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Street Card - Resources for Help - Baltimore County 2009-2010

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.
This document is a duplicate of the paper version.

Employment
Food/Other Emergency Assistance
Health
Financial Support
Legal
Shelters
Other


EMPLOYMENT

Agency

Hours and Phone Number


Community Assistance Network (CAN)

Help with finding employment.
7701 Dunmanway, Dundalk (Call main office.)


Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
410-285-4674

Office of Workforce Development, Baltimore County
Job skill training and search services.
          Central: 1101 McCormick Rd, Suite 102,Hunt Valley
           East: 7930 Eastern Blvd., Essex

Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri/8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.
Wednesday/8:30a.m. -6p.m..
410-887-2008
410-288-9050

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FOOD /
OTHER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Agency

Hours and Phone Number


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




Monday-Friday
10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
410-296-4855


Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries
Food pantry. Help with BGE, eviction prevention (for residents of Catonsville area).
25 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville



Monday-Friday
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
410-747-4357


Community Assistance Network (CAN)

Food pantry. Help with BGE, eviction prevention. Clothing. Furniture. (Countywide.)
7701 Dunmanway, Dundalk (Call main office.)



Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
410-285-4674


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



 

Monday/5p.m.-7p.m.
Tuesday-Friday/10a.m.-12:30p.m.

410-526-7111


Eastern Interfaith Outreach
Food pantry.
(Essex/Middle River area)

155 Orville Road, Essex



Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
410-391-6181

Hereford Food Bank
Food pantry. Help with BGE, eviction prevention
(For northern Baltimore County residents in 21136,21111,21152,21053,21153)
Grace for All Soup Kitchen
16931 York Road, Monkton
 

Tuesday,Thursday/1p.m.-3p.m.
Saturday/9a.m.-11a.m.

410-343-0660

 


Lazarus Caucus
Birth certificate, Social Security card, MD ID free.
Serving men of West Side shelter only.

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


Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-noon,
(Summer: Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
410-247-8154


United Churches Assistance Network (UCAN)
Food pantry and clothing referrals, eviction prevention, help with BGE, prescriptions (for residents of northern area).


Monday and  Friday
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
410-628-2102


We Are Family
Food pantry, help with BGE, eviction prevention, prescriptions (for residents of northwest area).
8611 Church Ln., Randallstown
Monday, Wednesday,Friday
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
410-922-9623

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HEALTH

Agency

Hours and Phone Number


Baltimore County Health Department
Assistance and Referrals
3rd floor, 6401 York Road, Towson



Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Bureau of Behavioral Health
(Mental health, substance abuse and tobacco preventions)
Services include inpatient and outpatient alcohol and other drug treatment programs

410-887-2731

Nursing Services

410-887-3740


Crisis Response System, Baltimore County
24-hour hotline for mental health assistance, suicide prevention and referrals.
     
Mobile crisis team


24-hour hotline
410-931-2214
10 a.m. - midnight


Epoch Counseling Centers

Help for teens and adults with drug and alcohol abuse problems.


Monday-Thursday / 9:00a.m.-9:00p.m.
Friday / 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
410-744-5937


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,Tuesday,Wednesday, Friday / 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
 Thursday / 7:30 a.m.-noon.
Saturday/ 8a.m.-5p.m.
410-837-5533


Healthcare for the Homeless - Baltimore County
Adult and child medical care. Immunizations, GYN,HIV and pregnancy testing.
9100 Franklin Square Dr., Suite 204 (at Eastern Family Resource Center)
Call for appointment.

443-777-2300

Kolmac Clinic
Drugs and alcoholism outpatient addiction services
6525 N. Charles St., Towson
Monday-Friday/8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
410-296-2232

Medbank of Maryland of People's Community Health Center
Help obtaining low-cost medications (for low income and underinsured patients; allow 4-6 weeks for processing).


Monday-Friday
8:30 am- 4:30 pm.
410-821-9262


Prologue Homeless Outreach
Street outreach, case management,hot meals, shower and laundry.
     Main Office
     Outreach Center
     609 Baltimore Ave, Towson


 

Weekdays/9a.m.-5p.m./410-653-6190
Tuesday and Thursday/8a.m.-3p.m.
410-825-0198

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Agency

Hours and Phone Number


Housing Office, Baltimore County
Rent subsidy programs.
Drumcastle Center, 1st floor
6401 York Road, Towson



Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
410-853-8990


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.


Automated service: 24 hr.
Monday-Friday / 7 a.m.-7p.m.

1-800-772-1213


Social Services, Baltimore County
Information on closest office for intake for public assistance, medical assistance (MA), food stamps and shelter aid.




410-853-3000

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LEGAL

Agency

Hours and Phone Number


Legal Aid
Legal assistance and information.
29 W. Susquehanna Ave., Suite 305, Towson


Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
410-296-6705


Homeless Persons Representation Project
Free legal service to homeless and persons at risk of homelessness.


Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
1-800-773-4340

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SHELTERS

Agency

Hours and Phone Number


East Side Family Shelter
(next to Franklin Square Hospital in Eastern Family Resource Center building)
Bus lines #55,#35,#24,#4
For homeless families (anyone with children), couples
and single women.

Day programs include GED, life skills, job training and recreational activities
9100 Franklin Square Dr., Rosedale

Year round
Daily/6 p.m
410-853-3000, ext.2
(screening)
weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
410-583-9398
(screening
weekends and after hours


Family Crisis Center
Temporary shelter for victims of family violence.

410-285-7496
24-hour hotline
410-828-6390


First Call for Help
Information and referral on a variety of shelter services, overnight and longer, for men, women and families


24-hour hotline
410-685-0525
TDD 410-685-2159 or 211


Hannah More Shelter, I CAN, INC.
Temporary shelter by referral for families and single women.
 Reisterstown

410-853-3000, ext. 2 (screening)


Nehemiah House
Temporary shelter by referral for homeless men.
 Rosedale

410-853-3000,ext. 2 (screening)


Night of Peace
Temporary overnight shelter by referral for homeless families
Randallstown/Woodlawn
410-853-3000,ext. 2 (screening)

Social Services, Baltimore County
Information, assistance and  referral for emergency shelter for homeless men, women and families.

410-853-3000, ext. 2
weekdays
410-583-9398
weekends and after hours


West Side Emergency Walk-In Shelter
55 Wade Avenue
Shuttle from 5-8p.m. at Wilkins and Leeds Ave.
Bus line #35
For homeless men
Catonsville
Year round


410-853-3000,ext2. (screening)
 

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OTHER

Agency

Hours and Phone Number

Baltimore County Public Schools
Educational Support Services (Homeless liaison)


Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
410-887-6485


Emergency Police, Fire, Ambulance


911


First Call for Help


24-hour hotline 410-685-0525
TDD 410-685-2159


Mass Transit Administration


Monday-Friday
6 a.m.-7 p.m.
410-539-5000


Prisoners Aid
Shelter, transitional housing, expungement workshop, GED, employment workshops, referrals and counseling (bring jail release papers if possible)
204 E. 25th St., Baltimore


Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
410-662-0353
 

For a paper copy of the Street Card, visit a Baltimore County Public Library, or call 410-887-6196.

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