Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to speak with Janet Wright with the Office on Aging by calling 410-638-3025.

There is a Pharmacy Assistance Program in the county. The program has income and asset limits. The patient must pay $5 per prescription. Applications can be obtained at the Office on Aging by calling 410-638-3025 or 410-638-3026 or go online to download an application from the

The following are some legal services and phone numbers for seniors in Harford County: Harford County Bar Association (410-836-8202), Senior Legal Assistance Program (410-836-8202) and the Senior Legal Hotline (800-999-8904).

There are are many options for

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There are plenty of assisted living facilities in the Harford County area.

Nursing home care can be an important part of elderly citizens' in Harford County. Thankfully, there are numerous homes in the area.

The Senior Centers in Harford County are important for elderly activity.

Yes, there is disabled/handicapped housing in Harford County.

The Office on Aging can be contacted by calling 410-638-3025 or by visiting the

Food stamps, medical assistance, adult services needs and more can be obtained by making application. Call the Department of Social Service at 410-836-4700 for information on how to get an application.

Yes we do and you can reach them by calling 410-612-1621 or 410-612-1620 or view the

Whether you are an individual or group wanting to volunteer, click on the "Want to Volunteer" link and you can search online for volunteer opportunities in Harford County. Our online database is searchable by category or organization and also includes information on dates, location, details, requirements and contact information for the organization. It is then up to the volunteer to contact the organization and make arrangements for their volunteer service. If you wish to receive a volunteer application by mail, call Volunteer Harford at 410-638-4444. No personal information will be given to agencies without your permission.

Whether you want to volunteer once a year, once a month or once a week, Volunteer Harford can help match you with the volunteer position that best suits your individual needs. It will ultimately be up to you as the volunteer and the organization to determine your volunteer schedule.

Volunteer Harford provides personal service to potential volunteers who wish to share their time and talents. We work to match your skills and interests with an agency/organization that needs you.

Volunteers are generally sought from the Harford County area. However, we are happy to help anyone looking to volunteer if we can. The volunteer opportunities we offer come predominately from within Harford County, though some are from Baltimore and Cecil counties.

We currently have about 300 exciting and rewarding volunteer jobs. Some of them include emergency action, special events, mentoring, Blanketeer, gardening/landscaping, horse side walker, environmental, creating museum displays, media relations, helping in a library, clerical help, animal care, food services, helping the homeless, being a historical guide and much more. We also have special, one-time events and a calendar of events that we list on our home page.