Contact Information

Developmental Disabilities Program
4545 Crain Highway
White Plains, MD 20695
Telephone: (301)609-6830
Toll Free: (301)609-6694
FAX: (301)609-6690/6691
Web Address: www.charlescountyhealth.org

Services Offered

Resource Coordination, Individual Support Services, and Family Support Services.

Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
AIDS, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Orthopedic Impairment, Autism, Behavioral Problems, Blindness/Severe Vision Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chemical Dependency, Cystic Fibrosis, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Head Injury, Mental Retardation, Mental Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Other Neurological Impairment, and other undetermined disabilities.

Number of Individuals Currently Served: 580

Ages Served: All Ages

Home Region of DDA: Southern

Counties Served: Charles County

Year Established: N/A

Mission Statement

The mission of Charles County Goverment is to provide its citizens the highest quality service possible in a timely, efficient, courteous manner. To achieve this goal government must be operated in an open and accessible atmosphere, be based on comprehensive long and short term planning, have an appropriate managerial organization tempered by fiscal responsibility.

Unique and Distinctive Qualities

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How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?

This agency links individuals to supports in the community. Through the ISS and FSS grants from DDA, this office purchases items and services such as equipment to facilitate people to participate in community activities.

Steps Individuals Must Take To Apply For Services

In Charles County, call (301)609-6830. The Charles County Department of Health is the gateway to services through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). This office assists individuals with the eligibility process through DDA and accessing services funded through DDA.

Funding Sources: DDA, Office of Genetics (children with special health care needs).

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