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Library Information ....................................................................... 3
Health Resources ......................................................................... 6 Health Centers....................................................................... 9 Community and Recreation Centers .......................................... 11 Recreation Centers ........................................................... 13 English Conversation Classes .................................................... 14 International students ............................................................. 15
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Web Resources for Children Educational games and learning www.kids.gov/ United States Government webpage for kids kids.discovery.com/ Discovery Channel website for kids www.funbrain.com/ Math website for all students kids.nationalgeographic.com/ Learn about history from around the world activitiesforkids.com - math, science, reading and many fun activities for kids www.learningplanet.com - A fun interactive website www.surfnetkids.com/ - An interactive website for parents and students teachingheart.net/readerstheater.htm - A great reading website! www.starfall.com/ Reading material for students in Pre-K through 1st grade
Websites for Pre-K pbskids.org/ Website for students in Pre-K through 1st grade www.abcteach.com/ A great website for Pre-K and kindergarten www.sesamestreet.org/home/ - Sesame Street fun activities for young students
Math Websites www.multiplication.com/interactive_games. htm math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons/ nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html www.gamequarium.com/math.htm www.abc.net.au/countusin/ www.coolmath4kids.com/
Local Libraries The libraries in PG County are a great resource; check out everything that they offer online: http://www.pgcmls.info/ Borrow books, movies and music, participate in book readings and use the internet for even more opportunities!
Get a Library Card - You may obtain your free Library card at any branch library with proper identification (Photo ID and Proof of Address). Children through the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian in order to get a Library card. Anyone who lives, works, attends school, or owns property in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Loudoun County or Prince William County may get a Prince George's County library card free of charge. Note: Please have your card with you if you want to check out materials.
Mount Rainier Library 3409 Rhode Island Ave Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Tel:(301) 864-8937
Bus Routes: Bus 86 toward Rhode Island Ave Get off at PG Plaza Take R2 towards Calverton
Local Elementary School Calverton Elementary School 3400 Beltsville Road Beltsville, MD 20705-3312
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Health Resources Prince Georges County Health Department: General Information | 301-883-7879| Women Breast and cervical cancer screening- Mammograms and PAP tests for women 40 and older. Breast cancer support groups in Spanish and English |301-883-3525 Family Planning- Contraceptive counseling and pregnancy options, PAP tests and follow ups | 301-583- 3340 | 301-856-9520 Healthy Women Healthy Lives: Health Screenings to ensure optimal health |301-583-3313 Reproductive health services- for young women age 10-24 years, education and counseling to promote good nutrition and healthy behaviors. | 301-324-5141
Pregnant women and their children Pregnancy case management services- for women at risk of poor birth outcomes including counseling, parenting information and referrals to other services| 301-883-7230 Nutrition and Breastfeeding- education and support for low-income post-partum women and children age birth to 5 years who are at nutritional risk. | 301-856-9600 Case management hospital and home nursing for high risk mothers and infants, including parenting teens |301-618-2464 Free health insurance for pregnant women and children up to age 19 with low to average incomes. Healthline | 1-888-561-4049 Prenatal care and reproductive health services; pregnancy testing, pre-and post- natal care, hospital delivery arrangements, family planning, emergency contraception, referral to childbirth classes, nutrition counseling and STI testing and counseling. | 1-888-561-4049 Specialty care and perinatology services- for high risk pregnant women | 301-583-3340 Children Immunizations against childhood diseases are provided free through scheduled appointments to children age 6 weeks to 20 years | 301-583-3300 Medical services for children under 19 years of age (must be county residents, who cannot afford private insurance but do not qualify for any government health insurance program) | 301-883-7858 General dental services- including treatment and referrals to specialty care for maternity patient referred from the health departments maternal health and family planning program, uninsured children ages 0-18 years and children age 0-21 years enrolled in the Maryland Medicaid Healthy smiles program| 301-583-5900 Developmental Delays/Disabilities in Children- Early intervention services/service coordination for families and their children age birth to 3 years at risk for/diagnosed with developmental delays and/or disabilities | 301-265-8415 Teens Educational programs to prevent underage drinking and distracted driving| 301-883-3514 Free Health insurance for teens up to 19 years old | 1-888-561-4049 High School-based health and social services for students attending Bladensburg, Fairmont Heights, Northwestern, and Oxon Hill High Schools | 301-883-7887 7
Immunizations against childhood diseases are provided free through scheduled appointments to teens up to 20 years of age. | 301-583-3300 Medical services for uninsured children under 19 years who are county residents and who cannot afford private insurance and do not qualify for government insurance plans. | 301-883-7858 Mental health and family functioning services for children under 18 years and their families | 301-498- 4500 Outreach services provided in the homes and communities of identified youth at risk of involvement in violence, including anger management, mental health services, substance abuse treatment medical assessment, life skills counseling, family management and school/vocational support | 301-817-1900 Substance abuse treatment services for county residents from 11-18 years of age. Includes assessment, crisis counseling, individual, group and family counseling, urinalysis and breathalyzer testing | 301-883- 3514 For teen girls- age 10 to 24 years reproductive health services including education and counseling promoting cooperative relationships, good nutrition and healthy behaviors. |301-324-5141 For teen boys and young fathers- male family planning and health education, child support counseling, relationship counseling, and parenting groups, G.E.D. preparation, career development and skill- building, job preparation and placement. | 301-817-1900 Men Addictions and mental health services for substance abuse for county residents older than 18 years, includes education, counseling and case management. | 301-583-5920 | 301-856-9400 Health and social services- for men and fathers including male family planning, health education, relationship counseling, child support counseling, parenting groups, sports physicals, G.E.D. preparation, career development, job preparation and placement. | 301-817-1900 Re-entry assistance services- for ex-offenders transitioning back to the community including crisis intervention, assistance with domestic violence and anger management | 301-817-1900 Seniors Colorectal cancer screening for county residents over the age of 50 who meet financial criteria | 301- 883-3256 Comprehensive evaluation of the chronically-ill or older adults who are at risk for nursing home placement | 301-856-4730 Everyone HIV | 301-583-3700 Counseling, testing, treatment and prevention Sexually Transmitted Infections |301-583-3150 |301-583-7752 (STI) and HIV services- testing, counseling and treatment services for any age county resident (parental consent not required) Reentry assistance services- for ex-offenders transitioning back into the community |301-817-1900 Tobacco | 301-883-3514 Use prevention and cessation- includes free nicotine patches for county residents age 18 and older Dental Health Services | 301-583-5900 General dental services are available to maternity patients who are referred from the Health Departments Maternal Health and Family Planning Program, and to children ages birth to 18 years, and other uninsured adults. Comprehensive dental treatment, Referrals for specialty care
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Health insurance | 301-856-9427 Temporary Health care coverage for individuals who cannot afford it and are not eligible for any other health care coverage, through Kaiser Bridge Medical assistance | 301-856-4732 -Personal in-home care for chronically-ill or disabled persons on Medical Assistance who qualify -Transportation of individuals on Medical Assistance to scheduled medical appointments. 301-856-9555 Birth and death certificates | 301-324-2940 -Medical Record consent and release for patients -Birth and death certificate certified copies -Maryland public information act requests PG County Health department records |301-883-7832 -Review of fetal/infant death records by a professional panel to identify possible underlying causes of death| 301-583-3380 Disease control | 301-583-3750 - Animal bite and exposure investigation and follow up, Influenza (Flu) and pneumonia, Lyme disease information, rabies vaccination clinics for cats, dogs and ferrets and rabies pre- and post- exposure vaccinations immunizations for individuals at risk. -Tuberculosis (TB) services- Including chest x-rays and treatment for county residents of all ages | 301- 583-3110 Addiction, mental health, rehabilitation, and case management services CAP program: Children and Parents | 301-324-2872 Men and adults 18 and over |301-583-5920 | 301-856-9400
Hotlines Sexually Transmitted diseases (STD) Clinic 301-583-3150 Suicide 301-864-7130 Abuse Centers Social Services 301-909-6000 Child Abuse *After Hours 301-909-2450 301-699-8605 Domestic Violence 301-731-1203 Rape and Assault 301-618-3154 Prince Georges County Homelessness 1-888-731-0999 Runaway 1-800-RUNAWAY Second Genesis 301-568-4822 Alcoholics Anonymous 202-966-9115 Alateen/Alanon/Alakid 202-635-2023 9
Health Centers Adams House: The Adams house promotes healthy family behaviors by supporting positive values and working collaboratively with the community. Both individual and group sessions are offered. Walk-ins and referrals from family members or health professionals are accepted. Telephone: 301-817-1900 Suitland Health and Wellness Center 5001 Silver Hill Road Suitland, MD 20746
Individual sessions: Parent outreach and support Counseling Child Support Advocacy Health Education Job Preparation Family Court Services Crisis Intervention Anger Management Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Counseling Group Sessions Youth groups Fatherhood and Motherhood Development Parenting Anger Management Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse
Healthy Teens Center- Young adults ages 10 - 21 years of age. Telephone: 301-324-5141 Call for an appointment! 7824 Central Avenue Landover, MD 20785
Services offered: Pregnancy testing Reproductive health exams Emotional support Parental Involvement Birth Control Education Saturday: Closed
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Health Clinics/Centers Telephone Location Main services PG Health Department Headquarters 301- 883-7879 1701 McCormick Drive Suite 200 Largo, Maryland 20774 Reference Cheverly Health Center
301-583-3340 3003 Hospital Drive Cheverly, MD 20785 General Health Center Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center 301-422-1270 7676 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 411 Takoma Park, MD 20912 Youth strategies and programs D. Leonard Dyer Regional Health Center 301-856-9520 9314 Piscataway Road Clinton, MD 20735 General Health Center CAP Program 301-324-2872 501 Hampton Park Blvd. Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Substance Abusing Mothers with Dependent Children Inglewood Office Centre 2 1801 McCormick Drive, Second Floor Largo, MD 20774 Cancer screening And General Health Center Adelphi Langley Park Family Support Center 301-431-6210 8908 Riggs Road Adelphi, MD 20783
Infants and Children Progressive Life Center 301-909-6824 8800 Jericho City Drive Landover, MD 20785 Mental health and disability counseling Healthy Start Program 301-883-7230 Healthy Start For Moms and Babies At Risk
Infants at-risk program 301-618-2464 3001 Hospital Drive Cheverly, MD 20785 At-risk infant services Laurel Youth and Family Counseling Center OASIS Youth Counseling Bureau: 301-498-4500 Laurel Lakes Corporate Center, Diplomat Building 13992 Baltimore Ave. Suite 203 Laurel, MD 20707 Youth and Family Mental Health Services Judy Hoyer Center 301-445-8460 8908 Riggs Rd. Adelphi, MD 20783 International student counseling and Health center 11
Prince Georges County Community Centers Berwyn Heights Community Center
Location 6200 Pontiac Street Berwyn Heights, MD 20740 301-345-2808; TTY 301-445-4512
Hours of Operation Mondays-Thursdays: 9 am-12 pm, 3pm 9pm Fridays: 9 am-7 pm, Xtreme Teens only: 7-10 pm Saturdays:9am-4pm, Xtreme Teens only: 7-10 pm Sundays: Closed College Park Community Center and Youth Soccer Complex
Location 5051 Pierce Avenue College Park, MD 20740 301-441-2647; TTY 301-445-4512
Hours of Operation Mondays-Thursdays: 9 am-10 pm Fridays: 9 am-7 pm, Xtreme Teens only: 7-10 pm Saturdays: 9am-5 pm, Xtreme Teens only: 7-10 pm Sundays: 12 noon-5 pm College Park Youth Services Center
Location 4912 Nantucket Road College Park, MD 20740 301-345-4425; TTY 301-445-4512
Prince George's County Recreation Programs To find more information please go to: http://www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Community_Cnters.htm http://www.pgparks.com/About-Parks-and-Recreation.htm
Classes and Programs The Department of Parks and Recreation offers four class and activity sessions each year. These include spring (March-May), summer (June-August), fall (September-November), and winter (December- February). We offer something for everyone, whether you're looking for 6 or 8-week sports classes for your son or daughter, pottery workshops and aerobics classes for Mom, painting master's classes for Grandpa, a trip for your group, or summer day camps for the grandchildren. (Not interested in committing to a class? Check out our Events for the latest festivals, community gatherings, workshops, performances, concerts, and events for all ages.)
Local chapters of national programs for kids
Big Brother Big Sister Program aims at building one-on-one relationships between disadvantaged kids and professionals to serve as mentors. 301-794-9170
Boy Scouts 301-530-9360 9190 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814
English Classes Prince Georges Community College Adult Education ESL
https://www.pgcc.edu/Programs_and_Courses/Noncredit/Noncredit_Program_Detail.aspx?id=6442463435 Prince Georges Community College Adult Education ESL offer classes to adults from non- English-speaking countries. These classes incorporate English vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation practice into important lessons about parenting, employment, safety, culture, and civics. Classes range from beginning to advanced level.
International Student Counseling Office Judy Hoyer Family Learning Center 8908 Riggs Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783 Voice: (301) 445-8450 Fax: (301) 445-8457 Supervisor: Alison Hanks-Sloan Web: http://www1.pgcps.org/esol/
The International Student Counseling Office (ISCO) is part of the ESOL Program in Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland. The office works collaboratively with the Prince George's County Public School's Department of School Counseling Services to support its mission of providing a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career and personal/social development for all students. The purpose of the ISCO is to provide specialized guidance and counseling services to our newcomer international students, our English Language Learners, students who have studied in schools abroad, and exchange students and their families. The ISCO also assists school system personnel working with international students.
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