AMSS works in partnership with two advisory councils, one representing the diverse communities we serve, and the other is comprised of representatives of Montgomery County’s premier health and long-term care organizations who serve as AMSS consultants and offer coordinated county services and resources.
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Thanks to AMSS Health and Long -Term Care (HLTC) Outreach Ambassadors, these resources are delivered effectively to isolated and under-served diverse older adults and caregivers.
Our Goals​
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To provide services and resources to the underserved.
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To grow our trained Ambassadors force and form health-related specialized teams
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To create partnerships with the interfaith, business, public and private health care organizations
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To grow our Workforce Development Projects for younger and older members
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To conduct culturally sensitive education outreach dialogues, seminars on health-related issues of concern to the community
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To build culturally sensitive multi-generational programs and services
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To fill-in gaps in diversity research and services.
Our Priorities ​
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To empower older and younger members of diverse underserved communities through Education and Training.
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To increase our Workforce Development efforts in the field of Health and Long -Term Care for older and younger under-served diverse persons
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To advocate on behalf of ethnically diverse seniors most in need and promote awareness of their special issues concern.
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To partner with community and county leadership, the interfaith community, the county health and long- term care organizations, the business and research communities to maximize resources and benefits for the underserved.
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To identify gaps in research and services and develop innovative model projects to meet the needs of older diverse members and caregivers including nutrition, transportation and housing.
AMSS at MEAAG Resource Fair 2025
AMSS at MEAAG Resource Fair 2025
AMSS HMOW Coordinator
Faiza Shabani
Faiza@amssmd.org
AMSS CNA Program Coordinator
Hadhya Alzawm
Hadhya@amssmd.org
Our Health and Long-Term Care Outreach Ambassadors provide a holistic approach to health and wellness, that promotes independence and reduces isolation among the older underserved members of our community, of all faiths.
Our ambassadors are a vital component of all AMSS programs, providing many services that benefit both the older and younger members of Montgomery County at large. They are the driving force behind the AMSS programs:
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Halal Meals on Wheels (HMOW.
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Scholarship and Employment program:
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UMB/ AMSS Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Curriculum Development and Training Program:
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County and community events & with the interfaith communities
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To become a Health and Long-Term Care Outreach Ambassadors fill out this form: