# Homelessness Help Resources - Maryland ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD):** - **Phone:** 1-800-756-0119 - **Website:** [https://dhcd.maryland.gov](https://dhcd.maryland.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Rental assistance, homelessness prevention programs, and emergency housing resources. - **Maryland Homeless Prevention Program:** - **Phone:** Contact your local Department of Social Services ([List of local offices](https://dhs.maryland.gov/local-offices/)) - **Website:** [https://dhs.maryland.gov](https://dhs.maryland.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Financial assistance to prevent evictions, assistance with security deposits, and utility shut-off prevention. - **Health Care for the Homeless Maryland:** - **Phone:** 410-837-5533 - **Website:** [https://www.hchmd.org](https://www.hchmd.org/) - **Services Provided:** Healthcare services, behavioral health support, and housing services for individuals experiencing homelessness. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Baltimore - **Baltimore Outreach Services (BOS):** - **Phone:** 410-752-1285 - **Website:** [https://www.baltimoreoutreach.org](https://www.baltimoreoutreach.org/) - **Office Location:** 701 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, case management, and employment services. ### Montgomery County - **Interfaith Works Housing Program:** - **Phone:** 301-762-8682 - **Website:** [https://www.iworksmc.org](https://www.iworksmc.org/) - **Office Location:** 114 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD 20850 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelters, transitional housing, and vocational services. ### Prince George’s County - **Community Ministry of Prince George's County:** - **Phone:** 301-499-2319 - **Website:** [http://www.cmpgc.com](http://www.cmpgc.com/) - **Office Location:** 311 68th Place, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743 - **Specialized Services:** Transitional housing, eviction prevention, and community support. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **National Alliance to End Homelessness:** - **Website:** [https://endhomelessness.org](https://endhomelessness.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy, research, and resources on ending homelessness. ## Additional Support - **Homeless Persons Representation Project (HPRP):** - **Phone:** 410-387-3126 - **Website:** [https://www.hprplaw.org](https://www.hprplaw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal representation and advocacy for homeless individuals. --- _Updated as of December 12, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development._