226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
2-1-1
866-411-6803
http://www.211md.org/

2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number to call for information and referral to health and human services. This includes: Basic human needs (food and clothing, shelters, rent and utility assistance), Physical and mental health (health insurance programs for adults and children, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol services), Employment support (job training, transportation, education programs), Support for older Americans and people with disabilities (adult day care, telephone wellness checks, meals, respite care, home health care, transportation services), Support for children, youth, and families (child care, after-school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, mentoring, tutoring, protective services), Mobile crisis services (when the Call Specialist deems it appropriate to send crisis response workers to the caller’s home, either for child or adult services, in Frederick County only), Suicide prevention and intervention services (available to anyone who is at risk of taking his or her own life and to the friends and loved ones of people who are feeling suicidal). 2-1-1 services are available in over 150 languages and available from cellular phones. Airtime and other charges may apply for cell phone users. If you experience difficulty calling 2-1-1, you may access the identical service by calling 866-411-6803.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

Frederick County Senior Services offers a variety of programs to help individuals 50 and up maintain wellness and independence. From speakers and workshops to special events and day trips; from enrichment and social opportunities to fitness classes and programs they offer something for everyone. Community Centers are available online, and in Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Frederick, and Urbana. The virtual community center offers programs and exercise classes that “expands horizons, explores the arts and engages the brain.” The virtual community center can be found on the Division’s website, www.frederickcountymd.gov/SeniorServices. **Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 50+ Community Centers remain closed. Services can be accessed through the Virtual 50+ Community Center.

Rural Development
1260 Maryland Avenue, Suite 105
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-797-0500 x5
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/

Homeowners in rural areas who need repairs to their home or would like to make improvements, but can’t afford a regular loan, may be eligible for a USDA, Rural Development 1% loan. Senior citizens may be eligible for grant assistance if they are unable to repay a loan for necessity repairs. Both loan and grant programs are available to very-low income homeowners only.

Rural Development
1260 Maryland Avenue, Suite 105
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-797-0500 x5
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/

Homeowners in rural areas who need repairs to their home or would like to make improvements, but can’t afford a regular loan, may be eligible for a USDA, Rural Development 1% loan. Senior citizens may be eligible for grant assistance if they are unable to repay a loan for necessity repairs. Both loan and grant programs are available to very-low income homeowners only.

877-422-7718
http://www.aarppharmacy.com/

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14 East 9th Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-7837
http://www.aauw.org/

The American Association of University Women is a national organization of men and women who hold associate degrees or higher from United States or foreign colleges and universities. The AAUW mission is equity for women and girls, and AAUW works toward that goal through research, education, advocacy, and philanthropy. The Frederick Branch membership includes scientists, teachers, professionals, and people in all kinds of academic, business, and entrepreneurial pursuits. They support national objectives, including providing fellowships, grants, and legal advocacy. They also support Project Forward Step at Frederick Community College through their annual Afternoon Tea. AAUW offers opportunities for local service and intellectual stimulation. The following members are happy to talk with anyone interested in AAUW and its programs: Mary Anne Williams (301-662-7837) and Beverly Hughes (301-662-5057).

5301 Buckeystown Pike, Suite 301
Frederick, MD 21704
301-695-9505
http://www.abilitiesnetwork.org/

Abilities Network’s mission is to challenge the community to acknowledge the value and equality of people of all abilities. Their services are personalized to support each person to live, work, socialize, and participate in the community.

• The Autism Services program is designed to help each individual develop successful social and behavioral management skills, improve and refine communication skills in home and community settings, and achieve a sense of security and safety in a variety of settings.
• The Community and Employment Partners program provides services designed to support adults with disabilities to live and work as independently as possible in their communities.
• Project ACT (All Children Together) makes it possible for families, childcare professionals, and other education and service agencies to collaborate in successfully including children of all abilities in community settings.
• Support Services is a family-centered program that focuses on the needs and preferences of adults and families of a child with a disability. The program is designed to assist individuals with a disability, their families, and their caregivers. Support Services offers services in areas such as financial assistance, support, networking, and community based resources.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Healthcare and Wellness

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

Funded in part by the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, the Access to Care (ATC) Program provides primary health care services to adults and children who are uninsured, ineligible for other health care programs, and have a total household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL), as adjusted for the size of the family. For example, in 2020, a family of four with a total household income of $51,500 or less would be eligible for enrollment in the ATC Program.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1029
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

For certified copies of Vital Records issued in the State of Maryland ONLY. Birth certificates are issued to persons born in the State of Maryland from year 1939 - present. The cost is $30.00 each. Death certificates are offered to persons having a legal purpose to receive a copy within 30 days of date of death if the funeral home they used filed with our location. The cost is $32.00 for the first copy and $20.00 a copy for each thereafter. They accept forms of payment by cash, check, money order, Visa, and MasterCard.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness: Programs Providing Payment Assistance or Insurance for Low-Income Individuals

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3124
301-600-3131
301-600-3302
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/483/Administrative-Care-CoordinationOmbudsma
http://www.frederickmedicaid.org

Administrative Care Coordination Unit - This program provides education and outreach to Medical Assistance recipients to increase awareness of Medical Assistance (MA) Programs. Provides education for MA recipients on the MCO enrollment process. Assists individuals who are enrolled in or are eligible for MA to access and utilize health care services. Educates recipients on the importance of timely follow-up when appointments/treatments have been missed and the importance and availability of preventive health care. Targeted services to Medicaid pregnant women and newborns.

Ombudsman Program - This program serves as a resource for Medicaid recipients and providers. It assists with care coordination, service access, complaint resolution, or other identified needs; works with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations to ensure enrollees receive covered services.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

5736 Industry Lane
Frederick, MD 21704
301-663-8700
800-826-6501
http://www.unified.org/

Unified Community Connections is a non-profit organization that provides a variety of services at the Frederick center. These services include nursing supervision and monitoring, personal care assistance, and individualized recreational, social, and educational experiences and opportunities. Consultative physical, occupational, speech, and language therapies and activities are provided. The program is designed for adults who would benefit from a supervised, planned program of activities and services. Transportation and a nutritious hot lunch are provided. Counseling and referral services are also available. Adults who would benefit from the offered services must meet eligibility requirements. Medical Assistance, DDA funds, and private pay accepted.

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information, Special Populations Services: Services for Immigrants and Speakers of Other Languages

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
240-629-7962
http://www.frederick.edu/adult-education.aspx

The FCC Adult Education Program offers Adult Basic Education (ABE), Pre-GED, and GED Preparation to Maryland residents who are at least 18 years of age and qualify for the program. The program also offers options for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners through participation in one of two programs: Community Based (free of charge for students with very little previous English instruction) or Targeted (fee-based courses which require tuition, fees, and placement testing).

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1736
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

AERS provides comprehensive medical and psycho-social evaluations of the following groups seeking community-based services to support them in remaining in the community: 1) the elderly, 2) chronically disabled adults, and 3) recipients of community Medical Assistance (MA/Medicaid) benefits (both children and adults). AERS evaluators are nurses and social workers (with RN/LCSW-C credentials) whose goal is to support clients and families in maintaining their loved ones in the community/least-restrictive environment. Recommendations are made regarding appropriate, available community-based services. AERS evaluations are provided at no cost. In addition to general evaluations outlined above, AERS provides medical determination evaluations for community Medical Assistance (MA/Medicaid) recipients seeking home-based personal assistance services through the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH) Community Options programs. (NOTE: AERS does not provide psychological/psychiatric evaluations for individuals requiring competency determinations.)

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Serves persons age 18 and older who lack the physical and/or mental capacity to provide for their daily needs. The purpose of Adult Protective Services is to prevent or remedy neglect, self-neglect, abuse, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and takes appropriate action. Also assists to establish public guardianship when family or interested others are unwilling or unable to serve as guardian.

P.O. Box 3826
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21705
301-662-0099 x1721
http://www.waystationinc.org/

Provides services and support in houses managed by Way Station. Services include ongoing assessment of needs and individualized services planning; assistance with daily living; medication monitoring; money management; supportive counseling; skills training; leisure and recreational activities; linkages with community resources; and crisis intervention. Housing includes general and intensive level options, which include a variety of specialized residential programs offering 24/7 staffing.

P.O. Box 3826
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21705
301-662-0099 x1721
http://www.waystationinc.org/

Psychiatric day program is based on the evidence-based practice that engages participants in activities that are designed to facilitate learning, skill development, peer support, and progress towards individual rehabilitation goals.

P.O. Box 3826
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21705
301-662-0099 x1721
http://www.waystationinc.org/

Services include assistance with daily living needs, medication monitoring, money management, supportive counseling, personal care skills, interpersonal and communicative skills training, social and leisure skills training and planning, activities that support cultural and spiritual interests, and crisis intervention.

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

See index for a complete listing of Frederick County Department of Social Services programs. Provides various services to elderly and disabled adults over age 18. Services include the following programs:

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Serves persons age 18 and older who lack the physical and/or mental capacity to provide for their daily needs. The purpose of Adult Protective Services is to prevent or remedy neglect, self-neglect, abuse, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and takes appropriate action. Also assists to establish public guardianship when family or interested others are unwilling or unable to serve as guardian.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Provides personal care and light-housekeeping services, through employed Certified Nursing Assistants and contracted agencies, to eligible adults in their homes.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Project Home provides case management services for eligible clients living in an approved Project Home/Adult Foster Care home. Case management services include assessment, care planning, linkage to services, monitoring, and advocacy. A limited amount of emergency financial assistance is available. To be eligible, clients must be Frederick County residents 18 years of age or older who are unable to live independently in their home due to a physical or mental disability.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Helps cover the cost of respite care for disabled adults, in their home or out of their home, to temporarily relieve the caregiver.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Senior Care Program provides social work case management services to Frederick County adults age 65 or older who are moderately or severely disabled. The program can assist with service coordination, linkage to services, and general case management focusing on helping the adult to continue to live safely and independently in their home. Those meeting these requirements and additional income/asset parameters may be eligible for some limited assistance with purchasing approved personal care supplies/equipment.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Provides social work case management to assist qualifying adults (18 and older) in finding supportive services. The goal of the program is to help clients maintain their independence as well as their health/safety/welfare. Those who meet income/asset parameters may receive assistance in purchasing personal care products/equipment.

216 Abrecht Place
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-2003
http://www.afhf88.org/

Advocates for Homeless Families empowers motivated one and two parent families with custody of one or more children to break the cycle of homelessness. Participating families achieve success through a structured two-year program of education, housing, and extensive support services. Primary programs are Families Forward, for families at risk of homelessness who reside in their own homes, and Transitional Housing, for homeless families who reside in one of 15 scattered-site housing units. Advocates offers, among other services, weekly one-on-one case management, life skills workshops, referrals to external supports, support groups, and limited financial assistance for childcare and transportation expenses.

Every adult participant in Advocates’ programs must meet a 35-hour weekly productivity standard in order to stay in either of the two programs. The productivity standard can be met through an accumulation of hours spent at work, school, life skills workshops, case management meetings, job training, and attendance at AA or NA meetings if warranted. All children must attend school on a regular basis or have certified childcare services and must be given the opportunity to engage in supervised after-school and summer activities.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

In addition to PAF’s core services, it is proud to operate the following additional dedicated programs to meet the needs of specific groups of patients, caregivers, and providers: Colorectal Care Line, Narcolepsy Care Line, Heart Valve Care Line, Aetna Clinical Appeals Care Line, Radiation Co-Payment Small Grant Financial Aid Fund. These programs are supported through grants, partnerships, and targeted donations. Refer to the above website for contact information for individual programs.

27 Degrange Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-2670 x112
http://www.thereligiouscoalition.org/

The Religious Coalition operates 3 programs for the homeless in the Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter: the Cold Weather Shelter, open from November through March, the Day Shelter, open from November through March, and Exodus Project, open from April through October.

From November through March, the shelter provides a warm, safe haven for homeless men and women. The Religious Coalition began a cold weather shelter in 1990. Beds were provided in local churches and housed about 20 people. Close to 300 were served in 2007. A major fund raising campaign enabled the Coalition to purchase a site and construct the Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter in 2002.

The Day Shelter provides refuge from the cold for vulnerable clients with physical and mental problems and the frail elderly. It is housed in the Cold Weather Shelter, November through March. The Coalition trains volunteers and supervises the Day Shelter.

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2483
https://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/family-resource-center.aspx

The Allied Health Academy provides training and support to individuals who want to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA), or other select allied health occupations. Frederick County residents who are single parents, unemployed, underemployed, and/or facing other barriers may be eligible.

Listed in section(s): Counseling Services: Hotlines, Medical/Health Care and Wellness

Western Maryland Regional Office
108 Byte Drive, Suite 103
Frederick, MD 21702
301-696-0315
http://www.alz.org/Maryland

The Alzheimer's Association is a nonprofit committed to the mission of ending Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

We offer information, resources, care and support to individuals living with any type of dementia (including Alzheimer's), their care partners/caregivers, families and anyone interested in learning more. All our programs and services are FREE and include:

• 24/7 Helpline – 800-272-3900 - a confidential support and information service, staffed by master’s level clinicians and specialists.
• Early Stage Programs – designed to support the social needs of individuals with early-stage memory loss and their care partners.
• Family, Caregiver and early-stage Support Groups – offer information and emotional support.
• ALZConnected.org – an online forum and message board.
• Alzheimer’s Navigator – customized action plans on line alzheimernavigator.org.
• Community Resource Finder (alz.org/crf) – instant access to local community resources.
• Medic Alert – 24 hour emergency response service helps locate people who wander.
• Care Consultations – in person, email or on the phone.
• Respite Funds – limited funds offered to provide caregivers time to rest and/or attend to personal needs.
• Free Education Programs – online and in-person in the community – many helpful topics including 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, Healthy Living for the Brain and Body, Effective Communication Strategies, Living with Alzheimer’s, Caregiving and more.
• Alz.org provides caregivers, families and individuals with comprehensive online resources and information. Our chapter: alz.org/Maryland includes local programs, services, resources and events.
• TrialMatch – a free, easy-to-use clinical studies matching service makes it easy to search for opportunities based on personal criteria.
• Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) – advocacy arm of the Association. A network of trained advocates who engage local and national elected officials to increase research funding and improve access to quality healthcare services
• WALK to End Alzheimer’s (alz.org/westernmd/walk)– the world’s largest fundraising event for Alzheimer’s disease provides support for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
• Volunteer – volunteer.alz.org – many ways to participate in our mission.

The Frederick office is also a repository for over 100 pieces of information about Alzheimer’s disease and its effects on families and loved ones who have the disease.

877-422-7718
http://www.aarppharmacy.com/

With AARP Prescription Discounts, AARP members - and their spouses - can save an average of 38% on FDA-approved prescription drugs. Choose from over 64,000 participating pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Kroger, Rite Aid, Walmart, Walgreens, and more.

14 East 9th Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-7837
http://www.aauw.org/

The American Association of University Women is a national organization of men and women who hold associate degrees or higher from United States or foreign colleges and universities. The AAUW mission is equity for women and girls, and AAUW works toward that goal through research, education, advocacy, and philanthropy. The Frederick Branch membership includes scientists, teachers, professionals, and people in all kinds of academic, business, and entrepreneurial pursuits. They support national objectives, including providing fellowships, grants, and legal advocacy. They also support Project Forward Step at Frederick Community College through their annual Afternoon Tea. AAUW offers opportunities for local service and intellectual stimulation. The following members are happy to talk with anyone interested in AAUW and its programs: Mary Anne Williams (301-662-7837) and Beverly Hughes (301-662-5057).

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information, Medical/Health Care and Wellness

2020 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
443-695-8018
http://www.redcross.org/mhfc

Volunteer opportunities to enhance your resume and stand out on job applications. The Red Cross has numerous programs that educate about, prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. We offer classes in emergency preparedness/response, First Aid/CPR, aquatics, baby-sitting, etc. For information on donating blood, call 800-GIVE-LIFE.

1-888-495-3181
https://www.americaspharmacy.com

America's Pharmacy negotiates on behalf of millions of consumers to provide low prices at thousands of pharmacies across the U.S. You can use it on medications that are not covered by your health insurance - or when the America's Pharmacy price is lower than your copay or deductible. Visit the website and search for your prescription, get your card or coupon, and receive your discount. No questions, fees, or hassles.

15 North Church Street
Thurmont, MD 21788
301-271-4554 (leave a message)

Limited assistance available for gas for those going to a medical appointment.

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2483
https://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/family-resource-center.aspx

The Anne-Lynn Gross Breast Cancer Resource Center, located at Frederick Community College, offers information and resources about early detection, treatment, and aftercare. A Breast Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00p.m. in the Student Center, H106D. This group is for breast cancer survivors, from newly diagnosed to long-term remission/survival. See index for a complete listing of Office of Student Success Programs, Frederick Community College programs.

Listed in Section(s): Special Population Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

620-A Research Court
Frederick, MD 21703
301-663-0909
http://www.arcfc.org/

The Arc of Frederick County is an advocacy agency supporting adults and children with developmental disabilities to lead enviable lives in their community. The Arc provides assistance to individuals and families in planning, locating, accessing, maintaining, and advocating for supports and services they need and desire.

Contributions from members, civic groups, and grants allow The Arc to offer additional needed supports to people in Frederick County. Information and Referral and Educational Advocacy services are available to anyone who contacts The Arc and has a developmental disability or is a family member of someone with a disability. The Arc offers residential support for children and adults (in their family’s home, or in their own home), and assists individuals who need to learn the skills to transition to their own home. The Arc offers employment supports for adults and transitioning students to locate careers based on their passions, talents, and personal interests. Cooking, computer, creative movement, music, art, and Adult Basic Education classes are all offered in response to requests from the people served by The Arc. Working Together Self-Advocacy is a support group for adults with developmental disabilities. Parent and sibling support groups are available to support family members. Also available is a free, monthly respite program called Parents Day Out. The Arc has an Hispanic Outreach position to reach the growing Spanish speaking population in Frederick.

Following the mission of the founding parents, The Arc continues to respond to the needs of children with developmental disabilities, their families, and the Frederick community.

The Arc’s services are varied and numerous. They are tailored according to the individual’s and family’s needs, and are driven by their own choices. The Arc of Frederick County works to guarantee people with developmental disabilities the same rights and opportunities enjoyed by other citizens. The Arc helps people exercise the right to be contributing members of society, to receive quality education, to be gainfully employed, to live in desirable homes, to have friends and families, and to direct their own lives.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-2197
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Provides assistance to active duty military personnel and their families. Some services also available to retired military and their families.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-2197
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Teaches family members and civilians the skills they need to grow and thrive in the face of challenges, and to bounce back from adversity. The course delves deep into learning and implementing skills that enhance self-awareness, self-regulation, optimism, mental agility, strengths of character, and connections.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-2208
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Provides comprehensive and coordinated employment and transition programs to assist the military family in pursuit of a career change. Assists military families with job search, individualized career counseling, and skills development through workshops and seminars.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-3385
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

The EFMP is a mandatory program for all soldiers in Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve in USAR-Active Guard Reserve, or other USAR soldiers on active duty exceeding 30 days and Army National Guard AGR personnel. These individuals must enroll in the program if they have an exceptional family member. The program will assist other members of the Fort Detrick Community who need information on disabilities and special needs such as location of local support groups, description, including diagnosis and treatment for various chronic illnesses, and regulations and laws that impact children and adults with disabilities. The EFMP also has a lending library of books, pamphlets, and videos on many special needs related topics. The program also offers a limited respite care program.

The program coordinates with other military and civilian agencies to provide medical, educational, housing, community support, and personal service to military families with special needs. An exceptional family member is any child or adult with any physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disability who requires special treatment, therapy, education, training, or counseling. Services to eligible patrons are free.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-2408
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is dedicated to the prevention, education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention and treatment of spouse and child abuse. The program provides a variety of services to soldiers and families and retired military to enhance their relationship skills and improve their quality of life. This mission is accomplished through a variety of groups, seminars, workshops, and counseling and intervention services. The FAP has a lending library of books, pamphlets, and DVDs/ videos on parenting, couple’s communication, stress management, anger management, and other related topics. Family Advocacy also has a respite care program. The program coordinates with other military and civilian social service agencies to provide community support and personal service to military families. Services are free to active duty and retired service members and to their families.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-3455
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Assists military members and their families to improve personal financial readiness by learning to manage finances wisely, develop workable budgets, and reduce debt level. Operation Happy Holidays assists families during the holiday season by providing food, clothing, and gifts. FRP offers information, counseling, and training. Training topics include budgeting, consumer rights and responsibilities, credit, debt liquidation, insurance, and checkbook management. Using established guidelines, the AER assists military members, retirees, and their family members experiencing valid emergency financial situations.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-0323
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

This program offers parents (pregnant or with children to age 3) the opportunity to learn new skills and improve old ones. The staff knows about the concerns of parents and the challenges that only military families face. Home visits can be arranged.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-3787
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Supports the Army family with multiple programs. The Army Family Action Plan is a grass roots program allowing members from every sector of the military to submit issues and recommendations to Army leadership. Mobilization and Deployment prepares military members, civilians, and families for separation and reunion. Family Readiness Groups provides mutual support for unit’s family members.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-6364
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Supports military members and their families during relocation with incoming and outgoing briefings, welcome packets, lending closet, homebuyers workshop, sponsorship training, and relocation guidance and counseling. IR&F links military members and families with the most appropriate and cost effective resources in the military and civilian community.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
240-674-2802
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Ensures that victims of sexual assault are treated with dignity and respect and receive medical care and support. Victims who do not want to initiate an investigation and are interested in receiving support and counseling may make a “restricted” report to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, medical personnel, unit victim advocate, or a chaplain.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-7171
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

The SOS Program serves as the advocate for survivors by providing support, information, and services closest to where the family resides. The SOS Program embraces and reassures survivors that they are continually linked to the Army family for as long as they desire.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-3171
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Recruits volunteers for Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation events, on-post agencies, and the Adopt-A-School and Mentor Programs. Administers the Army Family Team Building program, which orients families to Army life and strives to build more self-reliant individuals and families.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-3455
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Assists military members and their families to improve personal financial readiness by learning to manage finances wisely, develop workable budgets, and reduce debt level. Operation Happy Holidays assists families during the holiday season by providing food, clothing, and gifts. FRP offers information, counseling, and training. Training topics include budgeting, consumer rights and responsibilities, credit, debt liquidation, insurance, and checkbook management. Using established guidelines, the AER assists military members, retirees, and their family members experiencing valid emergency financial situations.

1080 West Patrick Street, Suite 16
Frederick, MD 21703
301-694-3355
http://www.aacfmd.org/

Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF) is a community-based non-profit organization whose vision is: “Building a better community by integrating the ethnic minority and immigrant communities into the American way of life in Frederick County.” Their triple-E mission is that: AACF “ENHANCES” community services through improving access and advocacy, such as assistance with health insurance enrollment, interpreter services, an annual health fair, and conducting community outreach and health promotion programs; AACF “EMPOWERS” local communities through education and training, such as English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, citizenship classes, medical interpreter training, and AmeriCorps positions for individuals, provides technical assistance and advocacy for other community-based organizations, and participation in the commission(s) and coalition building; and AACF “ENRICHES” Frederick’s culture through multi-ethnic events and diverse language and cultural programs.

P.O. Box 3826
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21705
301-662-0099
http://www.waystationinc.org/

Way Station’s Assertive Community Treatment Team provides services that are designed to meet the needs of individuals who are unable or unwilling to engage in traditional, facility-based outpatient psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation services. The goals of the Program include meeting basic human needs of the individuals served; preventing or reducing the incidents of hospitalization, homelessness, and incarceration; improving the level of functioning, quality of life, and community integration of the individuals served; and transitioning individuals to less intensive services. This program utilizes the principles and practices of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model. Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team comprised of a psychiatrist, nurse, social worker, and case managers. Team members work together and share responsibility for meeting the needs of the individuals served. Services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and are provided in community settings and at times that best address individual client needs. Services are provided to individuals at a frequency, intensity, and duration that addresses the needs of each individual served. It includes psychiatric evaluation and assessment; medication administration and monitoring; medical psychotherapy; interactive therapies; skill assessment and training; health promotion and training; crisis intervention support; linkage; and advocacy.

Listed in section(s): Consumer Services; Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims

44 North Potomac Street, Suite 104
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-600-1071 (Frederick phone assistance)
301-791-4780 (Hagerstown Office)
http://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov

State legislature created the Consumer Protection Division to protect Maryland residents from unfair or deceptive business practices in dealings with stores, telemarketers, car dealers, repair facilities, new home developers, and any other business that sell or rent consumer goods, realty, credit, or services. They offer 3 types of dispute resolution: 1) free mediation services, which are initiated at the request of the consumer to attempt to negotiate a mutually agreed upon resolution; 2) the Health Education and Advocacy Unit, which assists in resolving billing and claims disputes with hospitals, doctors, insurance companies, etc., and attempts to negotiate refunds for medical equipment that is defective or never delivered; 3) arbitration, which is free, binding, and designed to resolve disputes quickly. Consumer Protection Division also responds to inquiries about the complaint history of any business; about whether a health club, weight loss center, or martial arts school is registered with the state as required by law; and provides educational publications on related topics.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

200 Saint Paul Place, 16th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-576-7038
877-261-8807
http://www.marylandcares.org/

As part of the Consumer Protection Division in the Attorney General’s Office, the Health Education and Advocacy Unit (HEAU) offers free mediation services to consumers who have a billing dispute with their healthcare provider or a coverage dispute with their private health insurance carrier.

HEAU can assist consumers with the following types of complaints: if your health plan has refused to cover a medical procedure or pay for a medical service; if you need help resolving a billing dispute with a health care provider such as a doctor, dentist, or hospital; or if you need assistance settling a dispute about medical equipment, which was defective or never delivered. The mediation service is free. HEAU also helps consumers who have been denied enrollment in a Qualified Health Plan or denied Advanced Premium Tax Credits or Cost-Sharing Reductions by Maryland Health Connection. You can file a complaint online or by calling the telephone numbers above.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1611
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Frederick County Developmental Center (FCDC) provides pediatric audiology services for uninsured and underinsured children in Frederick County and children served by the Infants and Toddlers Program, Head Start, and the Frederick County Public School’s Special Education Program. Further information about hearing loss and community resources for children with hearing loss is provided as needed. Audiological assessments are provided for children covered by Medical Assistance insurance as referred by their doctor; children who are uninsured and qualify for their sliding fee scale; children served by the Infants and Toddlers Program, by YMCA of Frederick County Head Start, and by Frederick County Public School’s Special Education Program; and adults with developmental disabilities covered by Medical Assistance or Medicare. Support for personal hearing aids is provided as needed for children using hearing aids from the Maryland Hearing Aid Loan Bank; children covered by Medical Assistance insurance as referred by their doctor; children who are uninsured and qualify for their sliding fee scale; and adults with developmental disabilities covered by Medical Assistance or Medicare.

888-510-2229
http://www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org

The Safe Haven Program is designed to protect your newborn from danger or death and to protect you from legal action due to abandoning your baby. The program allows you to hand over your unharmed infant, within 10 days of birth, without fear of being arrested or prosecuted.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

P.O. Box 655
Walkersville, MD 21793
301-845-0213
http://www.gladevalley.org/

Recognizing that the cost of school supplies is prohibitive for some families, this annual project ensures that students who attend Walkersville Schools and Walkersville Feeder Schools start the school year off right with needed school supplies. The project relies on the generosity of the local community (churches, organizations, businesses, and residents) to donate the needed supplies. GVCS provides funding for the purchase of supplies, where needed, should community donations fall short.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

7979 Old Georgetown Road, First Floor
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-664-9664
800-673-8489
http://www.barkeradoptionfoundation.org/

Pregnant and considering adoption for your child? Licensed social workers are available 24/7 for support as you navigate through the many decisions ahead as you explore your options, whether that is parenting or making an adoption plan for your child. Please call 1-888-731-6601 for more information on how we can help you.

Hablamos, también, en español con mujeres embarazadas y sus parejas para apoyarlos con las decisiones disponibles, incluyendo sus derechos en un plan de adopción. Llama a nuestra línea confidencial 1-888-731-6601 si quiere más información.

419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633 x205
http://www.therescuemission.org/

Provides a one year intensive Changed Life Recovery Program for men with substance abuse disorders. Men must be physically able to attend Christian curriculum classes and participate in work therapy. Program participants are not permitted to work outside of the program. Part time employment may be provided by a local retreat and conference center. All finances are managed by the program with special financial requirements.

300-B Scholl’s Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1775
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/BHS

The Frederick County Health Department Behavioral Health Services Division has been delivering alcohol and drug treatment and prevention services since 1970. Offering a continuum of services, the division provides the highest quality of services while keeping up with the ever-changing demands of Frederick County citizens. The agency provides a continuum of care including Prevention; Adult and Adolescent Outpatient Treatment Programs, including Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs), Ambulatory Detoxification/Stabilization Program; Medication Assisted Treatment; and Detention Center Men’s and Women’s Intensive Programs. Halfway house services are provided by Gale Recovery, Inc. Prevention programming includes programs for children and youth, smoking cessation and tobacco education opportunities, and materials for health fairs, speaking engagements, and community events. Treatment services for adolescents include educational classes and regular and intensive outpatient services. Services for adults include regular and intensive outpatient services, medication-assisted services, court assessments, ambulatory detoxification, and intensive services for inmates at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. Recovery services including transportation, educational, and other life skills assistance is available for those who qualify.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3281
301-600-1775
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/health

Kids Like Us (KLU) is a professionally led group counseling program for students in grades 4 through 8 impacted by the substance abuse or addiction of a parent, caregiver, or close family member. The Frederick County Health Department works in collaboration with Frederick County Public School (FCPS) counselors to implement KLU groups at selected elementary and middle schools. Group sessions take place during school hours throughout the academic year. KLU also provides a summer day camp for school-based participants and an annual public show of summer program participant art.

KLU sessions are filled with engaging group activities - such as art therapy and games - designed to increase social support and social skills, foster effective emotional expression and management, and promote healthy coping and decision making. The overall goals are to build resiliency and prevent substance abuse and the other problems that this particular group of children is at risk for. Participation is free, confidential, and voluntary; and it requires parent/guardian permission.

400 West Seventh Street
Frederick, MD 21701
240-566-3990
http://www.fmh.org/

Frederick Memorial Hospital has a 20 bed adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit which accepts both voluntary and involuntary admissions of individuals 18 years and older. Patients are admitted 24 hours a day through the hospital’s Emergency Department. Behavioral Health provides a short-term therapeutic program where the treatment team provides assessment, medical stabilization, and individualized treatment planning. The Psychiatric Partial Hospital Program provides outpatient services for those who do not meet acute inpatient stabilization. Crisis Services in the Emergency Department is available for emergent psychiatric assessments.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1061
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

Provides affordable housing for senior citizens. Bell Court consists of 28 1-bedroom units in Woodsboro, Maryland. Tenants must be age 62, and meet income eligibility. Vacancies occur only about 2 to 3 a year, so waiting list is slow-moving.

Listed in section(s): Consumer Services

502 South Sharp Street, Suite 1200
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-347-3990
http://www.bbb.org/greater-maryland/

BBB serving Greater Maryland helps people find and recommend businesses, brands, and charities they can trust. It provides free Business Reviews on millions of organizations across North America, including approximately 5,000 Frederick County businesses. Companies in and around Frederick County can be searched by name, by industry, or through the BBB Accredited Business Directory. Requests for price quotes or appointments can be sent with a few mouse clicks! BBB offers a no-cost dispute resolution service, mediation, arbitration, and AUTO LINE lemon law dispute resolution in conjunction with 28 automotive manufacturers.

BBB is a private, non-profit organization founded locally in 1917. Its mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. It does this by creating a community of trustworthy BBB Accredited Businesses, setting standards for marketplace trust, encouraging and supporting best practices, celebrating marketplace role models, and denouncing substandard marketplace behavior.

250 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0111
800-550-4900 hotline
http://www.birthright.org/

Birthright provides free pregnancy testing and free guidance regarding pregnancy, prenatal care, medical help, financial assistance, parenting skills, continuing education, legal advice, and adoption referrals. Material assistance and maternity clothing are available for women during their pregnancies and layettes for babies after they are born. Offers ongoing confidential support and encouragement. Services provided at Birthright are free of charge.

P.O. Box 3508
Frederick, MD 21705
http://www.biabfrederickmd.org

Blessings in a backpack partners with local schools to provide food on the weekends and over school breaks to children who receive free or reduce-priced lunch in school.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

413 Burck Street
Frederick, MD 21701
240-831-4330
http://www.bgcfc.org/

Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County provides youth development programs during out of school times within Frederick County, Maryland for ages 6 to 18 years in accordance with Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s best practices. The program has partnerships with Frederick County Public School system, the City of Frederick, Frederick County Office for Children and Families, local law enforcement, local businesses, and other non-profit organizations. Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County offers after-school and summer programs in five core program areas: 1) character and leadership development; 2) education and career development; 3) health and life skills; 4) the arts; and 5) sports, fitness, and recreation.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3362
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides FREE breast and/or cervical cancer screening for women 40 to 64 years of age who meet county residency and income guidelines. Services consist of a clinical breast exam, a screening mammogram, PAP test, and pelvic exam by a local medical provider.

Listed in section(s): Counseling Services: Outpatient Counseling, Counseling Services: Inpatient Facilities and Emergency Services, Substance Abuse Services: Outpatient and Self-Help Services

13218 Brook Lane
Hagerstown, MD 21742
800-342-2992
301-733-0330
http://www.brooklane.org/

Brook Lane is a non-profit mental health facility with more than 550 employees in four locations. The main campus in Hagerstown is home to a 57-bed hospital, one of only two private mental health inpatient facilities in the state of Maryland. We provide partial hospitalization (a day treatment program) for both adults and children on the main campus and a child and adolescent program in Frederick. Laurel Hall special education school has two locations: one on the main campus and one in Frederick. We have two outpatient locations, North Village in Hagerstown and Buckeystown Pike in Frederick. Both locations have licensed clinical staff who offer therapy for all ages, as well as the THRIVE program for children. Our InSTEP program at North Village provides level 1 outpatient treatment and level 2.1 intensive outpatient treatment options for substance use.

Our School Based Mental Health program embeds Brook Lane therapists in most of the Washington and Frederick County Schools, ready to provide needed therapy on site. Brook Lane also continues to be the leading provider of mental and behavioral health continuing education seminars and free community programs in this region.

Bethany House
111 First Avenue
Brunswick, MD 21716
301-834-9718

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

1100 Peach Orchard Lane
Brunswick, MD 21716
301-834-7700
must be 62+ and/or disabled
studio & 1 bedroom

There are also units available to low-income senior citizens and/or individuals that are disabled. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disabilities

2107 Chestnut Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-788-5350
443-699-0399 (computer sales hotline)
http://www.thebuddyproject.net
http://www.oldfarmcomputer.org

Provides computers and technology training to individuals with disabilities. Computers are provided free of charge on a "free lease" and are kept up to date and maintained by the program. Also sells low-cost refurbished computers equipped with Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 and Open Office.

We offer FREE Hands on Training through Internships.

22 South Market Street, Suite 2B
Frederick, MD 21701
301-732-3357
http://www.pureloveincorporated.org

The Performing Arts Program C.A.M. (Cultural Artistic Minds) introduces and empowers underprivileged youth of the 21st century to the benefits of arts and music. The program will offer different opportunities for youth to express their creative talents. The following will be offered: Dance lessons (modern, tap, lyrical, hip-hop, ballet, and jazz), Art lessons (drawing, painting, digital art, and photography), Journalism, and Creative Writing.

P.O. Box 3826
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21705
301-682-3446
http://www.waystationinc.org/

The Camp Journey Respite Program takes place in an 8-bed home-like environment where youth with emotional and behavioral disabilities ages 11 to 17 stay from several hours to a few days. Length of stay is pre-determined based on the unique needs of each family. The Program is intended to give families a break from caring for the complex needs of their youth and reduce the overall stress level in the family home to avoid more intensive placements for the youth by providing planned respite services. While the youth are in the program, they have fun while learning positive skills that help them more effectively manage their challenges during everyday life.

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2795
https://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/career-services.aspx

Career Services helps students, prospective students, career changers, and alumni to explore skills, academic majors, and careers. Staff also helps with preparation for employment through resume development,creating a job search strategy, and interview coaching. The Center also facilitates networking with employers and alumni to find jobs and internships. A comprehensive jobs platform and portal is available for students and alumni and includes recent jobs and internships, as well as resources to help with resume development, interview strategies, the job search, and networking. Tools are in the form of documents, podcasts, and videos.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

The Caregiver Support Program offers assistance for those who are caring for someone older than age 60. While many caregivers are family members, this program can also assist caregivers who are not related by blood or marriage. This program is also for caregivers of a person of any age with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. The program can also assist grandparents and other relative caregivers over the age of 55 who are caring for a child age 18 or under and grandparents or relative caregivers providing care for adult children with a disability who are between 19 - 59 years of age. The caregivers must be age 55 years and older and cannot be the child’s natural or adoptive parent.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

707 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-5300
http://www.carenetfrederick.org/

Care Net Frederick provides pregnancy tests, options education, limited obstetric ultrasounds, STD/STI testing and treatment, post abortion support, Earn While You Learn classes, and emergency material assistance. Services are provided in an atmosphere that is safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2612
http://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/childrens-center.aspx

The Carl & Norma Miller Children's Center at Frederick Community College provides year-round care for children of FCC students, staff and faculty, and the community. Professional early childhood teachers maintain a child-centered atmosphere using positive guidance techniques to help children develop responsible control of behaviors while creating a positive, respectful environment. Both full-time and part-time enrollment options are available. FCC students are eligible to apply for a child care grant through the FCC Foundation. Programs include infant/toddler, preschool, and pre-k for children age 0 to 5. The strong commitment to high quality care is reflected by the Center’s voluntary accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Children's Center is also committed to continuous quality improvement and meets all standards that exceed state licensing requirements. The Children's Center participates in the Maryland EXCELS quality rating program and has achieved the highest rating of Level 5.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Recruits, screens, trains, and supervises community volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children involved with the foster care/court systems with the goal of assisting the courts and ensuring a safe, permanent home for every child. Children are referred only by the Juvenile Court.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

FCAA case managers work one-on-one with lower income families and individuals to help them obtain a wide range of services and assistance including public benefits, legal assistance, affordable housing, and other resources.

http://www.fcps.org/CASS

CASS is an FCPS Student Services Program that promotes school success by providing support services to middle school students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Four licensed certified social workers are available to provide clinical case management services to students and their families attending any of the 13 FCPS middle schools. CASS Social Workers also coordinate and monitor four district wide mental health partnerships and provide consultation services to FCPS staff working with all grade levels.

111 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-694-6657
http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/

Provides accessible counseling and psychiatric services to families and individuals of all faiths and beliefs. Also provides in-home, strengths-based behavioral services for youth and their families. Offices are located in Frederick, Emmitsburg, Brunswick, and Middletown, as well as also being provided in several Frederick County Public Schools. Accepts Medicaid, but not currently accepting Medicare or private insurance. Services are available in Spanish, ASL (American Sign Language), and English.

309 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-1304

228 East Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-416-7979 (Frederick Callers)
301-745-6687

112 East Main Street
Thurmont, MD 21788
301-271-4870

69 East Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-9091

798 & 800 Motter Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-620-8666
must be 55+ and disabled
efficiency, 1 & 2 bedroom

There are also units available to low-income senior citizens and/or individuals that are disabled. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

502 East Main Street
P.O. Box 1168
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
301-447-3391
http://www.catoctinpregcenter.org/

Non-profit, pro-life facility offering referrals and material assistance including children’s clothing to size 5, maternity clothing, furniture, assistance with emergency housing situations, emergency formula, and diapers. These services are available to anyone who is pregnant and/or has a child under the age of 5. They also offer pregnancy testing and post abortion counseling. All services are free.

Listed in section(s): Special Population Services: Services for Immigrants or Speakers of Other Languages

5 Willowdale Drive, Suite 18
Frederick, MD 21702
301-668-6270
301-514-1633
http://www.centrohispanodefrederick.org

Centro Hispano’s mission is to inform, refer, and educate the limited English proficient residents of Frederick County in order to promote full participation in the community. Centro Hispano welcomes all, regardless of race, color, gender, nationality, religion, political views, or disability, to become involved in their programs, in order to promote and empower those who seek to forge ahead and become contributing members of society. Services include legal services, English and citizenship classes, computer classes, Entre Mujeres women's support program, Años Dorados senior citizens program, notary public, certified translations, health and human services workshops on a regular basis, job applications.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-2197
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Teaches family members and civilians the skills they need to grow and thrive in the face of challenges, and to bounce back from adversity. The course delves deep into learning and implementing skills that enhance self-awareness, self-regulation, optimism, mental agility, strengths of character, and connections.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children’s Services; Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims

12 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1758
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/CAC

The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Frederick County is a child-friendly facility designed, staffed, and equipped to provide comprehensive and coordinated multi- disciplinary services to child abuse victims and their families. They serve children age 0 to 18 who have been sexually and/or physically abused or neglected. The CAC does not accept direct referrals from victims or their families. Referrals to the CAC are received from Child Protective Services or any local law enforcement agency only.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

Prevent child deaths by developing and understanding of the causes and incidence of child deaths; developing plans for and implementing changes within the agencies represented on the review team to prevent child death and to advise the county and the public on changes to law, policy and practice to prevent child death.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-4549
800-753-6841
http://www.childcarechoices.info/

Conducts training and continuing education opportunities for prospective and current family child care providers, center staff, and preschool staff. Offers technical assistance for start-up or continued operation of a child care business including consultations on including children with special needs and on-site assistance for programs with children, ages birth through 4 years old, who exhibit social, emotional, or behavioral issues. Organizes the Annual Children’s Festival in Baker Park where families and friends celebrate the joys of childhood through a day of free, hands-on activities especially for children ages 2-8.

33 Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
301-644-5292 - preschool students
301-644-5003 - school age students
http://www.fcps.org/

Child Find provides free screening and assessment for all children from birth through age 21 who are suspected of having an educational disability. If a child is identified with an educational disability, Child Find provides a continuum of special education and related services. These services are generally provided in neighborhood elementary schools.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3117
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides education and information for any Frederick County family that has a child with an elevated lead level. Case management and home visitation is provided based on the child’s age and lead level.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2464
http://www.fcdss.info/

Receives, screens, and investigates reports of suspected child neglect and maltreatment. Conducts child safety assessments and provides services or makes referrals to lessen the future risk of neglect or maltreatment. The identity of the reporter is protected by State confidentiality laws.

P.O. Box 791
Frederick, MD 21705
240-578-5662
http://www.coipp.org/

This group has many ongoing activities, including workshops on parenting for women incarcerated at the Frederick Detention Center, parenting classes held throughout the community for caregivers of the children, resource bags and additional materials, resource fairs for visitors at the Frederick Detention Center, scholarships for women raising children in this situation, and much more.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2612
http://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/childrens-center.aspx

The Carl & Norma Miller Children's Center at Frederick Community College provides year-round care for children of FCC students, staff and faculty, and the community. Professional early childhood teachers maintain a child-centered atmosphere using positive guidance techniques to help children develop responsible control of behaviors while creating a positive, respectful environment. Both full-time and part-time enrollment options are available. FCC students are eligible to apply for a child care grant through the FCC Foundation. Programs include infant/toddler, preschool, and pre-k for children age 0 to 5. The strong commitment to high quality care is reflected by the Center’s voluntary accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Children's Center is also committed to continuous quality improvement and meets all standards that exceed state licensing requirements. The Children's Center participates in the Maryland EXCELS quality rating program and has achieved the highest rating of Level 5.

230 West Patrick Street
P.O. Box 3826
Frederick, MD 21705
301-662-0099 x2501
http://www.waystationinc.org/

The purpose of Children’s Mobile Crisis Services (CMC) is to provide urgent mental health response to children, youth, and families who are experiencing serious emotional, behavioral, and/or psychiatric crisis, as well as to stabilize child and family crisis which could likely lead to hospitalization or an out-of-home placement through the provision of rapid assessment and intervention services provided in natural and community-based settings.

CMC’s program offers immediate support to stabilize the youth (17 years of age or under), support the families through a crisis period, and link them, as necessary, to longer term community-based services. The CMC program is intended to reduce the number of children/youth presenting to hospital emergency rooms in psychiatric crisis; divert inpatient/residential admissions and legal involvement whenever possible and appropriate; and to improve access to community based mental health services. CMC can only be accessed through 2-1-1.

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
800-332-6347
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

The Frederick County Department of Social Services, Child Support Enforcement Division is responsible for locating non-custodial parents, establishing paternity, establishing and enforcing child support and health insurance orders, collecting and disbursing support payments, and reviewing and adjusting court orders. Services are available for a nominal fee (currently $25), but fee is waived for Medical Assistance or Temporary Cash Assistance recipients.

Municipal Office Annex
140 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2842
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/index.aspx?nid=221

• The City of Frederick Department of Planning is a local administrative agency for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Special Loan Programs, which can include rehabilitation loans to owners of rental property of one to four units. These loans from DHCD are known as sponsor loans and can be made to nonprofit or for-profit owners. Once a unit has been rehabilitated under this program, there will be income limit requirements for the tenant and caps on the rent that can be charged.
• The City of Frederick Department of Planning can assist qualified low-income homeowners with loans for rehabilitation. There are no application fees. Participants must own and reside in the home. There are income limits for participation and underwriting criteria for evaluating applications.
• Maryland DHCD also has a Lead Hazard Reduction Grant and Loan Program for both single family owner-occupied homes and rental properties of 1 to 100 units. The City of Frederick Department of Community Development will assist property owners who wish to apply for these grants or loans.
• Sold on Frederick II provides assistance to income-eligible first-time homebuyers in Frederick City.
• Community Development Block Grant second mortgage loans for up to $8,000 can help cover down payment and closing.

520 West Fayette Street, Suite 410
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-0174
http://www.civiljusticenetwork.org/

Civil Justice, Inc. is a Maryland non-profit corporation formed for the purpose of increasing the delivery of legal services to clients of low and moderate income while promoting a statewide network of solo, small firm and community based lawyers who share a common commitment to increasing access to justice through traditional and non-traditional means.

520 West Fayette Street, Suite 410
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-5649
http://www.civiljusticenetwork.org/

Foreclosure mediation is a meeting at which a homeowner and mortgage lender negotiates potential modifications or other alternatives before an impartial judge in an attempt to reach an agreement. The Civil Justice Mediation Program is the only “reduced fee” or “low bono” legal service supported by the State of Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. For a flat fee of $500, homeowners will retain the services of an attorney to represent their interests at the foreclosure mediation. The attorney’s services are limited to the mediation when using this program.

520 West Fayette Street, Suite 410
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-5649
http://www.civiljusticenetwork.org/

The Foreclosure Recovery Program is designed for participants to move forward from the financial and legal consequences of the foreclosure in order to regain financial health. Qualified individuals will have the opportunity to meet with an attorney for a 90 minute, FREE session. The attorney will review your budget, credit reports, and any outstanding legal notices and discuss your concerns stemming from your foreclosure event. The attorney may also provide limited legal services, such as drafting dispute letters to credit bureaus or assisting with resolving municipal lien issues. At the conclusion of the session, participants will receive a checklist that identifies their potential legal issues, and advice or recommendations on steps to take to restore financial health and move toward future goals.

520 West Fayette Street, Suite 410
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-5649
http://www.civiljusticenetwork.org/

The Civil Justice Network is a consortium of solo and small firms who want to use private practice as a means to do public interest work. Members are committed to providing reasonable rates and high quality legal services to traditionally underserved members of the public in their own communities. They maintain a wide range of practice areas.

212 Jefferson Pike
Knoxville, MD 21758
301-834-7755

Offers a free clothes closet for anyone in need. They may also accept donations of gently used clothing, small housewares, books, and toys. Call the numbers below for hours or to set up an appointment.

2349 Back Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
301-432-2161

Offers a free clothes closet for anyone in need. They may also accept donations of gently used clothing, small housewares, books, and toys. Call the numbers below for hours or to set up an appointment.

13880 Long Road
Thurmont, MD 21788
301-271-4511

Offers a free clothes closet for anyone in need. They may also accept donations of gently used clothing, small housewares, books, and toys. Call the numbers below for hours or to set up an appointment.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3362
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides FREE colorectal cancer screening for Frederick County residents, ages 50 to 64 years old who meet income guidelines. Services for an individual younger than 50 can be arranged if personal or family history of colorectal cancer is presented.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

In addition to PAF’s core services, it is proud to operate the following additional dedicated programs to meet the needs of specific groups of patients, caregivers, and providers: Colorectal Care Line, Narcolepsy Care Line, Heart Valve Care Line, Aetna Clinical Appeals Care Line, Radiation Co-Payment Small Grant Financial Aid Fund. These programs are supported through grants, partnerships, and targeted donations. Refer to the above website for contact information for individual programs.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3362
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides: adult and childhood immunizations; Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment; communicable disease monitoring, investigation, testing, and treatment; monitoring of zoonotic illnesses including rabies prevention prophylaxis; HIV case management and testing.

http://www.fcps.org/CASS

CASS is an FCPS Student Services Program that promotes school success by providing support services to middle school students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Four licensed certified social workers are available to provide clinical case management services to students and their families attending any of the 13 FCPS middle schools. CASS Social Workers also coordinate and monitor four district wide mental health partnerships and provide consultation services to FCPS staff working with all grade levels.

249/251 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-0099
http://www.waystationinc.org/

The Community Employment Program provides individually tailored services to assist persons who have physical, psychiatric, and/or developmental disabilities in developing and realizing employment goals that are consistent with the individual’s choices, assessed needs, and abilities. The Program provides comprehensive assessment, training opportunities, and necessary supports that enable individuals to enter or re-enter competitive, integrated work settings. The primary focus of Way Station’s Community Employment Program is to provide job development, placement, and support to promote successful community-based employment. The program also offers career assessment and self-employment services to support job placements. These ancillary services provide opportunities for the individual to learn about him or herself and to develop skills essential to employment success. This continuum of service is not necessarily sequential and job development and placement supports are not contingent upon an individual’s participation in these services.

Listed in section(s): Scholarships/Financial Aid Information

312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-7660
http://www.frederickcountygives.org/

The Community Foundation of Frederick County, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1986 by a group of community citizens as a conduit for donors to fulfill their charitable dreams by establishing permanent, named, component funds that award grants to nonprofits and scholarships to deserving students. The Community Foundation has more than 720 component funds that support health care, the arts, human services, animal welfare groups, environmental organizations, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, scholarship programs, and other civic causes.

The Community Foundation’s grant opportunities are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, quasi-governmental and governmental agencies, groups that have organized on a temporary basis to address a specific need, faith-based organizations proposing funding for non-sectarian activities, and long-standing community service or civic groups. Grants are available by application throughout the year and interested applicants should check the website at http://www.frederickcountygives.org/Grants for specific application dates. All applications will be accepted online through this same website. Funding is available for program operating expenses, one-time purchases, capital expenditures, or other purposes as outlined in the application. Applicants must show the direct and positive impact that their grant will create in Frederick County.

The universal scholarship online application is open to students about to complete their senior year of high school, students already enrolled in a trade school, college, or university, and non-traditional students over the age of 21. The application period opens March 1 and closes March 31 each year. Trade and technical and other scholarship opportunities are available at different times throughout the year. Students are advised to check these dates on the website in case of changes. All scholarship information can be found at www.ScholarshipsFrederickCounty.com. More than 200 scholarships are available, with the criteria established by the scholarship funds’ founding donors. Some scholarships do not consider financial need, and all students are encouraged to apply.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3362
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides FREE breast and/or cervical cancer screening for women 40 to 64 years of age who meet county residency and income guidelines. Services consist of a clinical breast exam, a screening mammogram, PAP test, and pelvic exam by a local medical provider.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3362
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides FREE colorectal cancer screening for Frederick County residents, ages 50 to 64 years old who meet income guidelines. Services for an individual younger than 50 can be arranged if personal or family history of colorectal cancer is presented.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3362
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides: adult and childhood immunizations; Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment; communicable disease monitoring, investigation, testing, and treatment; monitoring of zoonotic illnesses including rabies prevention prophylaxis; HIV case management and testing.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3117
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides HIV diagnostic services including rapid HIV testing and supplemental HIV testing. Provides chronic disease management for persons living with HIV. Services include assistance in obtaining insurance coverage; linkage to HIV specialty care; and comprehensive support services such as dental care, mental health care, specialty care, nutritional counseling, and emergency financial assistance. Provide outreach, education and referrals for PReP.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

Prevent child deaths by developing and understanding of the causes and incidence of child deaths; developing plans for and implementing changes within the agencies represented on the review team to prevent child death and to advise the county and the public on changes to law, policy and practice to prevent child death.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3117
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides education and information for any Frederick County family that has a child with an elevated lead level. Case management and home visitation is provided based on the child’s age and lead level.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1757
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides bereavement resources and support for families when a fetal or infant death occurs.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1757
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov

Provides proven and practical ways to prevent childhood unintentional injuries for children under 19.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3586
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides case management services that assist new mothers, high risk pregnant women and children under the age of 6 months. Services are directed toward the alleviation of psychosocial problems and health education deficits to assure a healthy pregnancy outcome. An MCH nurse can address barriers to care, safety concerns, health behaviors, nutrition, social support, mental health issues, medication, dental issues, pregnancy issues, fetal/child growth and development, and assist the client in obtaining appropriate community resources.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/PreventT2

PreventT2 is a diabetes prevention program for people looking for support in making lifestyle changes that will help you reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes. You will have guidance from a Lifestyle Coach and others in the group during this year-long program that meets weekly for about 4 months, then once or twice a month thereafter. Strengthen the skills you need to lose weight, be more physically active, and manage stress!

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3362
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides Skin Cancer education and awareness to Frederick County residents.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

620-B Research Court
Frederick, MD 21703
301-663-8811
http://www.communitylivinginc.org/

CLI provides housing and supports to over 160 adults who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in the Frederick community. They have 26 homes in Frederick, a retirement day program, vocational services, and support services. Founded in 1979, CLI aims to provide the supports and services each individual needs to live full, independent lives. They promote inclusion and acceptance through outreach and speaking engagements. Volunteers are welcome. Volunteer opportunities are catered to each volunteer's interests and goals, and range from landscaping to clerical work.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1736
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

CPAS (formerly MAPCP) is a service that merged with the Community Options statewide programs at the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH) in January 2014. The CPAS program services eligible community Medical Assistance (MA/Medicaid) recipients who require home-based assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, meal preparation, and toileting. Medical eligibility is determined through a home-based evaluation provided by the Health Department’s AERS (Adult Evaluation and Review Services) evaluators, who are nurses and/or social workers. Once deemed medically eligible, a support planner from a DHMH-approved agency is selected by the recipient. The support planner works with the recipient to establish a service delivery plan and to secure independent or agency-based personal assistants to provide care services and assistance with ADLs (up to seven days a week - hours vary according to DHMH guidelines). The initial AERS evaluation is free and if approved, personal assistant services are billed through the recipient’s MA.

Listed in section(s): Consumer Services, Medical/Health Care and Wellness

200 Saint Paul Place, Suite 2700
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-468-2000
800-492-6116
800-735-2258 TTD
http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us/

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is the state agency that regulates the business of insurance in the State of Maryland. If a consumer has a question about insurance or experiences a problem, they can contact the MIA for help. The MIA provides assistance to consumers, businesses, healthcare providers, and insurance professionals in all areas of insurance including life, health, disability, automobile, homeowners, and property.

Listed in section(s): Consumer Services; Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims

44 North Potomac Street, Suite 104
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-600-1071 (Frederick phone assistance)
301-791-4780 (Hagerstown Office)
http://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov

State legislature created the Consumer Protection Division to protect Maryland residents from unfair or deceptive business practices in dealings with stores, telemarketers, car dealers, repair facilities, new home developers, and any other business that sell or rent consumer goods, realty, credit, or services. They offer 3 types of dispute resolution: 1) free mediation services, which are initiated at the request of the consumer to attempt to negotiate a mutually agreed upon resolution; 2) the Health Education and Advocacy Unit, which assists in resolving billing and claims disputes with hospitals, doctors, insurance companies, etc., and attempts to negotiate refunds for medical equipment that is defective or never delivered; 3) arbitration, which is free, binding, and designed to resolve disputes quickly. Consumer Protection Division also responds to inquiries about the complaint history of any business; about whether a health club, weight loss center, or martial arts school is registered with the state as required by law; and provides educational publications on related topics.

520 West Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-837-9379 x3054
800-396-1274
http://www.probonomd.org/

The Consumer Protection Project assists Maryland consumers who have been sued by debt buyers, companies which often purchase charged off debts for pennies on the dollar. Debt buyers file tens of thousands of cases in Maryland each year, many of which are legally problematic due to errors or inconsistencies in the underlying account or in the chain of assignment. Since July 2011, PBRC’s Consumer Protection Project has trained over 200 volunteers to assist defendants in these cases.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
866-512-3861
757-952-0118
http://www.copays.org/

Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief (CPR) Program is a national non-profit program that provides direct co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured Americans who financially and medically qualify. The program offers personal service to all patients through the use of CPR call counselors, personally guiding patients through the simple enrollment process. The exact amount of funding award level varies with disease silo, refer to the above website for current amounts.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Recruits, screens, trains, and supervises community volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children involved with the foster care/court systems with the goal of assisting the courts and ensuring a safe, permanent home for every child. Children are referred only by the Juvenile Court.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-6135
http://www.fcmha.org/

Counseling Services provides accessible and affordable counseling in a confidential and supportive environment. Counseling Services remains one of the few accessible and affordable and professional outpatient facilities in Frederick County that offer mental health services on a sliding fee scale. MHA provides services for a majority of mental health disorders for children, adolescents, and adults. The services are provided in an individual, group, or family setting depending on the need. In order to contribute to the growth of the mental health field, Counseling Services offers quality internships and professional supervision for graduate level psychology, social work, and counseling students.

1000 Heather Ridge Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
301-694-0335
1, 2 & 3 bedroom

Individuals/families must meet income guidelines for eligibility. Most do not have a minimum income requirement. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

22 South Market Street, Suite 2B
Frederick, MD 21701
301-732-3357
http://www.pureloveincorporated.org

The Performing Arts Program C.A.M. (Cultural Artistic Minds) introduces and empowers underprivileged youth of the 21st century to the benefits of arts and music. The program will offer different opportunities for youth to express their creative talents. The following will be offered: Dance lessons (modern, tap, lyrical, hip-hop, ballet, and jazz), Art lessons (drawing, painting, digital art, and photography), Journalism, and Creative Writing.

P.O. Box 3826
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21705
301-662-0099 x1721
http://www.waystationinc.org/

Psychiatric day program is based on the evidence-based practice that engages participants in activities that are designed to facilitate learning, skill development, peer support, and progress towards individual rehabilitation goals.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability; Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

7819 Rocky Springs Road
Frederick, MD 21702
240-439-0956
http://www.daybreakadultdayservices.org/

A private, non-profit agency that provides daytime care for senior citizens in a safe and supportive setting. Three separate programs are offered in one location to meet the physical, medical, and cognitive needs of attendees. Senior Center Plus program provides opportunities for socialization, daily exercise, and activities to stimulate mind and body. Medical Day program offers personal care assistance and medical monitoring of health conditions such as diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, head injury, and arthritis by registered nurses; in addition to socialization, exercise, and activities. The Young at Heart Program provides medical monitoring and assistance with personal care needs in a smaller environment, higher staff ratio, and activities to better serve those with advanced dementia. Freshly prepared meals (breakfast, lunch, and snack) and transportation to and from the center are available to those in all three programs. Fees are based on a sliding scale, with financial aid available to those who meet the criteria. May be covered by medical assistance, long term care insurance, or veterans benefits.

Municipal Office Annex
140 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2842
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/index.aspx?nid=221

• The City of Frederick Department of Planning is a local administrative agency for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Special Loan Programs, which can include rehabilitation loans to owners of rental property of one to four units. These loans from DHCD are known as sponsor loans and can be made to nonprofit or for-profit owners. Once a unit has been rehabilitated under this program, there will be income limit requirements for the tenant and caps on the rent that can be charged.
• The City of Frederick Department of Planning can assist qualified low-income homeowners with loans for rehabilitation. There are no application fees. Participants must own and reside in the home. There are income limits for participation and underwriting criteria for evaluating applications.
• Maryland DHCD also has a Lead Hazard Reduction Grant and Loan Program for both single family owner-occupied homes and rental properties of 1 to 100 units. The City of Frederick Department of Community Development will assist property owners who wish to apply for these grants or loans.
• Sold on Frederick II provides assistance to income-eligible first-time homebuyers in Frederick City.
• Community Development Block Grant second mortgage loans for up to $8,000 can help cover down payment and closing.

16840 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
301-447-6102
http://www.setoncenterinc.org/

The DePaul Dental program works with local dentists and oral surgeons to provide dental services at reduced rates for adults. Clients are interviewed for eligibility and services are provided to residents of northern Frederick County. Applications are accepted on a rolling-basis as funding permits.

P.O. Box 3826
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21705
301-662-0099 x1721
http://www.waystationinc.org/

The Developmental Disabilities Residential Services Program (Residential DDA) is a highly specialized program geared to individuals with very challenging needs, many of whom have co-occurring disabilities (developmental disabilities and mental illness). The program provides housing options in apartments, townhouses, and single family dwellings in the Frederick community as available to meet the needs of individuals. Services are provided by integrated teams at a frequency and intensity that meets each individual’s needs as determined by their team and are designed to facilitate a partnership with each person. The residential program develops the staffing model to meet the specialized residential needs both more personally and across the spectrum of issues that arise throughout an individual’s life.

1890 North Market Street, Suite 300
Frederick, MD 21701
240-629-7581
301-200-8093 videophone
http://www.dors.state.md.us/

DORS is a state agency with programs and services that help people with significant disabilities become successfully employed. A DORS counselor will help you choose from programs and services such as: career decision making and counseling, rehabilitation technology services, employment and skills training, job search and job placement services, job coaching, and supported employment services. Complete an online referral at the website above or contact the DORS office nearest your home. DORS offices are located in communities throughout the state. In addition to vocational services, DORS Office for Blindness & Vision Services (OBVS) also provides services to individuals age 55 and older who have vision loss or blindness.

1890 North Market Street, Suite 300
Frederick, MD 21701
240-629-7581
301-200-8093 videophone
http://www.dors.state.md.us/

DORS is a state agency with programs and services that help people with significant disabilities become successfully employed. A DORS counselor will help you choose from programs and services such as: career decision making and counseling, rehabilitation technology services, employment and skills training, job search and job placement services, job coaching, and supported employment services. Complete an online referral at the website above or contact the DORS office nearest your home. DORS offices are located in communities throughout the state. In addition to vocational services, DORS Office for Blindness & Vision Services (OBVS) also provides services to individuals age 55 and older who have vision loss or blindness.

400 West Seventh Street
Frederick, MD 21701
240-566-3500
http://www.fmh.org/

Provides medical treatment for psychiatric emergencies, psychosis, and suicidalities. Medical emergencies only.

27 Degrange Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-2670
http://www.thereligiouscoalition.org/

The Emergency Family Shelter is a scattered-site shelter program comprised of local churches, all who assist with various functions of the program. Residents stay in a host site at night and are transported by Religious Coalition staff during the day to the Day Shelter where they are able to keep the family unit intact and to work on identified case management goals.

27 Degrange Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-2670
http://www.thereligiouscoalition.org/

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. See listing of food banks under the heading "Assistance for Basic Needs."

27 Degrange Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-2670
http://www.thereligiouscoalition.org/

Provides Emergency Pantry Packages to poor families in Frederick County. Each package contains household and hygienic supplies that range from personal products to laundry supplies.

27 Degrange Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-2670

The following agencies provide emergency prescription assistance. For the complete description of services, see each listing under the heading “Assistance for Basic Needs.”

223 West Fifth Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-2311

The following agencies provide emergency prescription assistance. For the complete description of services, see each listing under the heading “Assistance for Basic Needs.”

16840 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
301-447-6102

The following agencies provide emergency prescription assistance. For the complete description of services, see each listing under the heading “Assistance for Basic Needs.”

St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
114 East Second Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-4676

The following agencies provide emergency prescription assistance. For the complete description of services, see each listing under the heading “Assistance for Basic Needs.”

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

P.O. Box 655
Walkersville, MD 21793
301-845-0213
http://www.gladevalley.org/

The Emergency Relief Fund provides emergency assistance to families and individuals living in the Glade Valley area in the following areas of need: Utilities (Electric, Water); Heating Oil; Mortgage/Rent; Prescription Medication; Other Medical.

502 East Main Street
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
717-642-6963

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

Listed in section(s): Counseling Services: Hotlines; Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims

305 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 201
Towson, MD 21204
410-321-8761
http://www.wlcmd.org/

Attorneys trained in employment law are available to answer employment law questions. They also refer certain cases from the hotline to a panel of attorneys to see if an attorney can represent the caller. The hotline is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30a.m.-1:00p.m. and the first Thursday of every month from 5:00p.m.-7:30p.m.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-2208
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Provides comprehensive and coordinated employment and transition programs to assist the military family in pursuit of a career change. Assists military families with job search, individualized career counseling, and skills development through workshops and seminars.

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2652
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Services are available for any Frederick County resident in need of employment. Provides employment counseling, referral, employer recruitment, resume services, and application assistance. Telephone banks and fax services are available for clients’ use, as well as copier service. Also provides access to MWE, an automated system that matches applicants’ job skills with job openings. Job fairs are held periodically and are open to the public, whether unemployed or seeking career advancement. Offers in-house GED preparation and assistance with other barriers to employment, volunteer work activities, and job placement.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1340 Smith Avenue, Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-454-0914
800-332-1000
http://www.epilepsymaryland.org
http://www.epilepsy.com

Epilepsy Foundation of Maryland's Epilepsy Services program serves individuals, families, and the greater community with epilepsy education, information and referral services, assistance with medical issues, advocacy, support groups, and scholarship support.

1201 South Sharp Street, Suite 109
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-685-6567
http://www.equalitymaryland.org/

Equality Maryland works to secure and protect the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) Marylanders by promoting legislative initiatives on the state, county, and municipal levels. Their professional lobbyists and legislative team work with their allies in the General Assembly to shape and pass positive legislation in Annapolis and to beat back discriminatory legislation. Equality Maryland’s sister arm, the Equality Maryland Foundation, works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination against LGBT Marylanders through outreach, education, research, community organizing, training, and coalition building. Equality Maryland acts as an advocate for LGBT Marylanders; aims to empower ordinary citizens to become extraordinary activists; works to provide a strong and unified voice for LGBT concerns in the media; and will tirelessly toil until equal protection under the law has been achieved for all members of our diverse community.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-3385
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

The EFMP is a mandatory program for all soldiers in Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve in USAR-Active Guard Reserve, or other USAR soldiers on active duty exceeding 30 days and Army National Guard AGR personnel. These individuals must enroll in the program if they have an exceptional family member. The program will assist other members of the Fort Detrick Community who need information on disabilities and special needs such as location of local support groups, description, including diagnosis and treatment for various chronic illnesses, and regulations and laws that impact children and adults with disabilities. The EFMP also has a lending library of books, pamphlets, and videos on many special needs related topics. The program also offers a limited respite care program.

The program coordinates with other military and civilian agencies to provide medical, educational, housing, community support, and personal service to military families with special needs. An exceptional family member is any child or adult with any physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disability who requires special treatment, therapy, education, training, or counseling. Services to eligible patrons are free.

27 Degrange Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-2670 x112
http://www.thereligiouscoalition.org/

Exodus Project is a comprehensive 90 day program that provides shelter, case management, and supportive services designed to lead people out of homelessness and into independence. It is housed in the Shelter, April to October. This program helps individuals determined to break the cycle of homelessness. It preserves their dignity and well-being while increasing their self-sufficiency.

Listed in section(s): Consumer Services

2209 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
https://www.fairhousingmd.org

The Fair Housing program provides education to housing consumers about how to recognize the subtle ways housing discrimination happens, and how to report suspicious actions and policies. We also investigate complaints and assist victims of housing discrimination. In addition, housing providers, lenders, and insurance companies are educated by our staff to understand their responsibilities under Fair Housing laws.

We seek to eliminate housing discrimination against all persons because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, families with children, sexual orientation, and other characteristics protected by state or local laws throughout Maryland.

212 Jefferson Pike
Knoxville, MD 21758
301-834-7755

Offers a free clothes closet for anyone in need. They may also accept donations of gently used clothing, small housewares, books, and toys. Call the numbers below for hours or to set up an appointment.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633
http://www.therescuemission.org/

Faith House is a 90-day program for women who are experiencing homelessness. We shelter up to 10 women with or without children. Faith House will not only provide a safe refuge for these women to get off the streets, but it will give them a consistent place to stay while they work one-on-one with a case manager to remedy many of the underlying causes of their homelessness. Staff of Faith House will work closely with various other nonprofits and service providers in the community to assist women in the areas of spiritual and emotional needs, health and wellness, and life skills.

The Faith House Transitional Living Program offers women who have completed the 90-day program (or who are referred from a partnering agency) with a place to live for up to one year. Transitional Living Apartments facilitate slow but steady transition to independence while continuing to offer a support system and a strong sense of community.

8158 Yellow Springs Road
Frederick, MD 21702
301-662-0662

Provides food, as available, to anyone calling for help. Call the numbers listed below for arrangements prior to pick up.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-2408
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is dedicated to the prevention, education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention and treatment of spouse and child abuse. The program provides a variety of services to soldiers and families and retired military to enhance their relationship skills and improve their quality of life. This mission is accomplished through a variety of groups, seminars, workshops, and counseling and intervention services. The FAP has a lending library of books, pamphlets, and DVDs/videos on parenting, couple’s communication, stress management, anger management, and other related topics. Family Advocacy also has a respite care program. The program coordinates with other military and civilian social service agencies to provide community support and personal service to military families. Services are free to active duty and retired service members and to their families.

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-4575
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Provides assistance benefits for Food Stamps, Temporary Cash Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Energy Assistance Programs. Customers may apply in person, or may apply online at http://www.marylandsail.org/ or through the agency’s web site. Customers applying online must provide a valid mailing address and daytime telephone number and will be sent a letter with the date and time for a telephone interview. Customers applying in person will have a face-to-face interview. Customers with a utility cut off notice must apply in person and bring their cut off notice with them.

Listed in section(s): Counseling Services: Hotlines; Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims

305 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 201
Towson, MD 21204
800-845-8550
http://www.wlcmd.org/

Staffed by attorneys who practice family law in the State of Maryland, this statewide hotline provides legal information to callers with family law problems Monday through Friday from 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

191 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
240-236-8780
http://www.fcps.org/

Family Literacy fosters school readiness for young children. It provides a family literacy program for families in need of Adult Basic Education or English Language Learner classes. Parents and their young children 6 months through age 4 participate in various program components: adult education, parenting, early childhood education, and interactive literacy activities. Located at Rock Creek School, Family Literacy offers classes 4 days per week for qualifying families served primarily by Hillcrest and Waverley elementary schools.

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information, Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

8420 Gas House Pike, Suite EE
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2206
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/FP

Offers family support, education, and employment services to parents with children under 4 years old, expectant parents, and youth (16-24). Services include high school completion classes (Frederick County Virtual School and GED preparation); employability assistance; job skill training; financial literacy education; assistance with resumes; job applications and interview techniques; child development services for infants and toddlers; parent education; life skills; health and wellness workshops; computer related instruction; parent/child activities; information and referral to community resources; and parent support groups. Services are free. Orientations for new participants are scheduled one on one.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011 x138
http://www.fcmha.org/

Provides a safe, positive place for children and their non-residential parents to develop or reestablish family bonds. There are 5 services offered: Therapeutic Supervised Visitation, Parent Coaching, Supervised Visitation, Monitored Supervision, and Monitor Transfer. Depending upon the level of support needed, the interactions are supervised by licensed therapists, trained community observers, or staff members who support parents to have healthy family connections. Programming is available to clients without court orders (provided both parents agree) and with Maryland or out of state court orders. Both parents are required to complete an intake appointment and fees are assessed on a sliding income scale.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

22 South Market Street, Suite 217
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-4225
http://www.interfaithhousing.org/

IHA builds, manages, and preserves affordable rental communities for families and seniors throughout central and western Maryland and south-central Pennsylvania. IHA owns two apartment complexes in Frederick and several others in the region which provide affordable housing for low to moderate income families and individuals. The complexes in Frederick are 520 N Market Street (59 units) on North Market Street and the Weinberg House senior apartments (23 units) on Broadway Street. Apartments are also available in Westminster, Frostburg, MD and Chambersburg, PA. Lease to own homes in Cumberland and Glen Burnie are currently full, but maintain waiting lists.

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information

209 Madison Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-8173 (Section 8 residents)
301-696-1874 (Public Housing residents)
http://www.hacfrederick.org/

Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is available for both public housing and Section 8 residents. The FSS Program is based on educational goals which assist the family in becoming self-sufficient. While in the program, as the earned income of the family increases, an escrow account is established and earns money each month. Upon successful completion of the program, the family receives the escrow money which could be used as down payment on a home or however the family chooses. Average starting earned income is less than $5,000. Average earned income upon graduation is $31,200. Escrow amounts have ranged from $4,495 to $21,389. While in the program, participants receive encouragement, problem solving, feedback, and mentoring.

306 Delaware Road
Frederick, MD 21701
240-575-2376
http://www.fsfinc.org/

Community-based psychiatric rehabilitation programs (pre-vocation training and residential services) that provide independent living skills training for deaf and hearing adults with a serious mental illness. Accepts individuals who are currently hospitalized and persons living in the community who are recovering from mental illness. Fees: MA.

Listed in section(s): Counseling Services: Hotlines; Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

2108 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
800-243-7337
410-889-2300 http://www.familytreemd.org

24-hour hotline for families for support and referrals.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1617
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

The state of Maryland created the Family Support Network to meet the needs of families with children birth to 3 years, with developmental delays or disabilities. Among its many services, the Family Support Network can: provide information to families regarding community services; refer families to local support groups, workshops, and advocacy groups; provide an opportunity for families to share ideas and experiences; link “experienced” parents to parents that have children with similar needs through the Parent to Parent Program; and provide support to families as they transition from the Infants and Toddlers Program to a community program by helping families sort through their options whether it be special education or public preschool programs.

P.O. Box 1980
Bethlehem, PA 18016
800-222-2818
http://www.familywize.org/

FamilyWize essentially acts like a huge consumer group buying service for the uninsured and underinsured. The discounts and savings on medications are provided voluntarily by the more than 61,000 participating pharmacies that have agreed to provide prices similar to what they give large insurance companies and employers. It’s easy to use a FamilyWize Card. There are no forms to fill out, waiting period, or registration. The card is really just like a reusable prescription coupon on all FDA approved medicines. Anyone in your family, your work, your church, or your neighborhood can use it, immediately. You can even use it if you have health insurance, both during deductible periods and for anything your insurance does not pay for. Average savings is $23 per prescription. Use the online Drug Price Lookup Tool to see exactly how much your medicine will cost at different participating pharmacies in your area. The participating pharmacy will always give you its lowest (or best) price available. To get a card, download the FamilyWize smartphone app or go to the above website.

Listed in section(s): Women's Organizations offering Networking and Professional Development Opportunities

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1066
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/fccfw
https://www.facebook.com/FCCFW

The Frederick County Commission for Women (FCCFW) is a voluntary appointed commission that serves to act as a central agency for the collection and referral of activities and services for women and families; to actively work to remove inequities against women due to discrimination; to support and encourage programs of benefit to women and families; to promote continuing equal opportunities in education, employment, and health care; to encourage educational and job training for women; to promote public awareness of the needs of women and families; to promote a positive image of women by recognizing their accomplishments; to maintain a network to promote women’s voices in Frederick County; and to encourage qualified women to seek appointive and elective office. The Commission for Women is a non- partisan organization.

The Commission encourages proactive involvement within the community. Regular monthly meetings, held the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Winchester Hall at 7:00p.m., are open to the public. The Commission does not meet in July.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1757
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides bereavement resources and support for families when a fetal or infant death occurs.

P.O. Box 1722
Country Club Road
Cumberland, MD 21501
301-777-2405
888-854-0034
http://www.tbfinancenter.com/

State-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital; variable length of stay; services for adults, and older adults; all patients are pre-screened and referred by local hospital emergency room, Psychiatric Unit staff, or the Court system. Hospital consists of 66 beds (44 acute and 22 for long term care). The facility also has a 22 bed Assisted Living program that promotes a more gradual transition back into the community setting.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Consumer Services

22 South Market Street, Suite 217
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-4225
http://www.interfaithhousing.org/

The Financial and Housing Workshops provide financial education and housing counseling services and workshops for the working poor, seniors on fixed incomes, and individuals or families with disadvantages and/or disabilities, to give them the knowledge and resources they need to achieve economic stability and a higher quality of life.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-3455
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Assists military members and their families to improve personal financial readiness by learning to manage finances wisely, develop workable budgets, and reduce debt level. Operation Happy Holidays assists families during the holiday season by providing food, clothing, and gifts. FRP offers information, counseling, and training. Training topics include budgeting, consumer rights and responsibilities, credit, debt liquidation, insurance, and checkbook management. Using established guidelines, the AER assists military members, retirees, and their family members experiencing valid emergency financial situations.

400 West Seventh Street
Frederick, MD 21701
240-566-4444
http://www.fmh.org/

Provides routine prenatal care following American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology guidelines including but not limited to outpatient visits, tests and treatments for maternity care. Services are provided by a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or appropriate Nurse Practitioner (NP) supervised by a Medical Director who is an Obstetrician, and support staff. Practitioners and physicians have credentials and privileges at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Offers referrals for specialty care and coordination of services within the community as well as education, counseling, discharge planning, consultation with primary care and referring physicians, and/or other care providers. Serves Frederick County residents with a documented positive pregnancy test regardless of ability to pay. Uninsured patients will be referred to an FMH financial counselor. New prenatal outpatient visits will be scheduled at 10-12 weeks gestation or greater if the patient presents late to care. Return prenatal outpatient visits every 4 weeks until 28 weeks gestation, then every two weeks from 28-36 weeks gestation, then weekly after 36 weeks. Postpartum visits between 4-6 weeks after delivery date. A Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist consult may be requested for high risk patients who will co-manage the prenatal course with more frequent office visits.

219 Riggs Road, N.E.
Washington, DC 20011
202-269-2277
http://www.foodandfriends.org/

Food and Friends prepares, packages, and delivers medically appropriate meals and groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS and other life challenging illnesses such as breast, colon, and lung cancer. To be eligible for services, applicant must have a qualifying illness, a compromised nutritional status, and inability to prepare their own meals. Food and Friends serves Frederick County.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The FCAA operates a Foodbank Program that provides a 3 to 5 day supply of food to families that are facing an economic crisis and cannot afford to buy groceries. The agency also operates a Soup Kitchen that serves an evening meal from 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m., 7 evenings a week. FCAA operates the Summer Food Service Program which provides a free lunchtime meal to children age 18 and younger and targets low-income children who receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year. The nutritious and balanced meals are served Monday through Friday during the months of June, July, and August.

Bethany House
111 First Avenue
Brunswick, MD 21716
301-834-9718

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

502 East Main Street
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
717-642-6963

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

Frederick Community Action Agency
14 East All Saints Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-6263

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

Glade Valley Community Services
21 West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
301-845-4229

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Open Mondays 6:30-7:30pm and Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm. Curbside Pick-up available during Covid.

Frederick, MD
240-529-4815

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

St. Paul Lutheran Church
3866 Jefferson Pike
Jefferson, MD 21755
301-473-8626

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
202 Jefferson Pike
Knoxville, MD 21758
301-834-7221

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

301 West Main Street
Middletown, MD 21769
301-371-3182

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

Emmanuel Trinity Lutheran Church
4004 Ballenger Creek Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
301-624-5838

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

St. John’s Lutheran Church
15 North Church Street
Thurmont, MD 21788
301-271-4554

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633
http://www.therescuemission.org

Provides food, such as fresh produce, milk, meat, and non-perishable items for anyone in need. Food is distributed from our campus on W South Street. Call for hours of operation.

Frederick Rescue Mission
419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633
http://www.therescuemission.org

Provides breakfast and lunch daily, 365 days per year. Breakfast served from 7-8am, and lunch served Monday-Saturday noon-1:30pm and Sunday 1-2pm.

8158 Yellow Springs Road
Frederick, MD 21702
301-662-0662

Provides food, as available, to anyone calling for help. Call the numbers listed below for arrangements prior to pick up.

5102 Old National Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-473-4337

Provides food, as available, to anyone calling for help. Call the numbers listed below for arrangements prior to pick up.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

inside Calvary United Methodist Church
403 North Main Street
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-829-0472
http://www.mtairynet.org

Provides food to families in need that live in Mt. Airy, 21771. Call the number listed above for arrangements prior to pick up.

8 West Second Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-639-5962

Provides food, as available, to anyone calling for help. Call the numbers listed below for arrangements prior to pick up.

506 Carrollton Drive
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-4347

Provides food, as available, to anyone calling for help. Call the numbers listed below for arrangements prior to pick up.

9201A Church Street
Libertytown, MD 21762
301-898-5111
*targets a radius of 15 miles from Libertytown

Provides food, as available, to anyone calling for help. Call the numbers listed below for arrangements prior to pick up.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633
http://www.therescuemission.org

The F.O.O.D. Program facilitates the efficient and equitable distribution of food throughout Frederick County. We supply food for local food banks, churches, and organizations, who then make it available to those within their local neighborhoods. With the help of a GIS map developed by the Frederick County Government, those in need can enter their address and find a convenient source for food near their home. See our website to access the interactive GIS map.

520 West Fayette Street, Suite 410
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-5649
http://www.civiljusticenetwork.org/

Foreclosure mediation is a meeting at which a homeowner and mortgage lender negotiates potential modifications or other alternatives before an impartial judge in an attempt to reach an agreement. The Civil Justice Mediation Program is the only “reduced fee” or “low bono” legal service supported by the State of Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. For a flat fee of $500, homeowners will retain the services of an attorney to represent their interests at the foreclosure mediation. The attorney’s services are limited to the mediation when using this program.

520 West Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-837-9379 x3052
800-396-1274
http://www.probonomd.org/

The foreclosure crisis continues to impact every part of Maryland and uproot the lives of many of our neighbors. Launched by PBRC in 2008, the Foreclosure Prevention Pro Bono Project engages volunteer attorneys to assist homeowners in distress by providing direct representation in foreclosure matters as well as brief advice at Foreclosure Solutions Workshops, which are held regularly throughout the year and across the state.

520 West Fayette Street, Suite 410
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-5649
http://www.civiljusticenetwork.org/

The Foreclosure Recovery Program is designed for participants to move forward from the financial and legal consequences of the foreclosure in order to regain financial health. Qualified individuals will have the opportunity to meet with an attorney for a 90 minute, FREE session. The attorney will review your budget, credit reports, and any outstanding legal notices and discuss your concerns stemming from your foreclosure event. The attorney may also provide limited legal services, such as drafting dispute letters to credit bureaus or assisting with resolving municipal lien issues. At the conclusion of the session, participants will receive a checklist that identifies their potential legal issues, and advice or recommendations on steps to take to restore financial health and move toward future goals.

Listed in section(s): Women's Organizations Offering Networking and Professional Development Opportunities

P.O. Box 1045
Frederick, MD 21702
http://www.bpwmaryland.org/Frederick.asp

The Maryland Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW/MD), founded in 1929, is affiliated with BPW Foundation and with BPW local organizations throughout the State. The Maryland Federation is a not-for profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian, self-governing and member supported organization. The membership is diverse with administrators, teachers, business owners, secretaries, and many other professionals. Members are women and men of every age, race, religion, political party, and socio-economic background. Throughout the years, three major issues have shaped BPW/USA’s legislative agenda: elimination of gender discrimination in employment, the principle of equal pay, and the need for a comprehensive equal rights amendment.

Listed in section(s): Special Population Services: Services for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons

P.O. Box 3231
Frederick, MD 21705
http://www.thefrederickcenter.org/

The Frederick Center exists to support and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people and our families so we thrive, accepted and affirmed, in the broader Frederick Community.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness; Special Populations Services: Services for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons

P.O. Box 3231
Frederick, MD 21705
http://www.thefrederickcenter.org/

The Frederick Center runs an HIV Test Kit Distribution Program to provide the OraQuick Home HIV test kits to central Maryland individuals who want to take a test in the privacy of their own home. Email [email protected] for more info. This program also organizes the local World AIDS Day conference, the Frederick AIDS Walk, and tables at public and private events to distribute HIV kits and information. Various generous partners contribute and fund this program. FYI: Free on-the-spot testing is available at the Frederick County Health Department on specific days. They are also the contact point for those having a positive test result, seek counseling, need referrals, and would like to attend the local support group.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons

P.O. Box 3231
Frederick, MD 21705
http://www.thefrederickcenter.org/

The Frederick Center organizes the annual Frederick Pride celebration. Pride provides an environment for LGBTQ people, allies, and families to interact and celebrate LGBTQ pride. It serves as the means to coordinate the actions of our community for the coming year. Typically it takes place last Saturday in June. Started in 2012 with an attendance of about 300, it reached 12,000 in 2019. For latest info visit the website.

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

Through a wide array of programs and services, the Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA) provides food, shelter, medical care, transportation, housing, and other forms of assistance to help families and individuals that are lower-income or homeless. See index for a complete listing of Frederick Community Action Agency programs.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

Funded in part by the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, the Access to Care (ATC) Program provides primary health care services to adults and children who are uninsured, ineligible for other health care programs, and have a total household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL), as adjusted for the size of the family. For example, in 2020, a family of four with a total household income of $51,500 or less would be eligible for enrollment in the ATC Program.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

FCAA case managers work one-on-one with lower income families and individuals to help them obtain a wide range of services and assistance including public benefits, legal assistance, affordable housing, and other resources.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The FCAA operates a Foodbank Program that provides a 3 to 5 day supply of food to families that are facing an economic crisis and cannot afford to buy groceries. The agency also operates a Soup Kitchen that serves an evening meal from 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m., 7 evenings a week. FCAA operates the Summer Food Service Program which provides a free lunchtime meal to children age 18 and younger and targets low-income children who receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year. The nutritious and balanced meals are served Monday through Friday during the months of June, July, and August.

14 East All Saints Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-6263

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) program, initiated in 1989 through a federal grant, provides primary health care, case management, and supportive services to people that are homeless. The FCAA operates a primary health care clinic that is staffed by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, medical assistants, and case managers.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Consumer Services

121 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-6206
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The FCAA offers Homebuyer Education Classes on a regular basis to assist first-time homebuyers that are working to purchase their own home or to better understand the process of obtaining a mortgage. Families that graduate from the Homebuyer Education Program often benefit from follow-up counseling or an individual basis with an FCAA Housing Counselor. Families and adults in need of housing counseling for first-time homebuyers are eligible for these classes.

121 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-3966
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The FCAA is a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency and provides pre-purchase, default, reverse mortgage, and rental housing counseling for renters, homeowners and first-time homebuyers. Families and adults in need of housing counseling services such as mortgage default counseling, reverse mortgage counseling, or first-time homebuyer education are eligible for these services.

Listed in section(s): Assistsance for Basic Needs

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The Housing First Program provides subsidized permanent housing to people who need it most: chronically homeless, disabled individuals that are literally living on the streets. With funding from HUD and other resources, the FCAA has established 20 scattered-site Housing First units; supportive services like case management are provided by FCAA staff.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The FCAA is a participating provider in the Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Program and is currently accepting both adult and pediatric patients that have active Medical Assistance and have enrolled with Priority Partners MCO, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, and Riverside Health MCO. The FCAA also accepts patients with Unrestricted Medical Assistance.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

420 East Patrick Street
P.O. Box 3929
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2410
800-332-6347
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa
http://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/how-do-you-apply

The FCAA administers the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) for Frederick County residents. OHEP provides bill assistance to low-income households in the State of Maryland to make their energy costs more affordable and to help with the prevention of loss and the restoration of home energy service.

OHEP consists of the following programs:

The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)- provides financial assistance with home heating bills. Payments are made to the fuel supplier and utility company on the customer’s behalf.

The Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP)- provides financial assistance with electric bills. Eligible customers receive help that pays a portion of their current electric bills.

Arrearage Retirement Assistance - helps customers with large, past due electric and gas bills. If eligible, customers may receive forgiveness of up to $2,000 towards their past due bill. Customers must have a past due bill of $300 or greater to be considered eligible. Customers may only receive an arrearage grant once every seven years, with certain exceptions.

Customers may apply through any one of the following methods:

• Apply online at mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us
• Download and print an Application for Energy Assistance
• Apply in person at the OHEP office located at 420 East Patrick Street
• Call your local office to receive an application by mail.

Information Needed with the Application
1). Copy of Applicant’s photo identification
2). Proof of Residency
3). Copies of Social Security cards for the entire household (including children)
4). Proof of your household’s total Gross income for the last 30 day period
5). A copy of your most recent Utility bill, termination notice (if applicable)
6). A copy of your most recent heating fuel bill or receipt (if applicable)

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Transportation

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

FCAA outreach workers and other staff perform outreach services to local shelters, streets, woods, and other areas where homeless people can be found. Staff members strive to meet people who are homeless, familiarize them with available resources, and build trusting relationships. On weekdays, the FCAA operates a free van run that transports people to a variety of human service agencies located around Frederick City.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The federally funded PATH Project provides case management, outreach, and transportation services to people who are homeless and have a serious mental illness. PATH Project staff work closely with therapists and psychiatrists from other agencies to ensure adequate access to mental health treatment services for homeless people.

The SSI/SSDI Outreach, Assessment and Recovery, or SOAR Program, helps people that are homeless and disabled to apply for disability benefits available through the Social Security Administration. In addition, the SOAR case manager assists people with obtaining necessary documents, such as birth certificates and photo identification cards, needed to apply for benefits.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

1285 Hillcrest Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
240-236-3275
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

Through a partnership with Frederick County Public Schools and the Ausherman Family Foundation, the FCAA began operating a School-Based Health Center during the summer of 2011. The School-Based Health Center serves students from Lincoln, Hillcrest, Waverley, and Monocacy Elementary Schools as well as their younger siblings.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The Frederick Transitional Shelter for Homeless Families is a 31-bed shelter that was built by the City of Frederick and is operated by the FCAA. The shelter provides transitional housing and a wide range of supportive services for homeless families and physically disabled adults.

The Transitional Apartments provide long-term transitional housing and supportive services for families in need of transitional housing. Families residing in the Transitional Apartments must first be admitted to and stabilized at the Transitional Shelter.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

121 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-3974
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides home weatherization services for income-eligible households living in Frederick County. The family may rent or own their home, but renters must obtain landlord permission. Households eligible for weatherization must meet income or other eligibility criteria.

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information, Special Populations Services: Services for Immigrants and Speakers of Other Languages

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
240-629-7962
http://www.frederick.edu/adult-education.aspx

The FCC Adult Education Program offers Adult Basic Education (ABE), Pre-GED, and GED Preparation to Maryland residents who are at least 18 years of age and qualify for the program. The program also offers options for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners through participation in one of two programs: Community Based (free of charge for students with very little previous English instruction) or Targeted (fee-based courses which require tuition, fees, and placement testing).

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2795
https://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/career-services.aspx

Career Services helps students, prospective students, career changers, and alumni to explore skills, academic majors, and careers. Staff also helps with preparation for employment through resume development,creating a job search strategy, and interview coaching. The Center also facilitates networking with employers and alumni to find jobs and internships. A comprehensive jobs platform and portal is available for students and alumni and includes recent jobs and internships, as well as resources to help with resume development, interview strategies, the job search, and networking. Tools are in the form of documents, podcasts, and videos.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2612
http://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/childrens-center.aspx

The Carl & Norma Miller Children's Center at Frederick Community College provides year-round care for children of FCC students, staff and faculty, and the community. Professional early childhood teachers maintain a child-centered atmosphere using positive guidance techniques to help children develop responsible control of behaviors while creating a positive, respectful environment. Both full-time and part-time enrollment options are available. FCC students are eligible to apply for a child care grant through the FCC Foundation. Programs include infant/toddler, preschool, and pre-k for children age 0 to 5. The strong commitment to high quality care is reflected by the Center’s voluntary accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Children's Center is also committed to continuous quality improvement and meets all standards that exceed state licensing requirements. The Children's Center participates in the Maryland EXCELS quality rating program and has achieved the highest rating of Level 5.

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2483
https://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/family-resource-center.aspx

• Project Forward Step offers counseling, information, and referral services to adults in transition, and financial assistance consideration for eligible single parents and displaced homemakers toward certain educational costs associated with attending courses or training at Frederick Community College.
• Anne-Lynn Gross Breast Cancer Resource Center, located at Frederick Community College, offers information and resources about early detection, treatment, and aftercare. A Breast Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00p.m. in the Student Center, H-106D. This group is for breast cancer survivors, from newly diagnosed to long-term remission/survival.
• The Allied Health Academy provides training and support to individuals who want to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA), or other select allied health occupations. Frederick County residents who are single parents, unemployed, underemployed, and/or facing other barriers may be eligible.

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2483
https://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/family-resource-center.aspx

The Allied Health Academy provides training and support to individuals who want to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA), or other select allied health occupations. Frederick County residents who are single parents, unemployed, underemployed, and/or facing other barriers may be eligible.

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2483
https://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/family-resource-center.aspx

Project Forward Step offers counseling, information, and referral services to adults in transition, and financial assistance consideration for eligible single parents and displaced homemakers toward certain educational costs associated with attending courses or training at Frederick Community College.

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2483
https://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/family-resource-center.aspx

Anne-Lynn Gross Breast Cancer Resource Center, located at Frederick Community College, offers information and resources about early detection, treatment, and aftercare. A Breast Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00p.m. in the Student Center, H-106D. This group is for breast cancer survivors, from newly diagnosed to long-term remission/survival.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

The Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program provides therapy through horseback riding to the disabled citizens of Frederick County. Lessons and therapy are provided at no charge to students for two seven-week sessions (spring and fall). The program is incorporated in the State of Maryland as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Students are supervised by trained instructors as well as licensed Occupational and Physical Therapists. The program has a waiting list and currently has 76 students who ride Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on Saturdays. Volunteers are always needed to lead horses, side-walk with disabled riders, and groom and tack horses as part of the barn crew. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to work in the barn, and 14 or older to work in the ring.

Listed in section(s): Women's Organizations offering Networking and Professional Development Opportunities

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1066
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/fccfw
https://www.facebook.com/FCCFW

The Frederick County Commission for Women (FCCFW) is a voluntary appointed commission that serves to act as a central agency for the collection and referral of activities and services for women and families; to actively work to remove inequities against women due to discrimination; to support and encourage programs of benefit to women and families; to promote continuing equal opportunities in education, employment, and health care; to encourage educational and job training for women; to promote public awareness of the needs of women and families; to promote a positive image of women by recognizing their accomplishments; to maintain a network to promote women’s voices in Frederick County; and to encourage qualified women to seek appointive and elective office. The Commission for Women is a non- partisan organization.

The Commission encourages proactive involvement within the community. Regular monthly meetings, held the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Winchester Hall at 7:00p.m., are open to the public. The Commission does not meet in July.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1041
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

The mission of the Frederick County Dental Clinic is to provide quality dental care for Frederick County children who have Medical Assistance or are uninsured. Services are by appointment only and are for children ages 1-18 years, including children with special needs. Services include complete examination, cleaning, x-rays, fluoride treatment, fillings, uncomplicated extractions, sealants, and oral health education. Also provided is examination and oral health education for children enrolled in the YMCA of Frederick County Head Start Program; oral screening and fluoride varnish application for children in schools served by the Frederick Community Action Agency’s School Based Health Center; and oral health education for interested groups serving children throughout Frederick County. No adult services are provided by the Dental Program. However, there is a Gray Area Access voucher for adults with limited income and no dental insurance. Local oral surgeons volunteer to provide dental services in their offices at reduced fees.

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1061
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

Under the guidance of the Affordable Housing Council, the Frederick County Department of Housing and Community Development is committed to providing a range of safe and affordable housing choices for Frederick County residents, with an emphasis on serving low to moderate income and special needs populations.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1061
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

Provides affordable housing for senior citizens. Bell Court consists of 28 1-bedroom units in Woodsboro, Maryland. Tenants must be age 62, and meet income eligibility. Vacancies occur only about 2 to 3 a year, so waiting list is slow-moving.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1061
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

Local housing code that sets minimum property standards for rental housing in Frederick County, excluding Frederick City. Inspections are made on a complaint basis and only rental properties are involved. The tenant or owner may file a complaint.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1061
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

The Homebuyer Assistance Program provides down payment/closing cost assistance loans to income eligible, first-time homebuyers. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and meet eligibility requirements. A Lender must submit the application for the applicant.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1061
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

Provides tenant-based rental assistance for program eligible persons living in private market rentals (not public housing). There is typically a waiting period of several years.

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1061
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

Assists qualified homeowners in Frederick County with preservation and improvements to their properties, by bringing them up to applicable building codes and standards. The Emergency Rehab Program is available countywide to income eligible homeowners who have minor emergency repair needs. These funds are distributed as low cost loan repayments, or deferred loans, depending upon the individual circumstances. State Special Loan Programs include various types of loan programs to assist low-income residents with major home repairs and lead paint issues.

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

See index for a complete listing of Frederick County Department of Social Services programs. Provides various services to elderly and disabled adults over age 18. Services include the following programs:

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Serves persons age 18 and older who lack the physical and/or mental capacity to provide for their daily needs. The purpose of Adult Protective Services is to prevent or remedy neglect, self-neglect, abuse, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and takes appropriate action. Also assists to establish public guardianship when family or interested others are unwilling or unable to serve as guardian.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Provides personal care and light-housekeeping services, through employed Certified Nursing Assistants and contracted agencies, to eligible adults in their homes.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Project Home provides case management services for eligible clients living in an approved Project Home/Adult Foster Care home. Case management services include assessment, care planning, linkage to services, monitoring, and advocacy. A limited amount of emergency financial assistance is available. To be eligible, clients must be Frederick County residents 18 years of age or older who are unable to live independently in their home due to a physical or mental disability.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Helps cover the cost of respite care for disabled adults, in their home or out of their home, to temporarily relieve the caregiver.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Senior Care Program provides social work case management services to Frederick County adults age 65 or older who are moderately or severely disabled. The program can assist with service coordination, linkage to services, and general case management focusing on helping the adult to continue to live safely and independently in their home. Those meeting these requirements and additional income/asset parameters may be eligible for some limited assistance with purchasing approved personal care supplies/equipment.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Provides social work case management to assist qualifying adults (18 and older) in finding supportive services. The goal of the program is to help clients maintain their independence as well as their health/safety/welfare. Those who meet income/asset parameters may receive assistance in purchasing personal care products/equipment.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2464
http://www.fcdss.info/

Receives, screens, and investigates reports of suspected child neglect and maltreatment. Conducts child safety assessments and provides services or makes referrals to lessen the future risk of neglect or maltreatment. The identity of the reporter is protected by State confidentiality laws.

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
800-332-6347
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

The Frederick County Department of Social Services, Child Support Enforcement Division is responsible for locating non- custodial parents, establishing paternity, establishing and enforcing child support and health insurance orders, collecting and disbursing support payments, and reviewing and adjusting court orders. Services are available for a nominal fee (currently $25), but fee is waived for Medical Assistance or Temporary Cash Assistance recipients.

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2652
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Services are available for any Frederick County resident in need of employment. Provides employment counseling, referral, employer recruitment, resume services, and application assistance. Telephone banks and fax services are available for clients’ use, as well as copier service. Also provides access to MWE, an automated system that matches applicants’ job skills with job openings. Job fairs are held periodically and are open to the public, whether unemployed or seeking career advancement. Offers in-house GED preparation and assistance with other barriers to employment, volunteer work activities, and job placement.

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-4575
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Provides assistance benefits for Food Stamps, Temporary Cash Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Energy Assistance Programs. Customers may apply in person, or may apply online at http://www.marylandsail.org/ or through the agency’s web site. Customers applying online must provide a valid mailing address and daytime telephone number and will be sent a letter with the date and time for a telephone interview. Customers applying in person will have a face-to-face interview. Customers with a utility cut off notice must apply in person and bring their cut off notice with them.

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2687
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Provides assistance with the cost of child care for parents working and/or attending school. Customers must provide proof of income and child support if both parents do not reside in the household. Application may be made on-line at http://www.marylandsail.org or through the above web site. Applications may be picked up at the office, or may be mailed to the customer. No face-to-face or telephone interview is required for this program.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1611
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Frederick County Developmental Center (FCDC) provides pediatric audiology services for uninsured and underinsured children in Frederick County and children served by the Infants and Toddlers Program, Head Start, and the Frederick County Public School’s Special Education Program. Further information about hearing loss and community resources for children with hearing loss is provided as needed. Audiological assessments are provided for children covered by Medical Assistance insurance as referred by their doctor; children who are uninsured and qualify for their sliding fee scale; children served by the Infants and Toddlers Program, by YMCA of Frederick County Head Start, and by Frederick County Public School’s Special Education Program; and adults with developmental disabilities covered by Medical Assistance or Medicare. Support for personal hearing aids is provided as needed for children using hearing aids from the Maryland Hearing Aid Loan Bank; children covered by Medical Assistance insurance as referred by their doctor; children who are uninsured and qualify for their sliding fee scale; and adults with developmental disabilities covered by Medical Assistance or Medicare.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1617
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

The state of Maryland created the Family Support Network to meet the needs of families with children birth to 3 years, with developmental delays or disabilities. Among its many services, the Family Support Network can: provide information to families regarding community services; refer families to local support groups, workshops, and advocacy groups; provide an opportunity for families to share ideas and experiences; link “experienced” parents to parents that have children with similar needs through the Parent to Parent Program; and provide support to families as they transition from the Infants and Toddlers Program to a community program by helping families sort through their options whether it be special education or public preschool programs.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1611
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

The Infants and Toddlers Program provides services to children between the ages of birth to 3 years old that reside in Frederick County and meet one of the following criteria: 25% delay in any area of development; developing in a way that is considered “atypical” for most children his or her age; or has a diagnosed condition that is likely to affect development. Services are family-centered and provided collaboratively by Frederick County Health Department, Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick County Department of Social Services, and Maryland School for the Deaf.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1611
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

The mission of the Respite Care Program is to provide funding of respite services for children with special health care needs and their families. Through a grant from the Office of Genetics and Children with Special Healthcare Needs of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, a limited amount of mini-grant funding is available periodically to defray the cost of respite services. Respite care is consistently identified by families as a key need for coping with the challenges of raising a child with special healthcare needs.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-3225
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

The school based services provides both Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) for eligible students attending Frederick County Public Schools. Both OT and PT are related services that are under the Individuals with Disabilities Act. Related services are provided to help a child with an educational disability benefit from his/her special education program in the least restrictive learning environment. OTs and PTs address performance skills where a child’s disability impacts or compromises the ability to access, participate, and/or make progress in his/her natural learning environment and the general education environment.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1050 Rocky Springs Road
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1600
http://www.scottkeycenter.org/

Scott Key Center’s mission is to provide creative and meaningful employment for adults with developmental disabilities within the Frederick community. Scott Key Center is a leader in Frederick County by empowering adults with developmental disabilities to be included and valued as members of the community. The Scott Key Center fosters community integration through employment and public awareness. Each Scott Key Center employee has the opportunity to work within their range of abilities in order to function at their highest potential. The Scott Key Center promotes creativity in order to develop meaningful employment within the community, through enhanced training and educational opportunities for staff and employees, while supporting each employee to identify, plan, and achieve his or her own personal dreams.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1029
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

For certified copies of Vital Records issued in the State of Maryland ONLY. Birth certificates are issued to persons born in the State of Maryland from year 1939 - present. The cost is $30.00 each. Death certificates are offered to persons having a legal purpose to receive a copy within 30 days of date of death if the funeral home they used filed with our location. The cost is $32.00 for the first copy and $20.00 a copy for each thereafter. They accept forms of payment by cash, check, money order, Visa, and MasterCard.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1736
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

AERS provides comprehensive medical and psycho-social evaluations of the following groups seeking community-based services to support them in remaining in the community: 1) the elderly, 2) chronically disabled adults, and 3) recipients of community Medical Assistance (MA/Medicaid) benefits (both children and adults). AERS evaluators are nurses and social workers (with RN/LCSW-C credentials) whose goal is to support clients and families in maintaining their loved ones in the community/least-restrictive environment. Recommendations are made regarding appropriate, available community-based services. AERS evaluations are provided at no cost. In addition to general evaluations outlined above, AERS provides medical determination evaluations for community Medical Assistance (MA/Medicaid) recipients seeking home-based personal assistance services through the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH) Community Options programs. (NOTE: AERS does not provide psychological/psychiatric evaluations for individuals requiring competency determinations.)

300-B Scholl’s Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1775
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/BHS

The Frederick County Health Department Behavioral Health Services Division has been delivering alcohol and drug treatment and prevention services since 1970. Offering a continuum of services, the division provides the highest quality of services while keeping up with the ever-changing demands of Frederick County citizens. The agency provides a continuum of care including Prevention; Adult and Adolescent Outpatient Treatment Programs, including Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs), Ambulatory Detoxification/Stabilization Program; Medication Assisted Treatment; and Detention Center Men’s and Women’s Intensive Programs. Halfway house services are provided by Gale Recovery, Inc. Prevention programming includes programs for children and youth, smoking cessation and tobacco education opportunities, and materials for health fairs, speaking engagements, and community events. Treatment services for adolescents include educational classes and regular and intensive outpatient services. Services for adults include regular and intensive outpatient services, medication-assisted services, court assessments, ambulatory detoxification, and intensive services for inmates at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. Recovery services including transportation, educational, and other life skills assistance is available for those who qualify.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3281
301-600-1775
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/health

Kids Like Us (KLU) is a professionally led group counseling program for students in grades 4 through 8 impacted by the substance abuse or addiction of a parent, caregiver, or close family member. The Frederick County Health Department works in collaboration with Frederick County Public School (FCPS) counselors to implement KLU groups at selected elementary and middle schools. Group sessions take place during school hours throughout the academic year. KLU also provides a summer day camp for school-based participants and an annual public show of summer program participant art.

KLU sessions are filled with engaging group activities - such as art therapy and games - designed to increase social support and social skills, foster effective emotional expression and management, and promote healthy coping and decision making. The overall goals are to build resiliency and prevent substance abuse and the other problems that this particular group of children is at risk for. Participation is free, confidential, and voluntary; and it requires parent/guardian permission.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3362
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides FREE breast and/or cervical cancer screening for women 40 to 64 years of age who meet county residency and income guidelines. Services consist of a clinical breast exam, a screening mammogram, PAP test, and pelvic exam by a local medical provider.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3362
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides FREE colorectal cancer screening for Frederick County residents, ages 50 to 64 years old who meet income guidelines. Services for an individual younger than 50 can be arranged if personal or family history of colorectal cancer is presented.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3362
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides: adult and childhood immunizations; Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment; communicable disease monitoring, investigation, testing, and treatment; monitoring of zoonotic illnesses including rabies prevention prophylaxis; HIV case management and testing.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3117
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides HIV diagnostic services including rapid HIV testing and supplemental HIV testing. Provides chronic disease management for persons living with HIV. Services include assistance in obtaining insurance coverage; linkage to HIV specialty care; and comprehensive support services such as dental care, mental health care, specialty care, nutritional counseling, and emergency financial assistance. Provide outreach, education and referrals for PReP.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

Prevent child deaths by developing and understanding of the causes and incidence of child deaths; developing plans for and implementing changes within the agencies represented on the review team to prevent child death and to advise the county and the public on changes to law, policy and practice to prevent child death.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3117
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides education and information for any Frederick County family that has a child with an elevated lead level. Case management and home visitation is provided based on the child’s age and lead level.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1757
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides bereavement resources and support for families when a fetal or infant death occurs.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1757
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov

Provides proven and practical ways to prevent childhood unintentional injuries for children under 19.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3586
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides case management services that assist new mothers, high risk pregnant women and children under the age of 6 months. Services are directed toward the alleviation of psychosocial problems and health education deficits to assure a healthy pregnancy outcome. An MCH nurse can address barriers to care, safety concerns, health behaviors, nutrition, social support, mental health issues, medication, dental issues, pregnancy issues, child growth and development, and assist the client in obtaining appropriate community resources.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/PreventT2

PreventT2 is a diabetes prevention program for people looking for support in making lifestyle changes that will help you reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes. You will have guidance from a Lifestyle Coach and others in the group during this year-long program that meets weekly for about 4 months, then once or twice a month thereafter. Strengthen the skills you need to lose weight, be more physically active, and manage stress!

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3362
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides Skin Cancer education and awareness to Frederick County residents.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1736
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

CPAS (formerly MAPCP) is a service that merged with the Community Options statewide programs at the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH) in January 2014. The CPAS program services eligible community Medical Assistance (MA/Medicaid) recipients who require home-based assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, meal preparation, and toileting. Medical eligibility is determined through a home-based evaluation provided by the Health Department’s AERS (Adult Evaluation and Review Services) evaluators, who are nurses and/or social workers. Once deemed medically eligible, a support planner from a DHMH-approved agency is selected by the recipient. The support planner works with the recipient to establish a service delivery plan and to secure independent or agency-based personal assistants to provide care services and assistance with ADLs (up to seven days a week - hours vary according to DHMH guidelines). The initial AERS evaluation is free and if approved, personal assistant services are billed through the recipient’s MA.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1611
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Frederick County Developmental Center (FCDC) provides pediatric audiology services for uninsured and underinsured children in Frederick County and children served by the Infants and Toddlers Program, Head Start, and the Frederick County Public School’s Special Education Program. Further information about hearing loss and community resources for children with hearing loss is provided as needed. Audiological assessments are provided for children covered by Medical Assistance insurance as referred by their doctor; children who are uninsured and qualify for their sliding fee scale; children served by the Infants and Toddlers Program, by YMCA of Frederick County Head Start, and by Frederick County Public School’s Special Education Program; and adults with developmental disabilities covered by Medical Assistance or Medicare. Support for personal hearing aids is provided as needed for children using hearing aids from the Maryland Hearing Aid Loan Bank; children covered by Medical Assistance insurance as referred by their doctor; children who are uninsured and qualify for their sliding fee scale; and adults with developmental disabilities covered by Medical Assistance or Medicare.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1617
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

The state of Maryland created the Family Support Network to meet the needs of families with children birth to 3 years, with developmental delays or disabilities. Among its many services, the Family Support Network can: provide information to families regarding community services; refer families to local support groups, workshops, and advocacy groups; provide an opportunity for families to share ideas and experiences; link “experienced” parents to parents that have children with similar needs through the Parent to Parent Program; and provide support to families as they transition from the Infants and Toddlers Program to a community program by helping families sort through their options whether it be special education or public preschool programs.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1611
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

The Infants and Toddlers Program provides services to children between the ages of birth to 3 years old that reside in Frederick County and meet one of the following criteria: 25% delay in any area of development; developing in a way that is considered “atypical” for most children his or her age; or has a diagnosed condition that is likely to affect development. Services are family-centered and provided collaboratively by Frederick County Health Department, Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick County Department of Social Services, and Maryland School for the Deaf.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1611
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

The mission of the Respite Care Program is to provide funding of respite services for children with special health care needs and their families. Through a grant from the Office of Genetics and Children with Special Healthcare Needs of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, a limited amount of mini-grant funding is available periodically to defray the cost of respite services. Respite care is consistently identified by families as a key need for coping with the challenges of raising a child with special healthcare needs.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-3225
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

The school based services provides both Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) for eligible students attending Frederick County Public Schools. Both OT and PT are related services that are under the Individuals with Disabilities Act. Related services are provided to help a child with an educational disability benefit from his/her special education program in the least restrictive learning environment. OTs and PTs address performance skills where a child’s disability impacts or compromises the ability to access, participate, and/or make progress in his/her natural learning environment and the general education environment.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1041
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

The mission of the Frederick County Dental Clinic is to provide quality dental care for Frederick County children who have Medical Assistance or are uninsured. Services are by appointment only and are for children ages 1-18 years, including children with special needs. Services include complete examination, cleaning, x-rays, fluoride treatment, fillings, uncomplicated extractions, sealants, and oral health education. Also provided is examination and oral health education for children enrolled in the YMCA of Frederick County Head Start Program; oral screening and fluoride varnish application for children in schools served by the Frederick Community Action Agency’s School Based Health Center; and oral health education for interested groups serving children throughout Frederick County. No adult services are provided by the Dental Program. However, there is a Gray Area Access voucher for adults with limited income and no dental insurance. Local oral surgeons volunteer to provide dental services in their offices at reduced fees.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-2507
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/wic
http://www.mdwic.org/

The Frederick County WIC Program is a federally funded nutrition program. The mission is to assist eligible Women (Pregnant, Breastfeeding, and Post-Partum), Infants, and Children (under 5 years of age) to achieve improved nutrition and health status by providing nutrition education, health screenings, healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other helpful programs in a caring, supportive environment.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness: Programs Providing Payment Assistance or Insurance for Low-Income Individuals

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3124
301-600-3131
301-600-3302
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/483/Administrative-Care-CoordinationOmbudsma
http://www.frederickmedicaid.org

Administrative Care Coordination Unit - This program provides education and outreach to Medical Assistance recipients to increase awareness of Medical Assistance (MA) Programs. Provides education for MA recipients on the MCO enrollment process. Assists individuals who are enrolled in or are eligible for MA to access and utilize health care services. Educates recipients on the importance of timely follow-up when appointments/treatments have been missed and the importance and availability of preventive health care. Targeted services to Medicaid pregnant women and newborns.

Ombudsman Program - This program serves as a resource for Medicaid recipients and providers. It assists with care coordination, service access, complaint resolution, or other identified needs; works with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations to ensure enrollees receive covered services.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness: Programs Providing Payment Assistance or Insurance for Low-Income Individuals

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3124
301-600-3372
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/196/Eligibility-Enrollment-for-MCHPQHP
http://www.frederickmedicaid.org

Provides free and low-cost health insurance coverage for children (up to age 19), pregnant women and families (parents & guardians with children under 21 years), and adults 19 to 64 (whether they have children or not), with low to average incomes. Covered services include inpatient hospital care, medical doctor visits, lab tests, dental care, eye care, medication, and immunizations. For comparison, the qualifying maximum income for a family of 4 is $55,932 for children and $69,960 for pregnant women (including the unborn baby) for free insurance coverage. The qualifying income changes every year. If you are not eligible for the free healthcare services above, your children may be eligible for MCHP Premium, which provides low-cost health insurance to children based on qualifying family income. For example, the maximum income for a family of 4 is $85,330. The cost per family is $58-$72 per month no matter how many children are in the home. (All figures quoted are effective as of March 2021). If the income is too high for these programs you may be eligible for a Qualified Health Plan which is determined by the tax returns. Insurance premiums are based on tax credits and/or a cost-sharing reduction.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3124
301-600-3131
301-600-6823
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/480/Medical-Assistance-Transportation
http://www.frederickmedicaid.org

Clients must have active Medical Assistance (MA), live in Frederick County, and do not have access to public or personal transportation. This service is a shared ride transport service for non-emergency transportation to and from medical appointments.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Answers multiple lines serving Western Maryland including 2-1-1, the Maryland Crisis Hotline (800-422-0009), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255), and local hotline (301-662-2255). Provides information and referral, connection to crisis services, crisis and suicide intervention, and supportive listening for individuals of all ages 24 hours a day.

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1063
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/1512/Human-Relations-Commission-HRC

The HRC, established by the Board of County Commissioners, is a dynamic organization of citizen volunteers who work to ensure a county free of illegal discrimination and injustice, where everyone is valued and respected regardless of their differences. The mission of the HRC is to pursue and promote equal opportunity for everyone; raise public awareness about human justice issues; and foster the positive aspects of multiculturalism and its impact on the community. When called upon, based on the case, the HRC will sit as an appellate body for cases that have been investigated by the Frederick County Human Relations Department (HRD). The HRC is willing and available to speak to any citizen or organization in the County. The public is invited, and encouraged, to attend HRC monthly meetings. The meetings are usually held on the last Tuesday of the month, at 7:00p.m., at Winchester Hall. Please call the HRD to verify date, time and location.

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21704
301-600-1063
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/HumanRelations

A County Government agency that investigates allegations of unlawful discriminatory treatment in the areas of housing, employment, and public accommodations, based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, physical and mental disability, familial status, and source of income. All inquiries to the HRD are free and confidential. The HRD’s hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Appointments during non-business hours can be arranged upon request.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1611
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

The Infants and Toddlers Program provides services to children between the ages of birth to 3 years old that reside in Frederick County and meet one of the following criteria: 25% delay in any area of development; developing in a way that is considered “atypical” for most children his or her age; or has a diagnosed condition that is likely to affect development. Services are family-centered and provided collaboratively by Frederick County Health Department, Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick County Department of Social Services, and Maryland School for the Deaf.

Listed in section(s): Consumer Services,

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1061
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

Local housing code that sets minimum property standards for rental housing in Frederick County, excluding Frederick City. Inspections are made on a complaint basis and only rental properties are involved. The tenant or owner may file a complaint.

230 West Patrick Street
P.O. Box 3826
Frederick, MD 21705
301-662-0099
301-624-4682 (crisis pager)
http://www.waystationinc.org/

The Mobile Crisis Program provides intensive crisis intervention to Frederick County residents in crisis for whom there are mental health concerns. Program personnel are available to conduct face-to-face assessments and interventions between the hours of 1:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Monday through Friday, and to provide referrals with follow-up services to ensure that individuals are connected with appropriate service providers and community resources.

33 Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
301-644-5292 - preschool students
301-644-5003 - school age students
http://www.fcps.org/

Child Find provides free screening and assessment for all children from birth through age 21 who are suspected of having an educational disability. If a child is identified with an educational disability, Child Find provides a continuum of special education and related services. These services are generally provided in neighborhood elementary schools.

http://www.fcps.org/CASS

CASS is an FCPS Student Services Program that promotes school success by providing support services to middle school students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Four licensed certified social workers are available to provide clinical case management services to students and their families attending any of the 13 FCPS middle schools. CASS Social Workers also coordinate and monitor four district wide mental health partnerships and provide consultation services to FCPS staff working with all grade levels.

191 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
240-236-8780
http://www.fcps.org/

Family Literacy fosters school readiness for young children. It provides a family literacy program for families in need of Adult Basic Education or English Language Learner classes. Parents and their young children 6 months through age 4 participate in various program components: adult education, parenting, early childhood education, and interactive literacy activities. Located at Rock Creek School, Family Literacy offers classes 4 days per week for qualifying families served primarily by Hillcrest and Waverley elementary schools.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

201 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
240-236-8770
240-236-8771
http://www.fcps.org/judycenter

At the Frederick County Judy Center, the goal is to improve school success through early intervention and comprehensive services to families. The Judy Center currently provides services to Waverley, and Lincoln elementary schools. They have formed partnerships with many agencies including Infants and Toddlers, Family Literacy, Healthy Families Frederick, Family Partnership, Head Start, Health Department, Frederick County Public Library, Child Care Choices/MHA, and several child care providers offering both family child care and center based care. A significant factor in the Judy Center philosophy is to provide comprehensive services right in the school. To this end, they strive to offer as many programs and activities in each school as possible. The administrative offices, parent resources, and lending library are at the Waverley school complex. Staff can meet with parents at the office, in the home elementary school, or during scheduled home visits. Any individual who resides in the Waverley, or Lincoln school districts with a child or children between the ages of birth through 5 years old is eligible for programs and services.

191 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
240-236-8744
http://www.fcps.org/

Partners for Success provides families, professionals, and the community with information, training, and support to provide the skills and knowledge that will enable families of children and youth with disabilities and professionals to function as equal partners in the educational decision making process. A lending library of current books and videos is available for use. Open during the school year only.

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1605
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/aging

Provides a single point of entry into the service system for older citizens, their families, and their caregivers. The mission of the DOA is to develop and administer programs that support Frederick County older adults and adults with disabilities in their efforts to remain healthy, active, and independent members of the community, and to provide, coordinate, and advocate for services that promote the dignity and enrichment of life for all seniors, persons with disabilities, their families, and caregivers.

DOA’s services include, but are not limited to, information, assistance, referral, and outreach; congregate and home-delivered meals; transportation to/from four senior centers for health/wellness, nursing assessments, health screenings, and fitness/wellness activities; counseling and education about Medicare and Medigap policies and health insurance; care management services for clients in the Community First Choice program; Caregiver Support and Guardianship programs; Aging in Place Services (Senior Care) includes assessments, in-home aide services, and meals; Guardianship Circuit Court appointed coordination of ongoing care and management of persons in need over the age of 65; and Ombudsman/resident advocacy, which provides advocacy services to residents in long-term care facilities.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

Frederick County Senior Services offers a variety of programs to help individuals 50 and up maintain wellness and independence. From speakers and workshops to special events and day trips; from enrichment and social opportunities to fitness classes and programs they offer something for everyone. Community Centers are available online, and in Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Frederick, and Urbana. The virtual community center offers programs and exercise classes that “expands horizons, explores the arts and engages the brain.” The virtual community center can be found on the Division’s website, www.frederickcountymd.gov/SeniorServices. **Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 50+ Community Centers remain closed. Services can be accessed through the Virtual 50+ Community Center.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

The Caregiver Support Program offers assistance for those who are caring for someone older than age 60. While many caregivers are family members, this program can also assist caregivers who are not related by blood or marriage. This program is also for caregivers of a person of any age with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. The program can also assist grandparents and other relative caregivers over the age of 55 who are caring for a child age 18 or under and grandparents or relative caregivers providing care for adult children with a disability who are between 19 - 59 years of age. The caregivers must be age 55 years and older and cannot be the child’s natural or adoptive parent.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

Through the Senior Services Divison's Health Insurance Counseling program, trained staff offer information and assistance with health insurance questions and enrollment in Medicare.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

Through the Home Delivered Meals program, meals are provided to participants who meet eligibility requirements.

Listed in section(s): Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims, Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

The Division contracts with a local provider to offer legal advice and representation pertaining to government benefits programs, consumer problems, health care issues, landlord/tenant matters, and information and referrals.  This service is available to qualified adults, age 60+.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

The Maryland Access Point (MAP) is a trusted source of information and assistance for Frederick County residents who need or want to plan for their immediate and future needs. MAP serves adults 50 years and older, adults 18 years and older with a disability, family members and other caregivers, and health or business professionals. Information, assistance and guidance, and referrals to other agencies are offered. Assistance with the completion of government benefit applications is also offered.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

In 1965, the Board of County Commissioners conducted a survey of the needs of the older citizens throughout Frederick County. Based upon the results of this survey, the Board of County Commissioners established the Frederick County Commission on Aging in December 1965. In 2018 the Commission on Aging became the Senior Services Advisory Board. The purpose of the Board is to advise the County Executive and the Frederick County Senior Services Division on all matters relating to development and administration of the area plan and operations conducted hereunder, and to be advocates for issues relating to aging.

110 Airport Drive East
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1290
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/744/Victim-Services

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office regrets that you have been a victim of a crime. Under the Maryland Constitution and State laws and guidelines, a victim of a crime must be treated with dignity, respect, and sensitivity during all phases of the criminal justice process. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing quality services to victims of crime. The Victim Services Unit consists of trained professionals to provide emergency services, crisis intervention, follow-up contact, referrals, and support. Victim Services also provides information specific to your crime, and the recovery process; information on where and how to obtain a civil order of protection or criminal charges; referrals to local, state, and national agencies based on your emotional, physical, and/or financial needs; coordination with law enforcement and other legal personnel handling your case; information on safety planning; information on how to obtain a copy of your report and any associated fees; information on domestic and family violence; assistance with appropriate return of property requests; support and crisis intervention counseling; assistance with arranging translation and interpretation services; and educational speakers on a variety of topics.

Listed in section(s): Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims

100 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Circuit Court Division
301-600-1515 or 301-600-2594 or 301-600-2397
District Court Division
301-600-1683 or 301-600-1912
Family Violence Division
301-600-2594
Juvenile Division
301-600-2977
https://statesattorney.us/

Provides assistance to crime victims and witnesses to guide them through the criminal justice system; includes notification of the court process and case status, court accompaniment, assistance with restitution, referrals, and advisement of rights as victims.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-2507
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/wic
http://www.mdwic.org/

The Frederick County WIC Program is a federally funded nutrition program. The mission is to assist eligible Women (Pregnant, Breastfeeding, and Post-Partum), Infants, and Children (under 5 years of age) to achieve improved nutrition and health status by providing nutrition education, health screenings, healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other helpful programs in a caring, supportive environment.

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information

200 Monroe Ave
Frederick, MD 21703
301-600-2255
http://www.frederickworks.com/

Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) links businesses in need of qualified employees with individuals seeking employment opportunities. JOB SEEKERS: FCWS provides comprehensive employment and training services at no cost to give candidates a competitive edge in today’s job market. Their services include: career assessment tools and guidance, basic computer courses, job search assistance, resume coaching by a Certified Professional Resume Writer, professional practice interviews, career training scholarships (for those eligible), and access to recruitment events and current job listings. EMPLOYERS: Planning to hire and train new staff? Get reimbursed for a portion of the new employee’s wages during their training period through the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program. Facing a workforce skill shortage? FCWS has access to grant-funded skills training options designed to meet the requirements of your business or organization. Need to fill open positions with qualified employees? FCWS no-cost recruitment services include sourcing, screening, and referring experienced candidates directly to you.

Frederick Community Action Agency
14 East All Saints Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-6263

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

400 West Seventh Street
Frederick, MD 21701
240-566-3990
http://www.fmh.org/

Frederick Memorial Hospital has a 20 bed adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit which accepts both voluntary and involuntary admissions of individuals 18 years and older. Patients are admitted 24 hours a day through the hospital’s Emergency Department. Behavioral Health provides a short-term therapeutic program where the treatment team provides assessment, medical stabilization, and individualized treatment planning. The Psychiatric Partial Hospital Program provides outpatient services for those who do not meet acute inpatient stabilization. Crisis Services in the Emergency Department is available for emergent psychiatric assessments.

400 West Seventh Street
Frederick, MD 21701
240-566-3500
http://www.fmh.org/

Provides medical treatment for psychiatric emergencies, psychosis, and suicidalities. Medical emergencies only.

400 West Seventh Street
Frederick, MD 21701
240-566-4444
http://www.fmh.org/

Provides routine prenatal care following American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology guidelines including but not limited to outpatient visits, tests and treatments for maternity care. Services are provided by a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or appropriate Nurse Practitioner (NP) supervised by a Medical Director who is an Obstetrician, and support staff. Practitioners and physicians have credentials and privileges at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Offers referrals for specialty care and coordination of services within the community as well as education, counseling, discharge planning, consultation with primary care and referring physicians, and/or other care providers. Serves Frederick County residents with a documented positive pregnancy test regardless of ability to pay. Uninsured patients will be referred to an FMH financial counselor. New prenatal outpatient visits will be scheduled at 10-12 weeks gestation or greater if the patient presents late to care. Return prenatal outpatient visits every 4 weeks until 28 weeks gestation, then every two weeks from 28-36 weeks gestation, then weekly after 36 weeks. Postpartum visits between 4-6 weeks after delivery date. A Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist consult may be requested for high risk patients who will co-manage the prenatal course with more frequent office visits.

Listed in section(s): Counseling Services: Outpatient Counseling, Medical/Health Care and Wellness

P.O. Box 1799
1 Frederick Way
Frederick, MD 21702
240-566-3030
http://www.frederickhealthhospice.org

Frederick Health Hospice is an insurance approved community based non profit dedicated to helping others live fully. Our mission is to promote quality of life by providing compassionate medical, emotional, spiritual and bereavement support to individuals and their loved ones facing a life limiting illness. Hospice services are provided to patients where they reside, including in their own home, at long term care facilities, and at the Kline Hospice House. Frederick Health Hospice also provides, at no charge, grief support to anyone in the community, regardless of whether Hospice was involved with the death. This includes: workshops, support groups, seminars, and individual counseling. Frederick Health Hospice offers grief camps for children & adolescents, at no cost to families.

400 West Seventh Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-1300
800-717-5324
http://www.fmh.org/

Provides free access to listings of Frederick County specialty and primary care physicians. Phone service operates Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

400 West Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701
240-215-1447
http://www.frederickhealth.org

Women’s Health Services has a patient navigator who assists women with pelvic health concerns and general women’s health issues. She is available to direct women to the appropriate provider, provide education, and host educational seminars throughout the year on various women’s health topics.

Listed in section(s): Counseling Services: Outpatient Counseling, Medical/Health Care and Wellness

P.O. Box 1799
1 Frederick Way
Frederick, MD 21702
240-566-3030
http://www.frederickhealthhospice.org

Frederick Health Hospice is an insurance approved community based non profit dedicated to helping others live fully. Our mission is to promote quality of life by providing compassionate medical, emotional, spiritual and bereavement support to individuals and their loved ones facing a life limiting illness. Hospice services are provided to patients where they reside, including in their own home, at long term care facilities, and at the Kline Hospice House. Frederick Health Hospice also provides, at no charge, grief support to anyone in the community, regardless of whether Hospice was involved with the death. This includes: workshops, support groups, seminars, and individual counseling. Frederick Health Hospice offers grief camps for children & adolescents, at no cost to families.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness; Special Populations Services: Services for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons

P.O. Box 3231
Frederick, MD 21705
http://www.thefrederickcenter.org/

The Frederick Center runs an HIV Test Kit Distribution Program to provide the OraQuick Home HIV test kits to central Maryland individuals who want to take a test in the privacy of their own home. Email [email protected] for more info. This program also organizes the local World AIDS Day conference, the Frederick AIDS Walk, and tables at public and private events to distribute HIV kits and information. Various generous partners contribute and fund this program. FYI: Free on-the-spot testing is available at the Frederick County Health Department on specific days. They are also the contact point for those having a positive test result, seek counseling, need referrals, and would like to attend the local support group.

Listed in section(s): Counseling Services: Outpatient Counseling, Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims

100 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1356
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/495/Victim-Services

The Frederick Police Department Victim Services Unit provides immediate support to crime victims, their families, and witnesses who may need help coping with the impact of victimization. Victim advocates provide direct assistance as well as coordinate with other agencies in providing support, information, and resources to meet the needs of victims. These free services provide crime victims with a continuum of support from the crisis period through the investigative and judicial process.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons

P.O. Box 3231
Frederick, MD 21705
http://www.thefrederickcenter.org/

The Frederick Center organizes the annual Frederick Pride celebration. Pride provides an environment for LGBTQ people, allies, and families to interact and celebrate LGBTQ pride. It serves as the means to coordinate the actions of our community for the coming year. Typically it takes place last Saturday in June. Started in 2012 with an attendance of about 300, it reached 12,000 in 2019. For latest info visit the website.

419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633
http://www.therescuemission.org/

The Frederick Rescue Mission has been serving Frederick city and the surrounding areas for over 5 decades. Established as a non-profit Christian ministry in 1964, they continue today to meet the needs of the homeless, needy, and chemical-dependent citizens in the area. They offer a faith-based life recovery program to help restore individuals and families to the community with a hope and a future. They offer a wide range of services in addition to the rehabilitation programs including breakfast, lunch, furniture, clothing, showers, and groceries as well as many outreach programs over the course of the year.

419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633 x205
http://www.therescuemission.org/

Provides a one year intensive Changed Life Recovery Program for men with substance abuse disorders. Men must be physically able to attend Christian curriculum classes and participate in work therapy. Program participants are not permitted to work outside of the program. Part time employment may be provided by a local retreat and conference center. All finances are managed by the program with special financial requirements.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633
http://www.therescuemission.org/

Faith House is a 90-day program for women who are experiencing homelessness. We shelter up to 10 women with or without children. Faith House will not only provide a safe refuge for these women to get off the streets, but it will give them a consistent place to stay while they work one-on-one with a case manager to remedy many of the underlying causes of their homelessness. Staff of Faith House will work closely with various other nonprofits and service providers in the community to assist women in the areas of spiritual and emotional needs, health and wellness, and life skills.

The Faith House Transitional Living Program offers women who have completed the 90-day program (or who are referred from a partnering agency) with a place to live for up to one year. Transitional Living Apartments facilitate slow but steady transition to independence while continuing to offer a support system and a strong sense of community.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633
http://www.therescuemission.org

Provides food, such as fresh produce, milk, meat, and non-perishable items for anyone in need. Food is distributed from our campus on W South Street. Call for hours of operation.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633
http://www.therescuemission.org

The F.O.O.D. Program facilitates the efficient and equitable distribution of food throughout Frederick County. We supply food for local food banks, churches, and organizations, who then make it available to those within their local neighborhoods. With the help of a GIS map developed by the Frederick County Government, those in need can enter their address and find a convenient source for food near their home. See our website to access the interactive GIS map.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633
http://www.therescuemission.org

Provides breakfast and lunch daily, 365 days per year. Breakfast served from 7-8am, and lunch served Monday-Saturday noon-1:30pm and Sunday 1-2pm.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633 x207
http://www.therescuemission.org/

Provides free gently-used clothing, shoes, coats, and linens to those in need. Personal care items are also available. This program operates by appointment only. Check our website for hours and to reserve an appointment.

5999 Ladd Ct
Frederick, MD 21703
301-694-6858
3 bedroom

Individuals/families must meet income guidelines for eligibility. Most do not have a minimum income requirement. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

Listed in section(s): Women's Organizations Offering Networking and Professional Development Opportunities

368 West Patrick Street (Steiner House)
Frederick, MD 21701
301-694-9660
http://fwccinc.org/

The Frederick Woman's Civic Club, Inc. (FWCC) is a non-profit organization that has served the local community for more than 100 years through volunteer outreach. Members volunteer their time and talents to community programs and projects which interest them. The club meets at the historic Steiner House, a Frederick City landmark built in 1807 by Stephen Steiner (but in 2020-2021 is meeting virtually). FWCC has monthly meetings, both in the day and evening, to accommodate member schedules. Through club fundraisers and other activities, donations are provided to Frederick non-profit organizations. In recent years, the club pledged $25,000 to the James M Stockman Cancer Institute, funded local scholarships. sponsored a yearly Youth Art Contest for Middle School and High School students, provided volunteer readers and meaningful learning opportunities to students in Frederick County Public Schools, sponsored and hosted activities for residents at Montevue Assisted Living, and carried out other activities to support such organizations as the Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels, Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership; Faith House, the Cold Weather Shelter, and Heartly House. Membership is open to all women who live in Frederick County who are interested in community service.

550 Highland Street, Suite 510
Frederick, MD 21701
301-846-7811
http://www.thefreedomcenter-md.org/

The Freedom Center empowers people of all ages with any type of disability to lead self-directed, independent, and productive lives in a barrier-free community. Services include advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, and independent living skills training. There is no cost for services, but the consumer must live in Frederick or Carroll Counties.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

419 West South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-6633
https://www.therescuemission.org/

Provides breakfast and lunch daily, 365 days per year. Breakfast served from 7-8am, and lunch served Monday-Saturday noon-1:30pm and Sunday 1-2pm.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

P.O. Box 655
Walkersville, MD 21793
301-845-0213
http://www.gladevalley.org/

Offers several programs to assist individuals living in the Walkersville feeder school pattern, as defined by Frederick County Public Schools.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

P.O. Box 655
Walkersville, MD 21793
301-845-0213
http://www.gladevalley.org/

Recognizing that the cost of school supplies is prohibitive for some families, this annual project ensures that students who attend Walkersville Schools and Walkersville Feeder Schools start the school year off right with needed school supplies. The project relies on the generosity of the local community (churches, organizations, businesses, and residents) to donate the needed supplies. GVCS provides funding for the purchase of supplies, where needed, should community donations fall short.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

P.O. Box 655
Walkersville, MD 21793
301-845-0213
http://www.gladevalley.org/

The Emergency Relief Fund provides emergency assistance to families and individuals living in the Glade Valley area in the following areas of need: Utilities (Electric, Water); Heating Oil; Mortgage/Rent; Prescription Medication; Other Medical.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Open Mondays 6:30-7:30pm and Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm. Curbside Pick-up available during Covid.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

P.O. Box 655
Walkersville, MD 21793
301-845-0213
http://www.gladevalley.org/

The Holiday Toy Shoppe is an annual program sponsored by Glade Valley Community Services, Inc. The Toy Shoppe is a community wide effort to assist families living in the Walkersville/Woodsboro and surrounding Glade Valley area needing assistance in providing a better Christmas for their children than might otherwise be possible. The program depends to a great degree on the generosity of local churches, organizations, businesses, and residents to provide the requested items. GVCS provides funding for the purchase of items, where needed, should community donations prove insufficient.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic NeedsSt. Paul's Lutheran Church Parish Hall (basement)
19 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Walkersville, MD 21793
301-845-0213
http://www.gladevalley.org

Available to all, regardless of residency. Open Saturdays, 10am-2pm. During COVID, by appointment only.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

Glade Valley Community Services 21 West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
301-845-4229

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Open Mondays 6:30-7:30pm and Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm. Curbside Pick-up available during Covid.

6900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 200
Plano, TX 75024
877-968-7233
972-608-7141
https://www.mygooddays.org/

Good Days® exists solely to improve the health and quality of life of patients with chronic disease, cancer, or other life-altering conditions. They believe that no one should have to choose between getting the medication they need or affording the necessities of everyday living. Good Days provides co-payment assistance to under-insured patients who are diagnosed with chronic or life altering diseases that require the use of high-cost treatments. Good Days also has some programs available to assist with travel and premium assistance for certain chronic diseases.

400 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-0622
http://www.gimv.org/

Goodwill provides employment, computer training, support services, and vocational rehabilitation to people with disabilities and barriers to employment who reside in Frederick or Carroll Counties. Services include vocational day services (employment for individuals with developmental disabilities in an integrated work environment); supported employment (community employment with ongoing support); work adjustment training (employment readiness program); job coaching (support offered at the employment site); and job placement (assistance helping individuals find jobs in the community). Goodwill also offers basic computer, Microsoft Word and Excel training; English as a Second Language (ESL) training; and provides loan of used assistance devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and adult potty chairs.

400 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-0622

101 Willowdale Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
301-360-1342

5831 Buckeystown Pike, Units A/B/C
Frederick, MD 21704
301-668-5363

1346 Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
410-552-5060

721 Hanover Pike, Unit 101
Hampstead, MD 21074
410-374-5907

805 East Main Street
Middletown, MD 21769
240-409-8019

202 East Main Street
Thurmont, MD 21788
301-271-2100

8425 Woodsboro Pike
Walkersville, MD 21793
301-304-2893

200 Baltimore Boulevard
Westminster, MD 21157
410-857-9993

Shops may sell clothing, furniture, household goods, and other items. Please call for hours of operation.

5102 Old National Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-473-4337

Provides food, as available, to anyone calling for help. Call the numbers listed below for arrangements prior to pick up.

6525 Fish Hatchery Road
Thurmont, MD 21788
301-358-3911
301-693-4107
http://www.grandfamiliesofamerica.org/

GrandFamilies of America is a national organization founded and operated by relative caregivers. Services provided are one-on- one mentoring by an experienced caregiver, consultation services, and kinship workshop presentations. Services are free.

Frederick, MD
240-529-4815

The following food banks are not affiliated with the Religious Coalition. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours and to schedule an appointment.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

24 South Wisner Street, Suite 130
Frederick, MD 21701
301-698-2449
http://www.frederickhabitat.org

Habitat for Humanity partners with families who cannot afford necessary repairs to their homes and are in need of assistance. These repairs may range from minor clean-up efforts to major repairs to aging-in-place modifications for seniors. All are aimed at helping citizens retain their homes in a safe and decent manner.

To qualify for Habitat Home Repair services, you must have:
1. A need for repairs that you cannot complete yourself.
2. Ownership and occupancy of the home as your primary residence for at least 1 year and plans to stay in the home for at least 3 years.
3. A total family income less than 80% of Frederick County’s median income.
4. Proof of Homeowner's Insurance

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

24 South Wisner Street, Suite 130
Frederick, MD 21701
301-698-2449
http://www.frederickhabitat.org

Habitat for Humanity works alongside qualified home buyers to build or renovate their own future home. When construction is complete, the new homeowner purchases their home through a low-down payment, low-interest rate loan, which makes it affordable for their budget.

Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County home projects are located throughout the County. Qualified buyers work hard to make their dream of home ownership come true by contributing “sweat equity,” attending home ownership workshops, following program guidelines and repaying their mortgage after purchase. They are supported by the staff of Habitat every step of the way to ensure success!

To qualify for a Habitat for Humanity home, you must have:
1. Experienced barriers to becoming a home buyer. This could be difficulty qualifying for a mortgage, an inability to save enough for a down payment and closing costs, or low credit scores.
2. Currently live or work in Frederick County (for a minimum of one year).
3. A total family income between 30% and 80% of Frederick County’s median income.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

917 North East Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-2988
301-698-2449
http://www.frederickhabitat.org/restore

The ReStore is a home improvement center that supports the work of Habitat for Humanity right here in Frederick County. By shopping at and donating to the Frederick ReStore, you help more Habitat for Humanity homeowners achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves and their families.

The ReStore takes in quality donations of gently used, discontinued and overstocked building materials, home improvement items, furnishings and accessories donated by individuals, suppliers, and contractors. We sell these new and reusable goods to the public at a fraction of retail cost.

Not only does this system raise important funds for Habitat for Humanity’s work in Frederick County, but by making donated materials available for reuse, we promote environmental responsibility and divert tons of reusable building materials from taking up space in local landfills.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

24 South Wisner Street, Suite 130
Frederick, MD 21701
301-698-2449
http://www.frederickhabitat.org

Habitat for Humanity partners with families who cannot afford necessary repairs to their homes and are in need of assistance. These repairs may range from minor clean-up efforts to major repairs to aging-in-place modifications for seniors. All are aimed at helping citizens retain their homes in a safe and decent manner.

To qualify for Habitat Home Repair services, you must have:
1. A need for repairs that you cannot complete yourself.
2. Ownership and occupancy of the home as your primary residence for at least 1 year and plans to stay in the home for at least 3 years.
3. A total family income less than 80% of Frederick County’s median income.
4. Proof of Homeowner's Insurance

250 Madison Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-378-9140
http://frederickymca.org/programs/head-start

Provides children age 3 and 4, including children with documented disabilities, a learning environment which allows them to develop socially, intellectually, and physically. Fifteen center sites are located throughout Frederick County. The preschool program provides group activities five days a week, for at least three and a half hours per day. Services include individualized family goal planning; child health screening in the areas of vision, hearing, dental, and overall development; nutritious meals served at breakfast and lunch; monthly field trips/community experiences; monthly parent meetings; and parent workshops. Transportation is offered. The program is free of charge; eligibility is determined, based in part, on financial need.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness: Programs Providing Payment Assistance or Insurance for Low-Income Individuals

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3124
301-600-3131
301-600-3302
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/483/Administrative-Care-CoordinationOmbudsma
http://www.frederickmedicaid.org

Administrative Care Coordination Unit - This program provides education and outreach to Medical Assistance recipients to increase awareness of Medical Assistance (MA) Programs. Provides education for MA recipients on the MCO enrollment process. Assists individuals who are enrolled in or are eligible for MA to access and utilize health care services. Educates recipients on the importance of timely follow-up when appointments/treatments have been missed and the importance and availability of preventive health care. Targeted services to Medicaid pregnant women and newborns.

Ombudsman Program - This program serves as a resource for Medicaid recipients and providers. It assists with care coordination, service access, complaint resolution, or other identified needs; works with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations to ensure enrollees receive covered services.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness: Programs Providing Payment Assistance or Insurance for Low-Income Individuals

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3124
301-600-3372
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/196/Eligibility-Enrollment-for-MCHPQHP
http://www.frederickmedicaid.org

Provides free and low-cost health insurance coverage for children (up to age 19), pregnant women and families (parents & guardians with children under 21 years), and adults 19 to 64 (whether they have children or not), with low to average incomes. Covered services include inpatient hospital care, medical doctor visits, lab tests, dental care, eye care, medication, and immunizations. For comparison, the qualifying maximum income for a family of 4 is $55,932 for children and $69,960 for pregnant women (including the unborn baby) for free insurance coverage. The qualifying income changes every year. If you are not eligible for the free healthcare services above, your children may be eligible for MCHP Premium, which provides low-cost health insurance to children based on qualifying family income. For example, the maximum income for a family of 4 is $85,330. The cost per family is $58-$72 per month no matter how many children are in the home. (All figures quoted are effective as of March 2021). If the income is too high for these programs you may be eligible for a Qualified Health Plan which is determined by the tax returns. Insurance premiums are based on tax credits and/or a cost-sharing reduction.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3124
301-600-3131
301-600-6823
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/480/Medical-Assistance-Transportation
http://www.frederickmedicaid.org

Clients must have active Medical Assistance (MA), live in Frederick County, and do not have access to public or personal transportation. This service is a shared ride transport service for non-emergency transportation to and from medical appointments.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) program, initiated in 1989 through a federal grant, provides primary health care, case management, and supportive services to people that are homeless. The FCAA operates a primary health care clinic that is staffed by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, medical assistants, and case managers.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

200 Saint Paul Place, 16th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-576-7038
877-261-8807
http://www.marylandcares.org/

As part of the Consumer Protection Division in the Attorney General’s Office, the Health Education and Advocacy Unit (HEAU) offers free mediation services to consumers who have a billing dispute with their healthcare provider or a coverage dispute with their private health insurance carrier.

HEAU can assist consumers with the following types of complaints: if your health plan has refused to cover a medical procedure or pay for a medical service; if you need help resolving a billing dispute with a health care provider such as a doctor, dentist, or hospital; or if you need assistance settling a dispute about medical equipment, which was defective or never delivered. The mediation service is free. HEAU also helps consumers who have been denied enrollment in a Qualified Health Plan or denied Advanced Premium Tax Credits or Cost-Sharing Reductions by Maryland Health Connection. You can file a complaint online or by calling the telephone numbers above.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

Through the Senior Services Divison's Health Insurance Counseling program, trained staff offer information and assistance with health insurance questions and enrollment in Medicare.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-6183 x128
301-696-2058
http://www.fcmha.org/

Healthy Families Frederick is part of a nationally recognized home visiting program, designed to work with first time families. Services are offered voluntarily, intensively, over the long term (up to age 5), and free of charge. Healthy Families Frederick services are individualized based on the needs of the family and may include assessment, referrals to community agencies, and home visiting services. Families enrolled in the home visiting program are assigned a family support worker who meets regularly with participants in their own home. During these visits, participants receive support and information related to healthy child development; positive parenting; strengthening family life; parent-child bonding and communication; well-baby medical care and immunizations; and other community resources to assist participants with their family’s needs. To receive HFF services a family must live in Frederick County and be a first-time parent who is pregnant or has a child who is less than 3 months old. Families can participate until their child reaches the age of 5 or starts kindergarten.

P.O. Box 3826
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21705
301-662-0099
http://www.waystationinc.org/

Way Station’s HTI program provides services for youth in transition. The goals of the program are to provide youth and families opportunities to experience a quality of life that includes satisfactory housing, adequate income, positive relationships with friends and family, and healthy recreation; feel empowered, confident, and able to advocate for themselves and others as they transition to independent living; receive strengths based coordinated care for a more successful transition into adulthood; be involved in normative activities including employment and/or continued education, and are contributing to the community; have their mental health needs met; remain in the community in the least restrictive environment; feel valued and supported; and have a voice in policy decision making on both state and federal levels.

HTI serves individuals ages 16 to 25 with serious mental illness or emotional disturbance. Youth may be referred by a case worker, parent, counselor, or licensed mental health professional based on screening, assessment, or ongoing treatment of the individual. Priority populations for this program are young adults served as children and adolescents in the Public Mental Health System (PMHS); adolescents with emotional and/or behavioral disorders; young adults who experience their first psychotic episode in emerging adulthood; and youth at risk of being placed outside of their home into a residential treatment center (RTC). If youth are in the Public Mental Health System (PMHS) they automatically meet financial criteria. Uninsured or youth with private insurance may be eligible if their household income is less than 200% of poverty level.

P.O. Box 857
Frederick, MD 21705
301-418-6610
301-662-8800 24-hr emergency hotline
http://www.heartlyhouse.org/

Heartly House provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, rape/sexual assault, and child abuse. Services include 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, abuser intervention program, and legal advocacy and direct representation for protective and peace order hearings.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

In addition to PAF’s core services, it is proud to operate the following additional dedicated programs to meet the needs of specific groups of patients, caregivers, and providers: Colorectal Care Line, Narcolepsy Care Line, Heart Valve Care Line, Aetna Clinical Appeals Care Line, and Radiation Co-Payment Small Grant Financial Aid Fund. These programs are supported through grants, partnerships, and targeted donations. Refer to the above website for contact information for individual programs.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3117
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides HIV diagnostic services including rapid HIV testing and supplemental HIV testing. Provides chronic disease management for persons living with HIV. Services include assistance in obtaining insurance coverage; linkage to HIV specialty care; and comprehensive support services such as dental care, mental health care, specialty care, nutritional counseling, and emergency financial assistance. Provide outreach, education and referrals for PReP.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

P.O. Box 655
Walkersville, MD 21793
301-845-0213
http://www.gladevalley.org/

The Holiday Toy Shoppe is an annual program sponsored by Glade Valley Community Services, Inc. The Toy Shoppe is a community wide effort to assist families living in the Walkersville/Woodsboro and surrounding Glade Valley area needing assistance in providing a better Christmas for their children than might otherwise be possible. The program depends to a great degree on the generosity of local churches, organizations, businesses, and residents to provide the requested items. GVCS provides funding for the purchase of items, where needed, should community donations prove insufficient.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

Through the Home Delivered Meals program, meals are provided to participants who meet eligibility requirements.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

24 South Wisner Street, Suite 130
Frederick, MD 21701
301-698-2449
http://www.frederickhabitat.org

Habitat for Humanity works alongside qualified home buyers to build or renovate their own future home. When construction is complete, the new homeowner purchases their home through a low-down payment, low-interest rate loan, which makes it affordable for their budget.

Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County home projects are located throughout the County. Qualified buyers work hard to make their dream of home ownership come true by contributing “sweat equity,” attending home ownership workshops, following program guidelines and repaying their mortgage after purchase. They are supported by the staff of Habitat every step of the way to ensure success!

To qualify for a Habitat for Humanity home, you must have:
1. Experienced barriers to becoming a home buyer. This could be difficulty qualifying for a mortgage, an inability to save enough for a down payment and closing costs, or low credit scores.
2. Currently live or work in Frederick County (for a minimum of one year).
3. A total family income between 30% and 80% of Frederick County’s median income.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1061
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

The Homebuyer Assistance Program provides down payment/closing cost assistance loans to income eligible, first-time homebuyers. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and meet eligibility requirements. A Lender must submit the application for the applicant.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Consumer Services

121 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-6206
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The FCAA offers Homebuyer Education Classes on a regular basis to assist first-time homebuyers that are working to purchase their own home or to better understand the process of obtaining a mortgage. Families that graduate from the Homebuyer Education Program often benefit from follow-up counseling or an individual basis with an FCAA Housing Counselor. Families and adults in need of housing counseling for first-time homebuyers are eligible for these classes.

100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032
877-462-7555
http://www.mdhope.org/

Maryland has created this website and hotline to guide you to resources that may be available to assist both homeowners and renters facing foreclosure. The website includes information to help you understand the foreclosure process and the options that may be available to you. You also can find information that will lead you to a housing counseling agency in your area that can assist you on a more personalized level.

209 Madison Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-8173
http://www.hacfrederick.org/

The program is dedicated to providing decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for low and moderate income families and individuals. The Housing Authority administers a Section 8 Rental Assistance program and owns and manages approximately 300 public housing units in Frederick. The amount of rent paid by the participant is based on adjusted gross income for both programs.

The Housing Authority of the City of Frederick also offers many programs to assist residents in their efforts to succeed in work and school, including programs for children which help support and celebrate academic success. Also offered is a Home Ownership program. This program helps prepare participants for successful home ownership, including credit repair, budgeting, and participation in first time home buyer programs.

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information

209 Madison Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-8173 (Section 8 residents)
301-696-1874 (Public Housing residents)
http://www.hacfrederick.org/

Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is available for both public housing and Section 8 residents. The FSS Program is based on educational goals which assist the family in becoming self-sufficient. While in the program, as the earned income of the family increases, an escrow account is established and earns money each month. Upon successful completion of the program, the family receives the escrow money which could be used as down payment on a home or however the family chooses. Average starting earned income is less than $5,000. Average earned income upon graduation is $31,200. Escrow amounts have ranged from $4,495 to $21,389. While in the program, participants receive encouragement, problem solving, feedback, and mentoring.

209 Madison Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-696-1875
http://www.hacfrederick.org/

Project ALIVE of the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick exists to help public housing residents in Lucas Village, Carver, and Lincoln apartments succeed in school and work. Specifically, Project ALIVE works closely with students to help them find the resources they need to be successful, offering a variety of supports to ensure that students can overcome the most common obstacles: transportation, child care, and educational assistance.

209 Madison Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-3691
http://www.hacfrederick.org/

The Housing Authority’s and United Way’s Bernard Brown Center at 629 North Market Street offers the Prosperity Center, which provides a wide range of financial management classes as well as free tax preparation services.

209 Madison Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-3691
http://www.hacfrederick.org/

The William O. Lee Jr. Computer Learning Center provides free computer access to the community. The computer learning center has 9 computers that have high speed internet, free e-mail accounts, games, Microsoft Office, Mavis Beacon, SAT/ACT software, resume building programs, and much more. Throughout the year, the center offers computer classes, job training, free tax preparation, and a variety of programs designed to cater to the needs of the community.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1061
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

Provides tenant-based rental assistance for program eligible persons living in private market rentals (not public housing). There is typically a waiting period of several years.

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-3966
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The FCAA is a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency and provides pre-purchase, default, reverse mortgage, and rental housing counseling for renters, homeowners and first-time homebuyers. Families and adults in need of housing counseling services such as mortgage default counseling, reverse mortgage counseling, or first-time homebuyer education are eligible for these services.

Listed in section(s): Assistsance for Basic Needs

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The Housing First Program provides subsidized permanent housing to people who need it most: chronically homeless, disabled individuals that are literally living on the streets. With funding from HUD and other resources, the FCAA has established 20 scattered-site Housing First units; supportive services like case management are provided by FCAA staff.

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1061
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

Assists qualified homeowners in Frederick County with preservation and improvements to their properties, by bringing them up to applicable building codes and standards. The Emergency Rehab Program is available countywide to income eligible homeowners who have minor emergency repair needs. These funds are distributed as low cost loan repayments, or deferred loans, depending upon the individual circumstances. State Special Loan Programs include various types of loan programs to assist low-income residents with major home repairs and lead paint issues.

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1110
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/HumanRelations

A County Government agency that investigates allegations of unlawful discriminatory treatment in the areas of housing, employment, and public accommodations, based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, physical and mental disability, familial status, and source of income. All inquiries to the HRD are free and confidential. The HRD’s hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Appointments during non-business hours can be arranged upon request.

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information, Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101
Silver Spring, MD 20910
240-638-0071
http://www.md-win.org/

The Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Projects provide all SSA beneficiaries with disabilities (including transition-to-work aged youth) access to work incentives planning and assistance services. The goal of the WIPA Projects is to better enable SSA’s beneficiaries with disabilities to make informed choices about work. Each WIPA Project has Community Work Incentive Coordinators (CWIC) who will provide work incentives planning and assistance to SSA’s beneficiaries with disabilities; conduct outreach efforts to those beneficiaries who are potentially eligible to participate in Federal or State work incentives programs; and work in cooperation with Federal, State, and private agencies, and nonprofit organizations that serve beneficiaries with disabilities. Beneficiaries can call the Ticket to Work Helpline at 1-866-968-7842 to begin the process to receive services. MD-WIN is the WIPA project for Maryland. They can help any Maryland resident who receives disability benefits from Social Security to understand and use the work incentives available to them. In short, if you want to work, but don’t want to do anything to mess up your benefits, please call.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Provides personal care and light-housekeeping services, through employed Certified Nursing Assistants and contracted agencies, to eligible adults in their homes.

520 West Fayette Street, Suite 410
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-5649
http://www.civiljusticenetwork.org/

The Civil Justice Network is a consortium of solo and small firms who want to use private practice as a means to do public interest work. Members are committed to providing reasonable rates and high quality legal services to traditionally underserved members of the public in their own communities. They maintain a wide range of practice areas.

P.O. Box 3826
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21705
301-662-0099 x2501
http://www.waystationinc.org/

The focus of the IFPS program is to promote safety and well-being for Frederick County families whose children are at imminent risk of entering an out-of-home placement or to prevent a placement disruption. It is a short-term, intensive, home and community- based crisis program. Intervention service provided through Interagency Family Preservation Services will involve families as partners in all steps of the therapeutic and intervention process. Services are voluntary and flexible, timely and built on family and community strengths. In order to be eligible, families must have one child who is at imminent risk of an out-of-home placement. A team of two family service workers are assigned to the families for 6 weeks, five hours each week. Families and Service Workers together come up with goals to address and tackle together.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

22 South Market Street, Suite 217
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-4225
http://www.interfaithhousing.org/

IHA builds, manages, and preserves affordable rental communities for families and seniors throughout central and western Maryland and south-central Pennsylvania. IHA owns two apartment complexes in Frederick and several others in the region which provide affordable housing for low to moderate income families and individuals. The complexes in Frederick are 520 N Market Street (59 units) on North Market Street and the Weinberg House senior apartments (23 units) on Broadway Street. Apartments are also available in Westminster, Frostburg, MD and Chambersburg, PA. Lease to own homes in Cumberland and Glen Burnie are currently full, but maintain waiting lists.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Consumer Services

22 South Market Street, Suite 217
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-4225
http://www.interfaithhousing.org/

The Financial and Housing Workshops provide financial education and housing counseling services and workshops for the working poor, seniors on fixed incomes, and individuals or families with disadvantages and/or disabilities, to give them the knowledge and resources they need to achieve economic stability and a higher quality of life.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

22 South Market Street, Suite 217
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-4225
http://www.interfaithhousing.org/

IHA’s Purchase-Repair Homeownership Program provides affordable homeownership opportunities to families and individuals in Carroll, Frederick, and Washington counties. Homes are purchased with no down payment and below market interest rates. Qualified participants receive technical assistance from IHA through the entire homeownership process, from credit repair and budgeting counseling, preparing the loan application, locating and placing an appropriate home under contract, how to repair and maintain their home, as well as on-going post-purchase counseling to eliminate any chance of foreclosure in the future. The entire community benefits by revitalizing neglected communities, reusing infra-structure, and preserving existing housing.

http://www.momsclub.org/

International Moms Club is a support group for the at-home mother. They offer several chapters in Frederick County. Visit their website to find a chapter near you.

St. Paul Lutheran Church
3866 Jefferson Pike
Jefferson, MD 21755
301-473-8626

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

2940 Point of Rocks Road
Jefferson, MD 21755
240-315-0200
https://www.sheppardpratt.org/special-education-services/our-schools/jefferson-school/

The Jefferson School of Sheppard Pratt Health System serves children and adolescents with behavioral health problems, emotional and mental disabilities, learning disabilities, and social skill deficits. Its total capacity is 100 students, serving children and adolescents, both male and female, that are 12 to 18 years old. The program includes a Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for 53 students, and a day school program for up to 25. All residential students attend school, and there are special education, vocational, and general education students who arrive by bus each school day. Psychiatric services, available to all day and residential students, include pharmacotherapy, individual therapy, and family and group therapy.

Admission is generally by referral from County Board of Education, other public agencies, and local core service agencies. Admissions to RTCs are scheduled and usually cannot occur on an emergency basis. The children and adolescents benefit from small classes, individualized attention, and therapeutic approaches, which include outdoor education, therapeutic horseback riding, visual and performing arts, and play therapy. Funding sources include state education funds for educational services, Medical Assistance, and private insurance for residential services.

5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-466-9200
http://www.jcsbaltimore.org/

Jewish Community Services (JCS) and Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) collaborate in offering expanded adoption services to families in the Baltimore-Washington area. The partnership provides coordinated services to adoptive families, adoptees, and birth parents. JSSA’s Adoption Options is a licensed child placing agency in Maryland and Virginia providing private consultations to identify adoption alternatives, home studies, counseling for birth parents, private adoption services, required post-placement supervision for domestic and international adoptions, and support and guidance throughout the adoption process. Adoption Alliances of JCS is an adoption program providing information, education, and referral to adoptive families and those touched by adoption; post-adoption services, including counseling and support to adoptive families throughout the life cycle; and support groups. Adoption Alliances also facilitates searches and reunions.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

201 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
240-236-8770
240-236-8771
http://www.fcps.org/judycenter

At the Frederick County Judy Center, the goal is to improve school success through early intervention and comprehensive services to families. The Judy Center currently provides services to Waverley, and Lincoln elementary schools. They have formed partnerships with many agencies including Infants and Toddlers, Family Literacy, Healthy Families Frederick, Family Partnership, Head Start, Health Department, Frederick County Public Library, Child Care Choices/MHA, and several child care providers offering both family child care and center based care. A significant factor in the Judy Center philosophy is to provide comprehensive services right in the school. To this end, they strive to offer as many programs and activities in each school as possible. The administrative offices, parent resources, and lending library are at the Waverley school complex. Staff can meet with parents at the office, in the home elementary school, or during scheduled home visits. Any individual who resides in the Waverley, or Lincoln school districts with a child or children between the ages of birth through 5 years old is eligible for programs and services.

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information

22 South Market Street, Suite 210
Frederick, MD 21701
301-360-3503
http://www.justicejobsmd.org

Justice Jobs of Maryland is a free jobs office and job retention service. We help people get a job, keep that job, get good references, and move up to better jobs. We find employers who have open positions that you qualify for. We help you apply for those jobs, and then we call the employers to bring your application to their attention and schedule you an interview. Our applicants who stick with the process are getting hired in 1 to 5 interviews, instead of applying all over town and hoping for one response. After you are hired, we will work with you to help you keep your job and move up to a better one when the time comes. Our long-range goal for you is a living wage in 6 months to 2 years, and eventually, upward mobility into the middle class.

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3281
301-600-1775
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/health

Kids Like Us (KLU) is a professionally led group counseling program for students in grades 4 through 8 impacted by the substance abuse or addiction of a parent, caregiver, or close family member. The Frederick County Health Department works in collaboration with Frederick County Public School (FCPS) counselors to implement KLU groups at selected elementary and middle schools. Group sessions take place during school hours throughout the academic year. KLU also provides a summer day camp for school-based participants and an annual public show of summer program participant art.

KLU sessions are filled with engaging group activities - such as art therapy and games - designed to increase social support and social skills, foster effective emotional expression and management, and promote healthy coping and decision making. The overall goals are to build resiliency and prevent substance abuse and the other problems that this particular group of children is at risk for. Participation is free, confidential, and voluntary; and it requires parent/guardian permission.

Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
202 Jefferson Pike
Knoxville, MD 21758
301-834-7221

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

443-416-6332 - Heather
301-693-9248 - Karen
http://www.lllofmd-de-dc.org/Groups/Frederick.html

La Leche League of Frederick offers support and information to pregnant and nursing women and their families. Assistance is available through monthly support meetings, phone, and email. Morning meetings are on the 1st Friday of the month at 10:15a.m. and are held at the Urbana Library. Afternoon meetings are on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 12:30p.m. at Superfoods on Main in Mt. Airy. Evening meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30p.m. and are held at the Trinity Chapel of Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ.

Listed in section(s): Women's Organizations Offering Networking and Professional Development Opportunities

P.O. Box 9
Suite 210
Frederick, MD 21705
240-552-8901
https://my.lwv.org/maryland/frederick-county

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Any person of voting age, male or female, may become a League member. The League of Women Voters is a grass roots organization with executive boards at the national, state, and local levels. When one joins a local league, he or she automatically becomes a member of the state and national organizations. The Frederick County League of Women Voters has been active in local government for over 50 years. Local issues of particular interest include county government, education, and quality of life in Frederick County.

The after-school Learn and Grow program offers a learning, safe, functional environment that will provide under-privileged youth (grades K-12) the opportunity to study and improve their grades, academic understanding, and strengthen their self-esteem to study independently to accomplish high test scores and passing grades with confidence.

Listed in section(s): Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims

Midwestern Maryland Office
22 South Market Street, Suite 11
Frederick, MD 21701
301-694-7414
800-679-8813
http://www.mdlab.org/

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is a private, non-profit law firm that provides free, civil legal services to low-income individuals in Baltimore City and Maryland’s 23 counties from 12 offices. The firm provides life-changing legal help to clients by handling cases that involve a wide range of issues, including family, housing, government benefits, healthcare, employment, and consumer law. MLA also represents children in CINA (Child in Need of Assistance) proceedings in 14 jurisdictions. Other vulnerable populations, such as homeowners facing foreclosure, migrant and seasonal farm workers, people with developmental and mental health disabilities, nursing home and assisted living residents, people with expungeable criminal records and veterans seeking benefits and assistance with related legal issues, also receive representation through special projects.

Listed in section(s): Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims, Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

The Division contracts with a local provider to offer legal advice and representation pertaining to government benefits programs, consumer problems, health care issues, landlord/tenant matters, and information and referrals.  This service is available to qualified adults, age 60+.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered persons

2261 Market Street #296
San Francisco, CA 94114
888-843-4564
800-246-7743 LGBT Youth Talkline
888-234-7243 LGBT Senior Hotline
http://www.lgbthotline.org

Offers free and confidential telephone and internet peer support, information, and local resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning callers throughout the US and Canada.

401 West Lincoln Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
301-447-3911
must be 62+ and/or disabled

There are also units available to low-income senior citizens and/or individuals that are disabled. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

3421 Martha Bush Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-465-1352
http://www.linwoodcenter.org/

Linwood School is co-ed with a capacity of 70 students. The school is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to provide Special Education and related services program for students with autism in a Nongraded (ages 5 through 21) educational program, with additional residential components, and a General Education program for students on the autism spectrum in Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School (grades 1 through 8).

As students “age out” of the school system and become eligible for state-supported adult services, many enter the Linwood School program for adults. The services include supported employment, including the Linwood Center Boutique - a gift and thrift store on Main Street in Historic Ellicott City; day services; and community-based residential programs. With this support, individuals living with autism enjoy being productive and contributing members of their communities.

Linwood Center believes that each individual who enters the program has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and deserves to live, work, and play in an environment filled with encouragement and opportunity. That is the underlying notion of every program it operates and every service it provides, and is one of the reasons why so many families choose Linwood.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

P.O. Box 756
Frederick, MD 21701
301-471-7937 (Leigh Joos, Vision Care Coordinator)
http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/frederickmd

Sight conservation is a major project of the Lions Club. If local funding is available, the Club can provide low-income underinsured persons with financial assistance for eye examinations and eyeglasses.

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information, Special Populations Services: Services for Immigrants and Speakers of Other Languages

110 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2066
http://www.frederickliteracy.org/

Nonprofit organization that teaches adults (18 and older) reading and other English language skills for native English speakers and English language learners. Programs include individual and small group tutoring, community classes (beginning literacy, conversation, pronunciation, writing, U.S. civics, everyday life skills), workplace classes (at the job site), and parent literacy programs at several elementary schools. Tutoring takes place at a time and public location mutually convenient for the tutor and student. Volunteer tutors receive free training prior to being matched with a student.

Adults inquiring about services and interested volunteers are requested to contact the Literacy Council by telephone or email to register.

COVID-19 update: Currently all tutoring and classes are being conducted remotely using distance learning platforms.

http://www.soroptimist.org/

The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards (formerly the Women’s Opportunity Awards) assists women who provide the primary source of financial support to their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. In addition to providing the primary financial support for their families, eligible applicants must be enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program and must demonstrate financial need.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1420
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/ocf http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/ocf/lct

The Local Care Team (LCT) is a subcommittee of the Frederick County Local Management Board. The LCT strives to ensure that children and their families receive the necessary supports and resources to live in the community successfully. The LCT is an interagency forum for parents and service providers to seek assistance with problem solving for the individual child & family needs and systemic needs. Through discussion, the LCT assists with the identification of potential community resources to meet identified needs of the child and parents/guardian.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1420
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/ocf

The Local Management Board serves as an advisory board in the management and oversight of the implementation of the Frederick County Office for Children and Families’ programs and the creation of the results-based interagency service delivery system for children, youth and families.

877-261-0060
http://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/programs-services/locate

LOCATE: Child Care is a computerized resource and referral database that contains information on all regulated child care in the state of Maryland. Parents can obtain referrals to regulated child care available in their neighborhoods or near their workplaces. These include family child care, center-based care facilities, private kindergartens, private nursery schools, Head Start programs, school age programs, summer camps, and summer programs.

LOCATE: Child Care is a free and confidential service available to any parent searching for regulated child care. The users’ names and telephone numbers are collected for follow-up purposes only and are never shared with other individuals or organizations. LOCATE: Child Care is publicly funded and operated by the Maryland Committee Children for the Maryland Child Care Resource Network, a network of 12 non-profit child care resource centers in Maryland.

Listed in section(s): Transportation Services

528 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
240-724-1919
http://www.scgarage.org/

You can qualify in one of two ways: 1) you are currently receiving assistance in the form of housing, food stamps, medical assistance, or other welfare benefits; or 2) your gross annual household income is at or below family Size Maximum Annual Gross Income per Household:
1 $31,536 or less
2 $47,340 or less
3 $58,278 or less
4 $69,216 or less
5 $80,983 or less

No formal documentation is required

Listed in section(s): Transportation Services

528 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
240-724-1919
http://www.scgarage.org/

Basic eligibility requirements for the Low-Cost Vehicle Program include:

• Must be a legal resident of Frederick County.
• Must be gainfully employed and demonstrate the ability to afford vehicle ownership.
• Must have an active, ongoing relationship with a partner agency or be a recent program graduate.
• Must be at least 25 years of age (may be younger if there are dependent children in the household).
• Must not own or have a vehicle titled in their name or have access to a vehicle in the household.
• No current or pending criminal or DUI/DWI charges.
• No outstanding insurance violations.

Their hope is to help deserving individuals on their journey to independence and self-sufficiency by providing reliable transportation for employment, take children for medical appointments, etc. If you are working with a partner agency, please contact your case manager for further information. A list of partner agencies can be found on the above website.

1100 Peach Orchard Lane
Brunswick, MD 21716
301-834-7700
must be 62+ and/or disabled
studio & 1 bedroom

There are also units available to low-income senior citizens and/or individuals that are disabled. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

798 & 800 Motter Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-620-8666
must be 55+ and disabled
efficiency, 1 & 2 bedroom

There are also units available to low-income senior citizens and/or individuals that are disabled. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

1000 Heather Ridge Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
301-694-0335
1, 2 & 3 bedroom

Individuals/families must meet income guidelines for eligibility. Most do not have a minimum income requirement. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

5999 Ladd Ct
Frederick, MD 21703
301-694-6858
3 bedroom

Individuals/families must meet income guidelines for eligibility. Most do not have a minimum income requirement. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

401 West Lincoln Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
301-447-3911
must be 62+ and/or disabled

There are also units available to low-income senior citizens and/or individuals that are disabled. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

1 West Moser Road #28
Thurmont, MD 21788
301-271-3578
must be 62+ and/or disabled
1 & 2 bedroom

There are also units available to low-income senior citizens and/or individuals that are disabled. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

1201 Maple Terrace Lane
Brunswick, MD 21716
301-834-5390
1, 2 & 3 bedroom

Individuals/families must meet income guidelines for eligibility. Most do not have a minimum income requirement. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

1421 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-663-0929
must be 55+ and/or disabled
1 bedroom

There are also units available to low-income senior citizens and/or individuals that are disabled. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

15A Sunny Close
Thurmont, MD 21788
301-271-9800
2 bedroom

Individuals/families must meet income guidelines for eligibility. Most do not have a minimum income requirement. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

105 Sandstone Drive
Walkersville, MD 21793
301-845-4885
must be 62+
1 & 2 bedroom

There are also units available to low-income senior citizens and/or individuals that are disabled. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

500 North Calvert Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-767-6535
800-205-6308
http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/OIDPCS/CHP

The Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP) Client Services is dedicated to helping Marylanders living with HIV/AIDS live longer and healthier lives. MADAP assists eligible individuals living with HIV/AIDS access drugs for HIV treatment and its complications and MADAP Plus covers health insurance premiums for eligible HIV+ Maryland residents. All information is kept completely confidential.

• MADAP pays for drugs, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles for drugs on the MADAP formulary.
• MADAP Plus pays for monthly Medicare Part D, MHIP or private prescription Drug Plan premium.

If you have Medicaid coverage you are not eligible for MADAP assistance.

5752 River Road, Suite 700
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-962-9474
http://midatlantic.wish.org/

Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic is a non-profit organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. The Mid-Atlantic chapter serves children who reside in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia (Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William Counties, and the city of Alexandria), and central and southern Delaware. Founded in 1983, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic has granted the wishes of more than 8,000 children fighting illnesses such as cancer, pediatric AIDS, cystic fibrosis, Duchene’s muscular dystrophy, and heart disease. A wish fulfilled creates a memorable experience for a child fighting a life-threatening medical condition and gives him or her something positive to think about instead of medical treatments and hospital visits.

Maryland Transit Administration
866-RIDE-MTA
410-539-5000
410-539-3497 TTY
http://www.mta.maryland.gov/

MARC Train Service is a commuter rail system whose service areas include Harford County, Maryland; Baltimore City; Washington D.C.; Brunswick, Maryland; Frederick, Maryland; and Martinsburg, West Virginia. MARC Train Service operates Monday through Friday only.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnacy Support, and Women & Children's Services

22 South Market Street, Suite 3
Frederick, MD 21702
301-502-1660
http://www.marriagefrederick.org/

The Marriage Resource Center provides mentoring, coaching and relationship education services to help individuals, couples and families develop and foster healthy relationships that last a lifetime. Our support includes communication and conflict resolution skill building and relationship classes as well as couples coaching for premarital, married and cohabiting couples.  We help those who are doing well and those in need of healing or restoration to improve their relationship, heal from past hurts and live a life they love.

354 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 9
Commack, NY 11725
631-543-9474
http://www.martylyonsfoundation.org/

The Marty Lyons Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, charitable, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, incorporated in New York in December 1982. The Foundation (MLF) was established to fulfill special wishes of children, chronologically aged 3 to 17 years, who have been diagnosed as having a life-threatening or terminal illness. These wish applicants must reside or are being treated in the geographic area where the Foundation is registered. Headquartered in New York City, MLF currently has 10 chapters fulfilling wishes in 13 states - Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

5101 Woodville Road
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-829-1656

Shops may sell clothing, furniture, household goods, and other items. Please call for hours of operation.

301 West Preston Street, Suite 1008A
Baltimore, MD 21201
800-552-7724 Voice/TTY
http://www.mdrelay.org/

Maryland Accessible Telecommunications distributes free amplified phones, ring signalers, TTYs, and other assistive devices to ' qualified applicants who have difficulty using a standard telephone.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1234
http://www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SeniorServices

The Maryland Access Point (MAP) is a trusted source of information and assistance for Frederick County residents who need or want to plan for their immediate and future needs. MAP serves adults 50 years and older, adults 18 years and older with a disability, family members and other caregivers, and health or business professionals. Information, assistance and guidance, and referrals to other agencies are offered. Assistance with the completion of government benefit applications is also offered.

500 North Calvert Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-767-6535
800-205-6308
http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/OIDPCS/CHP

The Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP) Client Services is dedicated to helping Marylanders living with HIV/AIDS live longer and healthier lives. MADAP assists eligible individuals living with HIV/AIDS access drugs for HIV treatment and its complications and MADAP Plus covers health insurance premiums for eligible HIV+ Maryland residents. All information is kept completely confidential.

• MADAP pays for drugs, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles for drugs on the MADAP formulary.
• MADAP Plus pays for monthly Medicare Part D, MHIP or private prescription Drug Plan premium.

If you have Medicaid coverage you are not eligible for MADAP assistance.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness: Programs Providing Payment Assistance or Insurance for Low-Income Individuals

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3124
301-600-3372
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/196/Eligibility-Enrollment-for-MCHPQHP
http://www.frederickmedicaid.org

Provides free and low-cost health insurance coverage for children (up to age 19), pregnant women and families (parents & guardians with children under 21 years), and adults 19 to 64 (whether they have children or not), with low to average incomes. Covered services include inpatient hospital care, medical doctor visits, lab tests, dental care, eye care, medication, and immunizations. For comparison, the qualifying maximum income for a family of 4 is $55,932 for children and $69,960 for pregnant women (including the unborn baby) for free insurance coverage. The qualifying income changes every year. If you are not eligible for the free healthcare services above, your children may be eligible for MCHP Premium, which provides low-cost health insurance to children based on qualifying family income. For example, the maximum income for a family of 4 is $85,330. The cost per family is $58-$72 per month no matter how many children are in the home. (All figures quoted are effective as of March 2021). If the income is too high for these programs you may be eligible for a Qualified Health Plan which is determined by the tax returns. Insurance premiums are based on tax credits and/or a cost-sharing reduction.

P.O. Box 8782
Silver Spring, MD 20907
301-328-7023
http://www.mcasa.org/

The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) works to end sexual violence through public policy, education, community outreach, technical assistance, and legal services. MCASA offers sexual assault survivors and their families referrals to 17 member rape crisis and recovery programs statewide. Rape crisis and recovery centers provide confidential services to adult and child victims as well as their families, partners, and loved ones, including crisis intervention, counseling and referral; victim accompaniment to hospitals, police interviews and court; 24-hour Crisis Hotline with counselors trained to listen and offer information; individual, group, and family support; and assistance navigating the legal and judicial systems. MCASA also offers direct legal advice, representation, and referrals to sexual assault survivors and their families through their Sexual Assault Legal Institute.

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 206
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-585-3010
888-679-9347
http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/victimservs/cicb

The Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board provides financial assistance for innocent victims of crime. The Board may compensate victims who suffer from physical and mental injuries by helping with medical expenses and by providing payment for their lost wages. In cases of homicide, the Board may assist with funeral expenses and lost support for the victim’s dependents.

Listed in section(s): Counseling Services: Outpatient Counseling, Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims

1001 Prince George’s Boulevard, Suite 750
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
877-842-8461
301-952-0063 DC Metro
http://www.mdcrimevictims.org/

The mission of the Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc., a non-profit organization, is to ensure that victims of crime in Maryland receive justice and are treated with dignity and compassion through comprehensive victims’ rights and services. Offers free information; support through criminal justice proceedings (court accompaniment, legal representation); free attorneys in the criminal case for financially eligible victims; help recovering losses in the criminal case resulting from the crime; help using all victim’s rights that apply; victim’s rights education; peer grief support group for survivors of homicide victims at the Prince George’s County location; court preparation; other supportive services; and referrals for additional supportive services.

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 206
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-585-3010
888-679-9347
http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/victimservs/cicb

The Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board provides financial assistance for innocent victims of crime. The Board may compensate victims who suffer from physical and mental injuries by helping with medical expenses and by providing payment for their lost wages. In cases of homicide, the Board may assist with funeral expenses and lost support for the victim’s dependents.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Answers multiple lines serving Western Maryland including 2-1-1, the Maryland Crisis Hotline (800-422-0009), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255), and local hotline (301-662-2255). Provides information and referral, connection to crisis services, crisis and suicide intervention, and supportive listening for individuals of all ages 24 hours a day.

500 North Calvert Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-767-6535
800-205-6308
http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/OIDPCS/CHP

The Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP) Client Services is dedicated to helping Marylanders living with HIV/AIDS live longer and healthier lives. MADAP assists eligible individuals living with HIV/AIDS access drugs for HIV treatment and its complications and MADAP Plus covers health insurance premiums for eligible HIV+ Maryland residents. All information is kept completely confidential.

• MADAP pays for drugs, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles for drugs on the MADAP formulary.
• MADAP Plus pays for monthly Medicare Part D, MHIP or private prescription Drug Plan premium.

If you have Medicaid coverage you are not eligible for MADAP assistance.

877-770-4801
http://veterans.dhmh.maryland.gov/

Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans (MCV) is a program under the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene that collaborates with the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs; Maryland Department of Veterans’ Affairs; Maryland National Guard; and Maryland Defense Force. Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans: assists veterans and their families with coordinating behavioral health services, including mental health and substance abuse services (either with the VA or Maryland’s public mental health system); facilitates and covers transportation costs to behavioral health appointments; provides information and referrals related to VA benefits, employment, education, and housing; and provides outreach to educate veterans, residents, and community groups about MCV.

Calls are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The caller is connected to a Regional Resource Coordinator (RRC). When a veteran or family member is linked to an RRC, they will always speak to the same person building a relationship that creates the opportunity to link them to community resources which can best meet their needs.

100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032
877-462-7555
http://www.mdhope.org/

Maryland has created this website and hotline to guide you to resources that may be available to assist both homeowners and renters facing foreclosure. The website includes information to help you understand the foreclosure process and the options that may be available to you. You also can find information that will lead you to a housing counseling agency in your area that can assist you on a more personalized level.

7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, MD 20706
800-756-0119
https://mmp.maryland.gov/Smartbuy

Maryland SmartBuy helps homebuyers with qualifying student debt purchase a home. The program works by paying off student debt during the purchase of the home through special Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) financing. Maryland SmartBuy involves the purchase of move-in-ready homes currently owned by, and available from, the State of Maryland.

Maryland SmartBuy 2.0 gives homebuyers an opportunity to purchase any home in Maryland that meets Maryland Mortgage Program guidelines while paying off student debt. This limited time program provides all of the student debt relief offered by the original Maryland SmartBuy while making more homes eligible for purchase.

Maryland Transit Administration
866-RIDE-MTA
410-539-5000
410-539-3497 TTY
http://www.mta.maryland.gov/

MARC Train Service is a commuter rail system whose service areas include Harford County, Maryland; Baltimore City; Washington D.C.; Brunswick, Maryland; Frederick, Maryland; and Martinsburg, West Virginia. MARC Train Service operates Monday through Friday only.

100 West Patrick Street, Room 2120
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2155 Frederick Office
800-446-4926 x6450 Baltimore Office
http://veterans.maryland.gov/

Assists veterans and their dependents who may be entitled to veterans’ benefits to acquire those benefits. It can also make referrals to the appropriate agency for veterans’ benefits not administered by the Maryland Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Additional information on veterans’ benefits can be obtained via the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website: http://www.va.gov/ and http://benefits.va.gov/.

877-261-0060
http://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/programs-services/locate

LOCATE: Child Care is a computerized resource and referral database that contains information on all regulated child care in the state of Maryland. Parents can obtain referrals to regulated child care available in their neighborhoods or near their workplaces. These include family child care, center-based care facilities, private kindergartens, private nursery schools, Head Start programs, school age programs, summer camps, and summer programs.

LOCATE: Child Care is a free and confidential service available to any parent searching for regulated child care. The users’ names and telephone numbers are collected for follow-up purposes only and are never shared with other individuals or organizations. LOCATE: Child Care is publicly funded and operated by the Maryland Committee Children for the Maryland Child Care Resource Network, a network of 12 non-profit child care resource centers in Maryland.

220 McRand Court
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-733-4002
http://www.mdfoodbank.org/

The Pantry on the Go Program seeks and selects temporary food distribution sites - or mobile pantries - to provide supplementary food assistance in food-insecure rural, urban, and suburban areas. This important program allows the Maryland Food Bank to distribute large amounts of food directly to communities that have little access to other forms of hunger relief.

220 McRand Court
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-733-4002
http://www.mdfoodbank.org/

The School Pantry Program is a partnership with local schools that allows food-insecure children and their families to access food assistance directly from their school. The goal of the program is to minimize hunger and malnutrition for low-income households, while also encouraging parents to take an active role in their child’s education and development. This program is part of MFB Kids, a youth outreach initiative sponsored by Giant that seeks to provide children with the nutrition needed to grow healthy and strong.

Listed in section(s): Consumer Services, Medical/Health Care and Wellness

4160 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-3483
877-245-1762
http://mhcc.maryland.gov

The Maryland Health Care Commission is an independent regulatory agency whose mission is to plan for health system needs, promote informed decision-making, increase accountability, and improve access in a rapidly changing health care environment by providing timely and accurate information on availability, cost, and quality of services to policy makers, purchasers, providers, and the public. The Commission’s vision for Maryland is to ensure that informed consumers hold the health care system accountable and have access to affordable and appropriate health care services through programs that serve as models for the nation.

The Maryland Health Care Commission provides information for consumers on health care quality and cost through the Maryland Health Care Quality Reports and the WeartheCost campaign. The Commission produces an comprehensive web-based Consumer Guide to Long Term Care. These resources can be accessed on the Commission's website, http://mhcc.maryland.gov.

Listed in section(s): Consumer Services, Medical/Health Care and Wellness

200 Saint Paul Place, Suite 2700
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-468-2000
800-492-6116
800-735-2258 TTD
http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us/

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is the state agency that regulates the business of insurance in the State of Maryland. If a consumer has a question about insurance or experiences a problem, they can contact the MIA for help. The MIA provides assistance to consumers, businesses, healthcare providers, and insurance professionals in all areas of insurance including life, health, disability, automobile, homeowners, and property.

Listed in section(s): Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims

Midwestern Maryland Office
22 South Market Street, Suite 11
Frederick, MD 21701
301-694-7414
800-679-8813
http://www.mdlab.org/

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is a private, non-profit law firm that provides free, civil legal services to low-income individuals in Baltimore City and Maryland’s 23 counties from 12 offices. The firm provides life-changing legal help to clients by handling cases that involve a wide range of issues, including family, housing, government benefits, healthcare, employment, and consumer law. MLA also represents children in CINA (Child in Need of Assistance) proceedings in 14 jurisdictions. Other vulnerable populations, such as homeowners facing foreclosure, migrant and seasonal farm workers, people with developmental and mental health disabilities, nursing home and assisted living residents, people with expungeable criminal records and veterans seeking benefits and assistance with related legal issues, also receive representation through special projects.

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, MD 20706
800-756-0119
https://mmp.Maryland.gov/Smartbuy

Maryland SmartBuy helps homebuyers with qualifying student debt purchase a home. The program works by paying off student debt during the purchase of the home through special Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) financing. Maryland SmartBuy involves the purchase of move-in-ready homes currently owned by, and available from, the state of Maryland.

Maryland SmartBuy 2.0 gives homebuyers an opportunity to purchase any home in Maryland that meets Maryland Mortgage Program guidelines while paying off student debt. This limited time program provides all of the student debt relief offered by the original Maryland SmartBuy while making more homes eligible for purchase.

Listed in section(s): Counseling Services: Hotlines, Medical/Health Care and Wellness

220 Arch Street, 1st Office Level
Baltimore, MD 21201
800-222-1222
http://www.mdpoison.com/

A 24-hour, free, and confidential hotline for poisonings and overdoses.

301 West Preston Street, Suite 1008A
Baltimore, MD 21201
800-552-7724 Voice/TTY
7-1-1
http://www.mdrelay.org/

Maryland Relay is a free public service that allows persons with hearing or speech loss to stay independent using the telephone.

16 Francis Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
800-633-9657 x3875
http://sos.maryland.gov/ACP/Pages/default.aspx

The Maryland Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is administered by the Office of the Secretary of State and provides an important service to victims of domestic violence. The goal of the Address Confidentiality Program is to help victims of domestic violence, who have relocated or are about to relocate, in an effort to keep their perpetrators from finding them. These services limit an abuser’s ability to access public information which could identify the new location of a victim who is in the program. This is not a witness protection program, rather it is a mail forwarding service. In most cases, using the substitute address allows State and local agencies to respond to requests for public information without disclosing the participant’s actual address. Participation in the Maryland Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program is only one part of a victim’s overall safety plan. By itself, the ACP cannot keep a person safe. Combined with other safety strategies, the ACP can help a victim start a new life. The ACP is not for everyone. A victim services professional from a domestic violence program can help determine if ACP should be part of the victim’s safety plan. All applicants are encouraged to apply through a trained Application Assistant in one of the domestic violence program offices located throughout the State. The Application Assistant will help a victim decide if ACP should be part of their safety plan, explain ACP services, explain the participant’s responsibilities, and assist with the completion of the application materials.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness: Prescription Resources, Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

300 West Preston Street, Room 410
Baltimore, MD 21201
800-551-5995
800-877-5156 TTY/TDD
http://www.marylandspdap.com/

The Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP) is a subsidy program established by the Maryland General Assembly in 2005. It provides financial assistance to moderate-income Maryland residents who are eligible for Medicare and are enrolled in a prescription drug plan. SPDAP is overseen by the Maryland Department of Health. Pool Administrators, Inc. administers this program for the Maryland Health Insurance Plan. To participate in the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program, individuals must provide proof of residency in Maryland for at least six months; be a Medicare recipient; NOT be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid (Dual Eligible); NOT be receiving 100% Federal Low-Income Subsidy (Extra Help); and have an income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Informaion

118 North Market Street, Root Building
Frederick, MD 21701
888-237-9007 x2
http://www.marylandsbdc.org

The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers FREE individualized consulting, from start up to established businesses. We also offer comprehensive training programs, from those just thinking about starting a business to executive training, with most classes at low to no cost. The Maryland SBDC Network provides Maryland small business owners with access to trusted business advisors who have experience in starting and growing businesses. We offer expertise and keen insights essential to helping you manage your concerns today, and design solid, long-range plans to secure your vision for tomorrow.

5303 Spectrum Drive, Suite G
Frederick, MD 21703
301-696-9766
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/child_care/child_care.htm

Offers: 1) licensing and registering of child care facilities; 2) monitoring of child care facilities for compliance with state child care regulations; 3) investigation of complaints involving illegal child care and maltreatment of children in child care facilities; 4) training for providers; 5) orientation for interested applicants and prospective providers; and 6) on-going technical assistance for providers.

1 North Charles Street, Suite 222
Baltimore, MD 21201
800-510-0050
410-547-6537
http://www.mvlslaw.org/

A free program for low and moderate income Frederick County residents with civil legal problems but who cannot afford to pay an attorney. Handles wills, powers of attorney, consumer rights, landlord/tenant disputes, name changes, uninsured accidents, deed changes, adult guardianship, simple divorce, bankruptcy, and tax disputes. Certain situations disqualify an applicant from the program, including financial disqualification. Call MVLS Monday through Thursday, 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m. to find out if you are eligible.

Listed in section(s): Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteer Information, Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101
Silver Spring, MD 20910
240-638-0071
http://www.md-win.org/

The Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Projects provide all SSA beneficiaries with disabilities (including transition-to-work aged youth) access to work incentives planning and assistance services. The goal of the WIPA Projects is to better enable SSA’s beneficiaries with disabilities to make informed choices about work. Each WIPA Project has Community Work Incentive Coordinators (CWIC) who will provide work incentives planning and assistance to SSA’s beneficiaries with disabilities; conduct outreach efforts to those beneficiaries who are potentially eligible to participate in Federal or State work incentives programs; and work in cooperation with Federal, State, and private agencies, and nonprofit organizations that serve beneficiaries with disabilities. Beneficiaries can call the Ticket to Work Helpline at 1-866-968-7842 to begin the process to receive services. MD-WIN is the WIPA project for Maryland. They can help any Maryland resident who receives disability benefits from Social Security to understand and use the work incentives available to them. In short, if you want to work, but don’t want to do anything to mess up your benefits, please call.

877-770-4801
http://veterans.dhmh.maryland.gov/

Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans (MCV) is a program under the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene that collaborates with the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs; Maryland Department of Veterans’ Affairs; Maryland National Guard; and Maryland Defense Force. Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans: assists veterans and their families with coordinating behavioral health services, including mental health and substance abuse services (either with the VA or Maryland’s public mental health system); facilitates and covers transportation costs to behavioral health appointments; provides information and referrals related to VA benefits, employment, education, and housing; and provides outreach to educate veterans, residents, and community groups about MCV.

Calls are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The caller is connected to a Regional Resource Coordinator (RRC). When a veteran or family member is linked to an RRC, they will always speak to the same person building a relationship that creates the opportunity to link them to community resources which can best meet their needs.

562 Union Bridge Road
Union Bridge, MD 21791
410-848-0853
301-845-1234
http://www.maryshouseofmaryland.org/

Mary’s House is a non-denominational faith-based pregnancy support home. Mary’s House provides a loving, supportive, family environment for approximately a year to teens and young women who are homeless because they refuse to abort.

P.O. Box 1722
Country Club Road
Cumberland, MD 21501
301-777-2285
http://www.alleganyhealthdept.com/addictions/massieupdate.html

State-operated inpatient rehabilitation for adults with drug/alcohol addiction. Services are primarily for residents of the State of Maryland. Applicant may contact the Admission Coordinator at above phone number. Transportation is available. Fee is on a sliding scale for Maryland residents.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

Prevent child deaths by developing and understanding of the causes and incidence of child deaths; developing plans for and implementing changes within the agencies represented on the review team to prevent child death and to advise the county and the public on changes to law, policy and practice to prevent child death.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3117
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides education and information for any Frederick County family that has a child with an elevated lead level. Case management and home visitation is provided based on the child’s age and lead level.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1757
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides bereavement resources and support for families when a fetal or infant death occurs.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1757
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov

Provides proven and practical ways to prevent childhood unintentional injuries for children under 19.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3586
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/

Provides case management services that assist new mothers, high risk pregnant women and children under the age of 6 months. Services are directed toward the alleviation of psychosocial problems and health education deficits to assure a healthy pregnancy outcome. An MCH nurse can address barriers to care, safety concerns, health behaviors, nutrition, social support, mental health issues, medication, dental issues, pregnancy issues, fetal/child growth and development, and assist the client in obtaining appropriate community resources.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The FCAA is a participating provider in the Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Program and is currently accepting both adult and pediatric patients that have active Medical Assistance and have enrolled with Priority Partners MCO, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, and Riverside Health MCO. The FCAA also accepts patients with Unrestricted Medical Assistance.

Listed in section(s): Consumer Services,

Listed in section(s): Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims

305 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 201
Towson, MD 21204
410-396-3294
http://www.wlcmd.org/

MEDOVI is a state-wide project that assists foreign-born victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking obtain legal status in the United States, through VAWA Self-Petitions, U or T Visas. Bi-Lingual English/Spanish and use of language line for other languages.

18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832
301-774-8900

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Provides referrals, resources, intervention, and education for children, individuals, and families. Public Information and Advocacy provides community education through the Annual Guide to Mental Health & Community Support Services referral source, on-site speaker service offering 25-plus topics, annual Legislative Breakfast, and ongoing community training and outreach through many local events.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
2-1-1
866-411-6803
http://www.211md.org/

2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number to call for information and referral to health and human services. This includes: Basic human needs (food and clothing, shelters, rent and utility assistance), Physical and mental health (health insurance programs for adults and children, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol services), Employment support (job training, transportation, education programs), Support for older Americans and people with disabilities (adult day care, telephone wellness checks, meals, respite care, home health care, transportation services), Support for children, youth, and families (child care, after-school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, mentoring, tutoring, protective services), Mobile crisis services (when the Call Specialist deems it appropriate to send crisis response workers to the caller’s home, either for child or adult services, in Frederick County only), Suicide prevention and intervention services (available to anyone who is at risk of taking his or her own life and to the friends and loved ones of people who are feeling suicidal). 2-1-1 services are available in over 150 languages and available from cellular phones. Airtime and other charges may apply for cell phone users. If you experience difficulty calling 2-1-1, you may access the identical service by calling 866-411-6803.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Recruits, screens, trains, and supervises community volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children involved with the foster care/court systems with the goal of assisting the courts and ensuring a safe, permanent home for every child. Children are referred only by the Juvenile Court.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-4549
800-753-6841
http://www.childcarechoices.info/

Conducts training and continuing education opportunities for prospective and current family child care providers, center staff, and preschool staff. Offers technical assistance for start-up or continued operation of a child care business including consultations on including children with special needs and on-site assistance for programs with children, ages birth through 4 years old, who exhibit social, emotional, or behavioral issues. Organizes the Annual Children’s Festival in Baker Park where families and friends celebrate the joys of childhood through a day of free, hands-on activities especially for children ages 2-8.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-6135
http://www.fcmha.org/

Counseling Services provides accessible and affordable counseling in a confidential and supportive environment. Counseling Services remains one of the few accessible and affordable and professional outpatient facilities in Frederick County that offer mental health services on a sliding fee scale. MHA provides services for a majority of mental health disorders for children, adolescents, and adults. The services are provided in an individual, group, or family setting depending on the need. In order to contribute to the growth of the mental health field, Counseling Services offers quality internships and professional supervision for graduate level psychology, social work, and counseling students.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011 x138
http://www.fcmha.org/

Provides a safe, positive place for children and their non-residential parents to develop or reestablish family bonds. There are 5 services offered: Therapeutic Supervised Visitation, Parent Coaching, Supervised Visitation, Monitored Supervision, and Monitor Transfer. Depending upon the level of support needed, the interactions are supervised by licensed therapists, trained community observers, or staff members who support parents to have healthy family connections. Programming is available to clients without court orders (provided both parents agree) and with Maryland or out of state court orders. Both parents are required to complete an intake appointment and fees are assessed on a sliding income scale.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-6183 x128
301-696-2058
http://www.fcmha.org/

Healthy Families Frederick is part of a nationally recognized home visiting program, designed to work with first time families. Services are offered voluntarily, intensively, over the long term (up to age 5), and free of charge. Healthy Families Frederick services are individualized based on the needs of the family and may include assessment, referrals to community agencies, and home visiting services. Families enrolled in the home visiting program are assigned a family support worker who meets regularly with participants in their own home. During these visits, participants receive support and information related to healthy child development; positive parenting; strengthening family life; parent-child bonding and communication; well-baby medical care and immunizations; and other community resources to assist participants with their family’s needs. To receive HFF services a family must live in Frederick County and be a first-time parent who is pregnant or has a child who is less than 3 months old. Families can participate until their child reaches the age of 5 or starts kindergarten.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Answers multiple lines serving Western Maryland including 2-1-1, the Maryland Crisis Hotline (800-422-0009), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255), and local hotline (301-662-2255). Provides information and referral, connection to crisis services, crisis and suicide intervention, and supportive listening for individuals of all ages 24 hours a day.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Answers multiple lines serving Western Maryland including 2-1-1, the Maryland Crisis Hotline (800-422-0009), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255), and local hotline (301-662-2255). Provides information and referral, connection to crisis services, crisis and suicide intervention, and supportive listening for individuals of all ages 24 hours a day.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Answers multiple lines serving Western Maryland including 2-1-1, the Maryland Crisis Hotline (800-422-0009), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255), and local hotline (301-662-2255). Provides information and referral, connection to crisis services, crisis and suicide intervention, and supportive listening for individuals of all ages 24 hours a day.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Answers multiple lines serving Western Maryland including 2-1-1, the Maryland Crisis Hotline (800-422-0009), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255), and local hotline (301-662-2255). Provides information and referral, connection to crisis services, crisis and suicide intervention, and supportive listening for individuals of all ages 24 hours a day.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-694-8255
http://www.fcmha.org/

PhoneFriend is a 24 hour, 7 day a week hotline specifically for children who need to talk, are facing a problem, or need support while they are home alone.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011 x158
http://www.fcmha.org/

Systems Navigators assist families who have children with multiple or intensive needs to navigate the complex systems of care. The service is free of charge to any family residing in Frederick County who has a child under the age of 21 with intensive needs in any life domain. The Systems Navigator will work with each family to identify needs and strengths, with a focus on coaching natural supports. The Navigator will address barriers in accessing resources and services, and work together with other agencies to meet the needs of each family. Navigation families cross the income spectrum - they serve families from all socio-economic backgrounds. Common issues range from assistance with basic human needs to a variety of mental health, educational, and behavioral issues.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

The goal of the Telephone Reassurance Program is to relieve the loneliness and isolation some seniors may feel, while checking on their safety and well-being. The program is a free service that makes scheduled, outgoing phone calls to the homebound and elderly of Frederick County who choose to enroll in the program.

22 South Market Street, Suite 8, Floor 2F
Frederick, MD 21701
301-682-6017

MHMA manages the various components of the Public Mental Health System in Frederick County. These services are available to individuals who receive or are financially eligible for Medicaid, and to individuals to whom - because of their medical and financial need - the cost of mental health services is subsidized, in whole or in part, by State or local funds.

MHMA is responsible for managing and monitoring the provision of mental health services to the current eligible populations of children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness. MHMA manages $13 million in public funds for direct services handled by private providers, as follows: outpatient services, inpatient services, psychiatric rehabilitation programs, residential rehabilitation programs, crisis services, case management, mobile treatment services, respite services, and supported employment. MHMA assures consumer access and consumer rights; assesses Frederick County’s mental health service needs and plans the implementation of a system that meets those needs; oversees fiscal accountability including the approval of claims and payments; assists with resolution of complaints, grievances, and appeals; evaluates and monitors progress; measures outcomes and quality of care and increases public awareness; and reduces the stigma toward mental illness. MHMA does not provide direct care, but can refer to providers.

800-727-5400
http://www.merckhelps.com/

This private and confidential program provides medicine free of charge to eligible individuals, primarily the uninsured who, without assistance, could not afford needed Merck medicines. Individuals who don’t meet the insurance criteria may still qualify for the Merck Patient Assistance Program if they attest that they have special circumstances of financial and medical hardship, and their income meets the program criteria.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Answers multiple lines serving Western Maryland including 2-1-1, the Maryland Crisis Hotline (800-422-0009), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255), and local hotline (301-662-2255). Provides information and referral, connection to crisis services, crisis and suicide intervention, and supportive listening for individuals of all ages 24 hours a day.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Answers multiple lines serving Western Maryland including 2-1-1, the Maryland Crisis Hotline (800-422-0009), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255), and local hotline (301-662-2255). Provides information and referral, connection to crisis services, crisis and suicide intervention, and supportive listening for individuals of all ages 24 hours a day.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Answers multiple lines serving Western Maryland including 2-1-1, the Maryland Crisis Hotline (800-422-0009), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255), and local hotline (301-662-2255). Provides information and referral, connection to crisis services, crisis and suicide intervention, and supportive listening for individuals of all ages 24 hours a day.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Answers multiple lines serving Western Maryland including 2-1-1, the Maryland Crisis Hotline (800-422-0009), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255), and local hotline (301-662-2255). Provides information and referral, connection to crisis services, crisis and suicide intervention, and supportive listening for individuals of all ages 24 hours a day.

301 West Main Street
Middletown, MD 21769
301-371-3182

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. Food assistance is available to any Frederick County resident who is in need. Please call the numbers below for food bank hours.

http://middletownmomsathome.org/

Middletown Moms at Home is a local support group designed for moms who stay at home with their children. It is open to all members who live in Frederick County and beyond. The club is open to members of any denomination and designed for parents who stay at home with their children. The club offers planned activities all month long, including Mocha Moms, Park Days, play groups, story time, field trips, holiday celebrations, and much more! MMaH is a great way to meet other moms who have chosen to make their children their focus while juggling the responsibilities of home, family, and sometimes outside work. It is a fun, energetic, and thoughtful group who share their loves, talents, and frustrations in order to make them stronger parents.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services, Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

P.O. Box 477
Middletown, MD 21769
301-371-3119

Provides services to residents of the Middletown Valley (or Middletown Schools feeder) area including: free transportation to medical appointments, a monthly luncheon for senior citizens, exercise and yoga classes for people 50+, a school supply drive, an “adopt-a-family” program at Christmas, and emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, etc., as well as providing referrals to other agencies.

1 West Moser Road #28
Thurmont, MD 21788
301-271-3578
must be 62+ and/or disabled
1 & 2 bedroom

There are also units available to low-income senior citizens and/or individuals that are disabled. Applicants must apply at the office of each development. There is typically a waiting list for this type of housing.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

22 South Market Street, Suite 6D
Frederick, MD 21701
301-682-5683
http://www.amissionofmercy.org/

Mission of Mercy is currently providing free medical and/or dental services at the six locations listed below. Site visits are scheduled for one full day from approximately 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. New patients and dental patients are first-come, first-serve walk-ins. Existing patients can make an appointment (see phone numbers below). Please see the website for directions and schedule.

Sites:

Reisterstown United Methodist Church
Served twice a month on Tuesdays
246 Main Street
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-980-4199 (Appointment line)

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Served twice a month on Wednesdays
38 West Baltimore Street
Taneytown, MD 21787
410-833-5870 (Appointment line)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Served twice a month on Mondays
199 North Place
Frederick, MD 21701
301-676-3188 (Appointment line)

Faith Baptist Church
Served twice a month on Tuesdays
2212 Jefferson Pike
Knoxville, MD 21758
240-529-8772 (Appointment line)

Gettysburg Foursquare Church
Served once a month on Wednesday
330 West Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-339-6914 (Calls will be returned within 24 hours on weekdays only)

Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church
Served twice a month on Thursdays
2217 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17325
717-315-9813 (phone is answered on clinic days only).

137 North Market Street, Suite 2A
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-1407

Private, For Profit Provider Offering Sliding Scale Fees

9701 Keysville Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
301-447-2361
800-537-3422
http://www.mountainmanor.org/

Provides adult male and female residents with medically monitored inpatient detoxification services, medically managed intensive inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services and partial hospitalization. Admissions can be arranged any time of day, 7 days a week. Admissions are arranged after a clinical determination that the inpatient level of care is appropriate, along with approval from the insurance provider or state/county agency funding personnel. Transportation for admissions will be provided upon request. Mountain Manor accepts most forms of private insurance, Medicaid (Medical Assistance), Primary Adult Care (PAC), and various State and County funding resources. A sliding fee scale is offered to those in need.

Safe Harbor is a residential program for pregnant and post-partum substance abusing women who enter treatment with their children and infants, thus eliminating a major obstacle to treatment. Services offered include an approved nursery, child care, after-school tutoring, parenting classes, vocational preparation, and a step-down transition track that leads to community integration. New Horizons is a long term residential treatment program for justice system involved men and women with substance and mental health issues.

5 Hillcrest Drive, Suite B200
Frederick, MD 21703
240-566-5656

101 Chestnut Street, Suite 110
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-527-0854

1835 University Boulevard, Suite 220
Hyattsville, MD 20783
301-326-4356

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

inside Calvary United Methodist Church
403 North Main Street
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-829-0472
http://www.mountairynet.org/

Provides emergency assistance to residents of Mt. Airy. Food pantry, works with the four county agencies to assist with eviction prevention, prescriptions, and cut-off notices. Hours are 10am-2pm Monday through Thursday.

Calvary United Methodist Church
403 North Main Street
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-829-0472

Provides food, as available, to anyone calling for help. Call the numbers listed below for arrangements prior to pick up.

Listed in section(s): Legal Assistance and Services for Crime Victims

305 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 201
Towson, MD 21204
410-396-3294
http://www.wlcmd.org/

MEDOVI is a state-wide project that assists foreign-born victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking obtain legal status in the United States, through VAWA Self-Petitions, U or T Visas. Bi-Lingual English/Spanish and use of language line for other languages.

230 West Patrick Street
P.O. Box 3826
Frederick, MD 21705
301-662-0099 x2901
http://www.waystationinc.org/

MST empowers parents with the skills and resources needed to independently address the difficulties that arise in raising teenagers and to empower youth to cope with family, peer, school, and neighborhood problems. Within the context of support and skill building, the therapist develops weekly treatment plans that hold the therapist and family accountable for working toward those goals. MST strives to promote behavior change in the youth’s natural environment, using the strengths of each system to facilitate that change. MST is community-based, family-driven treatment for antisocial/delinquent behavior in youth. Youth are between 12 and 17 years of age and are involved in the Juvenile Justice System. Referrals are received by the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

4 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
240-379-6186
http://www.namifcmd.org/

NAMI or the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with mental illness, their families, and caregivers through education, support, and advocacy. NAMI of Frederick County is an active affiliate of NAMI Maryland and NAMI National. The principal activities are member education, public education, and advocacy for research on mental illness and its impact on individuals. Related services include: 1) family and caregiver support groups 2) public education meetings several times during the year; 3) a 12-week Family-to-Family course for family members and caregivers; 4) Connection support group for persons with mental illness. Please note that all services are offered free of charge.

For information regarding dates, times and location for support groups and classes, please refer to the website above.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

In addition to PAF’s core services, it is proud to operate the following additional dedicated programs to meet the needs of specific groups of patients, caregivers, and providers: Colorectal Care Line, Narcolepsy Care Line, Heart Valve Care Line, Aetna Clinical Appeals Care Line, and Radiation Co-Payment Small Grant Financial Aid Fund. These programs are supported through grants, partnerships, and targeted donations. Refer to the above website for contact information for individual programs.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

4 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
240-379-6186
http://www.namifcmd.org/

NAMI or the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with mental illness, their families, and caregivers through education, support, and advocacy. NAMI of Frederick County is an active affiliate of NAMI Maryland and NAMI National. The principal activities are member education, public education, and advocacy for research on mental illness and its impact on individuals. Related services include: 1) family and caregiver support groups 2) public education meetings several times during the year; 3) a 12-week Family-to-Family course for family members and caregivers; 4) Connection support group for persons with mental illness. Please note that all services are offered free of charge.

For information regarding dates, times and location for support groups and classes, please refer to the website above.

3141B North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
800-786-2929 - hotline
773-880-9860 - administrative offices
http://www.1800runaway.org/

A 24-hour hotline for youth age 12 to 21 and their families providing crisis intervention, information and referrals, message delivery and conferencing services, and free bus rides home for qualified runaway and homeless youth age 12 to 20 via Greyhound’s Home Free Program. Live Chat service daily 4:30-11:30p.m. Also offers free educational materials.

888-510-2229
http://www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org

The Safe Haven Program is designed to protect your newborn from danger or death and to protect you from legal action due to abandoning your baby. The program allows you to hand over your unharmed infant, within 10 days of birth, without fear of being arrested or prosecuted.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-0011
http://www.fcmha.org/

Answers multiple lines serving Western Maryland including 2-1-1, the Maryland Crisis Hotline (800-422-0009), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255), and local hotline (301-662-2255). Provides information and referral, connection to crisis services, crisis and suicide intervention, and supportive listening for individuals of all ages 24 hours a day.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness: Prescription Resources

P.O. Box 219
Gloucester, MA 01931
800-503-6897
http://www.needymeds.com/

NeedyMeds, a national nonprofit, connects people to programs that will help them afford their healthcare expenses. They do this free and anonymously through a website (Needymeds.org) and helpline (1-800-503-6979). The helpline is open Monday - Friday, 9AM to 5PM Eastern Time and does have Spanish-speaking counselors. NeedyMeds healthcare savings resource include prescription assistance programs, diagnosis based assistance programs, affordable clinics, generic discount drug programs, medical transportation cost assistance, camps & retreats, scholarships, government programs and more. NeedyMeds also offers a drug discount card that can help you save up to 80% off the list price of prescriptions, over-the-counter meds and supplies written as prescriptions and human-equivalent pet meds. With the NeedyMeds drug discount card users can also save 40% off medical equipment.

2349 Back Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
301-432-2161

Offers a free clothes closet for anyone in need. They may also accept donations of gently used clothing, small housewares, books, and toys. Call the numbers below for hours or to set up an appointment.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-0323
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

This program offers parents (pregnant or with children to age 3) the opportunity to learn new skills and improve old ones. The staff knows about the concerns of parents and the challenges that only military families face. Home visits can be arranged.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3124
301-600-3131
301-600-6823
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/480/Medical-Assistance-Transportation
http://www.frederickmedicaid.org

Clients must have active Medical Assistance (MA), live in Frederick County, and do not have access to public or personal transportation. This service is a shared ride transport service for non-emergency transportation to and from medical appointments.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1420
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/ocf

The Frederick County Office for Children and Families, home of the Local Management Board, seeks to create a more efficient and effective system of care for the children and families of Frederick County through developing service, family, community, and financial partnerships; designing goal-directed services that are client centered and family focused; targeting resources to families with the greatest needs; and implementing a monitoring system to determine client and cost outcomes (grant administration).

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1420
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/ocf http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/ocf/lct

The Local Care Team (LCT) is a subcommittee of the Frederick County Local Management Board. The LCT strives to ensure that children and their families receive the necessary supports and resources to live in the community successfully. The LCT is an interagency forum for parents and service providers to seek assistance with problem solving for the individual child & family needs and systemic needs. Through discussion, the LCT assists with the identification of potential community resources to meet identified needs of the child and parents/guardian.

Listed in section(s): Family Life, Pregnancy Support, and Women & Children's Services

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1420
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/ocf

The Local Management Board serves as an advisory board in the management and oversight of the implementation of the Frederick County Office for Children and Families’ programs and the creation of the results-based interagency service delivery system for children, youth and families.

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2483
https://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/family-resource-center.aspx

• Project Forward Step offers counseling, information, and referral services to adults in transition, and financial assistance consideration for eligible single parents and displaced homemakers toward certain educational costs associated with attending courses or training at Frederick Community College.
• Anne-Lynn Gross Breast Cancer Resource Center, located at Frederick Community College, offers information and resources about early detection, treatment, and aftercare. A Breast Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00p.m. in the Student Center, H-106D. This group is for breast cancer survivors, from newly diagnosed to long-term remission/survival.
• The Allied Health Academy provides training and support to individuals who want to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA), or other select allied health occupations. Frederick County residents who are single parents, unemployed, underemployed, and/or facing other barriers may be eligible.

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2483
http://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/family-resource-center.aspx

The Allied Health Academy provides training and support to individuals who want to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA), or other select allied health occupations. Frederick County residents who are single parents, unemployed, underemployed, and/or facing other barriers may be eligible.

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2483
http://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/family-resource-center.aspx

Project Forward Step offers counseling, information, and referral services to adults in transition, and financial assistance consideration for eligible single parents and displaced homemakers toward certain educational costs associated with attending courses or training at Frederick Community College.

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2483
https://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/family-resource-center.aspx

Anne-Lynn Gross Breast Cancer Resource Center, located at Frederick Community College, offers information and resources about early detection, treatment, and aftercare. A Breast Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00p.m. in the Student Center, H-106D. This group is for breast cancer survivors, from newly diagnosed to long-term remission/survival.

5303 Spectrum Drive, Suite G
Frederick, MD 21703
301-696-9766
http://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/office-child-care

Offers: 1) licensing and registering of child care facilities; 2) monitoring of child care facilities for compliance with state child care regulations; 3) investigation of complaints involving illegal child care and maltreatment of children in child care facilities; 4) training for providers; 5) orientation for interested applicants and prospective providers; and 6) on-going technical assistance for providers.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

420 East Patrick Street
P.O. Box 3929
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2410
800-332-6347
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa
http://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/how-do-you-apply

The FCAA administers the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) for Frederick County residents. OHEP provides bill assistance to low-income households in the State of Maryland to make their energy costs more affordable and to help with the prevention of loss and the restoration of home energy service.

OHEP consists of the following programs:

The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)- provides financial assistance with home heating bills. Payments are made to the fuel supplier and utility company on the customer’s behalf.

The Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP)- provides financial assistance with electric bills. Eligible customers receive help that pays a portion of their current electric bills.

Arrearage Retirement Assistance - helps customers with large, past due electric and gas bills. If eligible, customers may receive forgiveness of up to $2,000 towards their past due bill. Customers must have a past due bill of $300 or greater to be considered eligible. Customers may only receive an arrearage grant once every seven years, with certain exceptions.

Customers may apply through any one of the following methods:

• Apply online at mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us
• Download and print an Application for Energy Assistance
• Apply in person at the OHEP office located at 420 East Patrick Street
• Call your local office to receive an application by mail.

Information Needed with the Application
1). Copy of Applicant’s photo identification
2). Proof of Residency
3). Copies of Social Security cards for the entire household (including children)
4). Proof of your household’s total Gross income for the last 30 day period
5). A copy of your most recent Utility bill, termination notice (if applicable)
6). A copy of your most recent heating fuel bill or receipt (if applicable)

100 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1988
http://www.opd.state.md.us/

Provides legal representation to those who cannot afford a private attorney. Must qualify based on financial need. The Office of the Public Defender can represent those charged with a Criminal and/or Juvenile offense or any offense which carries a possible period of incarceration or a fine over $500.00 and Civil - Child Support Contempt cases.

16 Francis Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
800-633-9657 x3875
http://www.sos.state.md.us/acp/safeathome.aspx

The Maryland Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is administered by the Office of the Secretary of State and provides an important service to victims of domestic violence. The goal of the Address Confidentiality Program is to help victims of domestic violence, who have relocated or are about to relocate, in an effort to keep their perpetrators from finding them. These services limit an abuser’s ability to access public information which could identify the new location of a victim who is in the program. This is not a witness protection program, rather it is a mail forwarding service. In most cases, using the substitute address allows State and local agencies to respond to requests for public information without disclosing the participant’s actual address. Participation in the Maryland Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program is only one part of a victim’s overall safety plan. By itself, the ACP cannot keep a person safe. Combined with other safety strategies, the ACP can help a victim start a new life. The ACP is not for everyone. A victim services professional from a domestic violence program can help determine if ACP should be part of the victim’s safety plan. All applicants are encouraged to apply through a trained Application Assistant in one of the domestic violence program offices located throughout the State. The Application Assistant will help a victim decide if ACP should be part of their safety plan, explain ACP services, explain the participant’s responsibilities, and assist with the completion of the application materials.

608 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-7003
301-662-2303
http://www.galerecovery.org/

Gale Recovery, Inc. operates private, non-profit residential treatment continuing-care facilities (halfway houses) for awomen and men recovering from drug and/or alcohol addiction. Length of stay generally ranges from 3 to 6 months. Treatment includes supportive counseling and care management focusing on acquiring and transferring the skills of a recovery lifestyle. Referral is made by an addiction professional directly from an inpatient program or certified intensive outpatient treatment program. Participants must be willing to accept financial responsibility, be able and willing to engage in employment, and able to live cooperatively in a group living environment. Fee is on a sliding scale.

Olson House for Men
608 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-7003

Gale House for Women
336 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-2303

331 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-620-0555
http://www.onourownfrederick.com/

Offers one-on-one peer support, activities, and education program for people with serious mental illness. Activities, offered through the week (call for current hours), include peer support groups for people seeking mental health recovery, crafts, videos, exercise classes, and a drop-in center providing snacks and a place to socialize.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Transportation

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

FCAA outreach workers and other staff perform outreach services to local shelters, streets, woods, and other areas where homeless people can be found. Staff members strive to meet people who are homeless, familiarize them with available resources, and build trusting relationships. On weekdays, the FCAA operates a free van run that transports people to a variety of human service agencies located around Frederick City.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-3787
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs

Supports the Army family with multiple programs. The Army Family Action Plan is a grass roots program allowing members from every sector of the military to submit issues and recommendations to Army leadership. Mobilization and Deployment prepares military members, civilians, and families for separation and reunion. Family Readiness Groups provides mutual support for unit’s family members.

16840 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
301-447-6102
http://www.setoncenterinc.org/

Provides outreach and emergency services, such as payment for rent, utilities, and prescriptions, to individuals/families in crisis in northern Frederick County; supportive visits to individuals/families at home or in nursing homes and hospitals; dental needs assistance; referrals to other agencies/resources; Thrift Shop offers new and nearly new clothing as well as household goods and other items.

220 McRand Court
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-733-4002
http://www.mdfoodbank.org/

The Pantry on the Go Program seeks and selects temporary food distribution sites - or mobile pantries - to provide supplementary food assistance in food-insecure rural, urban, and suburban areas. This important program allows the Maryland Food Bank to distribute large amounts of food directly to communities that have little access to other forms of hunger relief.

191 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
240-236-8744
http://www.fcps.org/

Partners for Success provides families, professionals, and the community with information, training, and support to provide the skills and knowledge that will enable families of children and youth with disabilities and professionals to function as equal partners in the educational decision making process. A lending library of current books and videos is available for use. Open during the school year only.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Older Adults

5 Willowdale Dr, B1-4
Frederick, MD 21702
301-682-7433
http://www.partnersincare.org/

A volunteer-driven non-profit operating on a service-exchange model, Partners in Care provides free help to Frederick County seniors who need occasional assistance in order to remain independent in their homes. Services include transportation to appointments and other errands, odd jobs, going grocery shopping for members, and other assistance. There is no fee required; instead, members are asked to give back with their own gifts and talents, such as telling others about the program, baking for events, or donating to the upscale resale boutique. Membership is open to anyone 50+ living independently in Frederick County.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs, Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

100 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1506
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa

The federally funded PATH Project provides case management, outreach, and transportation services to people who are homeless and have a serious mental illness. PATH Project staff work closely with therapists and psychiatrists from other agencies to ensure adequate access to mental health treatment services for homeless people.

The SSI/SSDI Outreach, Assessment and Recovery, or SOAR Program, helps people that are homeless and disabled to apply for disability benefits available through the Social Security Administration. In addition, the SOAR case manager assists people with obtaining necessary documents, such as birth certificates and photo identification cards, needed to apply for benefits.

P.O. Box 3826
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21705
301-662-0099
http://www.waystationinc.org/

The Pathways Day Program is specifically designed to meet the special needs of adults with developmental disabilities, and will provide participants with opportunities to learn about and develop skills in the areas of health and wellness, behavior management, daily living, coping strategies, interpersonal and social skills, employment preparation, and recreational and leisure activities. Staff offer individualized support geared toward preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining gainful employment in the community through the Community Employment Program.

Participants of the Pathways Program have access to Way Station’s Day Rehabilitation Program and are engaged with appropriate supports in activities that are designed to facilitate learning, skill development, peer support, and progress toward individual personal goals. Such activities include work-oriented activities, educational and experiential groups, community volunteer activities, and recreational and leisure activities. Services are offered 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Monday through Friday. The Program offers transportation, and breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

P.O. Box 221858
Charlotte, NC 28222
866-316-7263
http://www.panfoundation.org/

Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing help and hope to underinsured patients who would otherwise be unable to afford high-cost specialty medications. PAN provides assistance through nearly 60 disease-specific programs designed to help patients being treated for certain cancers, chronic illnesses, and rare diseases. Since 2004, PAN has provided over $700 million in financial assistance to more than 300,000 patients. Through a quick, streamlined application process for patients and easy-to-navigate online portals for specialty pharmacies and providers, PAN makes it simple and convenient for patients to get the financial assistance they need quickly, so they can initiate treatment immediately.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

PAF provides free one-on-one assistance with a professional case manager to help patients resolve healthcare issues. Case Managers are available to assist those patients, and their caregivers or providers, who face debilitating, chronic, or life threatening disease. Issues commonly addressed through case management relate to specific issues with their insurer, employer, and/or creditor regarding insurance, job retention, and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
866-512-3861
757-952-0118
http://www.copays.org/

Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief (CPR) Program is a national non-profit program that provides direct co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured Americans who financially and medically qualify. The program offers personal service to all patients through the use of CPR call counselors, personally guiding patients through the simple enrollment process. The exact amount of funding award level varies with disease silo, refer to the above website for current amounts.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

In addition to PAF’s core services, it is proud to operate the following additional dedicated programs to meet the needs of specific groups of patients, caregivers, and providers: Colorectal Care Line, Narcolepsy Care Line, Heart Valve Care Line, Aetna Clinical Appeals Care Line, and Radiation Co-Payment Small Grant Financial Aid Fund. These programs are supported through grants, partnerships, and targeted donations. Refer to the above website for contact information for individual programs.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

In addition to PAF’s core services, it is proud to operate the following additional dedicated programs to meet the needs of specific groups of patients, caregivers, and providers: Colorectal Care Line, Narcolepsy Care Line, Heart Valve Care Line, Aetna Clinical Appeals Care Line, and Radiation Co-Payment Small Grant Financial Aid Fund. These programs are supported through grants, partnerships, and targeted donations. Refer to the above website for contact information for individual programs.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

In addition to PAF’s core services, it is proud to operate the following additional dedicated programs to meet the needs of specific groups of patients, caregivers, and providers: Colorectal Care Line, Narcolepsy Care Line, Heart Valve Care Line, Aetna Clinical Appeals Care Line, and Radiation Co-Payment Small Grant Financial Aid Fund. These programs are supported through grants, partnerships, and targeted donations. Refer to the above website for contact information for individual programs.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

In addition to PAF’s core services, it is proud to operate the following additional dedicated programs to meet the needs of specific groups of patients, caregivers, and providers: Colorectal Care Line, Narcolepsy Care Line, Heart Valve Care Line, Aetna Clinical Appeals Care Line, and Radiation Co-Payment Small Grant Financial Aid Fund. These programs are supported through grants, partnerships, and targeted donations. Refer to the above website for contact information for individual programs.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

In addition to PAF’s core services, it is proud to operate the following additional dedicated programs to meet the needs of specific groups of patients, caregivers, and providers: Colorectal Care Line, Narcolepsy Care Line, Heart Valve Care Line, Aetna Clinical Appeals Care Line, and Radiation Co-Payment Small Grant Financial Aid Fund. These programs are supported through grants, partnerships, and targeted donations. Refer to the above website for contact information for individual programs.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

In addition to PAF’s core services, it is proud to operate the following additional dedicated programs to meet the needs of specific groups of patients, caregivers, and providers: Colorectal Care Line, Narcolepsy Care Line, Heart Valve Care Line, Aetna Clinical Appeals Care Line, and Radiation Co-Payment Small Grant Financial Aid Fund. These programs are supported through grants, partnerships, and targeted donations. Refer to the above website for contact information for individual programs.

P.O. Box 1244
Winter Park, FL 32790
866-699-8239
http://www.xubex.com/

Xubex offers online assistance to qualified individuals for generic medications. A 90 day supply of a medication may be purchased for $20 to $100. This service is available to patients, social workers, physicians, and patient advocates.

844-989-7284 (for new patients)
866-706-2400 (for enrolled PAP Patients)
http://www.pfizerrxpathways.com/

Pfizer has a program called Pfizer RxPathways which can help eligible patients get access to their Pfizer medicines by offering a range of support services, including insurance counseling, and co-pay help (providing Pfizer medicines for free or at a savings), and more. To learn more about the Patient Assistance program, eligibility requirements, and terms and conditions that apply, please call the number above Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m.-6:00p.m. (EST), or visit the above website.

http://www.pflagcentralmd.org/

PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, their families, and friends through support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Information about monthly meetings and special events is available on their website.

226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-694-8255
http://www.fcmha.org/

PhoneFriend is a 24 hour, 7 day a week hotline specifically for children who need to talk, are facing a problem, or need support while they are home alone.

400 West Seventh Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-1300
800-717-5324
http://www.fmh.org/

Provides free access to listings of Frederick County specialty and primary care physicians. Phone service operates Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

170 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 100
Frederick, MD 21702
410-576-1414
http://www.plannedparenthood.org

The mission of Planned Parenthood of Maryland is to enable all Marylanders to have access to a wide range of high quality and affordable reproductive health care services. By providing medical services, education, training, and advocacy, PPM seeks to help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality.

Reproductive health care services for women and men include well woman exams, birth control options, pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV testing, and family planning options. Fees are based on a sliding scale. They also accept private health insurance and Medicaid among other insurance options.

P.O. Box 1980
Bethlehem, PA 18016
800-222-2818
http://www.familywize.org/

FamilyWize essentially acts like a huge consumer group buying service for the uninsured and underinsured. The discounts and savings on medications are provided voluntarily by the more than 61,000 participating pharmacies that have agreed to provide prices similar to what they give large insurance companies and employers. It’s easy to use a FamilyWize Card. There are no forms to fill out, waiting period, or registration. The card is really just like a reusable prescription coupon on all FDA approved medicines. Anyone in your family, your work, your church, or your neighborhood can use it, immediately. You can even use it if you have health insurance, both during deductible periods and for anything your insurance does not pay for. Average savings is $23 per prescription. Use the online Drug Price Lookup Tool to see exactly how much your medicine will cost at different participating pharmacies in your area. The participating pharmacy will always give you its lowest (or best) price available. To get a card, download the FamilyWize smartphone app or go to the above website.

Listed in section(s): Medical/Health Care and Wellness

350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/PreventT2

PreventT2 is a diabetes prevention program for people looking for support in making lifestyle changes that will help you reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes. You will have guidance from a Lifestyle Coach and others in the group during this year-long program that meets weekly for about 4 months, then once or twice a month thereafter. Strengthen the skills you need to lose weight, be more physically active, and manage stress!

309 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-1304

228 East Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-416-7979 Frederick callers
301-745-6687

112 East Main Street
Thurmont, MD 21788
301-271-4870

69 East Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-9091

137 North Market Street, Suite 2A
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-1407

5 Hillcrest Drive, Suite B200
Frederick, MD 21703
240-566-5656

101 Chestnut Street, Suite 110
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-527-0854

1835 University Boulevard, Suite 220
Hyattsville, MD 20783
301-326-4356

Listed in section(s): Counseling Services: Outpatient Counseling

5900 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-825-1001* call to schedule a 20 minute confidential phone interview
410-816-5056
http://www.probonocounseling.org/

The Pro Bono Counseling Project’s mission is to ensure that Marylanders with limited resources requesting mental health care are provided access to volunteer licensed mental health professionals and other necessary supportive services.

520 West Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-837-9379 x3054
800-396-1274
http://www.probonomd.org/

The Consumer Protection Project assists Maryland consumers who have been sued by debt buyers, companies which often purchase charged off debts for pennies on the dollar. Debt buyers file tens of thousands of cases in Maryland each year, many of which are legally problematic due to errors or inconsistencies in the underlying account or in the chain of assignment. Since July 2011, PBRC’s Consumer Protection Project has trained over 200 volunteers to assist defendants in these cases.

520 West Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-837-9379 x3052
800-396-1274
http://www.probonomd.org/

The foreclosure crisis continues to impact every part of Maryland and uproot the lives of many of our neighbors. Launched by PBRC in 2008, the Foreclosure Prevention Pro Bono Project engages volunteer attorneys to assist homeowners in distress by providing direct representation in foreclosure matters as well as brief advice at Foreclosure Solutions Workshops, which are held regularly throughout the year and across the state.

209 Madison Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-696-1875
http://www.hacfrederick.org/

Project ALIVE of the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick exists to help public housing residents in Lucas Village, Carver, and Lincoln apartments succeed in school and work. Specifically, Project ALIVE works closely with students to help them find the resources they need to be successful, offering a variety of supports to ensure that students can overcome the most common obstacles: transportation, child care, and educational assistance.

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2483
https://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/family-resource-center.aspx

Project Forward Step offers counseling, information, and referral services to adults in transition, and financial assistance consideration for eligible single parents and displaced homemakers toward certain educational costs associated with attending courses or training at Frederick Community College.

Listed in section(s): Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2635
301-564-8230 (after hours)
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Project Home provides case management services for eligible clients living in an approved Project Home/Adult Foster Care home. Case management services include assessment, care planning, linkage to services, monitoring, and advocacy. A limited amount of emergency financial assistance is available. To be eligible, clients must be Frederick County residents 18 years of age or older who are unable to live independently in their home due to a physical or mental disability.

209 Madison Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-3691
http://www.hacfrederick.org/

The Housing Authority’s and United Way’s Bernard Brown Center at 629 North Market Street offers the Prosperity Center, which provides a wide range of financial management classes as well as free tax preparation services.

1888 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-2687
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Provides assistance with the cost of child care for parents working and/or attending school. Customers must provide proof of income and child support if both parents do not reside in the household. Application may be made on-line at http://www.marylandsail.org or through the above web site. Applications may be picked up at the office, or may be mailed to the customer. No face-to-face or telephone interview is required for this program.

Listed in section(s): Assistance for Basic Needs

22 South Market Street, Suite 217
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-4225
http://www.interfaithhousing.org/

IHA’s Purchase-Repair Homeownership Program provides affordable homeownership opportunities to families and individuals in Carroll, Frederick, and Washington counties. Homes are purchased with no down payment and below market interest rates. Qualified participants receive technical assistance from IHA through the entire homeownership process, from credit repair and budgeting counseling, preparing the loan application, locating and placing an appropriate home under contract, how to repair and maintain their home, as well as on-going post-purchase counseling to eliminate any chance of foreclosure in the future. The entire community benefits by revitalizing neglected communities, reusing infra-structure, and preserving existing housing.

22 South Market Street, Suite 2B
Frederick, MD 21701
301-732-3357
http://www.pureloveincorporated.org

The Performing Arts Program C.A.M. (Cultural Artistic Minds) introduces and empowers underprivileged youth of the 21st century to the benefits of arts and music. The program will offer different opportunities for youth to express their creative talents. The following will be offered: Dance lessons (modern, tap, lyrical, hip-hop, ballet, and jazz), Art lessons (drawing, painting, digital art, and photography), Journalism, and Creative Writing.

22 South Market Street, Suite 2B
Frederick, MD 21701
301-732-3357
http://www.pureloveincorporated.org

The after-school Learn and Grow program offers a learning, safe, functional environment that will provide under-privileged youth (grades K-12) the opportunity to study and improve their grades, academic understanding, and strengthen their self-esteem to study independently to accomplish high test scores and passing grades with confidence.

421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

In addition to PAF’s core services, it is proud to operate the following additional dedicated programs to meet the needs of specific groups of patients, caregivers, and providers: Colorectal Care Line, Narcolepsy Care Line, Heart Valve Care Line, Aetna Clinical Appeals Care Line, and Radiation Co-Payment Small Grant Financial Aid Fund. These programs are supported through grants, partnerships, and targeted donations. Refer to the above website for contact information for individual programs.

P.O. Box 1822
Frederick, MD 21705
240-415-8728
http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/

Rebuilding Together has provided extensive home rehabilitation and modification services to low-income homeowners across the country for over 25 years. With the help of everyday citizen volunteers, skilled tradespeople, and the support of local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together affiliates make life better for thousands of low-income homeowners every year. Their work positively impacts the condition of the surrounding community through community center rehabilitation, playground builds, and partnerships with organizations focused on energy efficiency, sustainable community gardens, education, and volunteer engagement.

27 Degrange Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-2670
http://www.thereligiouscoalition.org/

Helps qualified individuals/families with rental assistance, prescription medication, food, emergency transportation assistance (limited to once a year), and/or personal hygiene items. Provides denticaid program that assesses emergency dental needs. Schedules medical appointments for Mission of Mercy at the Frederick site. Also provides information and referral to other community resources. Partners with Frederick Rescue Mission, Way Station, and Goodwill to provide emergency assistance with clothing and furniture needs.

27 Degrange Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-2670 x112
http://www.thereligiouscoalition.org/

The Religious Coalition operates 3 programs for the homeless in the Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter: the Cold Weather Shelter, open from November through March, the Day Shelter, open from November through March, and Exodus Project, open from April through October.

From November through March, the shelter provides a warm, safe haven for homeless men and women. The Religious Coalition began a cold weather shelter in 1990. Beds were provided in local churches and housed about 20 people. Close to 300 were served in 2007. A major fund raising campaign enabled the Coalition to purchase a site and construct the Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter in 2002.

The Day Shelter provides refuge from the cold for vulnerable clients with physical and mental problems and the frail elderly. It is housed in the Cold Weather Shelter, November through March. The Coalition trains volunteers and supervises the Day Shelter.

27 Degrange Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-2670
http://www.thereligiouscoalition.org/

The Emergency Family Shelter is a scattered-site shelter program comprised of local churches, all who assist with various functions of the program. Residents stay in a host site at night and are transported by Religious Coalition staff during the day to the Day Shelter where they are able to keep the family unit intact and to work on identified case management goals.

27 Degrange Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-2670
http://www.thereligiouscoalition.org/

Through a network of 8 affiliated food banks located in Frederick, Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Knoxville, the Religious Coalition provides emergency food assistance. See listing of food banks under the heading "Assistance for Basic Needs."

27 Degrange Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-2670
http://www.thereligiouscoalition.org/

Provides Emergency Pantry Packages to poor families in Frederick County. Each package contains household and hygienic supplies that range from personal products to laundry supplies.

27 Degrange Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-2670 x112
http://www.thereligiouscoalition.org/

Exodus Project is a comprehensive 90 day program that provides shelter, case management, and supportive services designed to lead people out of homelessness and into independence. It is housed in the Shelter, April to October. This program helps individuals determined to break the cycle of homelessness. It preserves their dignity and well-being while increasing their self-sufficiency.

1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Frederick, MD 21702
301-619-6364
http://www.detrick.army.mil/acs