Shleimut Resources

Addictions

  • Jewish Addiction Services
    5750 Park Heights Avenue, Suite 286
    Baltimore, MD 21215
    (410) 843-7575
    www.jewishaddictionservices.org

  • Sheppard Pratt Office of Substance Abuse Education and Prevention
    6501 North Charles Street
    P.O. Box 6815
    Baltimore, MD 21285
    (410) 938-3100
    www.sheppardpratt.org

Alzheimer's

  • Alzheimer's Association
    Greater Maryland Chapter 1850 York Road, Suite D
    Timonium, MD 21093
    (410) 561-9099
    (800) 443-CARE
    24-hour-helpline: (800) 272-3900
    www.alzgmd.org

Cancer Support


Counseling

  • Jewish Family Services
    5750 Park Heights Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21215
    (410) 466-9200
    www.jfs.org

    Offers professional counseling for children, adolescents, and families serving a wide range of needs. Additional offices located in Owings Mills and Columbia.

    You may also contact Sarah Shapiro, LCSW-C, Shleimut Social Work Consultant, at (410) 654-0800, ext. 263 for information on therapists in private practice.


Elderly

  • Baltimore County Department of Aging
    611 Central Avenue
    Towson, MD 21204
    (410) 887-2594
    www.baltimorecountymd.gov
    aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov

    Develops and administers programs and activities that support Baltimore County senior citizens in the efforts to remain healthy, active and independent members of the community. Also a good resource for seniors who need help with Medicare Part D. Each month educational programs and social activities are provided at each of the county's 19 senior centers, including:

      Pikesville Senior Center
      1301 Reisterstown Road
      Pikesville, MD 21208
      (410) 887-1245

      Reisterstown Senior Center
      12035 Reisterstown Road
      Reisterstown, MD 21136
      (410) 887-1143


  • Levindale Adult Day Services
    two locations:
      2434 West Belvedere Avenue,
      Baltimore, MD 21215
      (410) 601-2360

      133 Slade Avenue,
      Pikesville, MD 21208
      (410) 653-3933

    Bridges the gap between home and nursing home by providing compassionate, professional care to seniors. Both centers feature diverse activities, recreation programs, trips into the community, kosher meals and transporation.

  • Senior Resources, a service of Jewish Family Services
    5750 Park Heights Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21215
    (410) 664-6914
    www.seniorresources.jfs.org
    seniors@jfs.org

    A free, professionally-staffed telephone, web and walk-in service offering consultations, information and referrals re: relocation, home health care, medical equipment, counseling, elder law and geriatric assessment etc.

  • Eldercare Family Consultation Service, a service of Jewish Family Services
    5750 Park Heights Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21215
    (410) 843-7356
    www.jfs.org

    Single-session consultation devoted to helping a family understand their elderly relative?s situation, explore options and start to plan.


Employment Resources


Family Violence

  • CHANA: Counseling, Helpline and Aid for Abused Women
    101 West Mount Royal Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21201
    Helpline: (410) 234-0023
    Office: (410) 234-0030
    www.associated.org/chana

    Provides assistance to women who are dealing with domestic abuse as well as public education to raise awareness of the problem.


HIV/AIDS

  • The Steven Kaufman AIDS Outreach Project
    6 Park Center Court
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
    (410) 356-8383, ext. 358

    www.skaop.org
    info@skaop.org

    Project established in memory of Steven Kaufman by his family. Offers education and outreach to raise community awareness about HIV/AIDS and the risky behaviors associated with the spread of the virus, while addressing the issues of personal responsibility and values in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.


Home Care Resources

  • By Your Side, a program of Jewish Family Services
    5750 Park Heights Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21215
    (410) 843-7329
    www.jfs.org

    Assists people who need support in carrying out activities of daily living.

  • Visiting Angels
    Aging Gracefully, Inc.
    1498 Reisterstown Road, Suite 244
    Pikesville, MD 21208
    (410) 218-9506
    www.visitingangels.com

    You may also contact Beth Philipson, RN, Shleimut Nurse, at (410) 491-8820 for recommendations for individual caregivers.


Hospice/Bereavement

  • Hospice Of Baltimore and Howard County and Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care
    555 West Towsontowne Blvd.
    Towson, MD 21204
    (410) 849-8200
    www.hospiceofbaltimore.org

    Offers support groups and community education workshops as well as quality, compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual end-of-life care and services to individuals diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. Provides care wherever a patient and family are most comfortable: at home, in a nursing home or retirement community, or at our inpatient facility, Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care.

  • The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Hospice Network
    5750 Park Heights Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21215
    (410) 843-7327
    www.jewishhospicemaryland.org

    Cares for people whose lives have been affected by a terminal illness, within a framework of Jewish values, customs and traditions.

  • Stella Maris Center for Grief and Loss
    2300 Dulaney Valley Road
    Timonium, MD 21093
    (410) 252-4500, ext. 7291
    www.stellamarisinc.com

    Offers support groups and bereavement counseling to children, teens and adults in the Greater Baltimore Area as well as training and educational programs.


Parenting Resources

  • Parent Resources of Jewish Family Services
    5750 Park Heights Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21215
    (410) 466-9200

    www.jfs.org

    Offers information, resources and support to families with children and adolescents.


Psychological and Educational Testing

  • Psychological and Educational Resources and Testing (PERT) Center fpr Children and Adolescents
    6 Park Center Court
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
    (410) 356-8383, ext. 352
    www.jfs.org

    For families whose children are experiencing academic, emotional and/or behavioral difficulties at school or at home, PERT provides a complete evaluation of a child?s intellectual, behavioral, academic, psychological and social functioning.


Resources For Teens

  • Parents of Teens website
    www.parentsofteens.info

    A joint venture of the Maryland Teen Initiative and Parent Resources of Jewish Family Services, this website provides information, understanding and guidance to parents of adolescents.

  • JOIN for Teens
    www.jointeens.org

    Professionally-trained outreach staff available to teens ages 11 -18 and their families for consultation, resources and referrals. Staff also develop, supervise and facilitate recreational opportunites and small group discussions at the Mitchell David Teen Center (see below) and in the community. Contact Stan Scherr (443) 722-7987.

    Mitchell David Teen Center, a drop-in center for high school students, provides a safe alternative to the streets and local hangouts and is staffed by professionally-trained Teen Outreach Workers. Call (410) 602-9473 for schedule and activities.

    A 24-hour Teen Hotline is available in the community for teens and those who care about teens. Professional staff respond to callers and provide information, support and referral. Call (410) 998-8001.

  • 18 Below Teen Center at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills Jewish Community Center
    3506 Gwynbrook Avenue
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
    (410) 356-5200

    Provides a "teen friendly" atmosphere for socializing.


Separation and Divorce

  • Jewish Family Mediation
    6 Park Center Court, Suite 211
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
    (410)356-8383, ext. 307

    Offers effective means for minimizing the harmful impact of difficult family situations, such as marital breakup.

  • National Family Resiliency Center
    10632 Little Patuxent Parkway
    2000 Century Plaza, Suite 121
    Columbia, MD 21044
    (410) 740-9553
    www.divorceabc.com
    info@divorceabc.com

    Committed to helping children and adults preserve a sense of family, foster healthy relationships, and constructively adjust to change especially during times of individual and family transitions, via counseling, mediation, professional development etc.

  • Changing Focus
    1657 Crofton Parkway
    Crofton, MD 21114
    (410) 721-0992
    www.changingfocus.org
    info@changingfocus.org

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Beth Israel Congregation
    3706 Crondall Lane
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
    (410) 654-0800
    Volunteer in the synagogue office, participate in Project Chesed or join the Chesed Committee.

    Volunteer in the synagogue office, participate in Project Chesed or join the Chesed Committee.

  • Jewish Family Services Volunteer Services
    5750 Park Heights Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21215
    (410) 843-7325
    www.jfs.org

    Provides a variety of volunteer opportunities including creating Centerpieces for Tzedekah, assisting with the Steven Kaufman AIDS Outreach Project, providing translation services for Russian-speaking clients, offering comfort and support to patients in the Jewish Hospice Network, shopping for JFS clients or providing tutoring services to children and adults.

  • Jewish Volunteer Connection
    5750 Park Heights Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21215
    (410) 843-7489
    www.associated.org/jvc
    volunteer@jcfb.org

    Brings together people who want meaningful, hands-on volunteer experiences. Provides information and referrals fro ongoing volunteering as well as one-time community service events.

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Site Updated On: May 8, 2008

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Owings Mills, MD 21117
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