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In
July 2008, the Center
for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
began a statewide expansion of resources on
the Maryland Community Services Locator
website (www.mdcsl.org). The MDCSL is an
interactive online directory developed to
assist professionals and community members
in locating community services. It allows
users to get organizational contact
information and other details, map resources
by location, and get instant directions to
programs. Since its launch, this website has
expanded to include more than 3,400 services
and programs that are
periodically
verified for accuracy by MDCSL staff. In
addition to the resources included when the
MDCSL first launched, (i.e. Substance Abuse
Services and Short-Term Housing), it now
includes new listings for topics such as Job
Readiness/Adult Education Services,
Health/Mental Health Services, Substance
Abuse Prevention, Family Assistance, Victim
Services, and many others.
Visit the MDCSL website at: http://www.mdcsl.org/.
Local domestic victim support groups, counseling, hotlines and shelters
Maryland has a strong network of nonprofit domestic violence providers who can help you with all aspects of a domestic violence situation. This directory will help you find the closest resource or you may wish to seek help outside your county.
Help for sexual assult victims
TurnAround, Inc. is a private non-profit organization dedicated to serving victims of rape, child sexual assault, domestic violence, and adult survivors of child sexual abuse. This organization offers free counseling, shelter, free and reduced cost legal representation, a hotline, ER companion services, which is a 24-hour service that provides a trained companion who offers support and information at the hospital to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and support groups for survivors of domestic violence. Pets are also accepted at the shelter at Turn Around.
Women and Verbal Abuse
Cyber Parent is a commercial family site. This section offers information on verbal, emotional, and mental abuse, as well as book reviews on resources about verbal abuse. Characteristics of verbal abusers are described and advice on how to respond to it is offered.
Ask a doctor
Dr. Irene Matiatos is a psychiatrist in NY. All material on this site is intended for educational purposes and must not be considered a substitute for informed advice from your own health care provider. If you think you may be in an abusive relationship or may be abusive yourself, this site is worth a visit. It provides information on abuse and pop culture, codependency, and signs of both healthy and abusive relationships.
A Sanctuary
This web page is published by Stalking Survivors’ Sanctuary and Solutions, a non-profit organization based in California. The purpose of the Stalking Victims Sanctuary is to educate people about stalking and to offer sanctuary to those exposed to stalking. The site offers resources for victims who want to take back their lives.
Department of Justice and Domestic Violence
The U.S. Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office has an extensive site providing information on state, regional, and national resources. Links to police departments with domestic violence pages, fact sheets, and many other Internet resources can be found here. It also includes a lot of government information on domestic violence including legislation, reports and studies, speeches and press releases.
Montgomery
County Abused Person's Program
Provides
a 24 hour crisis line (240) 777-4673,
counseling to victims, emergency shelter,
community education, and fees are based on
your ability to pay. No one is denied
due to lack of funds.
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