JIRS: Mont. County Abused Persons Program

Mont. County Abused Persons Program

Mont. County Abused Persons Program
c/o Health, Human Services
1301 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Phone #:(240) 777-4195 Weekdays
Phone #:(240) 777-4673 24 hours
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Program/Service Notes:

Take court mandated or volunteer with some recent episode of mate related abuse.
Have a 26 week anger management group - meets once a week. 
Offer victim services for adults.  Some services for children.
Assessment completed within 1 to 2 sessions, then an orientation for 1 session and then they join the group.
Groups are run by social workers.
Cost is on a sliding scale.  If have insurance, organization will recommend that they call their insurance company to find out about opportunities for anger management.

The Abused Persons Program (APP) serves victims of domestic violence (spouse or partner abuse) in Montgomery County by providing:

Someone to talk to: 24 hour Crisis Line and individual and group counseling to provide support and information to individuals who have been abused by their intimate partners. The program also offers counseling or referrals to appropriate community partners for couples recovering from abuse. 
Advocacy: information about and assistance in seeking legal protections available to victims and their children 
Shelter: emergency shelter for victims fleeing abuse until they can return home or move to safety. 
Counseling for children exposed to domestic violence 
Counseling for those who are abusive: assessment and counseling for those who have been abusive to their mates 
Community Education: the Program provides speakers to community groups and participates in events to build community awareness of the problem of domestic violence, services available and what we all can do to end abuse. 
Eligibility: APP serves any Montgomery County resident who is a victim of partner abuse in any kind of intimate relationship or who has committed partner abuse and would like help to stop being abusive. 
Diversity Commitment: Services are offered without regard to language, gender, sexual orientation, culture or religion.

Program Details:

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Person In Charge: Program Manager:Eugene Morris

Eligibility: Recent physical abuse in a relationship.

Fees: Fees: Initial consultation no fee. Sliding scale for services. No one is denied services due to lack of funds. Group and individual counseling

Service Area: Montgomery County

Intake Process: Just call you

Operating Agency: Independent Organization (Not classified)

This information was last updated on 09/19/2007

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Hours:
Person In Charge:	Program Manager:Eugene Morris
Eligibility:	Recent physical abuse in a relationship.
Fees:	Fees: Initial consultation no fee. Sliding scale for services. No one is denied services due to lack of funds. Group and individual counseling
Service Area:	Montgomery County
Intake Process:	Just call you
Operating Agency:	Independent Organization (Not classified)

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