CRISIS INTERVENTION
AMERICAN RED CROSS
CENTER FOR TRUE JUSTICE AND HEALING, INC.
CHRISTIAN JAIL MINISTRY, INC.
CHRISTIAN SERVICES OF HOWARD COUNTY, INC.
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
FIRST CALL FOR HELP
FISH OF HOWARD COUNTY, INC.
FOOD PANTRIES
GABRIEL NETWORK
GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER, INC.
HOSPICE OF HOWARD COUNTY
HOTLINES
MENTAL HEALTH
MOBILE CRISIS TEAM
NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD
NORTH LAUREL-SAVAGE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER
PREGNANCY CENTER - HOWARD COUNTY
SALVATION ARMY-HOWARD COUNTY
SEXUAL TRAUMA TREATMENT AND ADVOCACY RECOVERY CENTER (STTAR)
SOCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (DSS)
SUCCESS IN STYLE
VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION
4800 Mount Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215-3231
410-358-2900
800-787-9282
FAX: 410-764-4914
Website: redcross-cmd.org
The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization that helps people prevent, prepare for and cope with emergencies. Volunteers provide disaster relief after fires, storms, floods and other emergencies. The Red Cross teaches health and safety skills such as CPR, first aid, the use of the Automated External Defibrillator, babysitters training and crime avoidance. Red Cross Blood Services provides blood and blood products to local hospitals.
CENTER FOR TRUE JUSTICE AND HEALING, INC.
Website: www.ctjh.org
The Center for True Justice and Healing, Inc. provides supportive services to individuals, couples, families and communities suffering the pain of grief and loss, especially that caused by violence in all its various forms. The Center seeks to provide assistance to victims of violence through prevention, intervention, supportive services, and education.
PO Box 6037
Columbia, MD 21045-6037
410-997-0253
E-Mail: cjm@christianjailministry.org
Website: www.christianjailministry.org
Christian Jail ministry (CJM) provides spiritual and personal ministry for inmates and staff at the Howard County Detention Center. CJM also has a substantial After Care Program for former inmates and inmate families.
CHRISTIAN SERVICES OF HOWARD COUNTY, INC.
3267 Pine Orchard Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-465-1060
FAX: 410-465-9430
The Christian Services of Howard County accepts donated clothing, furniture, appliances and household goods which are sold in the store at a nominal charge. The money is used to assist low income persons/families with loans or grants.
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, MD 2l046
410-313-6440
FAX: 410-313-6479
E-mail: bdayhoff@cac-hc.org
Website: www.cac-hc.org/
Provides services for limited income families and individuals. Programs include: Head Start, Homeless Care Services (Eviction Prevention and 1st Month’s Rent), Fuel Fund, the Maryland Energy Assistance program (MEAP), the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), the Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP), Food Bank and Community Outreach/Crisis Intervention.
The following health programs are also administered:
Breast and Cervical Prevention (BCCP)-provides free breast exams, mammograms and pap smears for limited income women age 50 and older in conjunction with the Howard County Health Department.
P.O. Box 34
Ellicott City, MD 21041
410-964-8660
Website: www.fishhowardcounty.com
Provides emergency services (food/ money/prescription medications) to Howard County residents in need. Referrals provided. Other additional services sometimes available.Please call for hours of operation.
Call for hours of operation
Bethany Lane Baptist Church, Ellicott City - 410-465-0150
Bridgeway Community Cupboard - 410-992-5832, Ext. 305
Celebration Church, Columbia - 410-997-2088
Church of the Resurrection - 410-461-9111
Columbia Baptist Fellowship - 410-730-2026
Elkridge Food Pantry - 410-796-1456
Elkridge Independent Christian Community Church - 410-796-1534
Eva Johnson Foundation - 410-465-0886
First Baptist Church of Savage - 301-725-3944
Friendship Baptist Church, Sykesville - 410-489-5117
Gideon House of God, Patapsco Manor - 410-379-2555
Howard County Good Bank - 410-313-6440
Jessup Baptist Church - 410-799-4842
Mt. Pisgah AME Church, Columbia - 410-730-6688
Rolling Hills Baptist Church, Clarksville - 301-490-4777
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Fulton - 410-792-0470
St. John Baptist Church - 301-596-5571
St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church serving Woodbine/Mt. Airy residents - 410-442-1717
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Ellicott City 410-465-2273
Church of the Resurrection
3175 Paulskirk Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-461-9111, Ext. 536
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
4795 Illchester Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-747-4334
St. Paul Catholic Church
3755 St. Paul Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-465-1670
The Gabriel Network is a faith based support network that provides mentoring and ongoing support to pregnant women by empowering them to make vital choices for a better life for them and their children.
GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER, INC.
Harriet Tubman Center
6700 Freetown Road
Columbia, MD 2l044
Office: 410-531-6006
TTY: 410-531-6080
FAX: 410-531-3487
24 Hour Hotline 410-531-6677
E-Mail: grsroots@comcast.net
Website: www.grassrootscrisis.org
Grassroots provides 24-hour hotline and walk-in crisis intervention services for those experiencing a personal, situational, mental health, or shelter crisis; Mobile Crisis Team; suicide prevention and intervention; immediate assistance to runaways and their families in Howard County; and emergency and transitional shelter programs for homeless individuals and families. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433
Columbia, MD 21045
410-730-5072
FAX: 410-730-5284
Website: Hospice-Finding Care
Licensed as a hospice by the State of MD and certified as a Medicare and Medicaid provider, Hospice provides services to the terminally ill and their families, as well as bereavement support services.
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-422-0009
Domestic Violence Center of Howard County: 410-997-2272
Grassroots Youth Suicide Hotline
and Teen Runaway Program: 410-531-6677
Parents Anonymous: 800-243-7337
410-531-6677
Provides crisis intervention services to the community.
NORTH LAUREL-SAVAGE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER
9105 All Saints Road
Whiskey Bottom Shopping Center
Laurel, MD 20723
301-498-7509
Seven human service organizations offer services at the Center, including the Community Action Council, Family and Children Services, FIRN, the Howard County Department of Social Services, Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, Domestic Violence Center, and Legal Aid Bureau.
Services at the Center include counseling, legal assistance, information and referral, immigrant services, and food, energy and housing assistance. The Center's hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PREGNANCY CENTER - HOWARD COUNTY
Century Plaza
Suite 203
10632 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: 410-730-3223
24-hour toll free hotline - 1-800-492-5530
The Pregnancy Center provides pregnancy testing, counseling for women in a crisis pregnancy, maternity clothes, infant clothes and furniture, and medical and general resource referrals. Services include a 24 hour answering service. All services are free and confidential.
Family Service Center: 443-656-3376
Ellicott City Donation Pick Up: 1-800-229-7156
Columbia Donation Pick Up: 301-277-7878
Baltimore Donation Pick Up: 410-525-0530
Car Donation: 1-800-229-7156
FAX: 443-656-3381
Website: tsabaltimore.org
The Salvation Army provides emergency services for food, rent, and utility assistance. Also coordinates the holiday clearinghouse that provides assistance to families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. English classes are available. Call the Family Service Center for information on new programs and volunteer opportunities. Office hours vary; call before visiting.
SEXUAL TRAUMA TREATMENT AND ADVOCACY RECOVERY CENTER (STTAR)
SOCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (DSS)
7121 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
410-872-8700
Toll Free Number for CHILD SUPPORT ONLY: 1-800-332-6347
MD Relay for the deaf: 711
Administrtion FAX: 410-872-4231
Family Investment FAX: 410-872-4222
Child Support FAX: 410-872-4305
Services FAX: 410-872-4303
CSP Intake FAX: 410-872-4203
E-Mail: cbuckley@dhr.state.md.us
Website: www.dhr.state.md.us.howard.htm
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is a State funded agency, with some key funding from Howard County Government. Social Services provides public assistance with a goal of self-sufficiency. DSS offers a Job Resource Center with access to the Maryland Job Service’s database. In addition, Social Services accepts applications for Food Stamps, Medical Assistance, TEMHA, Purchase of Care and Temporary Cash Assistance between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) services are available 1 PM to 3 PM Monday through Friday.
DSS offers Child Support Enforcement Services, paternity establishment and a Young Fathers Program. DSS also provides Child and Adult Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoption, and Family Services.
Adult Services
Child Protective Services
Child Support
Family Preservation
Food Stamps
Foster Care
Jobs First/Resource Center
Medical Assistance/Medicaid
Purchase of Care (Day Care)
Temporary Cash Assistance
Young Father's Program
3290 Pine Orchard Lane
Suite A-2
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-750-6475
FAX:410-480-2260
E-mail: successinstyle@verizon.net
Website: http://www.successinstyle.org/
Mailing address:
2630 Turf Valley Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Provides free business attire and coaching for low income women seeking employment. Clients are referred from social service agencies, job placement services, crisis hot lines, etc. Donations of good women’s business attire accepted. Volunteer positions available.
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