Resident Resources
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AHC is dedicated to creating friendly and welcoming communities. We want to make sure every resident, no matter their background or situation, has the information they need and feels supported. We will update this guide often to keep it accurate and helpful.
Education | Health | Employment | Community & Legal
AHC offers many services for families, adults, youth, and seniors. Resident Services provides services where people live and builds long-term and trusting relationships with families and individuals.
AHC’s Resident Services helps residents with many topics.
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Education & Youth Development - including afterschool programming, College and Career Readiness for high school students, youth tutoring, and adult education
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Health & Wellness - including finding a primary care doctor, accessing mental health services
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Economic Mobility - including professional development coaching, debt management, and credit building or restoration
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Community Building & Engagement - including community events, voter registration, resident meetings
This Resident Resource Guide is for AHC residents with different needs. It helps you find important services and community resources.
Residents can ask for help from Resident Engagement Specialists at their site with:
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Finding a doctor or healthcare provider
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Accessing community food resources
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Signing up for programs on-site or in the community, like afterschool programs, computer classes, or job training
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Getting immigration support
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Filling out forms like applications, service plans, and legal documents
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Understanding documents, including those from the city or state, bills, and applications (help is available in other languages or for complicated forms)
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Support for high school students to plan for life after graduation
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Other help as needed
Check back frequently for updates to links, information, and additional support materials.
Education Resources
DC
Maryland
Virginia
Health Resources
Maryland
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Latino Health Initiative: Montgomery County Community Resources Guide
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STATE OF MARYLAND HEALTH INSURANCE: Maryland Health Connection
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Montgomery County: 240-777-1815
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State of Maryland: 1-855-642-8572
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Centro Sol at Johns Hopkins University
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410-550-4115 | 410-598-9489 (WhatsApp)
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- Mercy Health Clinic
COMMUNITY CLINICS (MONTGOMERY CARES)
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Care For Your Health
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240-844-2552
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Casa Rubén
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301-445-2500
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CCI Health & Wellness Services
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866-877-7258
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Holy Cross Health Center
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Aspen Hill - 301-557-1950
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Gaithersburg - 301-557-1800
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Silver Spring - 301-557-1870
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Mansfield Kaseman
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301-917-6800
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Mary’s Center
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1-844-796-2797
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Mercy Health
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240-773-0300
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Mobile Med
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301-493-2400
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Muslim Medical
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301-384-2166
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Proyecto Salud
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301-962-6173
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CCACC Health Center
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240-393-5950
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HEALTH FOR CHILDREN
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Asthma Management Program
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240-401-0487
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Child Care Scholarship Program
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Helps eligible families
in Maryland afford high quality early education
and child care programs -
877-227-0125
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Working Parents Assistance Program (WPA)
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Helps eligible parents pay
for child care for their
children up to age 13 -
240-777-1177
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MENTAL HEALTH
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Crisis Center
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240-777-4000 (available 24/7)
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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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988 (available 24/7)
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Youth Crisis Line
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301-738-9697
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Mary's Center
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844-796-2797
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Mental Health Program for Adults
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Rockville: 844-796-2797
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Silver Spring: 240-777-1450
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Mental Health Program for Youth
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Rockville: 240-777-1432
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Silver Spring: 240-777-1450
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"Encuentros" Support Group at Identity Inc.
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240-750-3101 or 240-477-3221
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WELL-BEING FOR OLDER ADULTS
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Nutrition for Seniors
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240-777-4966 or 240-460-2236
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Helpline for Seniors and People with Disabilities
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240-777-3000
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Virginia
Community & Legal Resources
Guides & Toolkits
Legal Assistance
In Public
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You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions.
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Ask, “Am I being arrested or detained?”
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If "No," you may leave.
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If "Yes," stay calm, remain silent, and ask to speak to an attorney.
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Never provide false documents or lie to officers.
At Home
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Do not open the door unless officers show a valid warrant signed by a judge.
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Ask officers to slip the warrant under the door.
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Administrative warrants from officials do not permit entry.
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Say, “I do not consent to this search” if officers enter without permission.
In Your Car
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Stay in your car and keep your hands visible.
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Only provide your driver’s license, registration, and insurance if asked.
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Passengers are not required to provide identification or answer questions.
DC
Maryland
Virginia
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Immigration Rapid Response Hotline Virginia Network
Develop a Family Safety Plan
Creating a family safety plan is essential for protecting yourself and your loved ones during an emergency. It is important to prepare and organize documents, emergency arrangements, and legal protection ahead of time.
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Important Documents to Prepare
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Birth certificates, passports, marriage certificates.
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Records, including court notices or work permits.
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Contact information for attorneys or trusted family members.
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Emergency Arrangements
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Identify a trusted caregiver for children and create a limited power of attorney if needed.
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Store all critical documents in a secure and accessible location.
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Family Emergency Plan Template (English/Spanish)
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This document provides a format to map out key information, such as emergency contacts, meeting places, and legal support contacts. Customize it for your family’s specific needs.
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