Cooking & Nutrition Classes by YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
A top priority for the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is to support the region’s health and well-being. We believe that this is achieved by taking a comprehensive approach to health for each individual and communities that we serve. On the individual level, the prescription for achieving and maintaining health includes a lot: engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining proper hydration; eating nutritious meals that are appropriate for you, reducing stress, getting...
Category: Nutrition Education Health
DC Healthy Start by DC Department of Health (DC Health)
DC Healthy Start is a federally funded program for the residents of the District of Columbia that provides support and referrals for services and resources for all women, parents and infants up to 2 years of age. The program aims to improve birth outcomes for infants and women of child bearing age. You can receive the following services through DC Healthy Start: - Care Coordination/Case Management Services - Reproductive Life Planning - Health Education - Health and Wellness...
899 N Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20002, US
(202) 442-5955
899 North Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20002, US
202-442-5955, 202-442-4795
Category: Understand Mental Health Mental Health Evaluation One-on-One Support Health Education Family Planning Home Visiting Navigating the System Pregnancy Tests Parenting Education Health Care Disability Screening Education
Eligibility: Young Adults (20-30) Parents Pregnant Age Group Families With Children Health Conditions Household Role Infants and Toddlers (0-2) Teens (13-19) Adults (31-54)
Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) by YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Diabetes Prevention Program is for those who are pre-diabetic. It is a year-long programs with 25 support classroom sessions. Participants learn about healthy eating and increasing physical activity to reduce risk of diabetes. We accept private insurance. How the program works? The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is part of CDC led National Diabetes Prevention Program. It gets to the root of the diabetes epidemic by helping those at high risk of developing the disease make...
Category: Health Education Health
Eligibility: Health Conditions
Emergency Psychiatric Evaluations by Children's National Hospital
Be assured that at any time of day, our specialists are available by phone for consultation and for emergency psychiatric evaluations in the Emergency Department – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our team of child and adolescent mental health clinicians care exclusively for children. Our specialists have the expertise to recognize psychiatric disorders in children and the experience to recommend the most appropriate next steps in care. We assess patients in crisis and determine...
1310 Southern Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20032, US
(202) 741-4100
111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010, US
1-888-884-2327, (202) 476-4733
Category: Emergency Psychiatric Emergency Services
Eligibility: Youth (6-12) Health Conditions
Free Immunizations For Uninsured/Underinsured People by DC Department of Health (DC Health)
The providers listed at this website give free immunizations to Medicaid-covered, underinsured and uninsured individuals. Select from the list of wards at this website to view the list of providers.
Category: Vaccinations
Eligibility: Uninsured Health Conditions
Free Pregnancy Tests, Condoms, and Family Planning by DC Department of Health (DC Health)
Even at the very beginning of a pregnancy, your baby is developing fast, so it’s important to find out early on if you’re pregnant. Women can obtain a free pregnancy test by calling 1-800-MOM-BABY (1-800-666-2229) to find a location near them. Both men and women can receive free condoms and family planning counseling and referral by calling 1-800-666-2229. For information call 1-800-MOM-BABY (1-800-666-2229). Prospective and eligible parenting women and men also have an...
Category: Family Planning Birth Control Pregnancy Tests
Eligibility: Pregnant Health Conditions
Future Teen Parent Program (FTPP) by National Center for Children and Families
The FutureBound Teen Parent Program is an apartment-based independent living program that provides 24-hour comprehensive supervision and teaches concrete life skills to adolescent parents, ages 16 – 20, and is designed to help create positive outcomes for both the single parent and their young child. Founded on empathy, learning, caring and bonding, FTPP’s Nurturing Parent Program model is trauma-informed, family-centered and evidence-based. Through this model, FTPP enhances...
Category: Specialized Therapy Care
Eligibility: Parents Women/Girls Teens (13-19)
Greenleaf Treatment Foster Care (GTFC) by National Center for Children and Families
GTFC serves Maryland youth who are placed in licensed foster homes in the state of Maryland. We provide intentional therapeutic services that focus on the social, emotional, recreational, and spiritual needs of the youth. Children we serve have experienced layers of traumatic events that have occurred over long periods of time. GTFC staff have specialized training to treat youth with complex needs and trained in the Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach. Impact: GTFC...
6301 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817, US
(301) 365-4480, (301) 365-4480, (301) 365-4480
Category: Specialized Therapy Adoption & Foster Care Care
Eligibility: Foster Youth
Greentree Adolescent Program (GAP) by National Center for Children and Families
Established in 1973, GAP is a high-intensity, structured group home in Bethesda Maryland, serving males aged 12-20 who have experienced physical and emotional abuse, neglect, sex and human trafficking, or involvement with the juvenile justice system. The youth who are placed through the Maryland Department of Social Services or the Department of Juvenile Services receive individual and group therapy, trauma informed, positive youth development, life skills development, educational...
6301 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817, US
(301) 365-4480, (301) 365-4480, (301) 365-4480
Category: Specialized Therapy Adoption & Foster Care Care
Eligibility: Foster Youth
Northwood High School Wellness Program by National Center for Children and Families
The Northwood High School Wellness Center provides opportunities for students and families to receive support in key areas, including physical and emotional health, pro-social activities and concrete services. The Wellness Center is devoted to helping students in the school community reach their full potential by offering coordinated medical care, quality counseling, positive youth development, and health education experiences in a confidential and culturally sensitive manner. All...
Category: Specialized Therapy Care
Eligibility: High School Students Teens (13-19)
Project WISH Free Cancer Screenings by DC Department of Health (DC Health)
The District provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic follow-up for eligible women through Project Women Into Staying Healthy (WISH). Project WISH also provides patient navigation, transportation assistance, and cancer education to all women enrolled in the project.
Category: Prevent & Treat Care
Eligibility: Uninsured Health Conditions Women/Girls
Quit Smoking Now! by DC Department of Health (DC Health)
Using proven techniques tested over 25 years, our program has helped millions of people and it can help you too. Get started today, and connect with 1-on-1 support to beat urges, manage withdrawal symptoms and switch up your habits so you can enjoy life tobacco-free. Check out some of the tools and resources below that may be available to you.
Category: Addiction & Recovery
Eligibility: Health Conditions
Sexual Health Services by DC Department of Health (DC Health)
The Health and Wellness Center offers easy and affordable sexual health care with bilingual staff, a convenient location, and same-day appointments. Our caring professionals offer expert services, including: - Health screenings - HIV and STD prevention resources - STD Testing and Treatment - Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) - Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) - Tuberculosis Screenings and Services - Hepatitis care - Sexual health counseling and education - Sexual Health and...
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002, US
Category: Health Education Disease Screening Medical Care Family Planning Checkup & Test Sex Education Prevent & Treat Health Education
Eligibility: Young Adults (20-30) Geography Age Group Medicaid Recipient DC Resident Teens (13-19) Seniors (55+) Insurance Medicare Recipient Adults (31-54)
Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) by DC Department of Health (DC Health)
WIC is a program that provides the following services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5: Nutrition counseling and education Breastfeeding resources and support Nutrient-rich foods (Foods provided by the program supply calcium, protein, iron, and Vitamins A, D, and C.) Immunization assessment and screening Referrals to health and social service providers For women and children over 1-year-old, WIC also provides fresh fruits and vegetables (May...
Category: Nutrition Education Disease Screening Government Food Benefits Checkup & Test Navigating the System Parenting Education Vaccinations Health Care Money Education
Eligibility: Young Adults (20-30) Pregnant Geography Citizenship Age Group Low-income DC Resident Health Conditions Household Role Women/Girls Infants and Toddlers (0-2) Teens (13-19) Undocumented Adults (31-54) Gender Mothers Young Children (3-5) Families Income