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If you cannot find what you're looking for from the information below, call us at (240) 777-4940 (Mon to Fri, 9am—5pm) or visit us at one of our locations to ask about programs that can help you.

Montgomery County Resources

General:

• 2023 Community Navigation Forum: Navigating Safety-Net Resources

  Visit the Healthcare Initiative Foundation's website for presentation materials and recordings from the 2023 Community Navigation Forum. Learn from providers on how to navigate resources in the areas of Health and Behavioral Health, Legal Services, Homelessness Prevention, Early Care and Education, Workforce and Education, Food Security, and Utilities/Weatherization/Emergency Assistance.  Also includes a presentation regarding Solutions on the Horizon, which discusses potential solutions for addressing navigation challenges.

• Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

  DHHS provides many different programs for various needs, including: Aging and Disability Services; Behavioral Health and Crisis Services; Children, Youth and Family Services; Health Services; and Housing. Use the menu bar at the top of the  DHHS website to learn about the different programs available in Montgomery County. Up-to-date information on how to apply for programs is available here. (Español) For questions about program eligibility, contact the Office of Eligibility and Support Services (OESS) at 240-777-1003 or [email protected].

• MC311

  Call 311 to get information on Montgomery County government information and services.  You can reach the MC311 Customer Service Center by dialing 311 (or 240-777-0311) on your phone, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., or  use MC311 online anytime.

• Montgomery County COVID-19 Website

           Get information on COVID vaccines, testing, and more. 

Resource Guides:

• Community Resource Guide

  Resource Guide developed by the Prekindergarten/Head Start Unit of Montgomery County Public Schools.  Check the PreK/Head Start website for the most updated version. 
  • Also available in:   Español (Spanish)  |  አማርኛ (Amharic)  |  中文 (Chinese)  |  français (French)  |  한국어 (Korean)  |  Português (Portuguese)  |  tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)

• Montgomery County Community-Based Resources

  Resource Guide developed by the African Liaison of the Office of Community Partnerships of Montgomery County and the African Affairs Advisory Group Leadership Team of 2021-2022.

• Community Resource Guide in Spanish: GUÍA DE RECURSOS COMUNITARIOS (03/2024)

  • Also available in English.
  • Created by Latino Health Initiative

Online Search Tools:

• InfoMontgomery

  Online tool to search for various services throughout Montgomery County, MD.

• Community Asset Map - Worksource Montgomery

  Provides map of community resources for a variety of different services and needs.

• Montgomery County Network of Care

  Online directory for resources in Montgomery County. Focus is on resources for behavioral health, crisis services, and substance abuse, but additional community resources in other areas are also included.

Other Resources

Other Municipalities:

Additional services may be available if you live in one of the following incorporated cities in Montgomery County:

• City of Takoma Park
• City of Gaithersburg
• City of Rockville

State of Maryland:

• Visit the State of Maryland website for information on resident services.

Nationwide:

• 211

  Helpline answered by community specialists who can provide information on resources throughout the country.  Call 211 to learn about resources and services to address any need.  Or, visit the  211 website (English) (Español) to search for services online. 

• FindHelp.org

  Provides information about services and resources across the U.S.  Search for services by zip code.

• Benefits.gov

  Use the Benefit Finder to find benefits that you might be eligible to receive and get directed to the agency where you should apply.  Note: For Montgomery County residents, the Department of Health and Human Services is the typical entry point for many public benefits. Information regarding immigrant eligibility for public benefit programs can be found on our Public Benefits & Public Charge page.