Are you currently experiencing homelessness? The resources provided below may be of assistance:
Organization | Phone Number | Website | More Information |
2-1-1 Maryland | 2-1-1 | https://211md.org/ | When calling 211, you will receive referrals to local services based on the location you are calling from. |
First Call for Help | 888-731-0999 or 2-1-1 | The Homeless Hotline provides emergency shelter referrals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for homeless individuals and families in the state of Maryland. | |
Laurel Advocacy & (LARS) | 301-776-0442 | https://www.laureladvocacy.org/ | No appointment needed for food assistance on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday The Homeless Hotline provides emergency shelter referrals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for homeless individuals and families in the state of Maryland. The following services require an appointment: Financial Assistance, Clothing Voucher, Eye Glasses Voucher, SNAP Applications or Renewal’s, Obtaining an ID/SS Card and Mail Sign-Ups |
Maryland Center for Veterans Education & Training | 443-984-9540 | https://www.mcvet.org/copy-of-intake-admission | Provides assistance to veterans in need, includes those experiencing homelessness. Services include transitional housing, mental health support, employment, and education assistance. Located in Baltimore, MD. |
United Communities Against Poverty | 240-389-4361 | https://www.ucappgc.org/ | Operates an emergency shelter with 24-hour services provided year round- Offers case management, rent assistance, food, clothing, childcare, and transportation. Located in Capitol Heights, MD. |
Anne Arundel County Coordinated Entry System | To be screened and added to the waitlist, please call 410-417-7260. After business hours, call 410-768-5522. | https://acdsinc.org/housing-resources/resources-for-homeless-people/ | Anne Arundel County has four shelters, with one wait list for all shelters. |
Howard County Coordinated Entry System of Homeless Services | 410-313-0224 | https://www.howardcountymd.gov/homeless-services/coordinated-entry-system-homeless-services-ces | The Coordinated Entry System of Homeless Services (CES) connects people who are experiencing homelessness to housing opportunities in Howard County. The CES is a required component of the Continuum of Care (CoC) and prioritizes people based on vulnerability to determine who is most in need of assistance. |
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Housing Resource Center, Community Shelter | 410-752-4454 EX 301 | https://cc-md.org/programs/weinberg-housing-resource-center/ | Offers emergency shelter and housing placement services to adults in need. Referral from Baltimore City Shelter Hotline required. Stays are limited to 90 days. Located in Baltimore, MD. |
Prince George’s County Homeless Services | 1-888-731-0999 | https://pgccouncil.us/752/Housing-and-Food-Assistance | In Prince George’s County to ensure we have a coordinated Continuum of Care system, we require that all referrals to County Shelters be made through the Homeless Hotline, 1-888-731-0999. |
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Hotline: 1 (800) 634-3577 | https://www.mnadv.org/ | The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence is the state domestic violence coalition that brings together victim service providers, allied professionals, and concerned individuals for the common purpose of reducing intimate partner and family violence and its harmful effects on our citizens. |
QCI Behavioral Health | 1-888-731-0999 | https://www.qcihealth.com/services/homeless-programs | The mission of Rock-Ward Center for Mental Health & Homelessness (RWC) is to deliver community-based mental health and case management services, including psychiatric, nursing, counseling /psychotherapy, substance abuse treatment, to persons who are both homeless and who have a mental illness. |