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Street Card - Resources for Help - Baltimore County 2007-2008
Created by the Baltimore County Public Library in cooperation with the Baltimore County Communities for the Homeless. BCCH is a network of volunteers formed to eliminate homelessness through education, government relations, advocacy and community development. Contact Homeless Services Coordinator 410-887-2886.
EMPLOYMENT
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Agency |
Hours and Phone Number |
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Community Assistance Network (CAN) Help with finding employment. 7701 Dunmanway, Dundalk (Call main office.) |
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Office of Workforce Development, Baltimore County Job skill training, placement and search services. |
Monday-Friday |
FOOD / OTHER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
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Agency |
Hours and Phone Number |
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Assistance Center of Towson Churches Food pantry and referrals. Help with BGE, eviction prevention, prescriptions (for residents of central area). Clothing. Motel placement. Holds mail. 120 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Towson |
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Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries Food pantry. Help with BGE, eviction prevention (for residents of Catonsville area). 25 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville |
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Community Assistance Network (CAN) Food pantry. Help with BGE, eviction prevention. Clothing. Furniture. (Countywide.) 7701 Dunmanway, Dundalk (Call main office.) |
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Community Crisis Center Food pantry, grants to help with BGE and eviction prevention (for residents of Reisterstown, Owings Mills, and Glyndon). 725 Main St., Reisterstown |
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Eastern Interfaith Outreach Food pantry. (Essex/Middle River area) 155 Orville Road, Essex |
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Lazarus Caucus Birth certificate, Social Security card, MD ID free Call for appointment |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.-noon 410-707-3433 |
Southwest Emergency Services Food pantry, help with BGE, eviction prevention (for residents of 21227). Clothing for everyone. 1201 Maple Ave., Arbutus |
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United Churches Assistance Network (UCAN) Food pantry and clothing referrals, eviction prevention, help with BGE, prescriptions (for residents of northern area). |
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We Are Family Food pantry, help with BGE, eviction prevention, prescriptions (for residents of northwest area). 8611 Church Ln., Randallstown |
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-922-9623 |
HEALTH
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Agency |
Hours and Phone Number |
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Baltimore County Health Department Assistance and Referrals 3rd floor, 6401 York Road, Towson |
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Bureau of Mental Health |
410-887-2731 |
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Bureau of Substance Abuse |
410-887-3828 |
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Inpatient and outpatient alcohol and other drug treatment program. |
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Nursing Services |
410-887-3740 |
Healthcare for the Homeless - Baltimore County Eastern Family Resource Center, Room 204 9100 Franklin Square Comprehensive medical care. Case management. Case manager referral recommended Call for appointment |
443-777-2300 |
Crisis Response System, Baltimore County 24-hour hotline for mental health assistance and referrals. |
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Epoch Counseling Centers Help for teens and adults with drug and alcohol abuse problems. |
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Health Care for the Homeless - Baltimore City Walk-in clinic. Medical care on site; vision and dental referrals. Mental health and addiction programs. Social workers. 111 Park Ave., Baltimore |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday / 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Medbank of Maryland Help obtaining low-cost medications (for low income and underinsured patients; allow 4-6 weeks for processing). |
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Partners in Recovery Drugs and alcoholism outpatient addiction services. 6525 N. Charles St., Towson |
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Prologue Homeless Outreach Street outreach and case management. |
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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Agency |
Hours and Phone Number |
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Housing Office, Baltimore County Rent subsidy programs. Drumcastle Center, 1st floor 6401 York Road, Towson |
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Social Security Administration Information, referral and scheduling at the closest local Social Security Office for Social Security (SSA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare benefits. |
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Social Services, Baltimore County Information on closest office for intake for public assistance, medical assistance (MA), food stamps and shelter aid. |
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LEGAL
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Agency |
Hours and Phone Number |
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Legal Aid Legal assistance and information. 29 W. Susquehanna Ave., Towson |
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Homeless Persons Representation Project Free legal service to homeless and persons at risk of homelessness. |
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TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTERS
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Agency |
Hours and Phone Number |
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Eleanor D. Corner House, YWCA Temporary shelter by referral for families and single women. 4000 Southwest Blvd., Arbutus |
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Family Crisis Center Temporary shelter for victims of family violence. |
410-853-3000,ext. 2 |
First Call for Help Information and referral on a variety of shelter services, overnight and longer, for men, women and families |
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Hannah More Shelter, I CAN, INC. Temporary shelter by referral for families and single women. 12041 Reisterstown Rd., Reisterstown |
410-853-3000, ext. 2 (screening) |
Nehemiah House Temporary shelter by referral for homeless men. 8720 Philadelphia Rd., Rosedale |
410-853-3000,ext. 2 (screening) |
Night of Peace Temporary overnight by referral for homeless families Randalstown/Woodlawn |
410-853-3000,ext. 2 (screening) |
Social Services, Baltimore County Information, assistance and emergency shelter by referral for homeless men, women and families. |
410-853-3000, ext. 2 |
EMERGENCY WALK-IN SHELTERS
Emergency shelters, open 24 hours every day, year round. Bus tokens for
first trip at Social Services. Meals,
showers, laundry and case management provided.
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Agency |
Hours and Phone Number |
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Sarah's Hope (next to Franklin Square Hospital) in Eastern Family Resource Center of Health Department building) Bus lines #55,#35,#24,#4 For homeless families (anyone with children) and single women. Includes free phone access and mail. Referrals helpful, but not required. 9100 Franklin Square Drive., Rosedale |
Year round Daily/6 p.m. 410-391-9155,ext.3 (to confirm vacancies) |
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OTHER
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Agency |
Hours and Phone Number |
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| Baltimore County Public
Schools Educational Support Services (Homeless liaison) |
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Emergency Police, Fire, Ambulance |
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First Call for Help |
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Mass Transit Administration |
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Prisoners Aid Shelter, transitional housing, GED, employment workshops, referrals and counseling (bring jail release papers if possible) 204 E. 25th St., Baltimore |
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For a paper copy of the Street Card, visit a Baltimore County Public Library, or call 410-887-6196.
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