Harford County Resource Guide - Crisis Assistance

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CRISIS ASSISTANCE

Website: www.redcross.org

24-hr. Assistance. Presentations on disaster preparedness. Courses in First Aid, CPR, Water Safety, Informal Caregivers and Babysitting. Helps military families to secure emergency leaves and emergency loans. Call for additional information.

Bel Air MD 21014

A transitional and permanent housing program for homeless women and women with children in Harford County. Families are referred to Anna's House by the Harford County Department of Social Services.

24-hour crisis line providing counseling to all ages for suicide, parenting, childrens issues, runaway, sexual abuse, etc.

128 West Franklin Street

Baltimore MD 21201

A statewide non-profit organization committed to strengthening families by eliminating and preventing child abuse and neglect. This is done by supporting, educating, and nurturing individuals, families and communities. Call for information about parent support groups and positive parenting programs. Call the StressLine for crisis intervention, information and referrals. There is no charge and child care is provided.

Friends in Self-Help

Bel Air MD 21014

Three chapters of HC FISH consist of concerned citizens who volunteer their time and talents to minister to emergency needs of fellow citizens. These needs may be for food delivery (when no transportation is available), prescrip-tions, rent aid, utility cut-offs, transportation to doctor appointments when drivers are available,1-2 nights lodging and other various crisis. FISH depends solely on the generosity of local churches and civic groups and concerned individuals.

Havre de Grace/Aberdeen, 428 Battery Drive, Havre de Grace 410-836-6440
Joppa/Edgewood, P.O. Box 105, Joppa, MD, 410-836-6442
West Harford Fish, P.O. Box 552, Bel Air, MD 410-836-6441 (Bel Air & surrounding areas - Jarrettsville, Fallston, Churchville, Street, Whiteford, Pyelesville, Abingdon, Darlington, Delta, etc.)

Havre de Grace 410.836.6440

Joppa/Edgewood 410.836.6442

Bel Air & Surrounding Areas

Fellowship of Lights

1300 W. Calvert Street

Emergency shelter for adolescents, runaways. Runaways can stay for 14 days; those referred by a caseworker can stay for approximately one month. Serving 12-17 year olds.

Suicide prevention/homeless shelter.

42 N. Main Street

Bel Air MD 21014

The mobile crisis program provides crisis intervention and emergency mental health care for Harford County residents. Urgent psychiatric evaluations and referrals are available. Hours for operation are Monday Friday 8:00 AM 12 Midnight, Saturday Sunday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM. The mobile crisis program also participates on the Critical Incident Stress Management/Disaster Team (CISM team). The team is available to respond to community incidents to provide support for traumatic events (such as bank robberies, difficult deaths, etc.).

Transitional / Permanent Housing

53 E. Bel Air Avenue, Suite. 3

Aberdeen MD 21001

A transitional and permanent housing program for homeless families with children. Families are referred to Harford Family House by agencies and churches.

People's Food Pantry

1321 B Woodbridge Station Way

Edgewood MD 21040

9 a.m. - 12 noon and 1-4 p.m.: A service of Harford Food & Nutrition Committee that provides food to anyone who lacks the resources to provide for themselves. Harford Food & Nutrition Committee: Summer meals programs, breakfast/lunch, for children in low-income families.

1321 B Woodbridge Station Way

Edgewood MD 21040

Provides benefits to help eligible households, both renters and homeowners, to offset the costs of home heating that are excessive in relation to household income. Benefits are through the MD Energy Assistance Program and the Fuel Fund.

Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Please call first.

Homecoming is a ten-bed halfway house for women. We coordinate with Harford County Social Services, Harford County Health Department and many other resources to facilitate the ability to return to a productive lifestyle.

866.569.4112 (Tollfree)

410.399.2905 (Office)

Nationwide Crisis Assistance Hotline

Suicide prevention hotline

803 Peppard Drive

Bel Air MD 21014

Havre de Grace, Maryland

Help for individuals who are depressed, afraid of drugs, have family problems, think they are pregnant, are mistreated or are thinking of leaving home.

Highland Commons Building

A social service agency serving northern Harford County dedicated to providing human services by meeting the needs of low income residents. Services include: food locker, youth programs and resource referrals.

For referrals to a provider of public mental health services.

Provides telephone assistance for individuals of suspected poisons. Will advise emergency first aid, provide written prevention materials and referrals to treatment facilities.

Teen Hotline - 17 Years & Younger

Core Service Agency of Harford County

206 South Hays Street

Bel Air MD 21014

The Core Service Agency of Harford County (CSA) is responsible for the development, planning and management of the local mental health system in Harford County. The purpose of the Core Service Agency of Harford County is to ensure culturally competent, efficient, coordinated and effective mental health services to the Harford County community.

Services include: information and referral, advocacy, emergency assistance for prescriptions, housing (eviction prevention) and laboratory assistance, child and adolescent respite referral, adult residential referral, and complaint resolution. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

1.800.888.1965 (24 hr)

236 Northeast Plaza

Edgewood MD 21040

Gently used clothing/items.

105 West Belair Avenue

Aberdeen MD 21001

Website: www.ruchainc.org

We offer assistance with housing referrals, clothing, food, utility bills and emergency financial help. We provide these services to families and individuals in the Aberdeen and surrounding areas.

300 Rear Seneca Street

Havre de Grace MD 21078

Food: 9-11:am & 1-2:30pm
9am - 3:30pm. After hours call local Harford County Police Department for lodging.
Motel placements, meals, counseling and eviction prevention for men, women, women with children, men with children and two-parent families.

Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center

24-Hour Helpline: Confidential Helpline staffed by trained domestic and sexual violence counselors.
Companion Services: Accompaniment to the hospital and/or police station for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Victim's Counseling: Individual counseling and crisis intervetion for female, male and child victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Group counseling available for adults molested as children, sexually abusive relationships, rape survivors, and domestic violence victims.
Safehouse Services: Confidentially located safehouse for victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children.
Perpetrator's Counseling: Group counseling for perpetrators of domestic violence.
Legal Advocacy & Representation: Advocacy and/or court accompaniment for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Legal representation for Protective Orders and Emergency Custody Hearings, along with other civil remedies.
Professional Training & Education: Training, presentations and community education on both domestic and sexual violence.
Information and Referrals

410.836.8430 24 Hour Helpline

Nights, Saturday & Sunday:

Short term transitional shelter for one family at a time.

Must be Referred by the

Department of Social Services:

Presbyterian 410.838.5777

Adult & Child Protective Services

After Hours Call Sheriff's Office. Unit provides crisis intervention on a crime scene, resource and referrals within the county, and general advocacy for victims of crime. Provides services to people over the age of 18 who are in some way disabled and at risk of abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation.

Faith Communites & Civic Agencies United

2 South Bond Street

Bel Air MD 21014

Winter emergency shelter as well as transitional shelter for men, women and children;case manage- ment

Food Stamp Program

This program assists families with the cost of food. Income and asset eligibility guidelines must be met.

410.836.4700 (Bel Air)

410.272.9060 (Aberdeen)

Furniture Assistance

Citizens requesting furniture must call a case worker at DSS or the Health Department. For furniture donations, including pick-up, call.

Neighbors in Need Holiday assistance forms are available through the Department of Social Services, 2 S. Bond St., Bel Air, MD 21014 as well as Harford County Health Departments.

Homeless Program

2 South Bond Street

Bel Air MD 21014

Emergency motel and shelter placements for men, women and children, counseling and case management and assistance with applying for benefits.

Job Protective Services

Assists with payment for food, shelter, and transportation home for income eligible people. Assistance with payment for day care for children of income eligible people.

112-D Connolly Road

Fallston MD 21047

Tabitha's House has been in existence since 1998 and assisting people with food, clothing, household items, school supplies, holiday assistance and referrals. Our services are offered at no charge to Harford County residents. We also offer a thrift store with prices based for low-income people. Donations are accepted - Donation times: Tuesday, 10am - 3pm; Thursday from 10am- 6pm; and Saturday, 10am- 2pm. *Please call ahead for an appointment*.

410.877.9730 Tabitha's House

410.836.4700 Purchase of Care

Maryland 211:First Call for Help, MD (24-hr. line)

100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor

MD state crisis intervention service which provides referrals for counseling for all citizen emergencies including teen pregnancy. Includes emergency services, employment, Hot Line for out of work, shelter, information, and juvenile crime victims assistance lines. Food stamp referral information.

Behavioral Health Services

At Harford Memorial Hospital
Affiliated with Sheppard Pratt Health

443.843.8054 24-Hour HELPLINE

Edgewood MD 21040

Donate or receive personal/household items, including furniture and clothing. Free clothing giveaway the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Edgewood Community Center, Edgewater Village Shopping Center, 1837 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood MD.