Elder Care & Disability Services
The Arc of Carroll County
180 Kriders Church Road, Westminster, MD 21158
410-848-4124
arccarroll.org
- Provides a variety of services and support to people of all ages with developmental disabilities and their families.
- Offers adult day programs, community living, vocational, and recreational services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Autism Society of America
4340 East/West Highway, Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814
1-800-328-8476 (800-3-AUTISM)
autism-society.org
- Raises public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocates for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan
- Provides the latest information regarding treatment, education, research, and advocacy.
Barrier-Free
7520 Main St #103, Sykesville, MD 21784
301-799-8669
https://www.barrierfreemd.com/
- Barrier-Free’s mission is to provide inclusive art, self-advocacy, and social programming for adults with disabilities in the community. Barrier-Free’s inclusive design brings together people of all abilities to create, express, and achieve together.
- Barrier-Free serves neurodiverse adults 18+, including those with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism.
- Visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page at https://www.barrierfreemd.com/barrier-free-faq.html.
- Participants in our Inclusive Theater Company and Expressive Art Classes may apply for the Ernestine Rodgers Scholarship Fund to help offset the costs of attendance. Let us work with you to determine a program or schedule that works with your financial situation. Contact info@barrierfreemd.com.
Bello Machre
255 Clifton Blvd, Ste 301, Westminster, MD 21157
443-821-3386
- Bello Machre offers people with developmental disabilities services, opportunities, and support to live full, independent, rich lives.
- Bello Machre cares for children, teens, adults, and seniors with developmental disabilities by providing residential services, community-based services, and employment services.
- Visit the web site to learn more about the services and supports available.
By Their Side
7215 York Rd., Baltimore, MD 21212
443-279-1234
- By Their Side is a family-funded nonprofit providing lifelong advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- By Their Side’s mission is to provide personal advocacy, supporting the needs and interests of Marylanders with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities now or when parents are no longer able to do so.
- Visit the web site to learn more.
CHADD of Greater Baltimore
https://www.chadd-mc.org/greater-baltimore
- CHADD of Greater Baltimore empowers individuals impacted by ADHD, and those who care for them, by connecting and sharing experience and information with others similarly affected.
- CHADD’s Maryland Chapters hold monthly support group meetings for adults, parents/caregivers, and spouses/significant others. Some meeting topics include:
- Organizational Strategies
- Time Management
- Workplace Support/Discussion
Caring Carroll
P.O. Box 842, Westminster, MD 21158
410-775-5596
caringcarrollinc@gmail.com
caringcarroll.org
- Provides volunteer services to seniors and disabled, frail, isolated and homebound adults to remain independent in their own homes.
Community Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
1-844-627-5465
Health.maryland.gov/mmcp/longtermcare/pages/Community-First-Choice.aspx
- Community First Choice offers services in personal assistance, nurse monitoring, assistive technology, home delivered meals, and more. Applications are open for Maryland residents who need support with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and getting around
Penn Marr Human Services
115 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-1824
410-876-2179
- Penn Mar Human Services is a private, non-profit organization that provides individuals with a developmental disability the opportunity to live more independently and become active members of their community.
- Other services include life skills, employment, and support services programs.
Pathfinders for Autism
1954 Greenspring Drive, LL20,
Timonium, MD 21093
Office line: (443) 330-5370
Help line: (443) 330-5341
https://pathfindersforautism.org/
- Pathfinders for Autism works to educate and train the community to support and improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families throughout the lifespan.
- Pathfinders for Autism offers community education programs to increase awareness, acceptance and belonging for all individuals with autism and their support networks.
- Pathfinders for Autism provides events for individuals and their support networks to engage and enjoy social opportunities throughout Maryland fostering greater belonging for all.
- Visit the web site to find tips, articles, recorded webinars, resources, and a provider directory that may support you in locating resources.
Church of the Open-Door Handicapped Ministry
550 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, MD 21157
410-876-3838
https://opendoorchurch.org/Outreach
- Handicapped Ministry is an outreach to the mentally and physically handicapped for all ages. Check website for meeting times.
- Open to all ages.
- Reformers Unanimous, a faith-based addiction program for 18 years old and up, is designed to direct the addicted back to God’s support group, the local church. Check website for meeting times.
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
Western Maryland Regional Office (includes Carroll)
1360 Marshall Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-791-4670
1-888-791-0193
https://health.maryland.gov/dda/Pages/home.aspx
- Provides services to all ages and to a limited number of people with developmental disabilities.
- Regional teams establish individual eligibility and control, access to services, manage available funding and monitor service provision to ensure quality of services.
- Community services are purchased primarily from private non-profit provider agencies that offer a range of programs, such as residential, vocational and a variety of support services.
Disability Rights Maryland
1500 Union Ave., Suite 2000, Baltimore, MD 21211
410-727-6352 x 0
1-800-233-7201
DisabilityRightsMD.org
- Provides services to persons with disabilities.
- A Protection and Advocacy agency, mandated to advance the civil rights of people with disabilities.
- Offers free legal services (Pro Bono Attorney Referral Program) to Marylanders of any age with all types of disabilities (developmental, intellectual, learning, psychiatric, physical, sensory, traumatic brain injury), who live in facilities, in the community or who are homeless.
- Spanish/English
Disabled American Veterans
Old Glory Chapter #22 PO Box 764, Westminster, MD 21158-0764
443-375-0595
www.dav.org
- To provide emergency services for disabled American veterans including assistance with paperwork for needed services.
- On a state level, DAV offers counseling on veterans’ compensation, health care, pension, employment rights, and more. Also extends disaster relief to disabled veterans affected by natural calamities.
- Nationwide, the organization works toward legislation benefiting disabled veterans, their widows, spouses, and orphans.
- This chapter also supports programs at Veterans Administration Medical Centers in Baltimore, Fort Howard, and Martinsburg, West Virginia.
- For veterans who served and have a service-connected disability, their immediate families, and Gold Star mothers.
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
1004 Littlestown Pike Suite B1, Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-4456
888-554-0334
westminster.dors@maryland.gov
dors.state.md.us
- Offers evaluation, counseling, and training necessary for employment.
- Also provides some restoration services to maintain independent living.
Flying Colors of Success
88 E. Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
410-876-0838
flyingcolorsofsuccess.org
- 24/7, 365 days
- Provides group homes and alternative living Units (ALU’s), which are three-person homes with support staff supervision.
- Special services include case management, medication administration, support services, and non-traditional day services. Two homes are handicap accessible.
- Individual must have a developmental/intellectual disability to qualify. Serves ages 21 and older.
Frankly Communicating
904 F Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
410-871-2990
franklycommunicating.com
- Provides speech, occupational and physical therapy.
- Serves 1 year old and up with autism, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, apraxia, auditory processing, phonological disorders, oral motor, and tongue thrust, feeding and swallowing, aphasia, cognitive linguistic disorders, social skills and voice fluency.
- Offers individual or group speech therapy sessions, comprehensive assessment, and customized therapy plans.
Freedom Center
125 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157
410-386-3828
thefreedomcenter-md.org
- Offers services and support in individual advocacy, systems advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, and independent living skills training and transition services.
- Also helps people with disabilities find services such as housing, transportation, education, personal assistance services, assistive technology, and accessibility.
- Volunteer opportunities are available for our home office work and advocacy work.
Office of Disability Support Services, Carroll Community College
DisabilitySupport@carrollcc.edu
https://www.carrollcc.edu/resources/advising-class-support/disability-support-services/
- Carroll Community College is committed to making academic learning and personal growth as accessible as possible for every student. The College fosters an environment sensitive to every student’s needs and unique circumstances.
- Follow the instructions on the Disability Support Services web page to make an accommodations/services request of the Disability Support Services office. If you have questions or need help, please email DisabilitySupport@carrollcc.edu.
Soar-Assisted SSI/SSDI Application
https://soarworks.samhsa.gov/article/steps-to-completing-an-ssissdi-application-using-the-soar-model
- This guide will help you complete an SSI/SSDI application using the SOAR model. You have 60 days from the protective filing date (PFD) to submit a complete application packet to the Social Security Administration (SSA). We encourage you to complete the process in less time as you are able.
SOAR Referral Packet
- SOAR referral packet as well as SOAR Applicant checklist.
The Mainstream Voucher Program
410-386-3800
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/hcv/mainstream
- Mainstream vouchers assist non-elderly persons with disabilities.
- Aside from serving a special population, Mainstream vouchers are administered using the same rules as other housing choice vouchers.
Target Community & Educational Services, Inc.
111 Stoner Avenue, Westminster MD 21157
410-848-9090
410-848-7409 (Fax)
- Offers a variety of customized community-based residential, educational, vocational, recreational, and family support services.
- Visit the website to learn more about programs offered, such as assistance and options for living arrangements, employment programs and the Carroll County Day Habilitation Program.
- Also provides Service Coordination for children on the Autism Waiver.
Service Coordination, Inc.
301-663-8044
Info@sc-inc.org
https://www.servicecoord.org/
- Service Coordination, Inc. (SCI) partners with the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to provide Coordination of Community Services (CCS) for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
- Service Coordination, Inc. (SCI) provides case management and other related services by helping people understand what their choices are and connecting them to resources in their communities in ways that respect their dignity and rights.
Caring Carroll
P.O. Box 842, Westminster, MD 21158
410-775-5596
caringcarrollinc@gmail.com
caringcarroll.org
- Provides volunteer services to seniors and disabled, frail, isolated and homebound adults to remain independent in their own homes.
Carroll County Bureau on Aging and Disabilities
125 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157
410-386-3800
https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/citizen-services/aging-disabilities/
- The Community Options waiver (CO) serves individuals who are medically, technically, and financially eligible for Medicaid waiver services who have been transitioned or diverted from a nursing facility.
- The Community Options Waiver offers: Assisted Living, Medical Day Care, Nutritionist/Dietician, Home delivered Meals, Personal Emergency Response Systems, Environmental Assessments, Assistive Technology, Nurse Monitoring, Personal Care, Supports Planning/Case Management, Transition Services (for example, assisting an individual to leave an institutional setting and return to the community) and additional services.
Community Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
1-844-627-5465
Health.maryland.gov/mmcp/longtermcare/pages/Community-First-Choice.aspx
- Community First Choice offers services in personal assistance, nurse monitoring, assistive technology, home delivered meals, and more. Applications are open for Maryland residents who need support with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and getting around