CRISIS RESOURCES for HOWARD COUNTY RESIDENTS                                  > > >                                                        Outsite H.C. call:  211  - or - 410-685-0525
F I N A N C I A L   A I D   for  >>> U T I L I T I E S,   E V I C T I O N S   &   O T H E R    E M E R G E N C I E S
>>> ALL HOWARD COUNTY RESIDENTS
	Community Action Council        (Columbia Office)                                  or satellite office at . . .	(410) 313-6440	EMERGENCY AID to low income: Utility TO, Evictions, 1st MoRent (NO SecurityDpsts), water bills  (if in subsidized housing OR IF BEING EVICTED DUE TO WATER BILL), foreclosures, Rx, relocation, burials, weatherization.	Drop-in:  9am-2:30pm M-T-Th-F only   >Gateway Bldg, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia
	CAC>North Laurel-Savage Multi-Service Center	(410) 880-5917	Also at NL/S location:  Domestic Violence Cntr, Family & Children’s Services, FIRN, Grassroots Crisis, Legal Aid	Call for Hours or appt  >9900 Washington Blvd, Suite I, Laurel 20723, Patuxent Sq.
	Dept. of Social Services	(410) 872-8700	LONG-TERM AID low income-based: welfare, food stamps, Medical or Temp. Cash Assistance, etc.	7121 Columbia Gateway Drive, Col 21046
	Celebration Church	(410) 997-2088	Utility TO, eviction, foreclosure, food	M-F 9am-4pm>6080 Foreland Garth, Columbia 21045
	Church of Resurrection *	(410) 461-9111 x293	Utility TO, Evictions, motel shelter, food   * St. Vincent dePaul Society	Tu & F 10am-12, Wed 2-4pm   3175 Paulskirk Dr. EC 21042 >behind Chatham Mall, Rte 40
	Coalition for Compassion	(410) 997-2781	Utility TO, Evictions, Rx, food	M & W - 10 am-2 pm (phone only)
	FISH of H.C.	(410) 964-8660	Utility TO, Evictions, Rx, food, other crises needs VOICEMAIL ONLY, LISTEN CAREFULLY	M to F 9am-8pm when volunteers available   $aid over phone only
	Grassroots	(410) 531-6677               24-hour hotline	RESOURCE OF LAST RESORT for DIRE EMERGENCIES, WHEN $ AID NOT AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE.	6700 Freetown Rd. Columbia, 21044, off Cedar Lane, near Hickory Ridge Vlg. Cntr
	Salvation Army	(443)  656-3376	BGE, Evictions, 1st Mo.Rent, food, furniture, Rx,holiday aid, camp scholarships (7-12), life skills program (budget, parenting, stress mngmt.,  job skills, computer classes	M to F 8:30-4:30 (closed 12-1 lunch) 9017 Red Branch Rd, off Rt. 108, Columbia 21045
	St. Augustine's Catholic Church	410-796-1520	Utility TO, eviction, propane -when their funds are short, only  Elkridge residents	M to F 9-3,  5976 Old Washington Rd. Elkridge 21075
	St. Peter's Episcopal Church	(410) 465-2273	Utility TURNOFFS ONLY	3-5 pm best time to reach them 3695 Rogers Ave. EC 21043
>>> LAUREL RESIDENTS ONLY - NOT HOWARD COUNTY
	FISH of Laurel	(301) 262-7106	LAUREL ONLY Evictions, Utility TO, food, misc
	Laurel Advocacy & Referral (LARS)	(301) 776-0442  call before going	LAUREL Area ONLY ZipCodes : 20723, 20707, 20723, 20724 Evictions, electri/gas TO, food, Rx, transitional housing, job assist., budgeting, Winterhaven cold weather shelter referrals.	M-W-F 9am-2pm / M 5-7:30pm   >311 Laurel Ave., Laurel 20707
FINANCIAL AID FOR SPECIAL GROUPS
	>>>SENIORS ONLY
	Maryland Access Point	(410) 313-5980	SENIORS ONLY>Limted $ aid for crisis needs (50+), Rx/medical needs (65+), & caregivers aid (for caregivers to Srs. or St. caregivers for younger persons)	See also NON-$ aid below
	>>>CANCER PATIENTS ONLY
	Cancer Support Foundation	410-964-9563	$ aid for utilities, rent, medical; help w/food, clothing, transport	for patients in treatment or hospice
	>>>MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS ONLY
	Mental Health Authority	410-313-7375	Evictions, Security Dpst, 1st Mo. Rent, Utilities (turn offs/ons, deposits, arrearages)    ** ELIGIBILITY: MUST BE IN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, i.e., receiving (or applied for) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE or PRMARY ADULT CARE (PAC) for mental health problem),  >LOW-INCOME & SUSTAINABLE	Can help w/several hundred dollars, but can be used only 1-time/year (7/1 to 6/30) - so not wise to use for small bills.
NON - FINANCIAL EMERGENCY RESOURCES
	Maryland Access Point	(410) 313-5980	SRs & DISABLED ADULTS > Needs assessment to ID critical benefits, agency referrals/intake, help w/complet- ing program applications (e.g., CAC, FISH), counseling.	Gateway Building,.6751 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia
	Maryland Public Service Commission	(410) 767-8028	UTILITY PROBLEMS ONLY - BLOCK TURNOFFS> HEALTH REASONS  w/doctor letter, also helps w/utility bill complaints,  utility turnoff extensions, repairs...	Handles complaints against utility companies, if company doesn't resolve user problems. BILL FROZEN during process @ 30 days
	WATER TURNOFFS  >H.C. Finance Dept.	(410) 313-2058	BLOCK TURNOFFS> HEALTH REASONS w/doctor’s letter.
	HEATING OIL	1-877-Joe-4OIL	ONLY MID-JAN to END of FEB, 100 gallons fuel oil free
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