Family Navigator
Our Family Navigator provides support for AUSOM families most in need and helps to “navigate” them to appropriate services – food, shelter, utilities, medical assistance, insurance, disability services, and more– as part of our annual Community Service Partnership (CSP) Grant through the Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services. If you or your family are in need of services, please contact the AUSOM office at 410-290-3466 or email info@autismsocietymd.org.
Healthy Habits To Manage Stress & Promote Well-being.
Speaker: Lisbeth Overton is a registered nurse, and holistic practitioner, certified in holistic stress management. She is also a manifestation and yoga nidra teacher.
Emergency Grant
MADHU FUND EMERGENCY GRANT APPLICATION
AUSOM offers emergency funds to those in greatest need through its Madhu Thibaudeau Emergency Fund. Click the link above to access the application.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Crisis Hotline: In Maryland, call 211, press 1
Grassroots Crisis Intervention: 410-531-6677 (TDD for Hearing Impaired 410-531-5086)
Link to Local Resources – Howard County
Maryland Coalition for Families: Maryland Coalition of Families (mdcoalition.org)
Helps families who care for someone with behavior health needs.
NAMI Howard County: National Alliance on Mental Illness | Health Organization (namihowardcounty.org)
An organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. 410-772-9300 (office)
Autism Society of America: Mental Health and Well-Being
Community Outreach Division at Howard County Police Department
410-313-2207
Howard County Behavioral Health Directory – includes listings of mental health professionals in Howard County
Behavioral Health Navigator: Leah Bulka, 410-313-6240
Mobil Crisis Team -Howard County
Transition Programs for Youth with Mental Health Challenges
- Maryland Coalition of Families – What Happens When My Child Turns 18 (mdcoalition.org)
- Humanim Health Transitions Program – Mental Health – Humanim
3. Accessible Resources for Independence
SELF-CARE RESOURCES FROM GENERAL FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup: Supporting Your Social and Emotional Well-Being
Self-Care (Presentation from General Family Support Group)
Adapting the Love Languages To Individuals With Autism and Related Disorders
Effective Self-Care list of ideas
Self Care Matters Planning Tool Kit
SELF-CARE & Relationships Checklist
Self-Care-Bingo-ourmindfullife.com_