Resources for People, Animals, and Our Community.

Free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988.

Availability: 24/7

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use disorders.

Availability: 24/7, 365 days

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Confidential and anonymous resource for locating treatment facilities in the United States.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Connects Veterans and their loved ones with qualified responders. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.

Availability: 24/7

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Statewide service that connects Marylanders with health and human services, including housing, food, and utility assistance. Dial 2-1-1.

Availability: 24/7

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

State agency providing information on public behavioral health services including substance use and mental health.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

State agency for public assistance programs including food, energy, and family services.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

The official health insurance marketplace for Maryland, including Medicaid enrollment.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Statewide crisis and information line — dial 2-1-1 and press 1 for behavioral health crisis support.

Availability: 24/7

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Find NA meetings by location or online.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Find AA meetings in your area.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Science-based mutual-support meetings for people seeking recovery from addictive behaviors.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Support, education, and advocacy for people affected by mental illness. NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Nationwide harm-reduction organization that mails free naloxone and provides overdose-prevention resources.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

State program providing naloxone training, distribution, and overdose-prevention information.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Support for families and friends of people affected by another person's drinking.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Support for families and friends of someone affected by another person's addiction.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Federal food assistance program administered through the Maryland Department of Human Services.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Statewide food assistance network. Use the Find Food tool to locate the nearest food pantry.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Federal directory to locate emergency shelters, transitional housing, and homelessness services.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Housing assistance programs including rental support and homeownership resources.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Apply for Maryland Medicaid through Maryland Health Connection.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Statewide public transit information and trip planning.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

Employment services, job training, and workforce resources.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

National organization connecting people to recovery community organizations and peer support.

Last reviewed: 2025-01-15

National organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals and helping animals in need. Find adoption, rescue, and pet care resources.

Availability: 24/7

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in shelters. Find no-kill resources and adoption information.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Searchable database of adoptable pets from shelters and rescue groups across the United States.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

North America's largest non-profit homeless pet adoption website, connecting people with adoptable pets and shelters.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Maryland's largest animal shelter and rescue organization, caring for thousands of homeless, neglected, and abused animals each year.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Baltimore-based animal welfare organization offering pet adoption, veterinary services, and humane education programs.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Open-admission animal shelter serving Harford County, Maryland with adoption, lost-and-found, and animal welfare programs.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

County shelter providing animal adoption, licensing, lost pet services, and animal control in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

County animal shelter offering adoption, foster, volunteer, and low-cost veterinary services in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

County animal shelter providing adoption, lost-and-found, and animal welfare services in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Non-profit animal shelter serving Caroline County, Maryland with adoption, spay/neuter assistance, and animal welfare programs.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Animal shelter and humane society serving Talbot County, Maryland with adoption, spay/neuter, and community outreach programs.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National non-profit that supports animal welfare organizations with grants, adoption programs, and lost pet recovery services.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

The world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, based in New York and serving communities nationwide.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National program that delivers donated pet food and supplies to animal rescue groups and shelters across the country.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Directory of local pet food pantries and assistance programs across the United States to help families keep their pets fed.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Many Maryland Food Bank partner pantries also distribute pet food. Use the Find Food tool and contact local pantries to ask about pet food availability.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Provides pet food assistance to families in need in the Baltimore area so they can keep their pets at home.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Professional association with a searchable database of veterinarians and resources for pet health and veterinary care.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National program providing financial assistance grants and resources to pet owners facing veterinary emergencies.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Non-profit that provides financial assistance to pet owners in need of non-routine veterinary care.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Maryland-based organization supporting veterinary care access, education, and assistance programs for animals in need.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National referral network helping pet owners find affordable spay and neuter services in their area.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National advocacy organization for stray and feral cats, providing resources for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and community cat care.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National organization providing after-school programs, mentoring, and safe spaces for young people.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National mentoring network pairing adult volunteers with children to support positive youth development.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National community organization offering youth programs, family services, health and wellness, and community support.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Youth development organization delivered by Cooperative Extension, offering hands-on learning in agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

University of Maryland Extension youth development program with clubs, camps, and projects across the state.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National organization helping older adults secure affordable housing, food, income, and social connection.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Public service connecting older adults and caregivers to local aging and disability resources. Operated by the U.S. Administration on Aging.

Availability: Weekdays 8am-9pm ET

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

State agency connecting Maryland seniors with programs for nutrition, transportation, caregiver support, and healthy aging.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Nationwide network delivering nutritious meals and friendly check-ins to seniors and homebound individuals.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National network of local organizations addressing education, income, health, and community needs.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Local United Way serving Baltimore and Central Maryland with community resources, financial stability programs, and volunteer opportunities.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Non-profit providing food, housing, immigration, family, and emergency services across Central Maryland.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National faith-based organization providing emergency shelter, food assistance, disaster relief, and social services.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Local Salvation Army providing food, shelter, emergency assistance, and youth programs in Central Maryland.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National non-profit providing job training, employment placement, and community services through local Goodwill stores.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Online platform connecting people with volunteer opportunities at non-profits across the United States.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National service program offering paid volunteer opportunities to address community needs including education, disaster relief, and public health.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Pro bono legal services for low-income Marylanders in civil matters including housing, family, and public benefits.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National non-profit building affordable housing and offering volunteer opportunities in communities across the country.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Local Habitat affiliate serving Central Maryland with affordable homeownership and volunteer build opportunities.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Nationwide network of food banks working to end hunger in the United States. Use the food bank locator to find local help.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Regional food bank serving Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral counties with food assistance and community programs.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Free civil legal services for low-income Marylanders in matters such as housing, public benefits, family law, and consumer issues.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Dial 2-1-1 for free, confidential connection to health and human services including housing, food, utility, and employment assistance.

Availability: 24/7

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

State agency promoting independence and full participation for Marylanders with disabilities through services and advocacy.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Statewide advocacy organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

State council promoting inclusion, advocacy, and systems change for people with developmental disabilities.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Crisis counseling and resources for child abuse prevention and intervention.

Availability: 24/7

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Free, confidential crisis counseling via text for any painful emotion or crisis, anytime.

Availability: 24/7

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Confidential support, safety planning, and resources for anyone affected by domestic violence.

Availability: 24/7

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

State coalition providing resources, referrals, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence in Maryland.

Availability: 24/7

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Resources and reporting for missing children, child exploitation, and child safety.

Availability: 24/7

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Support, education, and resources for family caregivers of veterans.

Availability: Monday-Friday 8am-10pm ET

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

State agency connecting Maryland veterans and their families with benefits, services, and advocacy.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

Baltimore-based organization providing housing, employment, and supportive services for veterans.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National organization providing programs and services for wounded veterans and their families.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21

National organization helping veterans access benefits, employment, and community support.

Last reviewed: 2025-07-21