Community

Agency Services

Private, not-for-profit psychiatric facility providing outpatient

treatment and short-term hospitalization for all ages; for children
Brook Lane
and adolescentsLaurel Hall School, partial hospital program and
residential care
Provides free clothing, hygiene, and school supplies to school aged
Children In Need children. Eligibility letter for free or reduced lunch is used for
registration.
Provides information, referrals, and direct assistance for such varied
Community Action needs as nutrition, housing, employment, counseling, and the
Council Maryland Energy Assistance Program. Provides crisis assistance such
as utility termination, eviction and food pantry.
Grants financial assistance and provides specific social services to
individuals, families, and children who are in need and meet specific
Department of Social
eligibility requirements including aid to families with dependent
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children, disability assistance and loan program, food stamps and
medical assistance.
Provides housing for low-income families within the City. Provides
programs and resources for residents that promote and encourage
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self-sufficiency, self-esteem and self-determination. Provides
Authority
affordable housing through the federal Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program
Offers a comprehensive and coordinated menu of outpatient
Mental Health Center,
treatment and rehabilitation services to children, adolescents,
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adults, and their families
Trained volunteers meet with Washington County residents who are
facing a crisis to offer encouragement, advice, and referrals to other
providers, as well as monetary assistance. Offer financial education
training and support to a broad spectrum of Washington County
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residents, including low-moderate income households, the
unemployed and homeless, as well as those who are employed but
facing financial difficulty. Shelter is available to homeless adults from
Washington County on a first come, first served basis
Offers financial assistance for rent, security deposits, and utility
Valor Ministries shutoffs. Provide support services for baby supplies, clothing, IDs,
and Birth Certificates.
Provide decent and affordable housing in a safe and secure living
environment for low and moderate income residents. Oftentimes
they provide section 8 housing choice vouchers for those that qualify
for low income housing. Most every housing authority that provides
WC Housing Authority vouchers currently has multi year waiting lists. Also provide low
income public housing options that also often have multi year
waiting lists. Provide low cost apartments for seniors, handicapped
persons, single mothers with children, and homeless.