Need help?
Sometimes life hits hard, and you just need a little help.
Read below to find organizations that can help with everything from food emergencies to home repairs to medical needs.
Mental & Physical Health
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: DIAL 988
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Grassroots Crisis Intervention (mobile crisis unit, walk-in crisis assistance, outpatient mental health clinic, substance abuse help, and more) Info
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Urgent & Emergency Care Info (for life-threatening emergencies, call 911)
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HC DrugFree Info
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Howard County Medical Center "Journey to Better Health" community health support Info
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Good Pill Pharmacy (help with high-cost prescriptions) Info
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The Loan Closet of Howard County (medical equipment) Info
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Maryland Medical Assistance Programs Info
Food Assistance
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OMHS Food Pantry Info
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Columbia Community Care Info
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Howard County Food Bank Info
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Howard County Multiservice Center Food Pantry Info
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Grassroots Day Resource
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CAREAPP Food Pantry Locator Info
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Howard County Food Connection Map Info
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Info
Emergency Shelter, Housing & Home Repairs
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Grassroots Emergency Shelter Info
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Howard County Warming & Cooling Centers (for extreme temperatures) Info
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Community Action Council (energy, weatherization, & family stability assistance) Info
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HoCo Home Share Program (connects homeowners with a room to spare with local residents seeking housing) Info
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Settlement/Downpayment Loan Program Info
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​A Home of Our Own (help with furnishings) Info
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Foreclosure Prevention Program Info​
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Bridges to Housing Stability Info
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HoCo Office of Consumer Protection (mediates landlord-tenant disputes, investigates consumer complaints, etc.) Info
Family Resources
(Children, Teens, & Parents)
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2026 HoCo Parents Guide Here
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HoCo Office of Children & Families Info
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HoCo's The Family Institute Info
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Stevens Forest Judy Center Info
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Hoco Family support Center Info
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Maryland Coalition of Families Info
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Center for Children Info
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Family Law Assistance Program Info
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Free RTA Passes for HCPSS & HCC Students Info
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Ohana HC (teen mentorship program) Info
Seniors & Disabled Individuals
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Maryland Access Point Here
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Howard County 50+ Centers Info
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The Village in Howard Info
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HoCo Resource Guide for Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, and Caregivers Here
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HoCo Office on Aging & Independence Info
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RTA Certified Free Ride Card for Seniors 60+ Info
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CAREAPP Disability Resources Info
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HoCo Disability Services Info
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​Meals on Wheels Info
