This Quick Resource Guide will provide community members within the Native American LifeLines Baltimore service area additional information on health and social services.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Dial 211 or log into 211.org to get connected with your local 211 partner.
As always, if you are experiencing a medical or behavioral health emergency, dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency department!
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Food Resources
Maryland Food Bank:
- Baltimore: 410-737-8282
- Eastern Shore: 410-742-0050
- Western Branch: 410-737-8282
- Find Food: https://mdfoodbank.org/find-food/
Capital Area Food Bank (DC):
- Hunger Lifeline: 202-644-9807
- Get Help: https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/find-food-assistance/
Food Bank of Delaware:
- Pantries: (302) 292-1305 x.227
- Get Help: https://www.fbd.org/get-help/
For food resources in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, visit https://www.freefood.org/.
Utility Assistance & Shut Off Prevention
Maryland:
- Office of Home Energy Programs: 1-800-332-6347
- Website: http://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/local-home-energy-program-office/
DC:
- Call 311
- Website: https://dc.gov/page/utilities-shutdown
Virginia:
- Virginia Department of Social Services: 804-726-7000
Website: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea/ - Dollar Energy Fund: 800-683-7036
Website: https://www.dollarenergy.org/need-help/virginia/virginia-utility-assistance-program/
Delaware:
- Division of State Service Centers: 302-255-9875
- Website: https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dssc/liheap.html
Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission: 800-692-7380
- Website: http://www.puc.state.pa.us/consumer_info/electricity/energy_assistance_programs.aspx
West Virginia:
- Eastern West Virginia Community Action: 304-538-7711
- Website: https://www.ewvcaa.org/services/general-services/
Vocational Training and Employment Services
Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center
- Baltimore Metropolitan Area: 877-268-6680
- Western Maryland: 800-858-8083
- Eastern Pennsylvania: 800-341-3577
- Website: www.cotraic.org/WIAprg.html
Health Insurance Enrollment
- Maryland Health Connection: 855-642-8572
Website: https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/shop-and-compare/individuals-and-families/ - DC Health Link: 855-532-5465
Website: https://dchealthlink.com/ - For other locations, visit www.healthcare.gov
HIV Testing & Counseling
- General Testing Information
- Call: 800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
- Website: gettested.cdc.gov
- Text your ZIPCODE to KNOW IT (566948)
- Want PrEP?
- Call: 855-447-8410
- Website: GetYourPrEP.com
Domestic Violence
- StrongHearts Native Helpline
- Call: 844-762-8483
- Website: https://www.strongheartshelpline.org/get-help/
Suicide Prevention
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Call: 800-273-8255
- Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
LGBTQ Support
- Trevor Project
- Call: 866-488-7386
- Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
- Text START to 678678
- LGBT National Help Center
- Call: 888-843-4564 (M-F 4PM to midnight)
- Website: https://www.glbthotline.org/national-hotline.html
Mental Health Support
- Sheppard Pratt
- Mosaic Community Services: 410-938-3000
- Website: https://www.sheppardpratt.org/mosaic/
Housing Support
- Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services
- Baltimore City Shelter Hotline: 443-984-9540
- Website: https://homeless.baltimorecity.gov/
General Assistance Services
- myMDTHINK – Gateway to Public Health and Human Services
- DHS Main Office: 1-800-332-6347
- Website: https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/home/#/
Unemployment Insurance
- Maryland Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance
- Claimant Information: 667-207-6520
- Website: https://beacon.labor.maryland.gov/ReBEACONClaimant/Account/Login