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 Prince George's County.

House of Ruth (POARP)

(*Note:  the House of Ruth in Prince George's County is not affiliated with the Women's Law Center.)

Court House Location:
(Hyattsville)
4990 Rhode Island Avenue
Hyattsville, MD  20781
Mailing Address:
P.O. box 376
Hyatts, MD 20781

Phone:  301-699-7790
Fax: 301-699-7793

Deena Housner 8/5/03

House of Ruth (POARP)

Location:
(Upper Marlboro)
Room 155 Courthouse
14735 Main Street
Upper Marlboro, MD  20772
Mailing Address:
P.O. box 376
Hyatts, MD 20781

Phone:  
301-952-4303
Fax: 301-699-7793
 

Family Crisis Center of Prince George's County

Location:
(serving Prince George’s County and Washington Metropolitan area)
3601 Taylor Street
Brentwood, MD  20722

Phone:  
24 Hour Hotline:  301-731-1203
Administration:  301-779-2100

Fax:  
301-779-2104/ 301-779-2104

Services: 

• Domestic Violence Counseling

• Safe Haven for victims of Domestic Violence and their Children

• Safety Visitation Center and Exchange for over-night visits (according to court order)

• Community Education

• Court Companions

Limitations:

• No legal advice (referrals only)

• No males over the age of 12 in the safe haven

Jesse Cameron on 8/5/03

Sexual Assault Center Prince George’s Hospital

Location:
3001 Hospital Drive
Cheverly, MD 20785

Phone:  
24 Hour Hotline:Sexual Assault Center  301-618-3154 or
Emergency Psychiatric 301-618-3162

Fax:
301-574-3782 /301-618-2881

Services: 

• rape examination
• counseling 
• victim advocacy
• community education

Limitations:

• No Domestic Violence Services

Molly on 8/5/03

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.