community resources

FOOD

HYGIENE

  • Paul's Place
    https://paulsplaceoutreach.org/what-we-do/
    https://www.facebook.com/paulsplaceinc/
    https://x.com/PaulsPlace21230

    Showers: M-F, 8 AM - 10 AM and 12:45 PM - 2 PM
    Laundry: M-F, drop off between 8 AM - 9:30 AM, pick up by 2 pm same day (two loads per guest per week)

    The Franciscan Center of Baltimore
    https://www.fcbmore.org/responsive-services/
    https://www.facebook.com/fcbmore
    https://x.com/fcbmore
    (410) 467-5340
    Mon - Thurs 10 AM - 1 PM
    101 West 23rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
    Responsive Services Department is located on the 2nd floor of the center.

    Clothing and Toiletry Program
    Clothing for men: Mondays and Tuesdays. Clothing for women: Wednesdays and Thursdays. Toiletries vary and are limited to supplies on hand. Items are provided free of charge. Contact the provider to learn more.

    Health Care For The Homeless (HCH)
    https://www.hchmd.org/
    421 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202
    (410) 837-5533

    Mobile Showers
    Health Care For The Homeless (HCH) offers mobile shower services during the summer months to those who are homeless and otherwise do not have access to such services.

    This program provides:

    - Mobile showers
    - Towels
    - Hygiene kits

    The mobile shower is offered every 2nd Saturday.

    Please contact Health Care For The Homeless (HCH) for more information.

    Please note, this service is only offered during warm weather months.

CLOTHING

  • Red Emma's
    3128 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218
    Mon-Sat 9 AM - 9 PM
    Sun 10 AM - 4 PM
    Donations based.

    Paul's Place
    https://paulsplaceoutreach.org/what-we-do/
    https://www.facebook.com/paulsplaceinc/
    https://x.com/PaulsPlace21230
    Clothing Marketplace: Wed, Thurs, Fri 11 AM - 12:30 PM
    Women: Wednesday
    Men: Thursday
    All genders: Friday
    Children's clothes available
    Guests may shop every two weeks with valid photo ID

    Lutheran Mission Society
    https://www.compassionplace.org
    (410) 636-0123
    email@compassionplace.org
    601 Hammonds Lane
    Baltimore, MD 21225
    Open M-F 8a-4p
    Drop Offs 9a-3:30p
    Appt required for furniture and other heavy items.

    Lutheran Mission Society’s Compassion Place Ministries offers free clothing and food to anyone in need.

    This program provides:

    - Food to meet basic nutritional needs
    - Clothing for all ages

    Each center has their own hours and regulations for picking up food. Please call for more information.

SHELTER

  • Helping Up Mission (HUM)
    https://helpingupmission.org/
    1029 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
    (410) 929-6999 (24/7)

    Overnight Guest Services
    Helping Up Mission (HUM) provides a night of shelter for men experiencing homelessness. Overnight guests receive a bed for the night, up to three meals, toiletries for showering, clean clothes, spiritual help, and case management.

    This program provides:

    - Temporary shelter
    - Meals
    - Personal care items
    - Clothes
    - Spiritual support
    - Case management

    Health Care For The Homeless (HCH)
    https://www.hchmd.org/
    421 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202
    (410) 837-5533

    Supportive Services
    Health Care for the Homeless provides Supportive Services to individuals who are experiencing homelessness. This program supplies a variety of services to ensure the improvement of health.

    This program provides:

    - Identification recovery
    - Referrals and transportation to appointments
    - Temporary and permanent housing assistance
    - Help keeping individuals housed (therapy, daily life skills, support)
    - Group support activities
    - Public benefits assistance
    - Health care services

    Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN)
    https://www.canconnects.org/
    https://www.facebook.com/CANCONNECTS/
    https://x.com/canconnects
    (410) 285-4674

    Office Locations

    Main Office - Dundalk
    7900 E. Baltimore St.
    Baltimore, MD 21224
    P: 410-285-4674 ext 201
    Fax: 410-285-6707

    ​Garden Village
    Garden Village Community Center
    6011 St. Regis Rd
    Baltimore, MD 21206
    P: 410-285-4674 ext 213

    ​Arbutus
    4000 Southwestern Blvd.
    Baltimore, MD 21229
    P: 410-285-4674 ext. 306

    Randallstown
    Liberty Family Resource Center
    3525 Resource Dr.
    Baltimore, MD 21133
    P: 410-285-4674 ext 307
    Fax: 410-887-0713

    ​Essex
    958 Ashbridge Dr., Suite D
    Essex, MD 21221
    P: 410-835-3824 ext. 310​
    Fax: 443-231-5062

    ​Hillendale Gate Apartments
    6600 Wycombe Way
    Baltimore, MD 21234
    P: 410-285-4674 ext. 126
    Fax: 410-321-9016
    410-823-5302

    ​Samaritan Housing
    Samaritan Housing program provides accessible housing for chronically homeless men and women in Baltimore County who have been diagnosed with a disabling condition.

    This program provides:
    - Housing for disabled homeless individuals
    - Case management

    Call for any questions regarding this program.

    Eligibility:

    Must be chronically homeless (contact provider to determine exact length needed to satisfy requirement).

    Must be diagnosed with a disabling condition.

    Rental Assistance Program
    Provides payments to prevent rental eviction for families with low-income who are unable to pay rent.

    This program provides:

    - Rental assistance

    Applicants are required to provide documentation supporting the need for assistance along with other identifying information. All of CAN’s services require updated information regarding household size, income and residency at each visit.

    Identification: Required for all household members 18 and over

    Proof of Income: Income information for all household members (accepted documents: SSI, SSDI, TCA, Food Stamps, Section 8, Paystubs for last 30 days, child support, unemployment, or pension) | Clients with no source of income may be able to submit a notarized letter to support lack of income

    Proof of Residency: Current lease

    Household Member Documents: SS Cards for all household members

    Other Documents: Current month Failure to Pay notice (court order) | Money order of client payment amount and/or promissory notes from agencies assisting with payment | Most recent utility bill | Landlord letter of intent, eviction notice, homeless referral etc.

MEDICAL

  • The Franciscan Center of Baltimore
    https://www.fcbmore.org/responsive-services/
    https://www.facebook.com/fcbmore
    https://x.com/fcbmore
    (410) 467-5340
    Mon - Thurs 10 AM - 1 PM
    101 West 23rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
    Responsive Services Department is located on the 2nd floor of the center.

    Health Screenings Program
    Provides HIV & STD testing and oral cancer screenings provided by the Baltimore Health Department. There is no fee for services. Contact the provider to learn more.

    Dental Care
    Limited to emergency dental care such as extractions–not routine cleaning or dentures.  Referral given to Baltimore City Health Department dental clinic. 

    Prescription Voucher
    The FC assists with the Prescription Vouchers. In partnership with Gardenville Pharmacy, the FC offers financial help for select prescription medications for clients who receive Medicaid and Medicare and have private insurance. The FC and insurance companies must approve prescriptions. Clients can receive assistance Monday – Thursday on the 2nd floor of the FC from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    Health Care For The Homeless (HCH)
    https://www.hchmd.org/
    421 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202
    (410) 837-5533

    HCH provides free confidential HIV testing and counseling to individuals in need. This program also provides educational and risk-reduction provides regardless of HIV status.

    This program provides:
    - HIV testing
    - Health education
    - Individual counseling
    - Risk reduction behavior screening and counseling
    - PrEP for individuals at risk

    Please call for more information.

    Physical health care program provides primary medical care, Convalescent care and dental care to adults, children, youth, families and individuals experiencing homelessness. For appointments call 443-703-1204 (for adults) or 443-703-1258 (for children)

    Baltimore City Health Department
    https://health.baltimorecity.gov/
    City Hall - Room 250
    100 N. Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
    City Operator: (410) 396-3100

    Baltimore Medical System's General Health services offer a wide variety of services that help patients get healthy and stay healthy. Their goal is to improve the health of the Baltimore community.

    This program provides:
    - Annual exams
    - Shots / vaccines
    - Health screenings
    - Disease management (for example, diabetes or high blood pressure)
    - Coumadin management
    - Acute care management

    They can also help you access breast health services such as mammograms. If you need an appointment for specialty care and testing, they can help with that as well.

    Baltimore Medical System is dedicated to providing high quality preventive and primary health care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. They offer a sliding scale for uninsured individuals, and our Health Benefits Advisors can tell you if you qualify for discounts. They can also help you apply for free or low-cost programs. If you are uninsured, they can help you apply for medical coverage.

EDUCATION / work

  • Paul's Place
    https://paulsplaceoutreach.org/what-we-do/
    https://www.facebook.com/paulsplaceinc/
    https://x.com/PaulsPlace21230

    The Workforce Development program provides one-on-one support in learning technical skills and employment training.

    This program provides:
    - Workforce training and education
    - Help find employment
    - Ongoing mentorship

    Services are available to clients residing in the Baltimore city area.

    The Computer Lab offers computer and internet access to individuals in the Baltimore area. Computers are available for job searches, creating or updating resumes, housing searches, checking social media, one-on-one support in learning technical skills, and more.

    This program provides:
    - Computer and internet access
    - Skills and training

    This lab is available to walk-in clients.

    Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
    https://goodwillches.org/programs/employee/schedule-an-appointment/
    (410) 837-1800 ext.120
    222 East Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

    Goodwill offers a wide range of training classes, case management and career services all designed to help individuals find employment, improve their skill set or change career paths. Goodwill’s staff seeks to place job seekers in high growth industries with the potential for career growth, living wages and benefits. Each training program is individually tailored so that each person is able to achieve their desired goals.

    Those interested in enrolling in one of Goodwill’s training programs should first read our How to Get Started page.

    Goodwill makes it convenient for you to take the first step toward a better future. We will equip you with the tools you need to compete for jobs and provide you continuous support to ensure stability and stellar performance in the workplace. Goodwill specializes in providing services to individuals whose options are limited by a disability, criminal history, low education level or other barriers.

    To begin you must attend our Open Intake, in which we sit down with you one-on-one and get to know more about you as a person. Those interested in Goodwill’s services need to arrive at Intake on Fridays between 8 am and 11 am at Goodwill Headquarters in Baltimore. Walk-ins are also accepted Monday-Thursday from 8 am to 3 pm. Appointments can be made by calling 410-837-1800 x120, x209 or x171 to make an appointment. You can also schedula an appointment online.

    Please bring the following with you:

    •One of the following: Valid state or federally issued ID card; Valid driver’s license; Valid passport

    •One of the following: Social Security Card; Birth Certificate

    •A resume if you have one

    Catholic Charities of Baltimore
    https://cc-md.org/programs/odb-employment-center/
    https://www.facebook.com/catholiccharitiesmd
    https://x.com/CC_MD
    667-600-2000
    info@cc-md.org
    320 Cathedral Street
    Baltimore, MD 21201

    Catholic Charities of Baltimore's Our Daily Bread Employment Center supports community members in need by providing hot meals, case management, job training, and employment counseling.

    This program provides:

    - Meals
    - Case management
    - Job training
    - Help find employment
    - Career readiness

FINANCIAL AID

  • National Foundation for Credit Counseling
    nfcc.org
    (800) 388-2227
    Consumer credit/debt/bankruptcy counseling

    CASH Campaign
    cashmd.org
    (410) 528-8006
    Financial education, tax support (free if eligible), benefits screening

    Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN)
    https://www.canconnects.org/
    https://www.facebook.com/CANCONNECTS/
    https://x.com/canconnects
    (410) 285-4674

    Office Locations

    Main Office - Dundalk
    7900 E. Baltimore St.
    Baltimore, MD 21224
    P: 410-285-4674 ext 201
    Fax: 410-285-6707

    ​Garden Village
    Garden Village Community Center
    6011 St. Regis Rd
    Baltimore, MD 21206
    P: 410-285-4674 ext 213

    ​Arbutus
    4000 Southwestern Blvd.
    Baltimore, MD 21229
    P: 410-285-4674 ext. 306

    Randallstown
    Liberty Family Resource Center
    3525 Resource Dr.
    Baltimore, MD 21133
    P: 410-285-4674 ext 307
    Fax: 410-887-0713

    ​Essex
    958 Ashbridge Dr., Suite D
    Essex, MD 21221
    P: 410-835-3824 ext. 310​
    Fax: 443-231-5062

    ​Hillendale Gate Apartments
    6600 Wycombe Way
    Baltimore, MD 21234
    P: 410-285-4674 ext. 126
    Fax: 410-321-9016
    410-823-5302

    Budget Counseling Program
    Offers quality training, education and resources on money management, credit scores and cash flow for the purpose of eliminating financial stress and creating self-sufficiency for individuals and families.

    This program provides:
    - Budget counseling
    - Financial education

    Individual customers receiving services from CAN review their budgets with a Community Resource Specialist and identify areas for implementing change. Financial literacy program training provides a basic understanding of money, learning to prioritize needs, and making critical financial decisions.

SOCIAL WORK / LEGAL ASSISTANCE

  • Maryland Legal Aid
    mdlab.org
    (888) 465-2468

    People's Law Library
    peoples-law.org

    Maryland Courts Self Help Center
    (410) 260-1392
    M-F 8:30 AM - 8 PM
    Brief advice for self-represented litigants on civil legal matters (free)

    Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
    (410) 547-6537
    M-Th 9 AM - 12 PM
    Civil legal help (free if eligible) to all counties except those served by the following 4 organizations:

    1) Community Legal Services of Prince George's County
    (240) 391-6370

    2) Bar Foundation of Montgomery County Pro Bono Program
    (301) 424-7651

    3) Alleghany Law Foundation
    (301) 722-3390

    4) Shore Legal Access
    (410) 690-8128

    Maryland Office of the Public Defender
    www.opd.state.md.us
    1 (877) 430-5187
    Representation for criminal charges, violation of probation, parole, parental defense, post-conviction assistance, involuntary commitment to mental hospital (free if eligible)

    Maryland State Bar Lawyer Referral
    msba.org -> "For the Public" -> "Lawyer Referral Program"
    For most counties (free/reduced fees available if eligible)
    1) Baltimore City
    (410) 539-3112
    M&W 10 AM - 2 PM
    ($35 consult [except special cases incl. SSDI/SSI, unemployment; paid attorneys)
    2) Baltimore County
    (410) 337-9100
    M-F 9 AM - 4:30 PM
    (No consult fee; paid attorneys; free/reduced fees if eligible)

    National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives
    nosscr.org
    (845) 682-1881
    Connects SSDI claimants to an advocate

THERAPY

  • Health Care For The Homeless (HCH)
    https://www.hchmd.org/
    421 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202
    (410) 837-5533

    Behavioral Health Care provides psychiatric care, mental health and addictions services to homeless individuals experiencing mental illness.

    This program provides:

    - Individual therapy
    - Medications for mental health
    - Group therapy

    Charlie Health
    https://www.charliehealth.com/
    (888) 221-3617
    partnerships@charliehealth.com
    12 West Montgomery Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
    Mon - Sat, 8 AM - 5 PM

    Charlie Health's virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for teens and young adults who need more than once-weekly therapy. A typical week at Charlie Health include 9 to 11 hours of therapy and combines curated peer groups, individual therapy, and family therapy into personalized treatment plans. We accept nearly all commercial health plans (including Optum/United, Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, and local plans), Medicaid (in states where IOP is covered), and self-pay. Please call or email to see if they accept your insurance.

    We offer immediate intake availability with flexible scheduling around school or work hours. Beyond our standard treatment model, all families and clients have access to 24/7 crisis care, 20+ free family support groups, peer mentors, Alumni Programming, and more.

    Populations served

    - Ages: 11-34
    - Diagnoses
    - Depression and depressive disorders
    - Anxiety disorders
    - Personality disorders
    - Self-harm issues
    - Suicidal ideation
    - SUD as secondary diagnosis
    - Trauma & PTSD

    Acuity: Moderate and severe patients stepping up from more than once-weekly outpatient therapy or patients stepping down from a higher level of care (e.g., hospital admission, residential treatment)

    Scholarships are available for those who are uninsured, but amount may vary. Please call or email for more information.

    Total Health Care
    https://totalhealthcare.org/
    (410) 383-8300

    Division Health Center
    1501 Division Street
    Baltimore, Maryland 21217

    Kirk Health Center
    2400 Kirk Avenue
    Baltimore, Maryland 21218

    Mondawmin Mall Health Center
    Mondawmin Mall
    2401 Liberty Heights Avenue, Suite 111-113
    Baltimore, Maryland 21215

    Odenton Health Center
    2288 Blue Water Blvd, Suite 440
    Odenton, MD 21113

    Open Gates Health Center
    1111 Washington Boulevard
    Baltimore, Maryland 21230

    Saratoga Health Center
    1501 W. Saratoga Street
    Baltimore, Maryland 21223

    Westside Health Center
    2449 W. Frederick Avenue
    Baltimore, Maryland 21223

    The Center for Emotional & Social Health (CESH) at Total Health Care is passionately dedicated to improving the mental health and quality of life for all patients—including children, teens, adults and seniors.

    This program provides:
    - Individual counseling
    - Group counseling
    - Couples counseling
    - Family counseling

    Patients are referred by their primary physician or another social service agency. You may also self-refer by calling Total Health Care directly. They offer later evening hours to meet all schedules and patient needs. They can also assist with completing necessary forms to obtain transportation if necessary.

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