COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Resources

COVID-19, RSV, and Flu Resources

AAHP's top priority is the safety and the well-being of our program participants and families. These resources can help prevent some of the most deadly communicable diseases.

Health and Wellness Education and Guidance

HEALTH PROMOTION CLASSES
 

AAHP’s chronic disease classes provide information and resources on how to prevent and manage diabetes, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and dementia by focusing on proper nutrition, weight loss, and other critical health matters. Upon signing up, participants will receive a weekly link to join the class. Options are as follows:

  • Tuesdays – focus on health and fitness, 11am – 12pm
  • Wednesdays, 6pm to 7:15pm
  • Thursdays – focus on health and nutrition, 1pm – 2pm
  • Thursdays, 6pm to 7:15pm 

To sign up, please call 240-777-1833. 

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
 

AAHP’s Weight Management Program provides individualized health coaching for County residents who are ready to take the necessary steps to lose five pounds or more. Participants will benefit from weekly 20-30 minute phone conversations to review the principles of weight management, set goals, and plan strategies to overcome barriers that hinder weight loss.

For information or to join the waiting list, contact AAHP at (240) 777-1833 or info@aahpmontgomerycounty.org

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Housing and Financial Assistance

The Washington Area Fuel Fund, a partnership between the Washington Gas Company and The Salvation Army has funds to help eligible residents with their utility bills. Up to $1,000 credit is available. For more information, please call 301-515-5354 or email azegada@pepco.com.

You can also visit https://washingtonareafuelfund.org for more information on utility support programs in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

COVID Rent Relief Program – Renters are urged to apply now for the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program – Phase 2. Renters also can call 311 (240-777-0311) to apply for rent payment assistance. Approved households may receive up to $4,000 toward rent. The program continues to accept applicants and anticipates serving 5,000 households by Dec. 30. Assistance is based on availability of funds.  

The County’s Emergency Assistance Relief Payment (EARP) program has expanded to include support for families affected by lost income as a result of having someone in the household with COVID-19. Income guidelines of the EARP program will also increase to 150 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) and benefit amounts have increased as well.

For more information, please visit the County’s COVID-19 website.

FEMA provides financial assistance for deaths related to COVID-19. An applicant can apply for multiple deceased individuals. Assistance is limited to $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,000 per application. For more information, including eligibility requirements, please visit: COVID-19 Funeral Assistance | FEMA.gov.

 

The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) provides bill assistance to low-income households in the State of Maryland to make their energy costs more affordable and to help with the prevention of loss and the restoration of home energy service. Learn more here.

Montgomery County has put together a great list of resources on all things related to housing.  Click here for more information.

The COVID-19 Rent Relief Program provides short-term rental assistance to eligible households who have experienced lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused them to fall behind on their rent. Households who previously received rental assistance are eligible to apply. Click here to learn more.

Emotional Resiliency Resources

Managing anxiety during the COVID-19 Pandemic Tip Sheet

Mental health resources from Everymind.org provide phone, text, and chat support to help manage COVID-19-related anxiety and depression
Well Connected is a telephone and online community made up of participants, staff, facilitators, presenters, and other volunteers who care about each other and who value feeling connected
The National Center for P.T.S.D. (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs factsheet on Managing Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak.
Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19 – from the National Association of School Psychologists
Five Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus –  the American Psychological Association
 

Testing and Vaccination Dates and Locations

TESTING SITES

Click on the link below to locate a COVID testing site near you offered by the African American Health Program Executive Committee.  Each individual tested will receive a COVID health kit as a preventative measure to present the spread.  Bring your ID card to validate the address on the registration form. Click here:  https://www.aahpcovid.com/testing-locations

COUNTY VACCINATION INFORMATION

Montgomery County operates COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Preregister here.
Statewide preregistration system for mass vaccination sites. Preregistration is open for County residents age 16 and older here.

Food and Nutrition

If you or your loved ones need food resources, Manna House serves free meals for Montgomery County residents in need of food resources. Call 301-424-1130 for more information.

The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or SNAP(formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) provides monthly financial benefits to eligible households to supplement their food purchase budget. Learn more here.

St. John’s Norwood Episcopal Church: Nourishing Bethesda Family Food Distributions
5020 Battery Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814

301-654-7767
https://stjohnsnorwood.org/ 

Fridays from 1-3pm

Mid-County Hub at Harvest Intercontinental Church – Olney
16227 Batchellors Forest Road
Olney, MD 20832

301-588-8099 ext 1121
bethelserves@gmail.com 

Drive thru Saturdays 9-10:30AM 
Home Deliveries 11-3PM

St. Stephen’s Pantry
12701 Veirs Mill Road
Rockville, MD 20853

240-773-5925
https://www.facebook.com/StStephenfoodpantry
 

Saturday 8:45AM-11AM

Glenmont United Methodist Church (Manna Partner)
12901 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20906

301-424-1130
http://mannafood.org 

Tuesdays 4-7PM, Thursdays 2 – 5pm

Allen Chapel AME Church Outreach
2518 Fairland Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904

(202) 610-7296 or 202-494-9824
info@allenchapelame.org 

Fridays, 9:30am-12:30pm

Hub at Hughes United Methodist Church
10700 Georgia Ave.
Wheaton, MD 20902

301-949-8383
https://www.hughesumc.org/mid-county-hub 

Tuesdays 12:30 PM until supplies last

Any emergency food need, just call the church to arrange it.

Kings and Preists Court International Ministries: City of Light Helping Hand Food Pantry Distribution
520 Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904

(301) 890-4545, (301) 467-6646
https://www.kpcim.org 
kpciministries@gmail.com 

Sundays 12:30- till food runs out; 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 11 AM by appointment

Bethesda Cares, Inc
7728 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

301-907-9244
http://BethesdaCares.org 
info@bethesdacares.org 

Pantry Hours: Mon-Sat: 12 pm-1:30, Sunday 5-6pm

The People’s Community Baptist Church
31 Norwood Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905

301-467-1562
Jacky327@cs.com 

Wednesday 1-3pm

Clifton Park Baptist Church (Manna Partner)
8818 Piney Branch Road
Silver Spring, MD 20903

(301) 434-2456, 703-850-8164 (Carol Pettus)
240-372-3616 (Randy Drewy)

http://cliftonparkbaptistchurch.org 
outreach.cpbc@gmail.com 

Wednesdays: 8:30am-11am/3rd Wednesday 2pm-4pm

Vietnamese American Services
12621 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904

(301)-646-5852
https://vasusa.org 

Thursday 10AM-12PM, (Contact prior visit)

Oak Chapel United Methodist Church on 14500 Layhill Rd in Silver Spring has food distribution every Thursday from 11am to 1pm.

Interfaith Works on 751 Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville has food distribution every Friday from 11am to 1pm.

St. John’s Nourishing Bethesda Family Food Program on 5020 Battery Lane in  Bethesda has food distribution every Friday from 1pm to 3pm.

Fitness

Montgomery Parks continues its efforts to expand safe access to park facilities for recreation and exercise during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more here.  

 

Prevention

Montgomery County Mask Makers

Volunteers in Montgomery County joined together to start Montgomery County, Maryland Mask Makers.  Please register on their website if you are interested in assisting. 

Emergency Info

Disaster distress hotline (1-800-985-5990)

Well Connected (877-797-7299)

Family Justice Center – 240-773-0444 or safe@montgomerycountymd.gov (Mon-Fri, 8:30 – 5:00pm) For help with crisis situations, protective orders, legal assistance, counselin

District Court Commissioner’s Office (24 hours) 191 East Jefferson St. in Rockville. – File Protective orders

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 thehotline.org (to chat),  Text LOVEIS to 22522

Montgomery County Crisis Center – 240-777-4000 (24 hours) Help with crisis situations and shelter placement

Family Justice Center – 240-773-0444 or safe@montgomerycountymd.gov (Mon-Fri, 8:30 – 5:00pm)

Additional Resources

Maryland Health Connection – shop and enroll in 2025 health plans here.
 

The American Diversity Group and Dental Partners in Silver Spring and Bethesda are offering dental services for uninsured patients. Individuals seeking dental services should complete the Dentist Visit Request Form here.

The Early Care and Education Initiative provides funding for school age child care for children in low income families where parents need to work while children should be engaged in virtual learning. Learn more and apply here.

Volunteer/Donate

Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s listing of opportunities to donate or volunteer can be found here.

The MD Food Bank is currently requesting donations and volunteers. The need is especially great now.