult Protective Services 7121 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-872-8823 Fax: 410-872-4303 Email: howcodss@dhr.state.md.us This program serves persons ages 18 or over who lack the physical or mental capacity to provide for their daily needs. The purpose of the program is to prevent or remedy the abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of adults who are unable to protect their own interest and are at risk of immediate harm to their own person or to others. The program provides professional services to protect the health, safety, and welfare of endangered, vulnerable adults. EMERGENCY SERVICES FISH of Howard County, Inc. Neighbors Helping Neighbors P.O. Box 34 Ellicott City, MD 21041 Ph: 410-964-8660 www.fishhowardcounty.com FISH helps meet emergency needs of County residents, specializing in food, financial help, referrals, prescriptions and other special needs. 100% volunteer. Volunteer opportunities.

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