Our Programs & Services
Programs & Services at the Takoma-Langley Park One-Stop Center
Takoma Park Food Pantry (Pantry-On-The-Go)
The Takoma Park Food Pantry provides monthly and emergency food assistance to low-income families, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and new immigrants. We offer culturally relevant fresh produce, proteins, grains, and pantry staples sourced from local farms, the Capital Area Food Bank, and community partners.
Key Features
- 1st and 3rd Saturday’s pantry distribution
- Weekly food pickups & deliveries for seniors and homebound individuals
- Multilingual support (English, Spanish, Amharic, French, Arabic)
- Nutrition education & healthy lifestyle workshops
- Choice pantry model (client-centered food selection)
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC)
Licensed mental health clinicians (Social Workers and Therapists LMSW, LGPC,LCSW-C, LCPC) provide trauma-informed therapy, behavioral health assessments, medication management (Mental Health Nurse Practitioners – NP, PMHNP, DMP) and individualized treatment planning and case management for children, youth, and adults.
Specialties
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety & depression
- Immigrant and refugee mental health
- Family and relationship counseling
- Grief and loss support
- ADHD & developmental challenges
- Crisis intervention
The Rosewood House
The Rosewood House is an ASAM 3.1 Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Services program designed to provide a structured, supportive, and recovery-focused living environment for youth and adults who require stability while working toward emotional, behavioral, and substance-use recovery.
The program offers safe, community-based housing combined with individualized support services that help residents build coping skills, develop healthy routines, and progress toward long-term independence. Rosewood House is not a group home or medical facility, but rather a supportive residential setting in Clinton, Maryland where residents receive guidance and accountability as they work through recovery and life challenges.
Residents receive:
- Individualized case management
- Recovery support and goal planning
- Life-skills development (e.g., budgeting, personal care, household responsibilities)
- Linkage to outpatient behavioral health, medical, and social services
- Coordination with families, schools, and community partners
- Safe, structured housing with supportive oversight
Workforce Development & Employment Services
Our Workforce Development Unit supports job seekers with job readiness training, resume building, interview coaching, digital literacy, and direct placements with employer partners in Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties.
Key Components
- Resume & cover letter assistance
- Job search coaching
- Digital literacy / computer training
- Workforce certifications (CPR/First Aid, Food Handler, Customer Service)
- Career fairs & employer hiring events
Driver Education & MVA-Approved 3-Hour Drug & Alcohol Class
EduCare is an MVA-approved provider of the Safe and Sober: Drug & Alcohol Education Program, helping new and returning drivers meet Maryland licensing requirements.
We Offer
- MVA-certified 3-hour Drug & Alcohol Education Course
- Driving education workshops for immigrants & refugees
- Transportation safety seminars
- Youth & adult driver responsibility training
Youth Mentoring & Leadership Development
EduCare offers a structured mentoring model that provides academic support, character development, life skills training, and positive leadership opportunities for at-risk youth ages 8–24.
Program Elements
- After-school tutoring
- Saturday Club (Pace Setters)
- Leadership & personal development workshops
- College and career readiness
- Community service projects
- Culturally grounded mentoring
Senior Support & Homebound Delivery Program
We support aging adults and individuals with disabilities through food delivery, wellness checks, and care coordination to promote independence and reduce isolation.
Services
- Weekly grocery delivery
- Check-ins & wellness screening
- Case management & linkage to benefits
- Socialization & community engagement activities
Emergency Assistance & Housing Stabilization
This program provides emergency support for households facing crisis, eviction risk, or instability, especially immigrants and families without credit.
Supports Offered
- Short-term emergency assistance
- Linkage to housing providers
- Landlord coordination & mediation
- Case management support
- Housing placement through partner properties
- Utility, transportation & safety-net assistance (case-by-case)
Community Outreach & Resource Navigation
We conduct extensive outreach across Takoma Park, Langley Park, and Montgomery County to connect families to essential services.
Activities
- Resource fairs & community events
- Immigrant support services
- Language interpretation & cultural navigation
- Benefit enrollment support (SNAP, Medicaid, energy assistance)
- School outreach & parent engagement
Training, Consulting & Organizational Development
Led by Dr. Dunrick Sogie-Thomas, EduCare provides professional consulting and training for agencies seeking to strengthen their mental-health, leadership, and community engagement capacity.
Training Topics
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership development
- Team communication & conflict resolution
- Trauma-informed care
- Cultural competency
- Staff wellness & resilience
- CPR and First Aid (American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED training)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Anger Management
