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 19 Crisis Education Employment Wellcore Emergency Response System Fall Prevention Ph: 800-844-4710, 800-522-1197 Email: info@wellcore.com www.wellcore.com Wellcore is the provider of the Wellcore Emergency Response System that combines automatic fall detection with 24/7 monitoring and prompt emergency response. EDUCATION 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. Howard Community College Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 443-518-4971 Fax: 443-518-4333 Email: lfarb@howardcc.edu www.howardcc.edu Seniors may enroll in a variety of non-credit courses. Courses designed for 60+ are held at local senior centers at discounted rates. Howard County Library System Central Branch 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-313-7800 Fax: 410-313-7864 Email: askhcls@hclibrary.org www.hclibrary.org We deliver high-quality public education for all ages.A major component of Howard County’s strong education system, we advance the economy, enhancing quality of life. Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-313-7701 Fax: 410-313-7741 Email: askhcls@hclibrary.org www.hclibrary.org Closed in the Spring. We deliver high-quality public education for all ages. A major component of Howard County’s strong education system, we advance the economy, enhancing quality of life. Howard County Library System Elkridge Branch 6540 Washington Boulevard Elkridge, MD 21045 Ph: 410-313-5077 TTY: 410-313-5090 Fax: 410-313-5095 Email: askhcls@hclibrary.org www.hclibrary.org Closed for construction. HCLS Elkridge Express Branch, 7065 Montgomery Road, Elkridge, MD 21075. Howard County Library System Glenwood Branch 2350 State Route 97 Cooksville, MD 21723 Ph: 410-313-5577 TTY: 410-313-5597 Fax: 410-313-5575 Email: askhclc@hclibrary.org www.hclibrary.org We deliver high-quality public education for all ages.A major component of Howard County’s strong education system, we advance the economy, enhancing quality of life. Howard County Library System Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 Ph: 410-313-1950 TTY: 410-313-1957 Fax: 410-313-1999 Email: askhcls@hclibrary.org www. hclibrary.org We deliver high-quality public education for all ages.A major component of Howard County’s strong education system, we advance the economy, enhancing quality of life. Howard County Library System Savage Branch 9525 Durness Lane Savage, MD 20723 Ph: 410-313-0760 TTY: 410-880-5979 Fax: 410-313-5999 Email: askhcls@hclibrary.org www.hclibrary.org We deliver high-quality public education for all ages.A major component of Howard County’s strong education system, we advance the economy, enhancing quality of life. Howard County Library System Project Literacy 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-313-7900 Email: emma.ostendorp@hclibrary.org www.hclibrary.org Provides free instructions for adults without a high school diploma. Prospective student must live or work in Howard County. Osher at Johns Hopkins University 6740 Alexander Bell Drive Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-516-9719 Fax: 410-290-0007 Email: osher@jhu.edu www.osher.jhu.edu Daytime non-credit classes for older adults interested in lifelong learning. Classes meet for 12 weeks each in the fall and spring in Baltimore and Columbia. University of Maryland, Department of Health Services Center on Aging, School of Public Health 3310 SPH Building College Park, MD 20742 Ph: 301-405-2469 Fax: 301-405-2542 Email: lasr@umd.edu www.sph.umd.edu/department/hlsa/center-aging The Graduate Gerontology Certificate Program at the Center on Aging addresses the national need to educate professionals to work with the growing population of older persons. EMPLOYMENT Howard County Office of Workforce Development 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite D Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-290-2620 Fax: 410-290-2626 Email: owd@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/howardworkforce Provides employment assistance to job seekers: resume critique, employment workshops, interviewing techniques and career consultation. Training assistance based upon funding. Pinnacle Empowerment Center 8180 Lark Brown Road, Suite 301 Elkridge, MD 21075 Ph: 410-799-1097 www.empowerctr.org Pinnacle Empowerment Center provides women in transition with customized career and life management services and resources needed for lifelong success. Senior Community Service Employment (SCSEP) Family and Children’s Services Ph: 410-366-5614 Provides employment, training and skills development in public and nonprofit agencies to low income residents age 55+.