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    About This Guide

    This guide was created to help individuals and families in Maryland navigate long-term care with more clarity and confidence. Whether you're planning ahead or facing an immediate care need, finding the right support can feel overwhelming.

    Inside, you'll find a curated list of nonprofit organizations across Maryland, including caregiver support services, disease-specific foundations, veteran resources, and community-based programs. Each listing includes verified contact information and a brief description to help you quickly understand what's available.

    Our goal is to make it easier for you to explore your options, connect with trusted long-term care resources in Maryland, and take the next step with confidence.

    💡 Quick Tip: Dial 2-1-1 anywhere in Maryland for immediate referrals to local nonprofits, social services, food assistance, and more.

    We strive to keep this directory accurate and up-to-date. However, nonprofit organizations change, merge, or close over time, and web addresses can change without notice. Always verify contact details directly with each organization. If you find an outdated listing or are a nonprofit that isn't listed and would like to be included, please reach out to us at hello@LTCareNav.com.

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    Alzheimer's Association — Greater Maryland Chapter (Baltimore)
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
    Region: Statewide Maryland — all 24 jurisdictions (HQ: 1850 York Rd.…
    24/7 helpline, care consultations, support groups across Maryland (Baltimore, Bethesda/Montgomery County, Annapolis, Silver Spring, Frederick, Hagerstown, Salisbury, and more), Walk to End Alzheimer's events (Baltimore, Bethesda, Annapolis, Frederick, and more), professional training, advocacy at the Maryland General Assembly, and research funding. Coordinates with all 24 Maryland AAAs for dementia caregiver support.
    1-800-272-3900 | (443) 430-8600 | 1850 York Rd. #C, Timonium, MD 21093https://www.alz.org/maryland
    Johns Hopkins Memory and Alzheimer's Treatment Center (Baltimore)State Unique
    Type: Academic Medical Center Dementia Program (Maryland-Unique — World Leader)
    Region: Baltimore / Statewide referrals (Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600…
    Johns Hopkins Memory and Alzheimer's Treatment Center is one of the world's leading dementia clinical and research programs. Johns Hopkins researchers have made foundational contributions to understanding Alzheimer's disease, and the clinical program provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients throughout Maryland and the region. Closely affiliated with the National Institute on Aging (NIA) — the NIH institute headquartered in Bethesda — Johns Hopkins is a cornerstone of national Alzheimer's research and clinical care.
    (410) 955-5000 | 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology-neurosurgery
    Parkinson's Foundation — Maryland
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National)
    Region: Statewide Maryland (served through national PF network; Movi…
    Parkinson's Foundation Helpline, Moving Day Baltimore and Greater DC events, PF Gymnasium wellness programs, caregiver resources, and referrals to Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center and UMMC neurology.
    1-800-473-4636 | parkinson.orghttps://parkinson.org
    Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders CenterState Unique
    Type: Academic Medical Program (Maryland-Unique — World-Class)
    Region: Baltimore / Regional and national referrals (600 N. Wolfe St…
    One of the world's leading Parkinson's disease clinical and research programs. Johns Hopkins movement disorder specialists conduct NIH-funded research into Parkinson's pathophysiology, neuroprotection, and DBS (deep brain stimulation) surgery while providing comprehensive clinical care. The center's proximity to NIH in Bethesda creates a unique research-to-clinic pipeline for Maryland Parkinson's patients.
    (410) 955-9441 | 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology-neurosurgery
    ALS Association — DC/MD/VA Chapter (Rockville, MD)
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
    Region: Maryland, DC, and Virginia (10400 Connecticut Ave. #200, Ken…
    Free Care Manager services for Maryland ALS patients, equipment loans, financial assistance, Walk to Defeat ALS DC/MD/VA event, research funding, and connection to Johns Hopkins and UMMC ALS multidisciplinary clinics.
    (301) 978-9855 | 10400 Connecticut Ave. #200, Kensington, MD 20895https://als.org/dc-md-va
    American Cancer Society — Maryland
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide Maryland (served through East region; statewide pr…
    Patient navigation, Road to Recovery transportation, Look Good Feel Better, Relay for Life events statewide (Baltimore, Bethesda/Montgomery County, Annapolis, Frederick, Hagerstown, Salisbury, and many more), 24/7 helpline, and research funding.
    1-800-227-2345 | cancer.orghttps://cancer.org
    UM Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center — UMGCCC (Baltimore)State Unique
    Type: NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (Maryland-Unique — Est. 1965)
    Region: Baltimore / Statewide via UM Cancer Network (22 S. Greene St…
    Maryland's first NCI-designated cancer center — with roots tracing to 1965 as an NCI intramural program at the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital in Baltimore, making it one of the nation's most historically significant cancer centers. NCI-designated in 2008; elevated to Comprehensive status in 2016. Specialties include: immunotherapy and biological cancer therapy; aromatase inhibitors (Angela Brodie, pioneered this now-standard breast cancer treatment here); first in the U.S. to breach the blood-brain barrier to deliver cancer drugs; first in the region with CAR-T cell therapy; bone marrow/stem cell transplantation; and GammaPod for breast cancer. 56%+ of clinical trial participants are minorities — one of the strongest equity profiles among NCI centers. Extends care statewide through the 13-hospital University of Maryland Cancer Network.
    (410) 328-7609 | 22 S. Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21201https://umms.org/umgccc
    Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (Baltimore)State Unique
    Type: NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (Maryland-Unique — NCI since 1973)
    Region: Baltimore / Regional and national referrals (401 N. Broadway…
    The Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center has been NCI-designated since 1973 — one of the first and oldest NCI cancer centers in the nation. Consistently ranked among the top 3 cancer programs in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. Kimmel Cancer Center specialties include: liquid biopsies and early cancer detection (the center pioneered DNA mutation-based blood tests); immunotherapy; hematologic malignancies; pancreatic cancer (the Pancreatic Cancer Precision Medicine Center of Excellence); bladder cancer; and prostate cancer (Johns Hopkins is the world's leading prostate cancer surgical referral center). The Kimmel Cancer Center trains a significant percentage of the nation's oncologists and cancer researchers. Named for philanthropist Sidney Kimmel.
    (410) 955-8964 | 401 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231https://hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center
    National Cancer Institute (NCI) — Bethesda, MarylandState Unique
    Type: Federal Agency / NCI HQ (Maryland-Unique — World Significance)
    Region: Bethesda / National impact (9609 Medical Center Dr., Rockvil…
    The National Cancer Institute is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training — headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, on the NIH campus. NCI funds the majority of U.S. cancer research, designates all NCI cancer centers (including Maryland's two Comprehensive Centers), administers the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database, and operates the NCI Clinical Center (the world's largest hospital dedicated entirely to clinical research). For Maryland patients, the NIH Clinical Center accepts patients in NCI-sponsored clinical trials at no charge to patients. The NCI's Cancer Information Service (1-800-4-CANCER) is a free national helpline.
    1-800-4-CANCER (422-6237) | 9609 Medical Center Dr., Bethesda, MD 20892https://cancer.gov
    Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Maryland/National Capital Area
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide Maryland (served through National Capital Area Cha…
    Financial assistance for blood cancer patients, Light the Night Baltimore and Bethesda events, First Connection peer support, and research funding.
    1-800-955-4572 | lls.orghttps://www.bloodcancerunited.org
    The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com — MarylandState Unique
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit Resource
    Region: Statewide Maryland
    Free directory of mesothelioma and asbestos-cancer treatment centers, specialists, and clinical trials in Maryland; patient advocate support, VA claims assistance for veterans exposed to asbestos, and free informational guides for patients and families.
    1-800-615-2270 | asbestos.comhttps://www.asbestos.com/treatment/states/maryland/
    American Heart Association — Maryland
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide Maryland (Baltimore and Bethesda offices; Heart Wa…
    Heart disease and stroke education, CPR/AED training, Go Red for Women, Heart Walk Maryland statewide events, advocacy at the Maryland General Assembly, and research funding. Baltimore City's cardiovascular disease burden — particularly in lower-income African American communities — makes AHA advocacy critically important.
    1-800-242-8721 | heart.orghttps://heart.org
    National MS Society — Maryland/DC Chapter
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide Maryland (served through MD/DC Chapter; support gr…
    MS Navigator helpline, support groups statewide, Walk MS Baltimore and Bethesda events, financial assistance, and referrals to MS specialists at Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland Medical Center, and MedStar Health.
    1-800-344-4867 | nationalmssociety.orghttps://nationalmssociety.org
    American Diabetes Association — Maryland
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide Maryland (served through East region; Maryland pro…
    Diabetes education, advocacy, Tour de Cure Maryland, research funding, and connection to accredited diabetes education programs at Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland Medical Center, MedStar Health, and community health centers statewide.
    1-800-342-2383 | diabetes.orghttps://diabetes.org
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) — BethesdaState Unique
    Type: Federal Research Agency (Maryland-Unique — NIH/NIDDK HQ)
    Region: Bethesda / National impact (31 Center Dr., Bethesda, MD 2089…
    The NIDDK, headquartered at NIH in Bethesda, is the federal government's principal agency for diabetes, endocrine, metabolic, digestive, kidney, urologic, hematologic, and nutritional research. NIDDK funds clinical trials and research that directly influence diabetes treatment nationwide. For Maryland residents, the NIH Clinical Center accepts patients in NIDDK-sponsored diabetes and metabolic disease clinical trials at no cost. The NIDDK Health Information Center (1-800-860-8747) provides free, evidence-based diabetes information.
    1-800-860-8747 | 31 Center Dr., Bethesda, MD 20892https://niddk.nih.gov
    NIH Clinical Center — National Institutes of Health (Bethesda)State Unique
    Type: World's Largest Clinical Research Hospital (Maryland-Unique — Global Significance)
    Region: Bethesda / National and international (10 Center Dr., Bethes…
    The NIH Clinical Center is the world's largest hospital dedicated entirely to clinical research — the only hospital in the United States that operates exclusively to conduct NIH-sponsored clinical trials. For patients with rare, serious, and hard-to-treat diseases (cancer, rare genetic disorders, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, and more), the NIH Clinical Center accepts patients for clinical trials at NO CHARGE to patients. Approximately 10,000 patients participate in 1,500+ active protocols each year, including many conditions for which no other treatment is available. Researchers from 27 NIH institutes and centers bring the latest experimental therapies directly to patients.
    (301) 496-4000 | 10 Center Dr., Bethesda, MD 20892https://clinicalcenter.nih.gov
    Kennedy Krieger Institute (Baltimore)State Unique
    Type: Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Research & Treatment (Maryland-Unique — World Leader)
    Region: Baltimore / National and international referrals (707 N. Bro…
    The Kennedy Krieger Institute is a world-renowned institution dedicated to understanding, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system in children, adolescents, and adults. Affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, Kennedy Krieger serves more than 25,000 patients annually and is a leader in autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, and rare neurological and genetic disorders. It is consistently ranked as one of the nation's best pediatric neurology and rehabilitation programs. The Fairmount Rehabilitation Programs provide inpatient and intensive outpatient rehabilitation.
    (443) 923-9200 | 707 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205https://kennedykrieger.org
    National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) — Mid-Atlantic
    Type: Rare Disease Nonprofit (National)
    Region: Maryland (served through NORD national network; NIH partners…
    NORD provides patient support, disease information, medical literature access, and connection to NIH Clinical Center clinical trials — a unique and particularly accessible pathway for Maryland patients given the NIH's Bethesda location.
    1-203-744-0100 | rarediseases.orghttps://rarediseases.org
    NAMI Maryland (Catonsville)
    Type: Mental Health Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide Maryland (Catonsville headquarters; 20+ affiliates…
    Advocacy, free programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Basics, In Our Own Voice), HelpLine, support groups statewide, and policy work at the Maryland General Assembly. NAMI Maryland has been central to behavioral health parity, Medicaid, and crisis care reform efforts.
    (410) 884-8691 | namimd.orghttps://namimd.org
    Sheppard Pratt Health System (Baltimore)State Unique
    Type: Nation's Largest Private Nonprofit Psychiatric Hospital (Maryland-Unique)
    Region: Baltimore / Statewide and regional (6501 N. Charles St., Bal…
    Sheppard Pratt is the largest private nonprofit psychiatric hospital system in the United States, founded in 1853 in Baltimore. It is consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals for psychiatry by U.S. News & World Report. Services: inpatient psychiatric care for all ages, intensive outpatient, crisis stabilization, substance use treatment, autism services, eating disorder treatment, school-based mental health, and community mental health. Sheppard Pratt's statewide outpatient network provides access to behavioral health services across Maryland.
    (410) 938-3000 | 6501 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21204https://sheppardpratt.org
    Disability Rights Maryland (DRM)
    Type: Disability Rights / Legal Advocacy
    Region: Statewide Maryland (Baltimore headquarters — 1500 Union Ave.…
    Free legal advocacy for Marylanders with disabilities including mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. Investigates abuse and rights violations in hospitals, group homes, and state facilities statewide.
    (410) 727-6352 | 1-800-233-7201 | peoples-law.org/org/disability-rights-marylandhttps://www.peoples-law.org/org/disability-rights-maryland
    Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) — Substance Use Services
    Type: State Substance Use Authority
    Region: Statewide Maryland (201 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201 …
    Administers substance use treatment grants, funds the Maryland Helpline, coordinates opioid treatment programs (OTPs), naloxone distribution, recovery housing, and the Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration (ADAA) network of licensed treatment providers in all 24 Maryland jurisdictions.
    Maryland Helpline: 1-800-422-0009 | bha.health.maryland.govhttps://bha.health.maryland.gov
    Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems / Baltimore City Behavioral Health SystemState Unique
    Type: City Behavioral Health Authority (Maryland-Unique — Baltimore)
    Region: Baltimore City (1 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201)
    The core substance use and behavioral health funding and coordination body for Baltimore City — administering the majority of publicly funded substance use treatment, opioid treatment programs (methadone and buprenorphine OTPs), recovery housing, outreach, and prevention programming for Baltimore City residents.
    (410) 837-2233 | bsas.baltimorecity.govhttps://bsas.baltimorecity.gov
    SAMHSA National Helpline (Maryland)
    Type: Federal Substance Use Helpline
    Region: Statewide Maryland (24/7)
    Free 24/7 treatment referral and information for substance use disorders. Connects Marylanders to local treatment programs and recovery resources in all 24 jurisdictions.
    1-800-662-HELP (4357) | samhsa.govhttps://samhsa.gov
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    Allegany CountyHuman Resources Development Commission (301) 777-5970125 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502
    Anne Arundel CountyDept. of Aging & Disabilities aacounty.org/aging (410) 222-4464 MAP: (410) 222-42572666 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401
    Baltimore CityDivision of Aging & Care Services baltimoreaging.org (410) 396-4932417 E. Fayette St., 6th Fl. Baltimore, MD 21202
    Baltimore CountyDept. of Aging baltimorecountymd.gov/aging (410) 887-2109 MAP: (410) 887-2594611 Central Ave., Towson, MD 21204
    Calvert CountyOffice on Aging calvertcountymd.gov (410) 535-4606450 W. Dares Beach Rd. Prince Frederick, MD 20678
    Caroline CountyUpper Shore Aging, Inc. uppershoreaging.org (410) 778-6000100 Schauber Rd. Chestertown, MD 21620
    Carroll CountyBureau of Aging & Disabilities carrollcountymd.gov (410) 386-3800125 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157
    Cecil CountyDept. of Community Services cecilcountymd.gov (410) 996-5295200 Chesapeake Blvd. #2550 Elkton, MD 21921
    Charles CountyAging & Human Services charlescountymd.gov (301) 934-93058190 Port Tobacco Rd. Port Tobacco, MD 20677
    Dorchester CountyMAC, Inc. (Mid-Shore Regional) mac-inc.org (410) 742-0505 x102909 Progress Circle Salisbury, MD 21804
    Frederick CountyDivision of Aging & Independence frederickcountymd.gov (301) 600-12341440 Taney Ave. Frederick, MD 21702
    Garrett CountyArea Agency on Aging garrettcounty.org (301) 334-9431104 E. Center St. Oakland, MD 21550
    Harford CountyOffice on Aging harfordcountymd.gov (410) 638-3025145 N. Hickory Ave. Bel Air, MD 21014
    Howard CountyOffice on Aging & Independence hcgov.us/aging (410) 313-60529830 Patuxent Woods Dr. Columbia, MD 21046
    Kent CountyUpper Shore Aging, Inc. uppershoreaging.org (410) 778-6000100 Schauber Rd. Chestertown, MD 21620
    Montgomery CountyDHHS Aging Services montgomerycountymd.gov (240) 777-3000401 Hungerford Dr. 3rd Fl. Rockville, MD 20850
    Prince George's CountyDept. of Family Services princegeorgescountymd.gov (301) 265-84506420 Allentown Rd. Camp Springs, MD 20748
    Queen Anne's CountyArea Agency on Aging qac.org (410) 758-0848104 Powell St. Centerville, MD 21617
    Somerset CountyMAC, Inc. (Lower Shore Regional) mac-inc.org (410) 742-0505 x102909 Progress Circle Salisbury, MD 21804
    St. Mary's CountyDept. of Aging & Human Services stmarysmd.com (301) 475-4200 x107041780 Baldridge St. Leonardtown, MD 20650
    Talbot CountyUpper Shore Aging, Inc. uppershoreaging.org (410) 778-6000100 Schauber Rd. Chestertown, MD 21620
    Washington CountyCommission on Aging washco-md.net (301) 790-0275 x203535 E. Franklin St. Hagerstown, MD 21740
    Wicomico CountyMAC, Inc. (Lower Shore Regional) mac-inc.org (410) 742-0505 x102909 Progress Circle Salisbury, MD 21804
    Worcester CountyMAC, Inc. (Lower Shore Regional) mac-inc.org (410) 742-0505 x102909 Progress Circle Salisbury, MD 21804
    Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA)
    Type: State Aging Agency
    Region: Statewide Maryland (301 W. Preston St. #1007, Baltimore, MD …
    Administers all federal and state aging programs in Maryland including Meals on Wheels, Family Caregiver Support Program, SHIP Medicare counseling (1-800-243-3425), Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Adult Protective Services, Community First Choice, Medicaid HCBS waivers for older adults and adults with disabilities, and Maryland Access Point (MAP). The MDoA's strong advocacy for aging programs reflects Maryland's proximity to federal aging policymakers.
    (410) 767-1100 | 1-800-243-3425 | aging.maryland.govhttps://aging.maryland.gov
    AARP Maryland — Caregiver Resources
    Type: Nonprofit Advocacy & Support (50+)
    Region: Statewide Maryland (Baltimore state office; statewide progra…
    Family caregiver resource guides, AARP Caregiving Resource Line, driver safety, AARP Tax-Aide (free tax preparation statewide — particularly valuable in Baltimore City and Eastern Shore communities), advocacy for Maryland aging and healthcare legislation, and AARP Foundation programs for lower-income older Marylanders.
    1-866-542-8163 (MD State Office) | states.aarp.org/marylandhttps://states.aarp.org/maryland
    Maryland Legal Aid (Maryland Legal Aid Bureau)
    Type: Legal Aid Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide Maryland (Baltimore headquarters — 500 E. Lexingto…
    Free civil legal assistance for low-income Marylanders including seniors 60+. Elder law, housing rights, benefits appeals, domestic violence, healthcare directives, and consumer issues. Maryland Legal Aid's Elder Law Unit provides specialized legal help for older Marylanders statewide.
    (410) 539-5340 | 1-800-999-8904 | www.mdlab.org/https://www.mdlab.org/
    The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation (Baltimore)State Unique
    Type: Major Private Foundation (Maryland-Unique — $3B+ Assets, National Significance)
    Region: Baltimore / Maryland and national (7 Park Center Court, Balt…
    The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is one of the largest private charitable foundations in the United States, with assets exceeding $3 billion. Founded by Baltimore real estate and business titan Harry Weinberg, the foundation focuses primarily on direct services for low-income older adults, people with disabilities, and vulnerable populations — primarily in Maryland, Baltimore, Hawaii, New York, and Israel. In Maryland and Baltimore specifically, the Weinberg Foundation funds aging services, food security, housing, behavioral health, and disability programs at a scale that makes it the single most important private funder of nonprofit social services in the state.
    (410) 654-8500 | 7 Park Center Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117https://hjweinbergfoundation.org
    Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)
    Type: State Government Agency
    Region: Statewide Maryland (Baltimore headquarters — 16 Francis St.,…
    Free VA benefits claims assistance through Veterans Service Representatives in all 24 Maryland jurisdictions, Maryland Veterans Homes (long-term care at three locations), advocacy at the Maryland General Assembly, veterans education benefits, and veterans property tax exemptions.
    (410) 260-3838 | 16 Francis St., Annapolis, MD 21401https://veterans.maryland.gov
    VA Maryland Health Care System (Baltimore)
    Type: Federal VA Medical Center
    Region: Statewide Maryland (10 N. Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21201 — …
    Full-service VA healthcare in Baltimore affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Eight CBOCs extend access statewide. Programs: primary care, mental health, PTSD, TBI, women veterans, geriatrics, and spinal cord injury. Baltimore's VA Medical Center is one of the most actively research-engaged VA facilities in the country, closely linked to both UM and Johns Hopkins through research partnerships.
    (410) 605-7000 | 10 N. Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21201https://www.va.gov/maryland-health-care/
    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Bethesda)State Unique
    Type: Federal Military Hospital (Maryland-Unique — Nation's Premier Military Hospital)
    Region: Bethesda, Maryland / National (8901 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda…
    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda is the United States' premier military hospital — caring for active duty military, veterans, retirees, and their families. WRNMMC is most famous for caring for injured and ill members of the most senior levels of the U.S. military and government. While primarily a military facility for active duty and retired service members, WRNMMC is Maryland's most prominent military health care institution and a major employer and research institution in the Washington DC suburbs.
    (301) 295-4611 | 8901 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20889https://wrnmmc.capmed.mil
    American Legion — Department of Maryland
    Type: Veterans Service Organization
    Region: Statewide Maryland (Baltimore headquarters; 180+ posts acros…
    Veterans benefits assistance, Boys/Girls State programs, scholarships, emergency financial assistance, and advocacy at the Maryland General Assembly.
    (410) 752-1405 | mdlegion.orghttps://mdlegion.org
    Jewish Community Services (JCS) — Baltimore
    Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All
    Region: Greater Baltimore and statewide (3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owing…
    JCS provides comprehensive social services open to ALL Marylanders regardless of religion. Programs: counseling and mental health (one of Baltimore's largest behavioral health practices), career services and workforce development, elder services and aging in place (designated Focal Point for Baltimore County aging services in partnership with Baltimore County Dept. of Aging), residential services for adults with developmental disabilities, emergency assistance, Holocaust survivor services (one of the most active programs in the Mid-Atlantic), refugee and immigrant services, and family life education.
    (410) 466-9200 | 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117https://jcsbalt.org/
    Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) — Montgomery County/DC Area
    Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All
    Region: Montgomery County and Greater Washington DC area (200 Wood H…
    JSSA provides comprehensive social services for the large Jewish community in Montgomery County and the DC metro area, open to ALL residents regardless of religion. Programs: counseling, elder services, disability services, career services, refugee and immigrant services, crisis assistance, and Holocaust survivor support. JSSA's elder services are particularly active in Montgomery County, closely coordinating with Montgomery County DHHS.
    (301) 816-2600 | 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville, MD 20850https://jssa.org
    Associated Jewish Community Federation of BaltimoreState Unique
    Type: Jewish Community Federation (Maryland-Unique — Major Philanthropic Force)
    Region: Greater Baltimore (101 W. Mt. Royal Ave., Baltimore, MD 2120…
    One of the most prominent and generously funded Jewish community federations in the United States. The Associated funds JCS, The Associated community campus, Baltimore Hebrew University, day schools, Jewish camps, Israel programs, and direct social service grants. The Associated's annual campaign and endowment funds make it the single largest private funder of Jewish social services in Maryland. The Baltimore Jewish community's long tradition of philanthropic giving is reflected in the Weinberg Foundation and The Associated's combined impact on Maryland's nonprofit sector.
    (410) 727-4828 | 101 W. Mt. Royal Ave., Baltimore, MD 21201https://associated.org
    Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of Baltimore (CC-MD)State Unique
    Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All (Maryland-Unique — First U.S. Diocese, Est. 1789)
    Region: Statewide Maryland — Archdiocese of Baltimore (2601 N. Howar…
    The Archdiocese of Baltimore was established in 1789 — the FIRST Catholic diocese in the United States. Catholic Charities of Maryland (CC-MD) is one of the largest social service organizations in the state, providing services to ALL Marylanders regardless of religion. Programs: emergency food and financial assistance, counseling, refugee and immigration legal services (major refugee resettlement partner for Maryland's large Somali, Bhutanese, Eritrean, and other communities), housing assistance, domestic violence services, elder services, foster care, and community mental health. CC-MD's network of neighborhood centers in Baltimore City provides accessible community-based services across the city.
    (410) 547-5374 | 2601 N. Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21218https://cc-md.org
    Catholic Relief Services (CRS) — World Headquarters (Baltimore)State Unique
    Type: Global Humanitarian Organization — HQ in Baltimore (Maryland-Unique — World Significance)
    Region: Baltimore HQ / Operations in 110+ countries (228 W. Lexingto…
    Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official overseas humanitarian and development agency of the U.S. Catholic Church — headquartered in downtown Baltimore. CRS is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world, operating in 110+ countries and serving 165+ million people annually through emergency relief, food security, health, education, and microfinance programs. While CRS primarily operates overseas, its Baltimore headquarters employs 1,000+ Maryland residents and its global relief mission reflects Maryland's Catholic tradition. CRS's domestic programs include work with Catholic Charities on refugee resettlement. The Baltimore HQ is the organizational and financial center of American Catholic international charity.
    (877) 435-7277 | 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201https://crs.org
    Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSS-NCA)
    Type: Faith-Based (Lutheran) | Open to All
    Region: Metropolitan DC / Maryland suburbs — Montgomery County, Prin…
    Social services for all Marylanders regardless of faith. LSS-NCA provides refugee resettlement and integration services in Montgomery and Prince George's counties — Maryland's most diverse counties. Programs: comprehensive refugee resettlement (LSS is one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the DC/Maryland metro), immigration legal services, family counseling, senior services, disability services, and emergency assistance.
    (202) 723-3000 | lsscapitalarea.orghttps://lsscapitalarea.org
    Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) — Baltimore HQState Unique
    Type: National Lutheran Refugee Agency — HQ in Baltimore (Maryland-Unique)
    Region: Baltimore HQ / National operations (122 C St. NW, Washington…
    Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is the national Lutheran organization focused exclusively on refugee and immigration services — headquartered in Baltimore. LIRS is one of the nine national refugee resettlement agencies under the State Department's Reception and Placement program, coordinating refugee resettlement across the country through its network of affiliate agencies. LIRS's Baltimore headquarters makes Maryland the national center for Lutheran refugee resettlement coordination.
    (410) 230-2700 | lirs.orghttps://lirs.org
    The Salvation Army — Maryland
    Type: Faith-Based (Christian) | Open to All
    Region: Statewide Maryland (major corps in Baltimore, Annapolis, Hag…
    Emergency financial assistance, food pantries, homeless shelters, disaster relief, Angel Tree holiday programs, Adult Rehabilitation Centers (addiction recovery in Baltimore), and community programs statewide.
    Baltimore: (410) 539-5403 | salvationarmyusa.orghttps://salvationarmyusa.org
    Maryland Food Bank (Baltimore)State Unique
    Type: Nonprofit Food Security (Maryland-Unique — Statewide)
    Region: Statewide Maryland — all 24 jurisdictions (2200 Halethorpe F…
    Maryland's largest food bank, distributing 60+ million pounds of food annually through 1,400+ partner agencies including food pantries, meal programs, senior nutrition programs, school programs, and mobile pantries. A Feeding America member serving all 24 Maryland jurisdictions — with dedicated programs for food-insecure seniors (the Commodity Supplemental Food Program/CSFP for adults 60+), children's programs, and disaster response. The Maryland Food Bank is one of the most generously funded food banks in the Mid-Atlantic.
    (410) 737-8282 | 2200 Halethorpe Farms Rd., Baltimore, MD 21227https://mdfoodbank.org
    United Way of Central Maryland (Baltimore)
    Type: Nonprofit / Community Impact
    Region: Greater Baltimore — Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carrol…
    United Way of Central Maryland funds education, health, financial stability, and basic needs programs across the Greater Baltimore area. Operates the 211 Maryland helpline for the Central Maryland region and coordinates with area nonprofits for emergency assistance referrals.
    (410) 547-8000 | 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230https://unitedwayofcentralmaryland.org
    Maryland 211
    Type: Social Services Referral Network
    Region: Statewide Maryland — all 24 jurisdictions
    Maryland 211 (dial 2-1-1) provides 24/7 referrals to food, housing, health care, caregiver support, mental health, substance use, and emergency assistance across all 24 Maryland jurisdictions. Operated by United Way organizations across the state.
    Dial 2-1-1 | md211.orghttps://md211.org
    The Arc of Maryland
    Type: Disability Services Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide Maryland (Millersville headquarters; chapters in m…
    Advocacy, support, and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Supports the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), which funds the Medicaid Community Supported Living Arrangements (CSLA) and Community Pathways waivers for Marylanders with I/DD.
    (410) 571-9320 | thearcmd.orghttps://thearcmd.org
    Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)
    Type: State I/DD Advocacy Council
    Region: Statewide Maryland (Annapolis — state-funded DD advocacy cou…
    Maryland's federally mandated state council for developmental disabilities. Funds advocacy, systems change, and capacity building. Coordinates with the University of Maryland's Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities.
    (410) 410-767-3670 | md-council.orghttps://md-council.org
    Centers for Independent Living — Maryland
    Type: Disability Rights / Independent Living
    Region: Statewide Maryland (multiple CILs: Independence Now/Silver S…
    Maryland's CIL network provides free peer support, benefits counseling, independent living skills training, and advocacy for Marylanders with disabilities. The Maryland State Independent Living Council (SILC) coordinates the network. Maryland's proximity to NIH and federal disability policy makes its CIL network particularly well-informed on cutting-edge disability services and research.
    Independence Now (Silver Spring): (301) 277-2839 | independencenow.org | dial 2-1-1 for your county CILhttps://independencenow.org
    National Institutes of Health (NIH) — Bethesda, MarylandState Unique
    Type: World's Largest Biomedical Research Agency (Maryland-Unique — Bethesda)
    Region: Bethesda (9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 — NIH main…
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the world's largest biomedical research facility and the primary federal agency for health research — located on a 310-acre campus in Bethesda. NIH's 27 institutes and centers conduct and fund research on virtually every human disease and condition. For Maryland patients and families, the most directly useful resource is the NIH Clinical Center (Building 10 — 301-496-4000) which accepts patients for clinical trials at no charge. The NIH also operates a free information referral line for health questions. NIH employs 20,000+ people and is the largest single employer in Montgomery County.
    (301) 496-4000 (Clinical Center) | 1-800-4-CANCER (NCI Cancer Info) | nih.govhttps://nih.gov
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