After School Programs/Camps

Baltimore Police Athletic League (PAL)
The Baltimore Police Athletic League is a non profit, after school program that works with inner city Baltimore youth ages 7-17 to help build character, improve academic performance, expose youth to artistic and cultural activities and recreational programs. There are 26 PAL Centers citywide in all nine police districts.
5501 Ivanhoe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
410-396-2244
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Central Maryland
Provides the influence of positive adult role models and the friendship of caring adult mentors to children whose education, health, and saftey are threatened.
3600 Clipper Mill Rd. Suite 250
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410)243-4000 http://www.biglittle.org
Boy Scouts of America, Baltimore Area Council
Programs emphasizing the development of character, citizenship, leadership, personal fitness, self-reliance and education for boys and girls, including programs for at rist and disabled youth.
701 Wyman Park Drive
Baltimore, MD 21211
(443)573-2500
http://www.baltimorebsa.org
Casey Family Services
Services Offered by Casey Family Services:
- Young Parents and Families -
The Teen Parent and Young Families program helps to develop a collaborative network of community-based services to assist adolescents and young parents. The services, including family advocacy and support, crisis intervention, case management, emergency response, short-term counseling, and intensive family preservation services, are designed to help disadvantaged, single teen parents cope with the myriad problems that confront them, and avoid out-of-home placement for their children.
-Family Support Center-
At the center, children and parents can benefit from a variety of services and activities including case-management services, after-school programs, workshops, a fatherhood program, a male mentor program, support groups, a computer lab, and other educational and recreational activities.
- Family-based Daycare Homes -
Family-based Daycare provides quality care for the children of young parents in a safe and nurturing environment.
25 North Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231 -1407
(800) 992-2802 http://www.caseyfamilyservices.org/index.php
Catholic Charities Just for Girls After School Program
Provides after school and summer camp programs for adolescent girls in targeted schools in Baltimore City to prevent teen pregnancy and promote self esteem.1 East Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410)659-4050 http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/children/justforgirls.html
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
Programs designed to help each girl develop her full potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill and respect; develop values; and contribute to the betterment of her community.
4806 Seton Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410)358-9711
1(800)492-2521
http://www.gscm.org
Maryland Committee for Children
Provides resources for parents, child care providers, advocates, employers, and policy makers to expand and enhance the early childhood eucation and child care availability.
608 Water Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(410)752-7588 http://www.mdchildcare.org
Maryland Department of Human Resources
The Purchase of Child Care (POC) program helps eligible families pay for child care. Vouchers, issued to eligible families by local departments of social services, are used to purchase care from any regulated child care center or home or from an informal provider approved by the local department. For help in locating a regulated child care provider, contact Child Care Resource Centers in your area.
311 West Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(800) 332-6347 http://www.dhr.state.md.us/how/chldprnt/chldcare.htm
Paul's Place
Provides after school programs, weekend programs, and summer camps for children of zip codes 21230 and 21223.
1118 Ward Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410)625-0755 http://www.paulsplaceoutreach.org
The Maryland Mentoring Partnership
Maryland's largest, full-service youth mentoring organization. It serves as an expert resource, advocate clearinghouse and provider of quality mentoring.
517 North Carles Street, Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410)685-8316 http://www.marylandmentors.org
The Salvation Army Boy's and Girl's Clubs
Provides Baltimore Area at-risk youth, ages 6 to 18, with various after-school programs in education, job training, computer literacy, sports, healthcare and leadership workshops to promote teamwork, healthy lifestyle choices, and community involvement.
-Franklin Square-
215 N. Calhoun Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410)728-4888
-Glen Burnie-
511 S. Crain Highway
Baltimore, MD 21061
(410)768-0994
-Middle River-
1400 Fuselage Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21220
(410)682-2450
http://www.tsabaltimore.org
The YMCA of Central Maryland
Provides many after school programs ranging from aquatics, arts&crafts, health&fitness, teen leadership and youth and development. Hosts SUmmer Camps in 10 area locations.
20 S. Charles St., Suite 600
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410)837-YMCA (9622) http://www.ymcamd.org
Therapeutic Nursery (Kennedy Krieger Institute)
The Therapeutic Nursery is a specialized childcare center for children under the age of three who are living with their parents in homeless shelters or transitional living programs in Baltimore City. The program includes a strong mental health component to foster parent-child attachment. The Therapeutic Nursery is licensed by the Maryland Child Care Administration and is an Early Head Start Program.
128 West Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201 -4504
(410) 783-9461 http://pact.kennedykrieger.org/nursery.jsp
Tide Point Day Care and Early Education Center
When attending the Board of Child Care day care centers, your child will benefit from a variety of learning and social opportunities during their formative years. Each center is owned and operated by the Board of Child Care, a nonprofit agency that has been serving children and families since 1874. In addition to the day care centers, the agency provides a full array of services for children and their families.
1030 Hull Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-234-0471 http://www.boardofchildcare.org/html/day_care.htm

Child Abuse

Baltimore Child abuse Center (BCAC)
Award-winning oragnization, which serves all child sexual abuse victims in Baltimore as the central point of contact and case management between all reporting sexual abuse agencies. All services are free of charge-including transportation to interviews, childcare during interviews, follow-up medical exams, and treatment referrals.
2300 North Charles Street 4th Floor
Baltimroe, MD 21218
(410)396-6147
Baltimore City Child Protective Services
A specialized social service aimed to protect the child and assist the parents in providing proper care and attention, and to remedy and decrease the risk of continuing abuse and neglect. Also provides an alternate plan of care when parents are unable to provide proper care and attention.
1900 N. Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410)361-2235

Family and Children's Servies of Central Maryland
Offers child sexual abuse treatment program to children who have experienced various forms of child abuse (sexual, physical, or emotional). Therapists and case managers help families orvercome barriers to trement as well as provide advocacy and support services in home and school. Provides domestic violence individual and group counseling for victims and children, court accompaniment, case management outreach and emvergency shelter for victims of dometic violence
Central Administration Office
4623 Falls Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-366-1980
http://www.fcsmd.org
Family Center (Kennedy Krieger Institute)
The Kennedy Krieger Family Center provides mental health and support services for children, adolescents, and families who experience or may be at risk for trauma through the effects of abuse, neglect, and environmental factors. Prevention, early intervention, assessment, and treatment are part of the continuum of services. The multidisciplinary staff of the Family Center includes child psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, certified professional counselors, early childhood teachers, family advocates, and recreational therapy assistants. Support staff provides operational and clinical support.
2901 East Biddle Street
Baltimore, MD 21213 -3939
(443) 923-5922 http://www.kennedykrieger.org/kki_cp.jsp?pid=1400
Family Connections
Targets familites with children btween the ages of 5 and 11 who considered to be at risk for child abuse. Staff works with families on problem-solving, positive discipline methods, coping strategies developing social supports and commuinty connections, and opportunities for poisitive family interactions through communtiy activities.
525 West Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410)706-3609 http://www.family.umaryland.edu
The Awareness Center, Inc.
A Jewish Coalition Against Sexual Abuse/Assualt, it is dedicated to providing education, information andresources to surviviors of sexual violence and family members.
P.O. Box 65273
Baltimore, MD 21209
(443)857-5560 http://www.theawarenesscenter.org
The Family Tree
Dedicated to breaking the cycle of Child abuse and neglect through child, family, and community-focused advocacy and outreach services.
2108 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410)889-2300
Family Stressline (24 hours)-800-243-7337
http://www.familytreemd.org

Childcare

Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center/LOCATE Child Care Program
Provides help for parents who are looking for child care, training for child care professionals, and assistance for empoyers interested in helping their employees to balance work and family life.
To talk to a Child Care counselor and help locate providers in surrounding areas call (410)539-2209.
645 Ridgely Street, Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410)685-5150 http://www.bcccrc.org
Head Start/Early Head Start Programs
Federally funded program aimed to imporve school readiness of low-income children. Early Head Start Programs are for children age 8 weeks to 3 years of age, Regular Head Start programs are for children aged 3 until school age.
2700 N. Charles St. suite 201
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
410-396-7414
Baltimore City Head Start Website
To speak to a national representative, call toll-free
1(866)763-6481
To locate a Head Start program in your area, go to: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Maryland Department of Human Resources
The Purchase of Child Care (POC) program helps eligible families pay for child care. Vouchers, issued to eligible families by local departments of social services are used to purchase care from any regulated child care center or from an informal provider approved by the local department.
311 West Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(800) 332-6347 http://www.dhr.state.md.us/how/chldprnt/chldcare.htm
National Association for the Education of Young Children
A system by which child care programs measure themselves against a national set of standards.
1313 L St. NW, suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
1-800-424-2460
To view accredited child care programs in your area go to: http://www.naeyc.org/academy/web_ready/search/
Therapeutic Nursery (Kennedy Krieger Institute)
The Therapeutic Nursery is a specialized childcare center for children under the age of three who are living with their parents in homeless shelters or transitional living programs in Baltimore City. The program includes a strong mental health component to foster parent-child attachment. The Therapeutic Nursery is licensed by the Maryland Child Care Administration and is an Early Head Start Program
YWCA
128 West Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201 -4504
(410) 783-9461 http://pact.kennedykrieger.org/nursery.jsp

Domestic Violence

Adelante Familia
Offers domestic violence prevention&intervention services for Spanish-speaking immigrant families – including programs for women, men, and educational programs for children.
1922 E. Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-732-2716
http://www.vincentbaltimore.org/adelantefamilia.html
Chana (Counseling, Helpline and Aid Network for Abused Women)
Operates a safe-house for Jewish women and their children who are in crisis and need to be away from the abusive partner/parent.
101 West Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Helpline: 410-234-0023
http://www.associated.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=123108&page=6
Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland
Provides services that support individuals and families by offering programs designed to help individuals and families solve problems or prevent issues from becoming disabling. The programs address issues including relationship disruption, family violence, sexual abuse, parent/child issues, teen pregnancy prevention, single or teen parenthood and elder care. Some services are offered in a community setting or at home.
Woodlawn Office
3104 Lord Baltimore Drive, Suite 206
Baltimore, MD 21244 -5802
(410) 281-1334 http://fcsmd.org/index.htm
House of Ruth, Maryland
Domestic violence shelter for women and children, with counseling, supportive, and legal services. 24-hour hotline provides confidential counseling, entry to shelter, referrals to counseling programs.
2201 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
24 hours hotline: 410-889-7884 (RUTH)
http://www.hruth.org/engine/content.do
TurnAround
Provides emergency shelter and counseling to victims of domestic violence. Helps individuals and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse, through counseling, education, support services and advocacy.
2300 N. Charles Street
2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.837.7000
24-hour hotline 410-828-6390
http://www.turnaroundinc.org

Early Intervention Services

Baltimore Infants and Toddlers Program
Collaborates with families, local early intervention systems, and local school systems to ensure that all children and youth with disabilities have access to appropriate services and educational opportunities. Offers programs and services to children experiencing a delay in development or who have a diagnosed condition that has a high probability of delay.
10 W. Eager Street, 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-396-1666
http://www.baltimorehealth.org/bitp
Friends of the Family, Family Support Centers
Friends of the Family, Inc. works with private organizations, public agencies, and local communities to initiate, provide quality assurance services, and garner resources to ensure the development of a strong family support network in Maryland, and to promote policies and programs that strengthen and support all members of families with young children to encourage healthy and productive lives.
1001 Eastern Avenue, Second Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 659-7701 http://www.friendsofthefamily.org/index.asp
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Helps children and adolescents with disabilities, resulting from disorders of the brain, achieve their potential and participate as fully as possible in family, community and school life. Provides evaluation, rehabilitation, educational services and improves the lives of children and adolescents through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. Programs Include Primeros Pasos for the Latino/Hispanic Community and Kodem Kol for the Orthodox Jewish community.
707 North Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
443-923-9200 or 800-873-3377
http://www.kennedykrieger.org/
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene(MDHMH) Family Health Administration (FHA)
The Family Health Administration (FHA) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all Marylanders and their families through community-based public health efforts, giving special attention to at-risk and vulnerable populations.
201 West Preston Street, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-5300 http://www.fha.state.md.us/

Education

Baltimore City Public School System
Provides information, updates and news to students, parents, teachers and the community.
200 E. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-396-8700
http://www.bcps.k12.md.us/
The Access Center
Its mission is to improve educational outcomes for elementary and middle school students with disabilities. Provides a Web database of state profiles and resources developed by states and districts to support access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. The exemplary materials stored in the database of resources include curriculum guides, educational videotapes, strategies, IEP guides, and useful web links.
1000 Thomas Jefferson St., NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 403-5000
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Serves as the State Library Resource Center for all of Maryland, offers free internet access, technology training, information and referral services and databases, job training, and a wide variety of educational material.
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-396-5430
http://www.epfl.net/
Head Start/ Early Head Start Programs
Federally funded program aimed to improve school readiness of low-income children. Early Head Start Programs are for children age 8 weeks to 3 years of age, Regular Head Start programs are for children aged 3 until school age.
To speak to a live representative, call toll-free
1-866-763-6481
To locate a Head Start program in your area, go online to:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Maryland State Department of Education
Provides resources to parents, students, teachers and principals in the state of Maryland. Contains information on programs, curriculum, news events, and general information on all school systems in the state.
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-0600
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/
General Educational Development (GED) Program
The Tests of General Educational Development (GED) provide an alternative option for obtaining a Maryland High School Diploma.
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410) 767-0538
TTY/TTD Telephone Number:
(410) 333-6422 http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/GED/
Family Literacy Program
The mission of the program is to be the pathfinder for raising the awareness of family centered education as a venue for empowering parents, sustaining families, and reaching the academic potential of children in a diverse society.
Division of Student and School Services
Program Improvement and Family Support Branch
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410 767-0314
Fax: 410-333-8010 http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/familylit/
Educational Resources Informational Center (ERIC)
An information database of the U.S. Department of Education. It covers all aspects of education-related issues through journal articles, conference proceedings, papers, speeches, research reports, teaching guides and curriculum, and books.
Call toll free at 1- 800-LET-ERIC
http://eric.ed.gov/
Countdown to Kindergarten
Helps families understand the value of kindergarten, choose the right school for their children,and ease the transition into kindergarten from home or preschool. Also offers materials to parents to educate them about preparing their children for school.
Countdown to Kindergarten
Maryland Committee for Children
608 Water Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
410-752-7588 ext. 226 http://www.mdreadytosucceed.org/

Employment

Catholic Charities Work Force Development
Matches employers with employees and advances the success of its clients through job search training, career planning, substance abuse counseling, and job placement services.
2305 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-5128
(410) 261-5896
http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/community/employerjob.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
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
(410) 576-0066
http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/community/christopherplaceemployment.html
Damascus Career Center
Provides employment-related support services and training that includes life skills and personal self management, adult literacy, career planning, and job readiness.
806 Cherry Hill Road
Brooklyn, MD 21225-1314
(410) 354-7507
http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/community/damascusCenter.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.epfl.net/slrc/job/
Herring Run Career 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.
5010 Bowleys Lane
Baltimore, MD 21206-6744
(410) 485-1010
http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/community/herringrun.html
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
St. Judes Employment Center
Provides poor, homeless and disadvantaged persons with a graduated transition back into the workforce. It addresses barriers to employment, improvement of skills, and the eventual progression from temporary to permanent employment.
19 West Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 659-4023
http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/community/stjudes.html
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 and Nutrition

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
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
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
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/
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
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.
411 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-4449
(410) 659-4022
http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/Community/ourdailybread.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
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/
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
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/
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
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/
La Leche League
Information, and support for nursing mothers.
Baltimore, MD
(410) 526-4285
http://www.lllofmd-de-dc.org/index.shtml

Health 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
Project Grace - provides Medicaid, eligibility assistance and community linkages to substance abuse treatment consumers. 410-649-0507
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. MCHP enrollees obtain care from a variety of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) through the Maryland HealthChoice Program.
MCHP Hotline
(800) 456-8900
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/
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. People in the PAC program receive free visits to a Primary Care Provider or 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

Housing

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
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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.
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
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.
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/

Mental Health

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 Resources

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 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.
1219 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
http://unionbaptistbalt.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

Physical Health

-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 - 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
Phone: 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/
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
Phone: 410-767-0488 http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/take15health/

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 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.
1219 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-225-3555
http://unionbaptistbalt.org/
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

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

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

Teen Resources

Adolescent and Young Adult Center at the University of Maryland
Offers continuing primary and specialty