410-228-3230
410-228-7086
206 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge, MD 21613
The Dorchester Recovery Initiative (DRI), in conjunction with Chesapeake Voyagers, Inc., promotes personal recovery for all, no matter what path one takes to recovery. They also help strengthen the recovery community and the services and structures that help folks get and stay in recovery worldwide. They are there for those seeking help for mental health, co-ocurring, and addictions concerns.
Read MoreMon-Fri 8am-6pm
410-213-0923
12747 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, MD 21842
410-763-9040
410-763-9041
505 Dutchman's Lane, B-2, Easton, MD 21601
BJN offers methadone maintenance, counseling, and referrals.
Read MoreMon-Fri 5am-11am, Sat 6am-9:30am
410-482-4089
Riverside Rentals offers a series of Sober Living houses on the Eastern Shore of Maryland providing safe and stable housing for people in recovery. Each house features state of the art security and on-site house management. Residents are expected to maintain their sobriety and be productive members of the community.
Read MoreGreensboro
877-565-8860
Trans lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. It is the only service in the country in which all operators are transgender. (LGBT, LGBTQ)
Read More10am-4am, volunteers may be available during off hours
410-822-3030x344 or 443-699-4603
410-820-9966
Sharon Egerson visits the Denton branch of the Caroline County Public Library every Thursday from 1pm-3pm to advise veterans about programs and benefits that are available to them.
Read More1-800-638-7781
7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD 20706
The Maryland WholeHome Program can help you make valuable repairs and enhancements to your home that can lower your family’s monthly utility bills and improve your quality of life.Maryland WholeHome grants and loans can be used to upgrade to energy efficient appliances, repair or replace heating and cooling systems, replace insulation, add accessibility features for seniors or those with special needs, remove lead paint, upgrade plumbing, and address structural and maintenance issues. With low-interest rate loans and grants, having a healthier home that saves money is easier than ever.We offer a range of programs that help homeowners maintain safe, comfortable and accessible homes for their families. These programs help Maryland homeowners invest in affordable improvements that can help save money on heating and cooling costs, enhance livability for senior residents and those with special needs, and make repairs to meet building codes for safer living.Loans and grants are based on what type of work is needed, as well as household income and ability to repay. The maximum interest rate is 4% and may be as low as zero,payments may be deferred, and there is no application fee.
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410-242-9677
4111 Washington Blvd., Halethorpe, MD 21227
Vehicles for Change accepts donated cars, repairs them while training returning citizens as auto mechanics, and awards roadworthy vehicles to working, low-income families. Vehicles for Change changes lives and empowers individuals through car ownership and technical training. Please visit the website for more information.
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410-742-4950x115
410-749-0442
521 Mack Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21802
The Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) at St James AME Zion Church was established by the Department of Labor to help homeless veterans get back on their feet by:-Individualized support based on specific needs-Employment support services such as job related equipment, clothing, transportation, and other services for independence-Training and remedial education, job preparation services, trade certification, and licensing assistance-Referral for other services or treatments
Read More410-827-5835
Chesapeake College provides adult education programs to residents in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties. Classes include English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education and GED® Test Preparation classes.
Read MoreStudents wishing to enroll in classes must first attend a registration session. During registration the student’s current skill level will be evaluated for the proper class placement. The registration schedule can be found by calling the hotline numbers or on the calendars on the website. Weekly registrations are held at locations throughout the five county area. In Caroline County registration is held on Wednesdays at 10:00 am at the Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market Street in Denton; and on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm at the Maryland Rural Development Corporation, 101 Cedar Lane, and on Thursdays at 10:00 am at the Federalsburg Public Library, 123 Morris Ave. This is part of the National External Diploma Program.
For assistance in Spanish call 410-827-5929
Eligibility:
English As a Second Language classes are available to all adults whose native language is other than English. Classes provide instruction in English language skills to non-English or limited English proficient adults and are offered at multiple levels from beginning to advanced Adult Basic Education and GED® Test Preparation classes are available to individuals we are at least 16 years of age and who are not a high school graduate or currently attending high school. Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes include instruction for learners at beginning and intermediate levels. GED® Test Preparation classes are for those who are in the final stages of preparing to take the GED® Test. Individuals must be a resident of the State of Maryland for at least 3 months to be eligible to take the GED® Test. The External Diploma Program (NEDP) is for individuals age 18 or older, who are not enrolled in regular high school and can demonstrate essential academic competencies and life skills. NEDP provides a unique way for adults to earn a Maryland high school diploma. Participants demonstrate high school level skills by applying work, family and community life experiences in real life situations. This is not a class-attendance based program. The program structure is self-paced and offers flexibility for busy adults. Individuals meet regularly with an NEDP advisor and assessor. NEDP is a computer- based program.
A one-time $150 fee is assessed for NEDP.
Areas Served:
Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties
Fees:
No fees for classes. Classes are supported by grant funding from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation.
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 8Wye Mills, MD 21679
Contact:
Elaine Wilson, Program Director
410-827-5835
ewilson@chesapeake.edu
Contact:
Danielle Thomas, ABE/GED Intake Specialist
410-829-6043
dthomas@chesapeake.edu
Contact:
Karen Luceti, ESL Intake & Assessment Speciali
410-443-1163
kluceti@chesapeake.edu
My Family Needs is both a web-based service listing over 300 community organizations, and a referral service staffed by highly-trained library staff who are committed to linking families with local organizations.
