Help For Those In Need

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back to School Assistance

 

If you are in need of school supplies, clothing, shoe vouchers, etc. you can contact the Neighbors In Need Program located at 220 S. Main Street, Bel Air.  The telephone number is 410-638-3374 and they are open from 8 AM to 5 PM.  To receive faster service you should be screened through the Department of Social Service, Health Department, or Birthright.  You can contact them at 2 S. Bond Street, Bel Air or call 410-836-4700.

 

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Child Support

 

If you are presently receiving Temporary Cash Assistance or Medical Assistance you will not have to pay a charge to receive child support assistance.  If you are not presently receiving these services you will be charged a one-time $25 fee.    To save time you may print the forms from your computer and fill them out at home, simply visit the Child Support Site.  Call the local Bureau of Support Enforcement at 410-638-8940 for all of your questions.

 

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Christmas Help

 

To get help call the Department of Social Services at 410-836-4700 or go to 2 S. Bond Street, Bel Air.

 

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Clothing Centers

 

Community Church Clothing Center         410-638-1741

Community Outreach Center                   410-838-2352

Salvation Army                                      410-939-3535

Twice Blessed Thrift Shop                       410-836-3587

 

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Domestic Abuse

 

Call SARC at 410-836-8430.

 

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Electric Service Help

 

You may be eligible to receive help with your energy costs.  To find out if you qualify visit the site http://www.dhr.state.md.us/meap/meap-who.htm.

To contact the Local Home Energy Office call (410) 638-3240 or visit them at 33 W. Courtland Street in Bel Air.

 

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Electric Turn-off Notice

 

Call Harford Community Action Agency at 410-638-3240 or 410-638-3241.

 

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Financial Assistance

 

Call Neighbors In Need at 410-638-3374 located at 220 S. Main Street, Bel Air or call the Department of Social Services at 410-836-4949.

 

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Food Closets

 

 

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Food Stamps

 

Food Stamps can be acquired through the Department of Social Services.  There is income eligibility so call the Department of Social Services at 410-836-4700 to find out the qualifications.  If you do not meet the eligibility requirements contact one of the Food Closets and they will be happy to help you temporarily.

 

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Furniture

 

If you are in need of furniture and have a caseworker at the Health Department, Social Services, or Birthright call them and tell them so that they may process your request.  If you do not have a caseworker then call Neighbors In Need at 410-638-3374.

 

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Housing

 

Call 410-638-3045 to find out the income eligibility to receive housing.  If you are eligible you must fill out an application in their office located at 15 S. Main Street, Bel Air (they will not mail you an application). To learn about more of this program visit their web page http://www.co.ha.md.us/housing. Note to Parents:  If you have a child don’t worry about waiting in the office.  The application is approximately two pages long and as soon as you complete it you may leave. 

 

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Legal Assistance

 

Call the Legal Aid Bureau in reference to private issues at 410-836-8202.  Call the Public Defender’s Office at 410-836-4880 in reference to criminal matters.

 

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Medical Assistance

 

To obtain medical assistance and/or to find out if you are income eligible call the Department of Social Services at 410-836-4700.  If you are unable to receive medical assistance you may be eligible for the Maryland Primary Care (MPC) Program if you have a medical condition that requires on-going care.  To join this program you must first apply for the Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program.  After you have received your card then call Ellie Lawing, RN, at 410-273-5626 to enroll in the MPC Program.

 

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Medical Bills Unpaid

 

There is help for those who have unpaid medical bills.  Call the Department of Social Services at 410-836-4700 for more information.

 

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Pharmacy Assistance

 

Pharmacy Assistance is available to income eligible residents.  Call 1-800-492-1974 or call the Aberdeen Health Center at 410-273-5626 and speak with Ellie Lawing, RN about the program.  If accepted you will only be required to pay a $5.00 co-pay.  Once accepted by the Pharmacy Assistance Program you can ask about the Maryland Primary Care (MPC) Program, which provides health services for low-income adults that have medical conditions that require on-going care.

 

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Pregnancy Testing

 

Pregnancy testing can be done for free at Birthright located at 38 E. Gordon Street, Bel Air.  Call 410-838-0443 to make an appointment or visit their site for more information.

 

 

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Purchase of Care

 

An application for Purchase of Care can be mailed to you simply by calling the Department of Social Services at 410-836-4700.

 

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Renters’ Tax Credit

 

If you are renting and below a certain income limit you may be eligible for a tax credit.  To find out more information call 1-800-944-7403.

 

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Soup Kitchens

 

Care Night Food Ministry Open Mondays at 6 pm Calvary Baptist Church 206 East Courtland Place Bel Air, Maryland 21014 410-838-6080

Caring Hands, Inc. Open Wednesdays at 11:30 am 41 North Philadelphia Road Aberdeen, Maryland 21001 410-272-4929

Manna House Open Wednesdays at 11:30 am Bel Air United Methodist Church 21 Linwood Avenue Bel Air, Maryland 21014 410-838-5181

Sharing Table Open Saturdays at 11:30 am Presbury United Methodist Church 806 Edgewood Road Edgewood, Maryland 21040 410-679-8486

Grove Presbyterian Church Open Thursdays 11:30 am - 1:00 50 E. Bel Air Avenue Aberdeen, Maryland 21001 410-272-0896

 

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Temporary Cash Assistance

 

Temporary Cash Assistance is available to income-qualified individuals.  To find out if you are eligible call the Department of Social Services at 410-836-4700.

 

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Transportation

The Bel Air area has a bus called the Town Go Round, and Aberdeen has a bus called the Doodle Bug.  For more information about other buses and their schedules, fees, etc. call 410-838-2562 or 410-612-1620.

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WIC

 

Women Infants and Children (WIC) offers food and nutritional information to pregnant women, infants and children.  To find out if you are income eligible for WIC call 410-273-5656.  You are automatically income eligible if you receive medical assistance, food stamps, or temporary cash assistance.  This program will offer foods such as: formula for infants, milk, cheese, juice, peanut butter, eggs, dried beans, and cereal. 

 

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