Howard County Resource Guide 2018

62 H OWA R D C O U N T Y R E S O U R C E G U I D E 2 0 1 8 Information Howard County Beacon P.O. Box 2227 Silver Spring, MD 20915 Ph: 410-248-9101 Fax: 410-248-9102 Email: info@thebeaconnewspapers.com www.thebeaconnewspapers.com A free monthly publication targeting readers 50 and over. Features on health, finance, legal issues, careers, travel and the arts, plus display and classified advertising. 16,000 copies distributed at more than 340 drop-off sites. Home delivery available by subscription. PUBLIC SAFETY Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue Services 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 400 Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-313-6000 Fax: 410-313-6027 www.hcdfrs.org HCDFRS is a combination system in that services are provided through a partnership of volunteers and career personnel. Our mission is to educate, protect and serve. Howard County Police Community Outreach Office – Senior Liaison 3410 Courthouse Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ph: 410-313-6089 Fax: 410-313-6061 Email: alingham@howardcountymd.gov www.hcpd.org The Police Department partners with the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence and AAA Mid-Atlantic to offer CARFIT to help seniors adapt their vehicles to their changing needs. The Senior Laison also offers educational programs in partnership with the Office on Consumer Protection on theft, shopping safety, personal safety, home security and other topics. Howard County Police TRIAD/S.A.L.T. Seniors and Law Enforcement Together 3410 Courthouse Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ph: 410-313-6089 Fax: 410-313-6061 Email: alingham@howardcountymd.gov www.hcpd.org TRIAD is a national community policing initiative within the law enforcement professionals, seniors and community groups working together to meet the crime safety needs of seniors. Howard County Police Victim Assistance Section 11226 Scaggsville Road Laurel, MD 20723 Ph: 410-313-3768 Fax: 410-313-4749 Email: kmasterson@howardcountymd.gov www.hcpd.org The Victim Assistance Section works with senior citizens and violent crime victims, providing resources and referrals as well as follow-up information. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Howard County Paws4Comfort Office on Aging and Independence Program 5470 Ruth Keeton Way Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-313-7461 Fax: 410-313-7465 Email: igleysteen@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Volunteers take their program approved pets to visit a variety of different locations within Howard County sharing the affection of their pet with the very young to senior adults all the while touching hearts, one visit at a time. Connections Social Day Program offers adults who need guidance or supervision an place where they can be active, have fun, and remain connected to the community.