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Maryland State and Local Level Referrals
When a disaster occurs, local governments often work together with community leaders and organizations to provide on-the-ground emergency management. You may also reference our national-level referrals list.
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For reference, the local resources we list provide disaster recovery services in the categories noted below.
For reference, see the full list of disaster recovery service categories covered in the below local resource list.
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Maryland State and Local Level Referrals
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| Category | Entity | Type of Assistance | Telephone Number |
| Access and Functional Needs and Disabilities | Maryland Department of Health: Developmental Disabilities | People with developmental disabilities have the right to direct their lives and services. The DDA partners with people with developmental disabilities to provide support and resources to live fulfilling lives. The DDA is the primary State agency that funds community-based services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. | 844-253-8694 |
| Access and Functional Needs and Disabilities | Maryland Governor's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | The Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing promotes the general welfare of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Maryland by addressing policy gaps, providing expertise related to Deaf and hard of hearing issues, and facilitating the ability to access resources and services. | 443-453-5761 |
| Aging Services | Maryland Department of Aging | The Maryland Department of Aging helps establish Maryland as an attractive location for all older adults through vibrant communities and supportive services that offer the opportunity to live healthy and meaningful lives. | 410-767-1100 Online Maryland Access Point (MAP) |
| Agricultural Aid | USDA Farm Service Agency Maryland | The Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers and manages farm commodity, credit, conservation, disaster, and loan programs as laid out by Congress through a network of federal, state and county offices. | 443-482-2760 Online directory of county offices |
| Agricultural Aid | USDA Rural Development Maryland | USDA offers loans, grants and loan guarantees to support economic development and essential services such as housing, health care, first responder services and equipment, and water, electric and communications infrastructure. | 302-857-3580& TTY 302-857-3585 Online services available |
| Animals/Pets | Maryland Pet Directory | Welcome to MarylandPet.com, an online pet resources guide which is dedicated to saving the lives of unwanted animals and pets in Maryland, DC and adjacent middle atlantic states. | Online Directory |
| Consumer Services | Maryland Office of the Attorney General | The Consumer Protection Division provides a mediation and arbitration service to consumers to help resolve complaints against businesses and health insurance carriers; registers health clubs and new home builders; and produces a wide array of consumer education materials. | Consumer Hotline 410-528-8662 Spanish: 410-230-1712 Toll free: 888-743-0023 Online complaint form |
| Contractors | Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation | The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) is committed to safeguarding and protecting Marylanders. Online search to find licensed contractors, complaints, and contractor information. | 410-230-6220 Online Licensing search |
| Contractors | A Construction License is required for work on or in any structure which requires use of paint, stone, brick, mortar, wood, cement, structural iron or steel, sheet iron, galvanized iron, metallic piping, tin, lead, electric wiring or other metal, or any other building material; or paving or curbing on sidewalks or streets; or excavating. | ||
| Crisis Counseling | Maryland Crisis Connect - Suicide Hotline | Comprehensive, decentralized hotline network. A caller in Maryland simple dials the toll-free number and accesses a hotline center in their region. Crisis counseling, mental health services, substance use, or any crisis that affects you. | 800-422-0009 Online chat available Emergency: 911 |
| Crisis Counseling | Baltimore Crisis Response | Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI) serves Baltimore as the city’s first and only comprehensive crisis service, providing a telephone crisis hotline, mobile crisis teams, medical detoxification, in-house and community case management, crisis residential alternatives, in-home support and critical incident response teams, along with community and police education services. | 410-433-5175 Relay 7-1-1 Emergency: 911 |
| Crisis Counseling | Grassroots Crisis Intervention | Individuals and families in need of immediate assistance with a personal, mental health, family, or shelter crisis. | 410-531-6006 Emergency: 911 |
| Crisis Counseling | Mental Health Assoc of Frederick County | Education, advocacy, empowerment for children/adolescents, adults, and families Counseling, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Behavioral health, Telephone Reassurance for seniors, suicide survivor support group, parent coaches & "Healthy Families Frederick". | 301-663-0011 Emergency: 911 |
| Crisis Counseling | Calvert County Health Department: Crisis Intervention Center | Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence in Calvert County. counseling, advocacy, sheltering, increasing community awareness and changing social attitudes. | Local: 410-535-5400 DC: 301-855-1353 Baltimore: 410-269-1051 Crisis Helpline: 410-535-1121 or 301-855-1075 Teen Helpline: 410-257-2216 Emergency: 911 |
| Crisis Counseling | Family Crisis Center | Counseling, education and support services to men, women and children. | Hotline: 301-731-1203 Main: 301-779-2100 Emergency: 911 |
| Crisis Counseling | Every Mind- Montgomery County | Community education, advocacy, and direct services which empower children, teens, families, older adults and the entire community to reach optimal mental wellness. | Hotline: 301-738-2255 Main: 301-424-0656 Emergency: 911 |
| Crisis Counseling | Disaster Distress Helpline | SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365 day a year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human caused disasters. | 800-985-5990 Text TalkWithUs to 66746 TTY: 800-846-8517 |
| Crisis Counseling | Sante Group | comprehensive array of crisis, behavioral health, trauma, and recovery services, mental health related services & include individual counseling to clients whose issues may be related to sexual abuse, trauma, grief, and other sensitive concerns. Group counseling will cover substance related areas. | Baltimore: 410-931-2214 Eastern Shore: 888-407-8018 Prince George: 301-429-2185 Emergency: 911 |
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| Disaster Unemployment Assistance | Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation/Claim Center Unemployment Insurance | When Disaster Unemployment Assistance is activated, the agency will provide disaster information. This assistance provides weekly benefit payments to those out of work due to the disaster, including self-employed persons, farm and ranch owners, and others not covered under regular unemployment insurance programs. | 410-949-0022 800-827-4839 Online Office Directory Online claim |
| Essential Needs | Maryland Food Bank-Baltimore | The Maryland Food Bank distributes food to every county in Maryland, with the exception of Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, which receive assistance from the Capital Area Food Bank. | 410-737-8282 Online Search |
| Essential Needs | Maryland Food Bank-Eastern Shore | The Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch distributes food to eight counties: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester. | 410-737-8282 Online search |
| Essential Needs | Maryland Department of Human Resources/Food Supplement Program | The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called the Food Supplement Program (FSP) in Maryland, formerly known as Food Stamps, helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health. | 800-332-6347 TTY: 900-735-2258 Online office directory |
| Essential Needs | Maryland Department of Human Resources/Office of Home Energy Programs | The Office of Home Energy Programs (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. | 800-332-6347 TTY: 800-735-2258 Online application Online contact form |
| Family & Protective Services | Maryland Department of Human Resources/Child Protective Services | Individuals concerned with children at risk for abuse and neglect. All Maryland citizens should report suspected abuse or neglect to the local department of social services or to a local law enforcement agency. | Emergency: 911 410-767-7112 Online office directory |
| Family & Protective Services | Maryland Department of Human Resources: Adult Protective Services | Individuals concerned with children at risk for abuse and neglect. All suspected cases of Adult Abuse and Neglect should be reported to your local department of social services office. | Emergency: 911 Hotline: 800-917-7383 Main: 800-332-6347 Online office directory |
| Financial Assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Customer Service Center (SBA) | Low interest mortgages, personal property, and economic injury loans are available to homeowners, renters, and business owners affected by the disaster. | 800-659-2955 TTY: 800-877-8339 |
| Housing | Social Serve-Rental Properties-Maryland | Socialserve.com provides a fully-staffed, toll-free English/Spanish call center that helps landlords list and helps tenants search for properties while monitoring the availability and accuracy of listings | 877-428-8844 704-334-8722 711 Relay Online search |
| Housing | USDA Rural Development-Maryland | loans, grants and loan guarantees to support economic development and essential services such as housing, health care, first responder services and equipment, and water, electric and communications infrastructure. | 302-857-3580 TTY 302-857-3585 Online services Online State Office Directory |
| Legal Services | ProBono Legal Resource Center of Maryland | Connect volunteer lawyers to economically disadvantaged individuals, non-profit legal services providers, and communities for free legal counsel and representation. | To request a consult: 443-703-3052 Main: 410-837-9379 |
| Legal Services | Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Service Intake | Eligible clients are matched with a volunteer lawyer who has the skill and expertise to provide quality legal representation. | 410-547-6537 800-510-0050 Online intake form |
| Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid | Maryland Legal Aid is a private, non-profit law firm providing free legal services to low-income people statewide. We serve Baltimore City and Maryland’s 23 counties from 12 offices and 3 District Court Self-Help Centers. | Online intake form Online office directory |
| Roadside Assistance | Maryland Department of Transportation: Coordinated Highways Action Response Team/Road Conditions | Maryland Department of Transportation provides general traveler information, traffic alerts, lane closures, route restrictions, & severe weather information. | 410-582-5605 |
| Tax Preparation | Comptroller of Maryland: Taxpayer and Citizen Assistance | Customer service to taxpayers and other constituent groups by assisting and providing detailed information regarding taxes and other agency-related matters. | 800-638-2937 410-260-7980 |
| Veterans Services | Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs | Locations of Veterans Affairs facilities, housing services, health and wellness, jobs & training. | 410-260-3838 |
| Vital Statistics | Maryland Department of Transportation: Motor Vehicle Administration | Vehicle services: Duplicate registration, duplicate title. Drivers services: Driving record, Drivers license & ID Card Other services: Change of address, transaction status, Salvage certificate, boat registration renewal | Online office directory Online Services |
| Volunteer | VOLUNTEERS SHOULD NOT SELF-DEPLOY |
Referrals Last Updated: May 2024