Montgomery Municipal Cable
Road to Recovery with MoCo ReConnect
On this episode of Road to Recovery host James Sutton is joined by Aden Drolsum, the Sheppard Pratt program manager at MoCo ReConnect.
The MoCo ReConnect Drop-in Center in Silver Spring, MD is a unique approach in Montgomery County as the only dedicated youth space specifically centering the needs of youth ages 16-24, particularly those impacted by housing insecurity and seeking alternative opportunities to traditional education pathways.
MoCo ReConnect values youth as decision-makers and has centered the design of the space and programming around the voice of our Youth Action Board. The Drop-in center brings together, for the first time under one roof, a collaboration of agencies providing outreach, case management, education, housing assistance, and employment training.
Aden Drolsum, LMSW, (they/them) serves as the Sheppard Pratt program manager at MoCo ReConnect. They began practicing as a licensed master social worker in Maryland after relocating from Nashville, TN. Prior to their work with MoCo ReConnect and Sheppard Pratt, Aden worked in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County middle schools providing mental health therapy to students. In their free time, they are actively pursuing a yoga instructor certification and enjoy pursuing creative activities and hanging out with their partner and two cats, Artemis and Frida.
Visit mocoreconnect.org for more information.
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Montgomery Municipal Cable (MMCTV) is a government access station in Montgomery County, MD. MMC was designed to increase community awareness among the citizens of the county by broadcasting municipal events, educational programs and interviews with elected officials and other noteworthy individuals. You can find MMC on Channel 16 on Comcast, Verizon and RCN every evening as well as 24/7 access to our online video archives. Channel 16 is a member of the PEG Network (Public Education and Government) of Montgomery County. We are able to provide programming due to the continued support from the municipalities within the county.
We are located in the Kensington Town Hall/Armory. We have a state of the art, all virtual studio which allows us to change the background for each of our programs. All of our programs are produced and hosted by municipal and county residents who volunteer their time as a way of communicating a topic they are passionate about for the residents of Montgomery County.
MMC’s programming includes shows that provide the public with information pertaining to health and wellness, politics, business, the arts and life planning including services, organizations and local events. We also have programs for the Hispanic community. Whether you’re looking to hear from your elected officials about what’s going on in our community or if you are looking for volunteer opportunities close to home, MMC has something of interest for everyone in the county.