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Washington County
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 Washington County.
CASA (Citizens Assisting & Sheltering the
Abused) Location:
116
West Baltimore Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740 Phone:
24 Hour
Hotline: 301-739-8975
Administration: 301-739-4990
Fax: 301-797-6717 Services:
Limitations:
- No males over the age of 13
Dee on 8/5/03
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.
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