# Sex Worker Support Help - Maryland ## National Resources for Sex Workers - **Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP USA)** - **Website:** [https://swopusa.org](https://swopusa.org/) - **Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) - **Description:** Provides harm reduction resources, advocacy, and support for sex workers, including crisis intervention. - **The Network for Sex Work Projects (NSWP)** - **Website:** [https://www.nswp.org](https://www.nswp.org/) - **Description:** Advocates for sex workers' rights and safety with an international network of organizations. - **St. James Infirmary** - **Website:** [https://stjamesinfirmary.org](https://stjamesinfirmary.org/) - **Description:** Offers health services, legal support, and crisis counseling specifically for sex workers. ## Statewide Sex Worker Support Resources - **Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition (BHRC)** - **Phone:** 410-887-4983 - **Website:** [https://baltimoreharmreduction.org](https://baltimoreharmreduction.org/) - **Description:** Provides harm reduction services, syringe exchanges, overdose prevention, and education for sex workers. - **Maryland Legal Aid** - **Phone:** 1-888-215-5316 - **Website:** [https://www.mdlab.org](https://www.mdlab.org/) - **Description:** Free legal assistance for marginalized groups, including sex workers, with issues such as housing, workplace rights, and criminal defense. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Baltimore City - **Baltimore Safe Haven** - **Phone:** 443-869-3232 - **Website:** [https://baltimoresafehaven.org](https://baltimoresafehaven.org/) - **Address:** 16 W North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201 - **Specialized Services:** Housing assistance, peer support, mental health services, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ sex workers. ### Montgomery County - **Montgomery County Harm Reduction Services** - **Phone:** 240-777-4000 - **Website:** [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/](https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/) - **Address:** 401 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 - **Description:** Offers harm reduction resources, health services, and community outreach programs. ### Prince George's County - **Prince George's County Health Department - Harm Reduction Services** - **Phone:** 301-883-7879 - **Website:** [https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov](https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/) - **Description:** Provides free health screenings, educational resources, and support for those in at-risk populations, including sex workers. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **SWOP Baltimore Virtual Peer Support** - **Website:** [https://swopbaltimore.org](https://swopbaltimore.org/) - **Description:** Online peer-led groups for emotional support and community-building among sex workers. - **Sex Worker Hotline (National)** - **Phone:** 877-776-2004 - **Description:** Immediate help for sex workers experiencing crisis situations, violence, or legal challenges. ## Legal and Advocacy Resources - **Know Your Rights - ACLU Maryland** - **Website:** [https://www.aclu-md.org](https://www.aclu-md.org/) - **Description:** Guides on rights for sex workers, how to seek legal aid, and navigating state laws. - **SWOP Advocacy Campaigns** - **Website:** [https://swopusa.org/advocacy](https://swopusa.org/advocacy) - **Description:** National and state-specific campaigns to promote decriminalization, workplace safety, and anti-discrimination policies. ## Educational and Harm Reduction Programs - **Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition Workshops** - **Website:** [https://baltimoreharmreduction.org/programs](https://baltimoreharmreduction.org/programs) - **Description:** Offers self-defense training, overdose prevention, and harm reduction education for sex workers. - **Maryland Health Connection Resources** - **Website:** [https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov](https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/) - **Description:** Assistance with accessing health insurance, mental health services, and wellness programs. --- _Updated as of December 12, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._