Find Help In Frederick County
Do you live in Frederick or one of the surrounding communities, including Ballenger Creek, Buckeystown, New Market, Mount Airy, Woodsboro, Braddock Heights, or Middletown?
Search the 211 Community Resource Database for resources near you. Narrow results by ZIP code and need.
Need Food?
Find food pantries, soup kitchens, distribution sites and other food resources in the Frederick area, hours, and eligibility requirements.
You can also dial 2-1- for help finding resources nearby.
Emergency Housing
If emergency housing is needed, help is available through the Alan P Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter. It's the largest facility in Frederick County, with 88 beds for homeless adults.
The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs also has an emergency family shelter.
Transitioning to permanent housing
The organization also works with individuals on the transition to permanent housing. After the Storm provides eligible shelter clients with housing help for one year. The program includes:
- budget counseling
- case management
- security deposits
- rental assistance
- utility assistance
- training courses
- prescription help
- referrals to Second Chances Garage for help with a car
Transportation Support
Transportation is also available for individuals working with a health and human services agency in Frederick County.
Second Chance Garage is another transportation option. It's a low-cost vehicle program. The organization works with these partner agencies. You must be receiving ongoing support from one of them or be a recent graduate of their program. The partner agency determines eligibility.
The general public can also purchase a low-cost car from Second Chances Garage. There are no financing or payment plans, and proceeds support the partner program for those in need.
Walk-In Mental Health Services in Frederick County
In Frederick County, the Mental Health Association of Frederick County (MHA) is a 211 Call Center offering 24/7/365 crisis support.
MHA has an urgent walk-in behavioral health service in Frederick. Counselors are available 24/7 to help with a mental health, family, or relationship crisis.
The walk-in clinic is located at:
340 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
Virtual walk-in services are also available.
Services are provided at no cost to clients, available for all ages, and without an appointment.
Therapy and counseling services
Therapy and psychiatric services are also available from MHA for a sliding fee. They can help with:
- couples/marital issues
- child behavior issues
- life transitions or trauma
- depression
- anxiety disorders
- anger
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Learn more about these counseling services and set up an appointment.
MHA also offers support groups for families who have lost a loved one to suicide and suicide survivors. You are not alone. Manage severe grief, guilt, anger, depression, and forgetfulness with a supportive group.
Need to Talk?
Call or Text 988
Anyone in need of assistance with mental health or substance use-related needs can call 988. Learn about 988 in Maryland.
The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs provides prescription and dental assistance. They help a few hundred people every year through these programs.
The prescription drug program provides assistance for individuals who need help paying for life-saving medication. Prescriptions are filled at partner pharmacies.
Dental help
The dental program is available to Frederick County residents aged 51 and older who need emergency dental help with simple dental procedures.
For children, there is a pediatric dental clinic at the Frederick County Health Department for uninsured children or those who have medical assistance. Dental services are provided to children from ages 1-18, including children with special needs. Children can get routine dental cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, fillings, sealants, and routine extractions.
While adults can not get treatment at the Health Department Dental Clinic, vouchers are provided to reduce the cost of dental surgeries at local private oral surgeon offices.
If you do not qualify for one of these dental programs in Frederick County, you can also learn about other dental assistance in Maryland.
Preventive care screenings
The Community Health Services Division of Frederick County provides free preventive health services. Eligible individuals can get a no-cost colorectal cancer, breast cancer, or cervical cancer screening. They also have a Healthy Hearts blood pressure program, which provides guidance and support to adults with high blood pressure.
Get Help Now
Do you need help filing your taxes, finding a food pantry, or filling out an application for utility assistance? Dial 2-1-1 and an Information and Referral Specialist can assist you 24/7/365.
211 will connect you to a local resource, including the Frederick County Department of Social Services, which also provides support, including food stamps, temporary cash assistance, child care scholarships, Medicaid, and more.
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