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 Carroll County.

Family and Children's Services

Location:
Domestic Violence Program
22 North Court Street
Westminster, MD  21157

Phone:
24 Hour Hotline:  410-857-0077
Phone:  410-876-1233
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
           Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fax:
410-876-4791

Services: 

• Counseling:  Individual and group
• Family Counseling
• Court accompaniment:  Ex parte and protective order hearings
• Attorney referrals
• Shelter
• Children who have been abused
• Sexual assault & child abuse issues of adult survivors
• Batterer's Program

Limitations:

• Must live or work in Carroll County
• No current substance abuse

Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County

Location:
Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 1563
Westminster, MD 21158

Walk-In Address:
224 North Center St. , Room 102
Westminster, MD 21157

Phone:
24 Hour Hotline:  410-857-7322
Administration:  410-857-0900

Fax: 410-876-9142

Web:  www.rapecrisiscc.com

Services: 

• Crisis Counseling

• Walk-In Crisis Counseling, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm

• Trial, police, and hospital accompaniment

• Information and referral

• Individual and Group Counseling (a small contribution is solicited for these services)

Limitations:

• No children under 12

House of Ruth

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.