Homeless Resources Page

The Homeless Persons Representation Project and  the Maryland Legal Assistance Network, maintain this section.

Immediate Help

• Emergency Food Assistance Programs (pdf)
  Listed by county.  Maintained by the Maryland Department of Human Resources.
• Emergency Shelter Assistance Listed by County (pdf)  Includes local 24-hour hotlines, prevention services, emergency shelters and motel placement.
• 2008 Freezing and Bad Weather Plans for the Homeless (pdf) - Information on shelters and transportation to shelters. Click on the "plans" link for a description of available help.

Housing

• Housing Law and Information Resources - Information on Federal and subsidized housing, how to find affordable housing, and buying a home.
• Affordable/Accessible Housing Registry - Tool in locating affordable and accessible housing in Maryland
• The Office of Transitional Services - State listing by county of shelters and transitional housing.
• Homesharing -Programs to match homeowners and people seeking to share a house.

Shelters and Help in the Baltimore Area

• Shelters - In the Baltimore area for men, women, and children.
• Shelter Hotline - 800-817-4358 or 410-361-4663 - Information on finding local shelters in Baltimore city.
• Baltimore City Directory of shelters and healthcare.

Health, Legal and Other Resources

• Healthcare for the Homeless - Provides medical, mental and addictions services
• Home Delivered Meals for Persons with HIV/AIDS
• Legal Resources - Apply for TDAP
• Maryland Department of Social Services - Applications for cash benefits, medical assistance and food stamps. Program descriptions. 
• Homeless Person Manual - tips, advice, resources