Maryland

2-1-1 Maryland at First Call For Help

2-1-1 information and referral service for the following counties in Maryland: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carrol, Cecil, Harford, and Howard. Also serves Baltimore City.

Addiction Treatment Information & Support - Maryland

Information on treatment centers and programs by client type and special focus, including chronic pain and treatment vs. jail. Also provides information on programs for specific types of drug addictions and programs for specific age groups and gender.

Adopt a Soldier

Coordinates the receipt of care packages sent to service members hospitalized at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and National Naval Medical Center.

Army Emergency Relief (AER) Sections in Maryland

Provides locations and contact information for AER Sections in Maryland. AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers, Veterans and their dependents when there is a valid need.

Balitmore County Veteran Services

Lists services for Veterans in Baltimore county and provides links for accessing the services.

Baltimore Station - Recovery Assistance for Veterans in Maryland

Provides Veterans who are transitioning from the cycle of poverty, substance abuse and homelessness to self-sufficiency with self-help programs in a safe, caring residential environment.

Bereaved Parents of the USA Maryland Chapter

Support group for parents, grandparents and older siblings who have lost a child or children. Monthly meetings are held in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll County, Harford County, Howard County and Lutherville.

Community Crisis Services

Provides crisis hotlines and support for youth, suicide, homelessness, emergencies, protective service, 2-1-1 resources and after hour reporting for children and adults for the following counties in Maryland: Calvert, Charles, Prince George's County, and St. Mary's.

Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA) Maryland Chapters

List of DS/USA Chapters in Maryland. Established by Vietnam Veterans with disabilities, DS/USA offers sports rehabilitation programs, including winter skiing, aquatic sports, competition and special sports events, to anyone with a permanent disability.

Emergency Preparedness for the State of Maryland

Provides families, businesses, schools and communities with valuable information on preparing for and managing disasters and emergencies.

Fidos For Freedom, Inc.

Increases quality of life and provides companionship to the residents of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan community through specially trained service dogs, hearing dogs and therapy dogs.

Joint DoD/DVA Pilot Project - Legal Services

Provides licensed and experienced attorneys to assist Service Members throughout the DoD/VA Disability Evaluation System (DES) Pilot process at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the National Naval Medical Center and Malcolm Grow Medical Center.

Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT)

Maryland Relay's program, MAT, distributes free amplified, captioned and hands-free phones, ring signalers, text telephones (TTYs), and other assistive devices to qualified applicants who have difficulty using a standard telephone.

Maryland Alliance of Information & Referral Systems

Promotes awareness of information and referral services in Maryland and advocates for public interests.

Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs

Assists Maryland Veterans through advocacy, legislation, service and community support.

Maryland Department on Disabilities

Provides services for people with disabilities in Maryland, including events for job seekers with disabilities.

Maryland Food Stamp Program

Helps low income people buy the food they need for good health. You can apply for benefits by completing a state application form.

Maryland National Guard

Provides services and resources to Service Members, their families and civilians including state job information, grants and loans, support groups and veterans assistance.

Maryland Relay

A public service offered to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf and blind or speech disabled to help them easily communicate through TTY (text telephone) with anyone using a standard phone.

Maryland State Summary of VA Programs & Services

Fact sheet that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in Maryland. Resources include information on health care facilities, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's Maryland fact sheet.

Maryland Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA)

Contact information for the Transition Assistance Advisor in Maryland, who serves as a statewide point of contact and coordinator providing technical support to managers, supervisors, Guard members and their family members as to the benefits and entitlements available through the VA.

Mental Health Helpline for Veterans & Their Families

Montgomery County Service Members, Veterans and their families can now call the County's Military Helpline - at 301-738-7176 - to find out about mental health services, family readiness organizations and housing, employment and transition assistance resources.

Military Service Connections

Provides information and links for youth considering military service and parents seeking information on registering with the Selective Service.

National Association of Counties (NACo)

Represents more than 2,000 counties across the U.S. NACo also provides links to important contacts and resources in Maryland counties such as Congressional districts and census data. For more information visit the Web site of the Maryland Association of Counties.

National Governors Association (NGA)

Provides governors with services that include representing states in Washington, DC on key issues and developing policy reports on innovative state programs. NGA addresses areas that include education, health, and technology and welfare reform. Visit NGAs Web site for information about Maryland state government.

National League of Cities (NLC)

Works to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC also provides contact information for many cities and towns in Maryland to connect you to the programs and services they offer in your community.

Naval District Washington Navy Fleet & Family Support Centers (NFFSC)

Information on NFFSC's in the Washington, D.C. area, including MD and VA. Services for sailors and families may include family support groups, domestic abuse prevention, Ombudsman program, personal finance management, sexual assault prevention and transition assistance.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) - Maryland

NMCRS locations in the Annapolis, MD area provide financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services and their eligible family members and survivors.

Quick Reference Guide for Veteran Services in Baltimore

Provides some general questions to narrow down the search for possible Veteran benefits and services in Baltimore and gives local contact information.

State Policy Focus - Veterans

Provides an overview of Veterans behavioral healthcare legislation in 2007, including legislation related to mental health and substance use/abuse treatment and alternative sentencing.

The Compassionate Friends (TCF)

TCF chapters offer help with grief resolution after the death of a child. To find your local chapter, use the Chapter Locator and select your state from the drop down menu on the page.

Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences - Office of the Chaplain

Information on worship schedules for a variety of religious affiliations at military bases in the Washington, DC area.

VA Vet Centers in Maryland

Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all Veterans who served in any combat zone and to their families for military related issues.

Wounded Warrior Battalion East

Provides assistance to wounded, ill and injured Marines; Sailors attached to or in support of Marine units; and their family members throughout the phases of recovery.
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