Assistance

SOAR is a national program designed to increase access to Social Security Insurance (SSI)/ Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for adults who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder. Local agencies that have SOAR trained staff include Alliance, Chesapeake Voyagers, Crossroads Community, Community Behavioral Health, Mid Shore Behavioral Health, the Neighborhood Service Center, St. James Zion Church. Please call for more information.[…]

Priority population served includes persons with a mental health need who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. This program is designed to provide outreach and linkage assistance to street homeless for mental health services and housing. Please call for more information.[…]

This program does not provide emergency housing. This is permanent affordable housing for tenants that are eligible for independent community living. Intake and placement require matching the tenant to the proper living situation based on available openings. Please call 410-540-9067 for more information. tags: assistance, accommodations, housing, low-income[…]

SAMHSA is the agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance use and mental illness on America’s communities.[…]

Narcotics Anonymous Hotline is 1-800-317-3222. Please visit the website for the most current meeting schedule.[…]

Information on testing and other referrals.Hearing impaired: 1-800-553-3140Hispanic AIDS Hotline: (301) 949-0945Baltimore only TTY area: (410) 333-2437[…]

Maryland has a network of 26 Family Support Centers in 14 counties that offer free, educational and health-related services to parents and their children ages birth through three. The Centers provide services designed to: Promote the optimal development of young children Help adults develop more effective parenting skills and fulfill their aims related to school, employment and family life Provide supportive networks among parents in local communities Connect parents and children to the agencies and community resources that can help themThe Centers offer a range of services including: Quality infant/toddler care and assessment while parents are on site Parent[…]

USTAR is a rural transportation program operated by Upper Shore Aging that serves Kent, Talbot, and Caroline Counties. The program provides for transportation needs of the elderly and disabled persons of the service area, as well as the general public. The program also provides for the transportation needs of Medical Assistance clients, and coordinates services with other social service agencies. Due to the rural nature of the service area, USTAR is a Demand-Response transportation program: clients call a dispatcher and arrange to be picked up from their door. Service is subject to advance scheduling (at least 48 hours’ notice),[…]

VSCOA is a nonprofit organization formed to serve the rural disabled and homeless Veteran community. Their PAWS (Partnering Animals With Soldiers) Program is dedicated to helping both homeless veterans and homeless animals. Visit their website for more information. They also provide advocacy and limited shelter services. If you are a veteran in need of shelter, please call 410-873-2500 or 410-873-2550. For resource questions please call Mike Bargiband at 443-924-0872, or email mike.bargiband@vscoa.org. For general inquiries please email support@vscoa.org or visit the website.[…]

Benefits: 1-800-827-1000Health Care: 1-877-222-VETS (8387)VA Inspector General: 1-800-488-8244Combat Call Center: 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387)Homeless Veteran Services: 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 extension 1[…]