Community Resources
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Family - (including childcare and other food resources)
Childcare
Childcare Scholarship Program
Childcare Scholarship program, a childcare voucher program to help assist families with childcare expenses. Clink link for eligibility requirements and application instructions.
https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program
Food
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income household buy food they need for proper nutrition and health. Click link for eligibility requirements and application information.
https://dhs.maryland.gov/food-supplement-program/
Women Infants and Children
WIC Howard County To apply, call Howard County WIC at 410-313-7510
Maryland WIC Hotline: 1-800-242-4WIC (4942)
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/Women-Infants-Children-WIC
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Home – (including housing and energy assistance)
Housing and Energy Assistance
Housing Subsidy Agreement
In partnership with HCC, the Howard County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Columbia Housing Center (CHC) has created a subsidy to assist low- to moderate-income college students with house needs for up to two (2) years while obtaining their higher education.
Students must carry a minimum of six (6) credits per semester and must attend both spring and fall semesters while receiving the subsidy. Please visit the CHC's website for all eligibility requirements. If you think you qualify, please contact Financial Aid Services by emailing finaid@howardcc.edu or calling 443-518-1260. More information will be available soon.
This subsidy aims to remove the barrier of locating and maintaining housing, thereby addressing the financial constraints that students face in securing suitable accommodations during their educational journey.
Community Action Council Housing Assistance
Community Action Council of Howard County offers housing assistance to Howard County residents. Assistance includes eviction prevention (providing individuals and families with one-time financial grants), First Month’s Rent (assists with paying the first month’s rent when an individual or family is moving into a new home), One Month’s Rent (assists with paying one month’s rent past due), or assistance with other housing emergencies such as utilities.
https://www.cac-hc.org/programs-services/housing-assistance-2/
Howard County Housing Commission
Howard County Housing Commission is a Public Housing Agency that participates in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Public Housing programs.
Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federally-funded, locally administered rental assistance program that subsidizes the rent of lower-income families, the elderly and disabled to afford decent, safe housing in the private market through the use of federal funds.
https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Residents/Pages/HousingChoice/default.aspx
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Health and Wellness - (including health care, domestic violence, crisis hotlines and addiction services)
Heath Services
Maryland Health Connection
Maryland Health Connection offers insurance plans to fit the needs of individuals and families. If you need health insurance start here.
https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/
Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP)
Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) provides full health care coverage to pregnant women and children up to 19 years of age. Covered services include in-patient hospital care, doctor visits, lab tests, dental care, eye care, medicines and immunizations 410-313-5845
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/Child-Health/MCHP
Columbia Health Center
Columbia Health Center offers a wide range of reproductive health services on a sliding fee scale. (410) 313-7500
www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/Clinical-Services
Chase Brexton
Chase Brexton is a full service medical facility offering everything from primary care and labs to mental health and dental services. Visit the website to learn how to become a patient (410) 884-7831
Domestic Violence
Hopeworks
HopeWorks provides services to women, men, and children impacted by sexual assault and domestic violence in Howard County, MD. Services include victim support and counseling, emergency shelter and legal assistance. 24-Hour Sexual, Dating and Domestic Violence Helpline: 410- 997-2272
Mental Health Crisis Hotlines
Grassroots Crisis Hotline (410) 531-6677
Maryland Crisis Hotline Toll-Free (800) 422-0009
Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline Toll-Free (800) 422-0009
Maryland Helpline 211 Maryland's Helpline is available 24/7 to provide support, guidance, and assistance. Please call 211 and select option 1, text your zip code, or visit the webpage:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Addiction Services
Howard County Health Department
Addiction Services (410) 313-6202 www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/Behavioral-Health
The Serenity Center
The Serenity Center - AA, Al-Anon, addictions groups and counseling (410) 884-6088
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a 12 step program for alcoholics. Weekly meetings being held check website for schedule (410) 663-1922
Grassroots
Grassroots has substance use Walk-In hours from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily 6700 Freetown Rd, Columbia, MD 21044