Maryland has a wide range of agencies that will provide help for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Most provide free counseling. Some offer shelter and/or legal representation. Most services are free. Some are offered on a sliding scale. Some agencies also offer programs to help batterers. Some agencies serve the entire state and they will be listed as well.  Below is information on services available in Allegany County.

Allegany County Family Crisis Resource Center

Location:
146 Bedford Street
Cumberland, MD  21539

Phone:
24 Hour Hotline:  301-759-9244
Phone:  301-759-9246

Fax:
301-759-4934

Service Area:
Will accept from other jurisdictions from where women are attempting to exit or escape.

Services: 

• Counseling: Sexually molested teens, children from violent homes, children who have witnessed domestic violence, and group counseling. Adult group counseling - abuse intervention program for the batterers (men and women).
• Batterer’s Program 
• Shelter
• Crisis Intervention (Emergency Shelter)
• Rape Crisis Group
• Group for parent of sexually molested children

Limitations:  No legal services

House of Ruth - No pets are allowed in the shelter but will work with Animal Society who will board.  No men over 16 years allowed.

 Last Update (no legal content)  6/13/03 (MLAN/CK/AC)

Source: Maryland Legal Assistance Network (MLAN). This directory was updated in 2003 by Rita Ortiz, House of Ruth intern and Celeste Knight, Legal Aid Bureau.