The MultiService Center 

9900 Washington Blvd. Suite I 

Laurel, MD 20723 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Wednesday: 11:00am – 7:00pm

Walk-ins are welcomed.  Appointments can also be made in the office or by calling our main number.

Main: 410-313-0220 (voice/relay)

Fax: 410-313-0235

Bus Service: Purple Bus Route (1-800-270-9553)                                                                                                                                                                                                     

 If you need this information in an alternate format or need assistance, please email us at mscinfo@howardcountymd.gov. 

 We offer the following services:

Accessible Resources for Independence

ARI - assists motivated people in developing their self-determined goals to gain and retain greater independence. Peer mentors with disabilities at ARI serve as role models to provide support and creative solutions for issues of life through the sharing of information and promoting awareness about community-based options for receiving services and supports. Click Here

Community Action Council   

Community Action Council (CAC) - Provides programs and emergency services for low-income residents to alleviate the effects of poverty and promote self-sufficiency. Services include Eviction Prevention, First Month's Rent, Energy Assistance, Food Bank and Head Start.

 Family & Children's Services of Central Maryland  

Family & Children's Services of Central Maryland (FCS) - Provides case management services, counseling for individuals, couples and families. Family & Children Services of Central Maryland also offers in-home assistance for the elderly or adults with disabilities on a sliding scale fee. To find out more about FCS 

 HopeWorks  

HopeWorks - Provides services to families impacted by domestic violence: 24-hour hotline, emergency and transitional shelter, legal assistance counseling, education and outreach. To find out more about HopeWorks 

 FIRN 

Foreign Born Information and Referral Network (FIRN) - Provides services to immigrants as they bridge into the American culture. Services include immigration counseling, interpreters, consumer counseling, adult and student literacy, job counseling and crisis counseling. FIRN is an accredited immigration agency. To find out more about FIRN  click here.

 HCDSS

Howard County Department of Social Services (HCDSS) - Services promote stability, employment, self-sufficiency, and a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults. At the Multiservice Center, HCDSS provides assistance to low-income families through the Temporary Cash Assistance grant (assistance grants for families without income), Food Stamp (assistance in purchasing food) and Medical Assistance (assistance in paying cost of health care. To find out more about HCDSS click here.

 Maryland  Legal Aid 

The Maryland Legal Aid provides access to free legal services to low-income persons. Accepts cases in the area of family/domestic, housing, income maintenance (public benefits) and elder law and consumer/finance. Also provides specialized representation to vulnerable populations such as senior citizens, immigrant workers, nursing homes and assisted living residents. To find out more about the Maryland Legal Aid click here. 

 Howard County Workforce Development  

Howard County Workforce Development - Provides access to job databases for Howard County and the surrounding area. The agency assists with job searches, creating resumes and accessing the Columbia Workforce Center. To find out more about Howard County Workforce Development,  

 Success in Style  

Success in Style provides clean, fashionable business attire and accessories to help men and women succeed in the workplace. To find out more about Success in Style, click here.

Trish Olsen

August 20 Free School Supplies & Backpacks

August 20 Free School Supplies & Backpacks (Spanish)

Making Change Workshop

Adult Basic Skills Classes

The Howard County Audrey Robbins Employee Team of the Year is the MultiService Center, a seven-year old nonprofit organization that focuses on serving the residents of southeast Howard County. The Center’s mission is “to enrich lives in this community by offering ready access to human services and support to help clients become self-sufficient.” https://youtu.be/dewniHpee4k

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland new Distribution Site at the County’s MultiService Center in Laurel:  https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q75760esk111qro/AABlkZpIhyRVN9UHJCqgboE0a?dl=0