The Jewish Caring Network is an organization dedicated to providing a full range of support services to families facing life-threatening, lifelong and serious illnesses while preserving their dignity. Services include, but are not limited to: home health care, respite care, medical supplies, alternative health care funds, emergency funds, summer camp, weekly house cleaning, meals, flowers, […]
The JCC offers programs for everyone: Health and Fitness, Adult Programs, Pre-School, Kindergarten, Arts & Culture, In-House Camps, Gordon Theater, Teen Programs, Sports Leagues, J Camps, Holiday Celebrations. There are three JCC locations: Weinberg Park Heights JCC-5700 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215 (410) 542-4900 Hours: Sunday 7AM-7 PM Mon-Thurs. 5:30AM-10PM, Fri. 5:30AM-4PM, Sat. Closed […]
A free 12-week course for family and friends of individuals with serious mental illness. Taught by trained NAMI family members. Course participants gain a greater understanding of mental illness, cope much better, worry less, and feel newly empowered to advocate for better treatment and services for their relatives. Also provides peer education and support groups.
SCALE is a “Life Participation” community center that provides services to people with aphasia, their family members and friends. Professional speech-language pathologists and trained volunteers are committed to providing opportunities for individuals with aphasia to re-engage in community despite their language problems.
Located in northwest Baltimore, the Edward A. Myerberg Center provides over 150 enriching programs each year for adults ages 55 and over. Programs include classes in art, current events, literature and fitness. The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Fitness Center is a premier fitness center serving adults; all of the trainers are senior fitness specialists. The Center’s […]
MD AIDS Hotline 1 (800) 638-6252, Baltimore County Health Dept. AIDS Helpline (410) 887-2437
Long-term weight management achieved through diet, exercise and behavior modification.
Jewish Community Services, an agency of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, provides a broad range of services to meet the needs of individuals and families in the greater Baltimore community. Services include *Career Services *Counseling/Therapy *Senior Resources *Addiction Services *Big Brothers/Big Sisters *Prevention Education *Special Needs Services *Parenting Resources *Teen Outreach *Community Information […]
Sharsheret is a national organization dedicated to serving young Jewish women, their families and friends facing breast cancer. It also offers a specialized program for those facing ovarian cancer.
Retorno, located in Israel, provides prevention and treatment of addictions. Its outpatient center, Mifgashim, provides treatment for people suffering from psychological or physical dependence on substances or behaviors (addiction). Common addictions include drugs, alcohol, gambling, codependency, shopping, pornography, eating, and the internet. Mifgashim is designated for people who, despite their addiction, manage to lead functional […]