The Department of Health and Human Services assures delivery of a full array of services to address the somatic and behavioral health, economic and housing security, and other emergent needs of Montgomery County residents. To achieve this, the Department (directly and/or via a network of community partners) develops and implements policies, procedures, programs, and services that: 1) offer customer-focused direct care and support; 2) develop, enhance, and maintain a broad network of community-based organizations, public, and private agencies to promote and sustain partnerships, which increase the availability of needed services; 3) pilot and evaluate innovative approaches to...

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

The Department of Health and Human Services assures delivery of a full array of services to address the somatic and behavioral health, economic and housing security, and other emergent needs of Montgomery County residents. To achieve this, the Department (directly and/or via a network of community partners) develops and implements policies, procedures, programs, and services that: 1) offer customer-focused direct care and support; 2) develop, enhance, and maintain a broad network of community-based organizations, public, and private agencies to promote and sustain partnerships, which increase the availability of needed services; 3) pilot and evaluate innovative approaches to service delivery and systems integration; and 4) maximize financial and staffing resources to deliver services through effective management, coordination, and pursuit of strategic funding opportunities.

The Department's services are administered under an organizational structure that includes six service areas: Aging and Disability Services; Children, Youth, and Family Services; Behavioral Health and Crisis Services; Public Health Services; Services to End and Prevent Homelessness; and Administration and Support.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Programs four High School Wellness Centers providing somatic, mental health, and positive youth development services, and three new model centers supporting mental health and positive youth development services.
• Adds funding for Linkages to Learning sites at Twinbrook Elementary School, Whetstone Elementary School, and Eastern Middle School.
• Continues planning, design, and construction of a Diversion Center.
• Funds planning of a facility to provide non-congregate shelter.
• Establishes separate projects for the County's child care renovation priorities, including playground improvements, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) remediation, and facility replacement.

PROGRAM CONTACTS

Contact Mark Hodge of the Department of Health and Human Services at 240.777.1568 or Grace Pedersen of the Office of Management and Budget at 240.773.1088 for more information regarding this department's capital budget.

CAPITAL PROGRAM REVIEW

Seven active projects comprise the Recommended FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program for the Department of Health and Human Services, for a total six-year cost of $81.8 million, which is a $9.8 million, or a 10.7 percent decrease from the Amended FY23-28 total six-year cost of $91.6 million. The decrease is due to capturing cost savings through coordination with Montgomery County Public Schools construction schedules in building new High School Wellness Centers and new mental health and positive youth development spaces, partially offset by cost escalation in other projects and the addition of new Linkages to Learning projects at three schools.

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