CAP4Kids: The Children's Advocacy Project

Employment/Job Training

Centro de la Comunidad

A community-based Latino organization which serves as an accessible, bilingual gateway into programs such as health, education, advocacy, employment, job bank referral database, housing, immigration, and other social services.
3021 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-675-8606 / 1-866-872-3021

Christopher’s Place Employment Academy

Provides training for job readiness, career and inter-personal skills, and independent living to formerly homeless men. The residential program assists participants with finding and maintaining full-time employment at a living wage and stable, permanent housing.
709 E. Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-4234
(443) 986-9000 http://www.cc-md.org/emergency/christopher-place-employment-academy.html

Enoch Pratt Job and Career Information Center

Provides a comprehensive collection of resources including reference and circulating materials on job hunting, resume writing, interviewing techniques, career planning and occupations. There are also specialized directories of companies and organizational information for job seekers and information on educational and training opportunities.
400 Cathedral St.
Baltimore, MD 21201-4484
410-396-5430
http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/jobcenter/

Familes that Work

Assists women who are temporary cash assistance recipients starting in their third trimester of pregnancy with attaining the life skills and employment skills necessary to secure employment and maintain a healthy, balanced life. Services include life skills and financial literacy workshops, GED classes, and job-readiness classes.
5010 Bowleys Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21206-6744
(410) 325-8612
http://www.cc-md.org/children/families-that-work.html

GenesisJobs

GenesisJobs is a non-profit partnership of 500 companies, 80 faith communities, and volunteers providing compassionate support to unemployed adults in their search for entry-level, non-professional jobs in metropolitan Baltimore. Their mission is to guide men and women along their personal paths by helping them seek, find, and keep suitable, fulfilling employment. Clients receive extensive job counseling to prepare for employment, which they can find through the GenesisJobs business network or independently.
2211 Maryland Ave
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
Phone: (410) 323-9400
Fax: (410) 323-3385
E-mail: fwells@genesisjobs.org
http://www.genesisjobs.org/

Maryland One-Stop Career Centers

Provides job information and services to job seekers and employers. They have resource areas equipped with internet access, a variety job search resource materials, and resume writing software. They also provide on-line computer access, audio-visual libraries, free faxing, copying and telephone services for job search, and a variety of workshops to assist people in finding employment.
Baltimore Works One-Stop Career Center
1100 North Eutaw Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410) 767-2148
Eastside One-Stop Career Center
3001 East Madison Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21205
Phone (410) 396-9030
Northwest One-Stop Career Center
2401 Liberty Heights Avenue
Mondawmin Mall – Suite 302
Baltimore, Maryland 21205
Phone (410) 523-1060
http://www.dllr.state.md.us/county/bacity/

Mayor's Office of Employment Development

Coordinates and directs workforce development initiatives responsive to the needs of Baltimore City employers and job seekers in order to enhance and promote the local economy. Offers programs to both adults and youth.
417 East Fayette Street - Suite 468
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-3009
http://www.oedworks.com

Our Daily Bread Employment Center

Provides employment-related support services and training that includes life skills and personal self management, adult literacy, career planning, job readiness, and assistance with job placement.
725 Fallsway
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(443) 986-9000 http://www.cc-md.org/emergency/odbec.html

STRIVE

The STRIVE Baltimore program assists individuals in gaining the tools they need in order to achieve higher wages and create self-sufficient families and communities. The STRIVE Baltimore program model includes:

• Job Readiness Training - An intensive three-week course which focuses on attitudinal training, workplace etiquette, proper attire and behavior, and developing and maintaining positive workplace behaviors and habits.
  
• Job Development and Placement - Employment assessment by STRIVE Job Development staff and employment opportunities with STRIVE’s employer partners.
  
• Career Case Management
  Personal coaching, referrals to key social-service and community-based partners, and opportunities to secure needed educational credentials and hard-skills training.
  
• Job Retention and Advancement
  Strategies for attaining higher wages through STRIVE’s Alumni Services and Career Path components.

For more information, call (410) 367-5691.
http://www.cfuf.org/STRIVE_baltimore

The Choice Program

The Choice Jobs Program assists over 200 youth in obtaining after-school and summer jobs through mock interviews, assistance with applications, and jobs skills coaching. Other services include early intervention and intensive support for youth and their families.
971 Seagull Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21225
1-888-277-4594
http://www.choiceprograms.org

WorkBaltimore.com

Provides free online job search for the Baltimore area. Also allows job seekers to post resumes to allow employers to find them. http://www.workbaltimore.com

Youth Opportunity (YO!) Baltimore

Helps city youth receive the education, career skills and training needed to become successful adults. YO! serves any out-of-school youth 16 to 22 years of age who’s a resident of Baltimore City. Services include: GED and Pre-GED classes, career screening tools, job readiness classes, classes to earn a diploma, career training, computer lab, recording studio (westside only), and fitness center (westside only).
YO! Eastside
1212 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
410-732-2661
YO! Westside
1510 W. Lafayette Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-545-6950
http://www.yobaltimore.org

Food/ Nutrition/ Breastfeeding

Adelante Familia

The Father Wichland Food Pantry program offers a food pantry co-op Wednesdays, Thursdays,&Fridays 9am – 12 pm and Thursdays 4 pm – 6 pm. First time is free, 1$/person, maximum usage once every two weeks, has menu options. Redeems Department of Social Services Vouchers.
1922 E. Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-732-2716
http://www.vincentbaltimore.org/adelantefamilia.html

Beans and Bread

Offers a mid-day meal 5 days a week; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,&Saturday 10 am – 1pm. Also offers case management, day shelter, information and referral, basic healthcare and referral, mental health assessment and referral, employment, counseling, advocacy, telephone access and mail receipt, winter clothing, and personal hygiene items.
402 S. Bond St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-732-1892
http://www.vincentbaltimore.org/beans_bread.html

Child and Adult Care Food Program

This program reimburses child-care providers for meals served, oversees these providers through inspections and monthly reviews of records, and provides nutritional information about good eating habits.
4 South Frederick Street, 2nd Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
410.396.4240 http://www.baltimorehealth.org/cacfp

Food Stamps

Helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health and are used like cash to buy food. Eligibility requirements include Gross income (130% FPL), net income, and assets.
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
1510 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
443-423-6300
To check on line if you are eligible for food stamp benefits go to :
http://www.foodstamps-step1.usda.gov
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/fia/fstamp.htm

Franciscan Center

Provides lunch Monday – Friday, 10 am – 1 pm. Emergency assistance funding is given as direct charity for those clients in need of money for eviction prevention, prescription co-pay, medical supplies, transportation, etc. Has food pantry, does HIV/AIDS outreach to adults, provides emergency clothing and personal hygiene items primarily for men, provides art therapy, and information and referrals.
101 W. 23rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-467-5340
http://www.franciscancenterbaltimore.org/

La Leche League

Information, and support for nursing mothers.
Baltimore, MD
(410) 526-4285
http://www.lllofmd-de-dc.org/index.shtml

Manna House

Provides meals Monday – Saturday, 8:30 am – 10:15 am. Provides the clients with hygiene items, underwear, and facilities for the client to take a shower. There are outreach programs and housing assistance for clients who are HIV+.
435 E. 25th St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-889-3001
http://www.mannahouseinc.org/

Maryland Food Bank

In addition to providing food to community based organizations, the food bank offers agencies ongoing support, services and education to the community food providers in our network. They regularly conduct nutrition and food safety education workshops and networking sessions and provide them with a variety of tools and publications to enable them to strengthen their programs.
2200 Halethorpe Farms Road
Baltimore, MD 21227 -4551
(410) 737-8282 http://www.mdfoodbank.org/

Meals on Wheels

Provides nutritious meals and daily contact with a volunteer whose reassuring visit gives the homebound client important social interaction and a vital link to the community.
515 South Haven Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
410 558-0827
www.mealsonwheelsmd.org

Moveable Feast

Moveable Feast HIV/AIDS and Breast Cancer Meal Programs provide meal delivery for homebound People Living with AIDS and women undergoing treatment for breast cancer in the Greater Baltimore area. Moveable Feast even provides meals to dependent children of those families. Other programs include meals for a week, nutritional counseling, chef training and culinary program, and transportaion programs.
2620 Wilkens Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
1-800-556-9417
410-327-3420
http://www.mfeast.org/

Our Daily Bread

Serves Breakfast reserved for senior citizens, the handicapped and those with special needs Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 8:20 a.m. Serves Lunch to anyone in need daily, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Offers information and assistance, referral to appropriate services and programs, food club the first week of each month for residents of 21201 ZIP code, and public presentations on poverty and homeless issues.
725 Fallsway
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(443) 986-9000
http://www.cc-md.org/emergency/our-daily-bread.html

Paul's Place

Offers Hot lunch Monday – Friday 11 am – 12:30. Other services include emergency food pantry with DSS voucher, clothing bank, showers, laundry service, emergency assistance, nurses clinic once a week, and HIV&STD testing once a month. Look under for other services.
1118 Ward Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
410.625.0755
http://www.paulsplaceoutreach.org

Samaritan Center

Assists people in with obtaining food, medication and provides budget counseling and direct assistance for housing, transportation and utilities issues. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm.
19 W. Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-4147
(410) 659-4020
http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/Community/samaritancenter.html

The Salvation Army Family Services Center

Operates 4 centers in greater Baltimore area with on-site clothing closet and food pantry to provide clients emergency assistance with food, clothing, toiletries, and small household items; as well as short-term financial relief through utility, rental/mortgage, burial, transportation, and prescription assistance.
814 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 783-2920
http://www.tsabaltimore.org

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

WIC is a federally funded program that provides healthy supplemental foods and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under the age of five.
Baltimore City Health Department WIC Program Clinic Sites
EDEN STREET, 621 N. EDEN STREET
HARFORD CLINIC, 5610 HARFORD ROAD
MONDAWMIN MALL LOWER LEVEL, ROOM 1128
BON SECOURS COMMUNITY CTR, 26 NORTH FULTON AVENUE
WIC Express at the Garwyn Medical Center (walk-in site)
For more information, call the Baltimore City WIC Appointment Line at 410-396-9427, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. http://www.baltimorehealth.org/wic

Bea Gaddy's Women and Children Center

Distributes food and blankets to the homeless. Holds annual Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas dinners.
425 N. Chester Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 563-2749
http://www.jhsph.edu/source/VolunteerAgencies/SocialIssues/BeaGaddy.html

The Door, INC

Provides after school and summer camps, on-the-job construction training, emergency food service, nonprofit capacity building and referrals to other family services. www.thedoorinc.org

Low Cost Health Care/Insurance

Baltimore HealthCare Access, Inc (BHCA)

A quasi-public agency of the Baltimore City Health Department, BHCA has the lead outreach and eligibility determination role for the Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP). BHCA also offers the following programs and services:
CARE (Coordination, Assistance, Referral, and Education) -provides short term management to enrollees “lost” to care. 410-649-0500
Ombudsman services assist enrollees who have a complaint about their health plan. 410-649-0510
Hispanic Resources and Services - provides interpretation and referral services to the Latino population. 410-649-0515
Maternal and Infant Health Improvement Program (MIHIP) -provides intensive case management services to pre-assessed high-risk pregnant women and infants. 410-649-0526
Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) – offers assistance with navigating health insurance programs, identification of resources and information, assists with connections to other services. 410-649-0521 X 3007
School Health Program - ensures every eligible school aged child has access to health insurance. 410-649-0515
Eligibility Services for MCHP. 410-649-0512
Administration
201 E. Baltimore St. suite 950
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-649-0521
http://www.bhca.org

Family Planning and Reproductive Health Program

The Family Planning and Reproductive Health programs provides different services such as; preconception health, teen pregnancy prevention, reproductive health, colposcopy, Birth control methods including emergency contraception ,and sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening and treatment.
201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410) 767-4387 http://www.fha.state.md.us/mch/html/familyhome.html

Health Care for the Homeless

Provides medical services ranging from health education, screening, and primary medical care for acute and chronic conditions, to referrals for specialty medical care. Other services include crisis intervention; assessment and evaluation; education regarding medications, treatment compliance, substance abuse, and HIV risk factors and preventions; individual treatment planning and therapy; and medication monitoring.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm / Tuesday, Thursday 12 pm – 4 pm.
111 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 837-5533
http://www.hchmd.org

Kaiser Permanente

Provides insurance and health plans for individuals, families, and businesses.
Regional Administrative Office
2101 E. Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD 20852
1-800-777-7902
http://www.kaiserpermanente.org/

Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP)

The Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) gives full health benefits for children up to age 19, and pregnant women of any age who meet the income guidelines (below 200% of FPL). MCHP enrollees obtain care from a variety of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) through the Maryland HealthChoice Program. It is important to note that individuals with health insurance may still qualify for MCHP and are encouraged to apply.
Materials necessary for complete application:

• Social Security numbers (of applicants)
  
• Proof of family income
  
• Any health insurance coverage

Contact information:
1 Calvert Plaza
201 East Baltimore Street, 9th floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 649-0512
MCHP Hotline: (800) 456-8900
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/mchp/index.html

Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) - Premium

Health care coverage for children up to the age of 19 who are not eligible for Medicaid and whose countable income is above 200%, but below 300%, of the FPL. Must be able to pay $41-52 monthly per family to participate in MCHP Premium.
(410) 767-6883
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/mchp/pdf/MCHPPremium-Coverpage060804.pdf

Maryland Health Insurance Plan (MHIP)

MHIP is a state administered health insurance program for Maryland residents who do not have access to health insurance.
Maryland Physicians Care
509 Progress Drive, Suite 117
Linthicum, MD 21090
1-866-780-7105
http://www.marylandhealthinsuranceplan.state.md.us/

Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA)

MIA is an independent State agency that regulates Maryland's insurance industry and protects consumers by ensuring that insurance companies and health plans act in accordance with insurance laws.
525 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-468-2000 or toll free 1-800-492-6116
http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us/

Medical Assistance (MA)/Medicaid

A joint federal and state program that pays the medical bills of people who have low income and cannot afford medical care. All applicants must apply at their local department of social services. To inquire about Medicaid or other medical assistance programs, call locally at (410) 767-5800 or toll free at 1-800-492-5231.
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/mmahome.html

Men’s Health Center

Provides primary and dental care, substance abuse counseling, and even links to jobs for uninsured men between the ages of 19 and 64, many of whom are not eligible for government health programs.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 am – 7 pm / Saturday 10 am – 2 pm.
1515 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-396-6367

Primary Adult Care (PAC)

PAC offers health services to people 19 and over who make limited amounts of money each year. In order to qualify, applicants must be Maryland residents over the age of 18, with assets less than $4000 for an individual or $6000 for families who meet the income guidelines. People in the PAC program receive free visits to a Primary Care Provider (PCP), free outpatient visits to a counselor or psychiatrist for mental health services, and lower-priced or no-cost prescription drugs.
PAC Program Application
P.O.Box 386
Baltimore, MD 21203-0386
1-800-226-2142
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/pac/index.htm

Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)

Families below a certain income level with limited resources and with minor children can receive TCA for a total of 60 months (5 years) over a lifetime. The program has a requirement for all applicants to seek employment such as being involved in work activities from the day they apply for benefits.
For more information call 1-800-332-6347 or go to your local DSS office. http://www.dhr.state.md.us/how/cashfood/tca.htm

Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)

Assists women, infants and young children to achieve improved health and nutrition. Maryland residents who are either pregnant, a new mother, an infant or a child under the age of 5, have a nutritional need, and have a household income within the income guidelines are eligible for WIC. Call the number below to make an appointment.
Must provide proof of:

• Income
  
• Address
  
• Pregnancy
  
• Identity

Contact information:
201 W. Preston Street - Rm 306
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 396-9427
Email: wic@dhmh.state.md.us
http://www.mdwic.org

Housing/Utilities

Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) / Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)

Under federal regulations issues subsidized assistance to low-income families based on income levels.
Admissions and Leasing Center
1221 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21223
-or-
Central Office of Housing Operations,
417 E. Fayette St., Rm. 266
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-396-3237
http://www.baltimorehousing.org

Baltimore's Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federally funded, locally administered rental assistance program that helps low-income families, the elderly and the disabled afford decent, safe housing in the private market.
1221 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Applicant’s&Participant’s Lines - 443-984-2222
General Information Lines - 443-984-2200 http://www.baltimorehousing.org/index/ps_section8.asp

Office of Home Energy Programs

The Office of Home Energy Programs, (OHEP) provides subsidies to assist low-income residents with heating and cooling bills. OHEP's goal is to make energy costs more affordable and thus minimize heating crises. OHEP works closely with The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) and the Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP), which promote energy conservation, financial responsibility, and energy independence.
OHEP Headquarters
2700 North Charles Street, 2nd floor.
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-5555 http://www.baltimorehousing.org/index/cs_ohep.asp

ACORN Housing

Provides free housing counseling to low and moderate income home buyers. Services include one-on-one mortgage loan counseling, first-time home buyer classes, and helps clients obtain affordable mortgages through our unique lending partnerships.
16 W. 25th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 243-9790
http://acornhousing.org/

At Jacob’s Well

Offers transitional housing for up to 24 months for people suffering from mental illness and the homeless in Charles village. Provides individualized case management services, advocacy for health insurance and independent living skills.
323 E. 25th St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-235-8877

Baltimore Neighborhoods, Inc.

BNI protects the rights of people to choose where they live by working for justice in housing through fair housing law testing and enforcement, and ensuring compliance with tenant/landlord laws. It fights housing discrimination, supports integrated communities, improves relations between tenants and landlords, provides community education and advocating for persons with disabilities on housing accessibility issues.
2217 St. Paul Street
Baltimore MD 21218
410-243-4468
www.bni-maryland.org

City Homes, Inc.

Owns and manages rental houses and apartments, providing low-income families affordable places to live. Primarily owns apartments in East and West Baltimore.
330 E. 25th St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-889-6806
http://cityhomesbalto.org/

Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc. (CHAI)

CHAI offers homebuyer counseling and education, low-interest loans that can be used for down payments, closing costs or home improvements, renter referral information and event grants for older adults to make adaptations to their home. Serves the Northwest of Baltimore City, Upper Park Heights region.
5721 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-466-1990
http://www.chaibaltim ore.org

Project PLASE (People Lacking Ample Shelter and Employment)

Provides transitional housing, permanent housing and supportive services to homeless adults. They serve the most vulnerable and underserved, including persons with mental illness, HIV/AIDS, addiction, developmental disabilities, and ex-offenders, etc.
Administrative Offices
1814 Maryland Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-837-1400
Women’s Facility – 410-539-5177
Men’s Facility – 410-837-1481
Co-ed/ Mental Health Facility – 410-244-0043
Medically Fragile Facility – 410-837-4220
http://www.projectplase.org

The Women’s Housing Coalition

A grassroots, non-profit organization that has been at the forefront in the development of housing opportunities and services to low-income and homeless women. Provides transitional and permanent housing, social services and self-sufficiency skills for women and their families.
The Women's Housing Coalition
119 E. 25th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-235-5782
http://www.womenshousing.org/

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Provides applicants with a list of land lords offering low-income housing, some section 8 some non section 8 locations.
10 South Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 962-2520, ext. 3056
http://www.hud.gov

Immigration/Refugee Services

Baltimore District Office of US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Processes all immigrant and non-immigrant benefits provided to visitors of the United States.
Fallon Federal Building
31 Hopkins Plaza
Baltimore, MD 21201
1 (800) 375-5283.
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/baltimore/

Casa De Maryland: Baltimore Worker’s Right Center

Works with the community to improve the quality of life and fight for equal treatment and full access to resources and opportunities for low-income Latinos and their families. Offers services for day laborers and domestic workers, as well as workshops and orientations on legal rights, and information and referrals on other issues such as consumer protection, debt forgiveness, landlord/tenant relations, domestic affairs, police misconduct and criminal matters.
6 North Broadway, Suite #1
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 732-7777
http://www.casademaryland.org

Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services

Immigration Legal Services (ILS) provides low or no cost legal advice and representation in a wide range of immigration related matters. The program assists clients to obtain, extend, or retain his/her legal status or a family member in the United States.
430 S. Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 534-8015
http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/Community/immigrationLegalServices.html

Centro de la Comunidad

A community-based Latino organization which serves as an accessible, bilingual gateway into programs such as health, education, advocacy, employment, job bank referral database, housing, immigration, and other social services.
3021 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-675-8606 / 1-866-872-3021

Education Based Latino Outreach (EBLO)

Offers various educational and culturally sensitive programs to the Hispanic community and the general public. Provides back to school supplies, computer classes, ESOL classes, and Spanish classes.
606 South Ann Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21231
(410) 563-3160
http://www.eblo.org/

Hispanic Apostolate/ Apostolado Hispano

Provides English as a second language classes, immigration legal services, health care initiatives, and workforce development.
403 S. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-522-2668
http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/Community/hispanicApostolate.html

Korean Resource Center

Offers English classes, computer classes, smoking cessation classes, cancer screening and education, youth internship and community leadership conference.
425 E. Federal St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-347-0311

Lutheran Social Services/ Refugee&Immigrant Services

Provides job counseling, training and placement to immigrants who have refugee, asylum or are a victim of child trafficking status.
3516 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-558-3168
http://www.lssnca.org/

Maryland Latino Coalition for Justice

Promotes and advocates for human rights, civic participation, and well-being of the Latino community in the state of Maryland. Services include charitable, educational, literary, political, and social activities.
P.O. Box 39096
Baltimore, MD 21212
410-625-9409
http://www.latinosinmaryland.org/

Maryland Office for New Americans (MONA)

MONA plans, administers, and coordinates transitional services aimed at helping refugees become self-sufficient as quickly as they can. MONA service providers instruct refugees on life skills as well as prepare refugees for the American working environment.
311 W. Saratoga St. Suite 222
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-7514
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/mona/

The Academy of Languages/ Academia de Lenguas

Offers a comprehensive range of language services, including individual and group language classes, translation, and interpretation services, plus customized consulting services.
20 S. Charles St, Ste 405
Baltimore MD 21201
410 685 8383
http://www.academyoflanguages.net/

Legal Services

Community Law in Action

Prepares youth leaders to enhance the quality of life in their schools and communities by offering self-exploration, leadership development, problem solving, advocacy, youth organizing, community service, civic engagement, and team building programs.
520 West Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 706-3875
http://www.communitylawinaction.org

Homeless Persons Representation Project

Provides legal services and systemic advocacy on behalf of the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
300 Cathedral Street, Suite 204
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
410-685-6589
http://www.hprplaw.org

Legal Aid Bureau, Inc

A private, non-profit, multi-funded law firm that provides free civil legal services in Maryland for low-income people, children and the elderly.
500 E. Lexington St.
Baltimore MD 21202
(410) 951-7777 or toll free (800) 999-8904
http://mdlab.org

Maryland Disability Law Center

An organization staffed by attorneys and paralegals, it ensure that people with disabilities are accorded the full rights and entitlements afforded to them by state and federal law. Provides Information and Referrals to people about many different legal topics; Technical Assistance to other attorneys who help persons with disabilities; Investigations of complaints that persons with disabilities are abused, neglected, or mistreated; Case Advocacy for persons with disabilities to obtain certain services; Legal Representation and Public Education and Training
The Walbert Building
1800 N. Charles St., 4th floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
410 727-6352
1-800 233-7201 http://www.mdlcbalto.org/

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

Offers free legal services to individuals who meet income guidelines. Services include landlord-tenant disputes, consumer rights, bankruptcy, debt, tax preparedness, accidental injury, benefits denial, guardianship, domestic violence, custody, and student representation.
1 N. Charles St. suite 222
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-547-6537
or toll free 1-800-510-0050
http://www.mvlslaw.org/

The Civil Justice Network

Works to increase the delivery of legal services to clients of low and moderate income. Provides mentoring, law practice management advice, discounted legal products, co-counseling services with members on high impact litigation, a listserv, and a client referral service to assist Maryland solo and small firm lawyers to market their services to clients looking for legal help.
520 W. Fayette Street,
Suite 410
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-0174
http://www.civiljusticenetwork.org

The Families Investment Program (FIP) Legal Clinic

Provides free legal services and advocacy to to eligible persons to ensure they receive the proper benefits and assistance from DSS.
300 Cathedral St. Suite 204
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-685-6589
toll free 1-800-773-4340

The Public Justice Center

Involved in individual, class action, and appellate litigation; legislative and policy advocacy; and public education. Programs include – Homeless children’s education, women’s rights, tenant advocacy, and Health rights.
500 East Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 625-9409
http://www.publicjusticecenter.org/

Literacy

Baltimore City Community College

Services include GED classes, adult basic education, workplace literacy, and English as a second language classes. Adult basic education is free.
600 E. Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-986-5444
http://www.bccc.edu

Baltimore Reads, Inc.

Helps educationally disadvantaged adults improve their quality of life and self-sufficiency through strong literacy and job training programs free of charge.
Hours:
M-W 8:30AM - 8PM
Th 8:30AM - 5PM
3 S. Frederick St., Suite 801
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 752-3595
http://www.baltimorereads.org

Reach out and Read

A national program that uses the child's visit to the clinic as a way to promote childhood literacy. Reach out and Read gives books to children at pediatric check-ups from six months to five years of age.
Administrative Offices
210 Guilford Ave., 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-396-9994
http://www.baltimorehealth.org/ror

South Baltimore Learning Center

Free courses that work to improve adult literacy.
Note: Currently, enrollment for literacy courses is not available. GED and ABE programs are still available.
Hours:

• M-Th 9AM-8:30PM
  
• F 9AM-5PM
  
• Sat 9AM-2PM

28 E. Ostend Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 625-4215
http://www.southbaltimorelearns.org/

The Adult Literacy Resource Center (ALRC)

The Center's lending library contains a collection of materials covering ABE, Computer-Assisted Instruction, Correctional Education, Employability Skills, Family Literacy, GED, Homeless Literacy, Learning Disabled Adults, Life Skills, Math, Pre-GED, Reading, School-to-Work, and Workplace Literacy.
UMBC, Department of Education
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
410) 455-6725 or (800) 358-3010
http://www.umbc.edu/alrc/

The Greater Homewood Community Corporation (GHCC)

Offers free ABE programs and paid beginning, intermediate and advanced ESOL and adult literacy classes. Classes are offered in 10-week cycles with about 6 hours of class each week. Must be at least 16 years old. Call to make an appointment.
Available class times: 9:30AM - 12PM, 5 - 7:30PM, or 6 - 8:30PM
3503 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 261-3500
http://www.greaterhomewood.org

The Learning Bank of COIL - Communities Organized to Improve Life, Inc.

Community alliance in southwest Baltimore providing services in adult literacy for low-income families with at-risk youth.
11 South Carrollton Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21223
410- 837-2036
410-752-8500
http://www.thelearningbank.org

The Resource Center for Language and Culture (RCLC)

Provide resources and services to individuals interested in teaching and learning English, other languages, and cross-cultural communications.
1000 Hilltop Circle
AC IV A-Wing Room 102
Baltimore, MD 21250
410-455-3694
http://www.umbc.edu/rclc/

Behavior/ Counseling/ Addiction

Baltimore Crisis Response

24-hour crisis hotline Provides emergency community-based response to individuals in mental health crisis with referral to appropriate resources. 410-752-2272

Baltimore Mental Health Systems

Provides information, referral and oversight for mental health services.
201 E. Baltimore St .
Baltimore MD 21202
410-837-2647
http://www.bmhsi.org/

Center for Development and Learning (Kennedy Krieger Institute)

The Preschool Evaluation Services Program offers diagnostic and treatment services for preschool children with delayed language development, learning problems, and attention problems through the coordinated efforts of the staff members. Evaluations may include medical and neurologic examination, developmental testing, behavioral assessment, and psychosocial assessment, and offer families diagnostic information and therapeutic recommendations, for sharing with their primary care provider or preschool. Clinicians specialize in ADHD, autism, retardation and other disorders.
1750 East Fairmount Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21231
(888) 554-2080 http://www.kennedykrieger.org/kki_cp.jsp?pid=1398

Child and Family Therapy Clinic (CFT) (Kennedy Krieger Institute)

The Child and Family Therapy Clinic provides outpatient clinical services to families of children exhibiting a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties, including oppositional/defiant disorder, parent-child conflicts, attention deficits, school disruption/truancy, aggression, verbal abuse, tantrums, inappropriate sexual behavior, mood disturbances, phobias and social skills deficits. Parent services include the following: parent training in behavior and stress management; problem solving strategies; communication training; and education in child development/childhood disorders. Child services involve training in pro-social behavior, rule compliance, anger management and peer relations.
720 Aliceanna Street, 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
(888) 554-2080 http://www.kennedykrieger.org/kki_cp.jsp?pid=1977

Echo House Multi-Service Center

Outpatient drug treatment program where the goal is to provide structured support social services that will facilitate the process of substance abusers becoming substance-free, family oriented, and thriving productive citizens.
1705 West Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 947-1700
http://www.echo-house.org

First Step, Inc

Community and family-oriented agency providing substance abuse/mental health care through education, prevention and treatment to children, adolescents
8303 Liberty Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21244
410-628-6120
http://www.firststepmd.com

Institute For Life Enrichment

Provides children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens with marital counseling, childhood and adolescent adjustment, alcoholism, drugs, aging, separation and divorce, feeling down and/or nervous, sexual problems, school problems, parenting and life transitions.
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard, Suite 301
Baltimore, MD 21239 -2905
(410) 532-3848 http://www.bmhsi.org/ile.html

Project H.O.P.E (Help Other People through Empowerment)

Serves as a referral center for mentally ill homeless people to get case management and out-patient psychiatric care. Services available are a washer&dryer, shower, telephone, and mail services.
1426 E. Fairmount Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-327-5830

The Woodbourne Center

Provides quality, safe and cost effective mental health and educational services to children and their families. Offers programs including - Residential Treatment Center, Children's Diagnostic Treatment Center, Treatment Foster Care, residential and day schools. Takes referrals only.
1301 Woodbourne Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21239
410-433-1000
http://www.woodbourne.org

Parenting/Foster Care/Adoption

Baltimore City Healthy Start

Provides high quality family support services to pregnant women and children living in the Sandtown, Winchester/Harlem Park, Rosemont, and Historic East Baltimore neighborhoods. Services are available to pregnant women and women who are up to 6 months postpartum living in the Healthy Start neighborhoods. Services include - Case management and homevisiting, pregnancy testing, on-site entitlement eligibility , mental health screening, screening for sexually transmitted infections, parenting education , on-site child care, and early childhood development activities.
Healthy Start East
610 Chester Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21205
(410) 675-2125
Healthy Start West
2553 W. North Ave
3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21216
410-523-2214 http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/government/health/healthystart.html

Bon Secours Family Support Center

Families with young children can get help with health and social needs such as parenting and child development skills, GED and literacy education, and family therapy.
26 North Fulton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 362-3629
http://www.bonsecours.org/baltimore

DRU/Mondawmin Healthy Families

Program is eligible for expectant parents or parents with newborns babies 0-3months who live in the Druid Heights, Upton and Mondawmin communities. Offers comprehensive in-home visitation services; child development assessments; referrals to resources; support, education and advocacy; and positive parenting skills.
940 Madison Avenue 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
http://drumhealthyfamilies.com

Maternal and Infant Nursing Program

Maternal and Infant (M&I) Nursing Program provides home visiting and case management services to pregnant women and infants in Baltimore City in order to improve maternal health, birth and infant outcomes. Referrals to this program can be made prenatal care providers, pediatric providers, hospitals or self referrals.
620 North Caroline Street, 2nd floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21205
410-396-9404
http://www.baltimorehealth.org/maternalandinfant

Physical Health Resources

-This includes smoking cessation resources-

Black Mental Health Alliance

A six week program that meets once a week for 90 minutes whose Primary goal is to empower participants to break the habit of smoking and tobacco use. Includes Nicotene patches with a doctor's prescription.
733 W. 40th St., Suite 10
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 338-2642

Community Calendar (LifeBridge Health)

LifeBridge Health helps members of the community prevent illness and injury through wellness education and an emphasis on leading healthier lifestyles. LifeBridge Health has assembled specially trained community health advocates who participate in health fairs, lectures, health screenings and other community health programs.
2401 West Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
http://www.lifebridgehealth.org/body.cfm?id=22

Fresh Start

Offers support groups and smoking Cessation Classes. QUITLINE offers counseling over the telephone and will refer adult to smoking cessation classes in BaltimoreCity as well as other counties in Maryland
1-800-227-2345 ext #3

Mall Walking Program (Franklin Square Hospital Center)

To sign up stop by the mall information desk or management office.
White Marsh Mall
8200 Perry Hall Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21236
(410) 931-7100

Northwest Baltimore Youth Services

Free smoking cessation programs for youth
3319 W. Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 578-8100

Smoking Cessation Community Support Group

Support Groups offered on Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Family members may attend.
Maryland General Hospital
Contact - Morris Fogle
827 Linden Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 225-8112

Teen Tobacco Addiction Treatment Research Clinic

Free smoking cessation research program targeting adolescents age 13-17.
5500 Nathan Shock Drive
Baltimore, MD 21224
888-667-6653

The League for People with Disabilities

Provides individuals with multiple, physical, cognitive and neurological disabilities the opportunities to gain independence through a comprehensive continuum of vocational, rehabilitative, educational, medical, wellness and social services.
1111 E. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21239
(410) 323-0500
http://www.leagueforpeople.org/

Family Health Centers of Baltimore

Provides many medical services - adult medicine, pediatrics, HIV/AIDS case management, outpatient substance abuse detox, podiatry, dental services, family planning, and a pharmacy - with a sliding scale for low-income/uninsured patients. Call (410) 354-2000 for an appointment.
Materials to bring:

• proof of family size
• proof of income

Hours of operation: M-F, every other Sat 9AM-1PM
Center Locations:

• 631 Cherry Hill Road
• 315 North Calvert Street
• 4115 Ritchie Highway
• 301 St. Paul Street Suite 501

Phone: (410) 354-2000
Email: inquiry@fhcb.org
http://www.fhcb.org/

Healthy Teens and Young Adults

It is a project designed to provide a new, nontraditional approach to teen health. Comprehensive care, including sports physicals as well as pregnancy testing and birth control counseling are offered. Most services are free or low cost.
1374 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0353

'Take 15 for the Health of it' Program

Take 15 for the Health of it is a statewide initiative designed to help Maryland families develop strategies for healthy living. The campaign provides practical tools families can use to help their children develop good eating habits, enjoy physical activity, and talk about sensitive issues like substance abuse.
Community Outreach Specialist
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-0488
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/take15health/

University of Maryland Dental School

Complete family dental care provided mainly by dental students, who are supervised by faculty. Requires initial screening ($56). Fee-for-service (sliding scale is available), but patients may be reimbursed by their insurance company. By appointment only. Open Monday to Friday 8AM-4PM (evening hours 4PM-7PM from Tuesday to Thursday).
650 W Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 706-4213 (main)
(410) 706-7116 (pediatrics)
http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/patientinfo/

Maryland Donated Dental Services

Organization of dentists who volunteer their services to low-income patients with physical or mental disabilities. Must submit application (link provided below). By appointment only.
Application:
http://nfdh.org/joomla_nfdh/images/applications/pdf/maryland%20application.pdf

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Clinical studies which offer treatment for patients with specific ailments. Patient must qualify for each particular study. By appointment only.
Bethesda, MD
800-411-1222
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/ClinicalTrials/

People's Community Health Centers

Full service medical, dental and behavioral health center; sliding scale available for low-income/uninsured patients. Translators available. Same day and next day services available days and evenings. Call in advance for operating hours. Materials to bring to your appointment:

• proof of income/unemployment
• proof of address

Locations:

• 2204 Maryland Avenue
• 3028 Greenmount Avenue
• 5225 York Road
• 5004 Ritchie Highway
• Rehoboth Church of God on Poplar Grove Street
• 1734 Maryland Avenue

(410) 467-6040
http://www.peopleschc.org/index.html

Healthcare for the Homeless

Provides primary and preventive medical care, mental health services, social work and addiction services to the homeless. Must have initial consultation in order to be placed with a provider based on the individual's needs. Most services are walk-in.
Hours of operation:
Mon-Weds, Fri: 7:30AM-4PM (must be in line by 6 AM)
Thurs: 7AM-12PM
Sat: 8:30 AM-12PM - women's clinic; 1-4PM - men's clinic
111 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 837-5533
http://www.hchmd.org/index.html

Chase Brexton Health Services - Mt. Vernon Center

Offers many services based on individual's needs, including adult medicine; pediatrics; dental services; mental health services; STD clinic; HIV/AIDS testing, care and consultation; family planning; nutritional assessment; and a pharmacy. Sliding scale available for low-income/uninsured patients. Some walk-in services available. Call for an appointment.
Hours of operation: M-F 9:30AM-4PM, M/W/F 5-7PM
1001 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 837-2050 x4003
http://www.chasebrexton.org/

Park West Health System

Provides women's health, pediatrics, internal medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and substance abuse services. Sliding scale available for low-income/uninsured patients. Call to schedule an appointment at one of four locations.
Materials to bring:

• proof of family size
• proof of income

Locations:

• Belvedere Site
  3319 W. Belvedere Ave
  Baltimore, MD, 21215
  Ph : (410) 542-7800
  Fax: (410) 542-5279
  M/T/Th/F 9AM-530PM, W 11AM-730PM
  
• Plaza Site
  Reisterstown Road Plaza
  4120 Patterson Avenue
  Baltimore, MD 21215
  Ph : (410) 764.2266
  Fax: (410) 358.7413
  M/T/Th/F 9AM-530PM, W 11AM-730PM
  
• Sinai Community Care&Greenspring Pediatrics Associates
  Sinai Campus
  5101 Lanier Avenue
  Baltimore, MD 21215
  Ph : (410) 601.9300
  Fax: (410) 601.8741
  Internal Medicine and OB/GYN: M-F 830AM-530PM
  Greenspring Pediatric Associates: M/T/Th/F 830AM-530PM
  
• Men and Family Health Center
  4151 Park Heights Ave.
  Baltimore, MD, 21215
  Ph: (443) 874-5502
  Fax: (443) 874-5507
  M/W/F 9AM-530PM

http://www.parkwestmed.org/

Islamic Society of Baltimore Community Health Center

Provides free adult and pediatric care to the uninsured.
Hours:

• Adult Care: M/W 6-8PM, Sun 11AM-1PM
  
• Pediatrics: Th 6-8PM

6631 Johnnycake Rd.
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 744-1690
http://www.isb.org/CHC

Baltimore Medical System

Provides primary care services in internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, OB-GYN and psychiatry. Special programs for the deaf, perinatal care, smoking cessation, breast health education and screenings, and cancer prevention and screenings. Services offered on a sliding scale for low-income/uninsured patients. Fees may be discounted up to 90% for qualifying patients. See website for individual center's contact information and hours.
Administrative: 3501 Sinclair Lane
Medical Centers:

• 4000 Annapolis Rd
  
• 3612 Falls Rd
  
• 900 Caton Ave
  
• 3120 Erdman Ave
  
• 3509 Eastern Ave
  
• 3701 Eastern Ave
  
• 2323 Orleans St
  
• 1245 Eastern Blvd

Administrative: (410) 732-8800
http://www.bmsi.org/index.html

Pregnancy Resources and Infants

Baltimore City Healthy Start

Provides high quality family support services to pregnant women and children living in the Sandtown, Winchester/Harlem Park, Rosemont, and Historic East Baltimore neighborhoods. Services are available to pregnant women and women who are up to 6 months postpartum living in the Healthy Start neighborhoods. Services include - Case management and homevisiting, pregnancy testing, on-site entitlement eligibility, , mental health screening, screening for sexually transmitted infections, parenting education , on-site child care, and early childhood development activities.
Healthy Start East
610 Chester Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21205
(410) 675-2125
Healthy Start West
2553 W. North Ave 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21216
410-523-2214
http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/government/health/healthystart.html

DRU/Mondawmin Healthy Families

Eligible for expectant parents or parents with newborns babies 0-3months who live in the Druid Heights, Upton and Mondawmin communities. Offers comprehensive in-home visitation services; child development assessments; referrals to resources; support, education and advocacy; and positive parenting skills.
940 Madison Avenue 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-225-3555
http://drumhealthyfamilies.com

Druid Health District

Clinic providing confidential family planning services to men and women including pregnancy testing, gynecological care, STD&HIV/AIDS screening , treatment and counseling, contraceptives, pap smear, breast, cervical, prostate, and testicular cancer screening.
1515 West North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-396-0186

Eastern Health District

Clinic providing confidential family planning services to men and women including pregnancy testing, gynecological care, STD&HIV/AIDS screening , treatment and counseling, contraceptives, pap smear, breast, cervical, prostate, and testicular cancer screening.
620 N. Caroline Street
Baltimore,MD 21205
(410) 396-9401

Greater Baltimore Center for Pregnancy Concerns

Offers a safe, secure environment for families to explore their options and resources. Services include - Pregnancy Tests, 24-Hour answering services,Confidential peer counseling, Post-abortion peer counseling, Parenting classes, Maternity and infant supplies, Limited medical services, Referrals to community resoures,Abstinence peer counseling, and chastity/abstinence ministry
2418 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.243.6555 http://www.gbcpc.org

Maternal and Infant Nursing Program

Maternal and Infant (M&I) Nursing Program provides home visiting and case management services to pregnant women and infants in Baltimore City in order to improve maternal health, birth and infant outcomes. Referrals to this program can be made prenatal care providers, pediatric providers, hospitals or self referrals.
620 North Caroline Street, 2nd floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21205
410-396-9404
http://www.baltimorehealth.org/maternalandinfant

MinuteClinic

MinuteClinic offers treatment for many common illnesses: Allergies, bladder infections, bronchitis, ear infections, influenza, pink eye, styes, sinus infections and strep throat. MinuteClinic offers treatment to patients 18 months and older.
CVS/pharmacy
5603 Baltimore National Pike
Catonsville, MD 21228 -1402
CVS/pharmacy
1000 Taylor Avenue (at Loch Raven Boulevard)
Towson, MD 21286 -8312
Contact Minute Clinic at 866-389-2727
http://www.minuteclinic.com/

Planned Parenthood of Maryland

Provides a wide range of reproductive medical services, education, training, and advocacy. The help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality.
330 North Howard St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-576-1400
http://plannedparenthoodmd.org/

T.I.K.E Mobile Unit

Provides free immunization services to children and students.
410-396-4454 (call for scheduled locations)

Women's Health Services (St. Agnes Hospital)

St. Agnes Hospital offers a full range of women’s services, including routine and cancer-related gynecologic care and routine and high-risk obstetrics care. We also provide a full complement of birthing, post-partum and infant care, which includes our maternity center, post-partum suites, Well Baby Nursery and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit.
900 Caton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-6000 http://www.stagnes.org/svc_womens_main.htm

Safety Resources

Cease Fire Maryland

Works to reduce the gun violence in Maryland through advocacy, education and legislation.
3000 Chestnut Avenue, Suite 203
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 889 1477
http://www.ceasefiremd.org

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Provides Health Services and Case Management for Children in Baltimore City with Elevated Blood Lead Levels (EBLs), Free Blood Lead Testing, Legal Enforcement, Outreach&Education for Parents, Property Owners, and Health Care Providers.
Baltimore City Health Department
210 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
443-984-2460 http://www.baltimorehealth.org/lead

Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning

Provides advocacy, education and outreach in an effort to prevent childhood lead poisoning. Work in collaboration with families, community organizations, educators, government agencies, insurers, property owners, and health care providers to construct real, attainable and cost-effective means to create lead-safe and healthy homes.
2714 Hudson Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21224-4716
410.534.6447
1.800.370.5323
http://www.leadsafe.org/

Johns Hopkins Children’s Safety Center

Provides low cost safety products like cabinet latches, medicine cabinet guards, smoke alarms, bath thermometers, bike helmets, syrup of ipecac, lock boxes, stair gates, outlet plug covers and car safety seats. Also provides car safety seat rental program, personalized child safety education, hands-on practice with safety products, education materials and consultations to community groups.
Children's Admitting Department
The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
600 North Wolfe Street / CMSC 131
Baltimore, MD 21287
410-614-5587
http://www.jhsph.edu/Research/Centers/CIRP/safety1.htm

Maryland Kids in Safety Seats (KISS)

KISS has been the state's lead agency in child passenger safety. The mission is to help reduce the number of needless injuries and deaths by educating the public on child passenger safety. Offers literature and program materials for Maryland residents and provides training and technical assistance in child passenger throughout the state as well as coordinates the rental of safety seats.
201 West Preston Street, Room 306
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
KISS helpline: 1-800-370-SEAT or 410-767-6016
http://www.mdkiss.org

Shelters

Baltimore Homeless Services

Servies as a catalyst for the creation of affordable housing, the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services and community-wide advocacy.
210 Guilford Avenue, 2nd Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
410-396-3757
http://www.baltimorecity.gov/government/health/homelessness.html

Beans and Bread

Day shelter from 9:30 am – 5 pm. Also offers Learning Lab with computer training and employment counseling.
402 S. Bond St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-732-1892
http://www.vincentbaltimore.org/beans_bread.html

DSS Homeless Services Unit

24 hour shelter hotline for homeless information and services. Click here for a directory of emergency shelters and transitional housing services in Baltimore City and every county in Maryland.
2000 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD
410-361-HOME
1-800-817-4358

Fellowship of Lights

Emergency Shelter for young boys 12-17, referrals only
Charles David Harris House
1300 North Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 837-8155
Emergency Shelter for young girls 12-17,referrals only
Peggy’s Place
117 South Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 522-9605
http://www.fellowshipoflights.org/

Marian House

Transitional housing, counseling, education and employment assistance for homeless women and their children in Baltimore City.
949 Gorsuch Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-467-4121
http://www.marianhouse.org

Maryland Community Resource Center / HERO Resource Center

Day care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Provides lunch (hot meal), groceries to take home, clothing, and a dinner (take-home), choice of various support groups, socialization (lounge open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), employment opportunities through an employment stipend program, laundry and shower facilities, voice mail so that clients may keep in touch with doctors and potential employers, networking among clients and other agencies and referrals to other services in the city. Also provides free legal and housing services to HIV+ people.
1734 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 685-1180
http://www.hero-mcrc.org

My Sister’s Place

Women and children day shelter from 7:30 am – 7:30 pm. Offers shower and laundry facilities, case management and life skills workshops.
123 W. Mulberry Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-3619
(410) 727-3523
http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/Community/mysistersplace.html

Oasis Station

Open 24 hours. For men who are chronic substance abusers. Showers, counseling, detox referrals, healthcare referrals, legal referrals, social services referrals, light meals.
220-222 North Gay Street,
Baltimore, MD
410-727-8029

Paul’s Place

Offers Hot lunch Monday – Friday 11 am – 12:30. Other services include emergency food pantry with DSS voucher, clothing bank, showers, laundry service, emergency assistance, nurses clinic once a week, and HIV&STD testing once a month. Look under for other services.
1118 Ward Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
410.625.0755
http://www.paulsplaceoutreach.org

Project PLASE (People Lacking Ample Shelter and Employment)

Provides transitional housing, permanent housing and supportive services to homeless adults. They serve the most vulnerable and underserved, including persons with mental illness, HIV/AIDS, addiction, developmental disabilities, and ex-offenders, etc.
Administrative Offices
1814 Maryland Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-837-1400
Women’s Facility – 410-539-5177
Men’s Facility – 410-837-1481
Co-ed/ Mental Health Facility – 410-244-0043
Medically Fragile Facility – 410-837-4220
http://www.projectplase.org/

The Baltimore Station

Provides a rigorous self-help program in a safe, caring residential setting to support men who are transitioning from the cycle of poverty, substance abuse and homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Seton Hill
700 N Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.462.2585
South Baltimore
140 W West Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
410.752.5917
http://www.baltimorestation.org

The Salvation Army Booth House Shelter

24-hour emergency and transitional housing shelter for local women, children and families. The 57-plus-bed emergency shelter and 19 bed transitional housing unit provide a safe, comfortable environment for residents.
1114 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 685-8878
http://www.tsabaltimore.org

Women’s Resource Center of Bon Secours

The center offers a variety of services for women, including hospitality services (laundry, meals, showers), a job skills bank, domestic violence counseling and support groups. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:45 am – 4:30 pm.
10 North Pulaski Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 362-3547
http://www.bonsecours.org/baltimore

You Are Never Alone (YANA)

Provides food, clothing, prescription co-payments, transportation money, and a place to sleep during the day; specifically for homeless women engaged in prostitution. Other services include advocacy, case management, outreach programs and potentially counseling in lieu of jail time for prostitution-related charges. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm / Thursday 11:30 am – 6 pm.
2013 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21223
(410) 566-7973
http://www.yanaplace.com

Special Needs/Autism

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

SSI makes monthly payments to people who are below a certain income level with limited resources and who are age 65 or older, blind, or disabled or who have children with a disability.
To apply or ask for more information call 1-800-772-1213. http://www.ssa.gov

The Arc of Baltimore

Operating from 9 locations throughout Baltimore, it provides support and advocacy for children and adults with developmental disabilities including residential services, job placement, vocational training, day care support, family support services, transportation, respite care, information and referrals.
7215 York Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21212
410-296-2272
http://www.arcofbaltimore.org/home.asp

Childhood Asthma Program

Conducts home visits to assess for environmental triggers that may exacerbate the asthma, and to provide tools such as mattress covers and air filters that can lessen the problem. Any child age 0-6 residing in Baltimore City who has been diagnosed with asthma by a health care provider is eligible.
4 South Frederick Street, 3rd floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
410-361-9645 or 410-396-1273 http://www.baltimorehealth.org/asthma

Families Involved Together (FIT)

FIT is an organization run by families of children with special needs. FIT parents offer support, advocacy, information and resources to other parents of children with difficult-to-manage emotional, educational, and developmental challenges.
2219 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore MD 21218-5627
(410) 235-5222
http://www.familiesinvolved.org

The Children’s Guild

Provides special education day programs bring together a unique educational program, stimulating environments, and an integrated approach to help children with emotional disabilities learn to become successful in life.
6802 McClean Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21234
410-444-3800
http://www.childrensguild.org

Maryland Department of Disabilities Technology Assistance Program

Offers devices and services including: aids for daily living, mobility and transportation aids, augmentative communication and speech aids, assistive listening devices, alerting devices, magnifiers, adaptive computer access devices, home modifications, work place accommodations, and recreational equipment.
One Market Center, Box 10
300 W. Lexington Street
Baltimore MD 21201-3435
(410) 333-3098 / (800) 637-4113
http://www.mdtap.org

PACT: Helping Children with Special Needs

Serves medically-fragile, disabled and high-risk children and their families. Offers specialized childcare; physical, occupational and speech/language therapies; social work counseling; and parent support.
7000 Tudsbury Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
410-298-7000 http://www.pact.kennedykrieger.org/

Parents' Place of Maryland, Inc.

Serves the parents of children with disabilities throughout Maryland by conducting regular parent education courses and workshops,helping parents find information,providing referrals to other individuals or organizations and promoting support groups and parent-to-parent networking.
801 Cromwell Park Drive Suite 103
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410-768-9100
http://www.ppmd.org/

The Access Center

Its mission is to improve educational outcomes for elementary and middle school students with disabilities. It builds the capacity of TA systems, States, districts, and schools, to help students with disabilities learn from the general education curriculum.
1000 Thomas Jefferson St., NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 403-5000
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/

The Family NET Works

Online resource with disability-related information and support specific to the needs of Maryland families. http://www.family-networks.org/index.cfm

Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)

A collection of Internet accessible information resources for those involved in the fields related to Special Education. http://seriweb.com/

A Guide for the Families, Providers, and Advocates of Children with Special Health Care Needs

Batlimore HealthCare Acess has developed a special guide with resources and information on everything related to children with special health care needs. To view and/or download the guide please click the link below. Children With Special Health Care Needs Resource Guide

The League for People with Disabilities, Inc

Provides adult medical day services, employment training and placement, adult education, therapeutic rehabilitation, recreational camping and complete fulfillment services for bulk-mailing needs.
1111 E. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21239
410-323-0500
http://www.leagueforpeople.org

ABC4LifeSuccess

This private advocacy consulting group offers educational support and guidance to children and their families; specializing in working with children and teens with ADHD, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, Asperger's Syndrome, giftedness, autism, mental retardation, speech and language impairments, low incidence disabilities, other health impairments, and with other students who are not achieving their potential.
They also have several educational materials available,and they assist in identifying educational disabilities, educational interventions, the development of Individualized Educational Programs (IEP), 504 plans, and facilitate school placement.
11025 Lockwood Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20901
phone - 301.593.5166 http://www.abc4lifesuccess.com

Teen Resources

Adolescent and Young Adult Center at the University of Maryland

Offers continuing primary and specialty care to young people ages 12-24. Specialties include HIV treatment and case management, family planning services and a variety of reproductive health programs.
120 Penn St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-328-TEEN (8336)
http://www.umm.edu/pediatrics/ped-adolescence.html

Community Law in Action

Prepares youth leaders to enhance the quality of life in their schools and communities by offering self-exploration, leadership development, problem solving, advocacy, youth organizing, community service, civic engagement, and team building programs.
520 West Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 706-3875
http://www.communitylawinaction.org

Fellowship of Lights

Offers emergency shelter, after school and community youth development opportunities for children and youth in high-risk situations.
1101 St. Paul St. Suite 111
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-332-4596
http://www.fellowshipoflights.org/

The Greater Baltimore Urban League

Offers a wide range of services geared towards underserved African Americans including youth development, child-preparedness programs, technology literacy and training, job placement and training, and home-buying assistance.
512 Orchard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-523-8150
http://www.bul.org

The Healthy Teens and Young Adults Project

It is a project designed to provide a new, nontraditional approach to teen health. Comprehensive care, including sports physicals as well as pregnancy testing and birth control counseling are offered. Most services are free or low cost.
1374 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0353

Youth Opportunity (YO!) Baltimore

Helps city youth receive the education, career skills and training needed to become successful adults. YO! serves any out-of-school youth 16 to 22 years of age who’s a resident of Baltimore City. Services include: GED and Pre-GED classes, career screening tools, job readiness classes, classes to earn a diploma, career training, computer lab, recording studio (westside only), and fitness center (westside only).
YO! Eastside
1212 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
410-732-2661
YO! Westside
1510 W. Lafayette Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-545-6950
http://www.yobaltimore.org

YUHIP (Youth Urban Health Information Project)

A health education program run by the University of Maryland using the Internet and linking teens to youth-friendly resources in Baltimore. The Baltimore City Adolescent Provider Guide provides a comprehensive list of organizations and programs specifically for young adults.
http://www.yuhip.net

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