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Resources for Everyone

• American Red Cross - As part of the Greater Chesapeake Region, the Southern Maryland Chapter provides life-saving services in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties that include emergency disaster relief to local families and emotional and financial support to military families.  For more than a century, the American Red Cross has worked to help people prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
   
• Center for Abused Persons - A private non-profit agency dedicated to reducing the prevalence and impact of interpersonal violence within Charles County. CAP offers a broad range of services that aim to support adults and adolescents affected by intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and/or childhood sexual abuse. Services include 24-hour crisis hotline, individual counseling, victim advocacy, support groups, abuse intervention programming, and community education.

• Charles County Homeless Services and Resource Guide (PDF) - Click here.

• The Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force - The state's primary organization that works to prevent trafficking, protect victims by providing them with the services they need, prosecute traffickers, and partner with a variety of organizations to eradicate the scourge of human trafficking from our communities.

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• Mesothelioma.net - Offers a plethora of free resources and information for those suffering from mesothelioma cancer and other asbestos diseases. Some of the topics covered are treatment options, financial assistance, and help for families of asbestos victims. The site is "Health On the Net" certified as a trustworthy source of medical information and is periodically reviewed by medical professionals. 

• Mesothelioma Veterans Center - Dedicated to improving the overall quality of life for individuals diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.  Their pages are medically reviewed and verified by certified oncologists and hematologists, and provide the most current and detailed information about the asbestos industry and its health impacts.  Mission:  "Raise awareness and reach those who may need our assistance."

  • Mesothelioma Support Resources

Resources for Senior Citizens

• AssistedLivingToday.com (ALT) - ALT's mission is to help the disabled and elderly maximize their healthy years and age gracefully.  With that in mind, ALT recently published a much-needed resource for the growing low-income senior population. To learn more, please click on the link below.
   
  • Assisted Living Options for Low-Income Elders
  • Senior Housing for Low-Income Residents
     
• Caring.com - Based on conversations with community leaders across the US, many aging adults are unaware of the available care options and programs that can help maintain their independence and quality of life.  So Caring.com created a free resource that provides information on topics like financial support and care options that are available in Waldorf.  What Caring.com is most excited about is their comprehensive database of senior living communities which also includes thoughtful and honest reviews from residents in the community.
   

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• The Pleural Mesothelioma Center - Pleural mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Due to the long latency period of mesothelioma, approximately 20-50 years, about 80% of those who are diagnosed with this terrible disease are seniors. Our organization works 1-on-1 with these individuals to help them find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups, all for absolutely no cost to the patient.

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