The following is provided solely for informational purposes. No endorsement by MCMS is intended.

Montgomery County Resources

• Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services - 301-251-4850
• Montgomery County Aging and Disability Resource Unit - 240-777-3000
• Disability Network Directory - 240-777-1246
• Montgomery County Family Justice Center - 240-773-0444
  • Prioritizes safety by providing free, coordinated support for domestic violence victims, including advocacy, legal services, counseling, and basic needs assistance. Walk-ins are welcome, and services are available in any language.

Community Health Resources for Low-Income & Uninsured Residents

• • Montgomery Cares Health Centers
  • Primary Care Coalition - 301-628-3405
  • Mobile Medical Care, Inc. (MobileMed) - 301-493-2400
  • Listing of Reduced Cost Dental Care for Low Income Adults & Children

Medications & Prescriptions

• Maryland Rx Card - This program helps lower prescription drug costs. Create and print a free Prescription Drug Card and receive savings of up to 75% (discounts average roughly 30%) at more than 56,000 national and regional pharmacies. The card can be used as your primary plan and/or it can be used on prescriptions not covered by your insurance plan.
• The Partnership for Prescription Assistance - PPA is a free service that helps patients find a program they are eligible for.
• Maryland Department of Health’s Pharmaceutical Assistance Resources
• Maryland Board of Pharmacy’s Listing of Assistance Programs
• Maryland Medbank - 1-877-435-7755

Medical Supply Loan Closet 

Lutheran Church of St. Andrew operates a medical loan closet with a large inventory. There is no cost and no means assessment. Items are dispensed on a first come, first served basis. Examples of supplies available for pick up: hospital beds, bedside commodes, canes, walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, feeding formula and equipment, CPAP, colostomy, and diabetic supplies.

Contact: Marilee Tollefson, 301-384-4394, Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20905

Maryland's Senior Call Check Program

Maryland is the first state in the country to start a free, opt-in, telephonic service to check on Maryland's older residents, all across the state. Any Maryland resident who is 65 years of age or older who has a landline phone or cell phone (TTY is available) may participate. Register here.