Resources

Crisis Center—240-777-4000

1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville 24-hour crisis-intervention counseling, shelter, and support.

EveryMind, Montgomery County Hotline—301-738-2255

24-hour crisis-intervention phone service that is confidential and anonymous.

EveryMind, Montgomery County Youth Crisis Hotline—301-738-9697

24-hour crisis-intervention hotline for youth under 21.

Substance Abuse Addictions Service Coordination (ASC) —240-777-4710

255 Rockville Pike, Suite 145, Rockville Drug and alcohol assessments and referrals for Montgomery County uninsured adult residents.

Tree of Hope provides peer support and treatment navigation services. 240-390-6405 or email [email protected] to connect.

Alcoholics Anonymous - 202-966-9115 or
Oficina Intergrupal Hispana - 301-587-6191 or 240-821-3145 for Spanish-speakers
A fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths, and hope to help each other recover from alcoholism. Call for information on group meetings in the area.

Department of Health and Human Services, Outpatient Addictions Services (OAS) — 240-777-1680

981 Rollins Avenue, Rockville. Outpatient substance abuse treatment for adults. Services for the uninsured. Must complete a screening process prior to enrollment. Call 240-777-4710 for screening appointment first at 255 Rockville Pike, Rockville.

Narcotics Anonymous—1-800-543-4670

For the Help Line, call 202-399-5316. Offers support services and group meetings for those seeking support for recovery from drug abuse.  

Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program— 240-777-4357

1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville Rape crisis services, crisis counseling, crime victim counseling, hospital outreach for rape and sexual assault victims, victim assistance, individual and family counseling, advocacy, and assistance in obtaining crime compensation funds.

Abused Person’s Program—240-777-4815 or 240-777-4195 

Help to obtain protection and peace orders, crisis and ongoing counseling, shelter, support, and advocacy services to victims of partner-related domestic abuse. Telephone and walk-in crisis counseling and accessible shelter for victims and their dependent children are available 24 hours a day. 

House of Ruth, Maryland Domestic Violence Legal Clinic Hotline—410-889-7884 or 1-888-880-7884 

Free domestic violence legal services.

EMERGENCY SHELTER/TEMPORARY HOUSING

Crisis Center—240-777-4000, TTY 240-777-4800
1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville Emergency shelter for single adults, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Assists families after regular business hours (5:00 p.m.–8:30 a.m. and weekends).  

Department of Health and Human Services, Emergency Services and Crisis Intervention for Homeless Families 
240-777-4550, 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville  
240-777-3075, 8818 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring  
240-777-4448, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown  
Assistance (once a year) to families facing eviction or utility disconnection. Assistance with security deposit, food referrals, prescriptions, and burial assistance. Doors open from 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or Tuesday evenings by appointment only.  

Department of Health and Human Services, Housing Stabilization Services 
All referrals for emergency shelters are made through this office 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Tuesday 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. or the Crisis Center after hours.  
240-777-4550, 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville  
240-627-9744, 231 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg  
240-777-4448, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown  

RENTAL HOUSING

City of Rockville, Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Rental Program—240-314-8312 
111 Maryland Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rockville individuals apply directly to the City of Rockville to obtain an eligibility certificate. 

Department of Health and Human Services, Rental Assistance Program (RAP)—240-777-4400
1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville. Monthly help with rental costs for low-income, disabled, elderly, or for households of two or more. Monthly help with rental costs.  

Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) 
240-627-9400, 10400 Detrick Avenue, Kensington
240-627-9744, 231 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg
Information on affordable housing and rental assistance programs for low- and moderate-income families and rental communities that are operated by HOC or private landlords that offer below-market rental units to low- and moderate-income households. www.HOCMC.org

Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (MPDU) and Rental Program— 240-777-0311
1401 Rockville Pike, Fourth Floor, Rockville Rent-controlled units are located in all-rental subdivisions and are offered for rent to eligible households.

Department of Health and Human Services, Income Maintenance - 240-777-4600
1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville 240-777-3420,
12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown 240-777-3100
8818 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
Applications for food stamps, medical assistance, and TCA are processed.

Manna Food Center—301-424-1130 
Call Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Must call by 3:00 p.m. the day before if you would like to receive food. Distribution centers and times: www.mannafood.org

Gaithersburg: Gaithersburg Middle School 2 Teacher’s Way, Room 200 Tuesday & Thursday, 2:00–5:00 p.m.  
Germantown: Salvation Army Center 20021 Aircraft Drive Thursday, 2:00–5:00 p.m.  
Silver Spring: Clifton Park Baptist Church 8818 Piney Branch Road Wednesday, 4:00–7:00 p.m.  
Silver Spring: Colesville Presbyterian Church 12800 New Hampshire Avenue Fourth Friday of Every Month, 3:00–5:00 p.m.  
Silver Spring: Manna Market 12301 Old Columbia Pike Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 4:00 –7:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–3:00 p.m. 1st Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.  
Silver Spring: Silver Spring United Methodist Church 33 University Blvd., E 2nd & 4th Saturday, 9:00–10:00 a.m.  
Wheaton: Glenmont United Methodist Church 12901 Georgia Avenue Tuesday, 4:00–7:00 p.m. Thursday, 2:00–5:00 p.m.  

Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen/Community Vision at Progress Place—301-585-6463 
8106 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. Services provided include showers, clothes, counseling, prescription assistance, and referrals. Dinner is from 6:00–7:30 p.m. daily.  

Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Eligibility and Support Services (OESS) 
Applications processed for uninsured and undocumented children and adults to access healthcare services. Contact the service eligibility unit (SEU) in your area:  

Rockville 1401 Rockville Pike 240-777-3120  
Germantown 12900 Middlebrook Road, 2nd Floor 240-777-3591
Silver Spring 8630 Fenton Street, 10th Floor 240-777-3066  

Montgomery Cares—301-628-3455
www.montgomerycares.org Lists low-cost clinics for low-income, uninsured adults. Montgomery Cares Clinics include:

Community Clinics, Inc. (CCI)
Low-cost health care for documented and undocumented Montgomery County residents who are not eligible for county services, do not have access to health care, or do not have health insurance. Call the clinic in your area for an appointment:  
Takoma Park 7676 New Hampshire Avenue, 301-431-2972
Gaithersburg 200 Girard Street, Suite 212 301-216-0880
Silver Spring 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 1200 301-585-1250
Wheaton 2730 University Blvd., W., Suite LL10 240-641-9458

Holy Cross Health Centers 
301-557-1950 13415 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 100, Aspen Hill  
301-557-1870 7987 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring  
301-557-1832 220 Perry Parkway, Unit 5 Gaithersburg  
301-557-2140 12800 Middlebrook Rd., Suite 206 Germantown
Primary care medical center for children and adults. Affordably priced. For uninsured or families enrolled in Maryland Medicaid, Maryland Physicians Care  

Mary’s Center—240-485-3160 8709
Flower Avenue, Silver Spring healthcare and mental-health services.  

Mercy Health Clinic—240-773-0300
7-1 Metropolitan Court, Gaithersburg
Medical services to uninsured low-income residents of Montgomery County. Eligibility screenings are conducted via the service eligibility units (SEU). No emergency appointments.  

Mobile Medical Care—301-493-2400
Low-cost family health care for the uninsured in Montgomery County. Call for details on paperwork that you need to bring with you to the appointment and for exact locations in Silver Spring, Rockville, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg.  

Muslim Community Center—301-384-3454
15200 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring. Full clinic, adults only.  

Proyecto Salud 
Primary medical care for uninsured non-English speaking adults. www.proyectosalud.org
Olney 18111 Prince Philip Drive, Suite 312 301-260-1073
Wheaton 11002 Viers Mill Road, Suite 700 301-962-6173

Health Care:

Planned Parenthood — 301-208-1300
19650 Clubhouse Road #101 Gaithersburg, MD 20886 
Gender affirming hormone care via Telehealth. STI testing and treatment, birth control, safer sex supplies, HIV testing, PrEP/PEP, abortion, and other reproductive health services. Payment is sliding-scale based on household income. 

For Trans Folks:

Trans Maryland
https://transmaryland.org/
Statewide advocacy and support group for trans people. Weekly virtual peer support group, assistance with name and gender marker changes, as well as legislative advocacy. Active Facebook group. Runs the annual Maryland Trans Resilience Conference. 

Trans Lifeline— 877-565-8860 
www.TransLifeLine.org
Peer support hotline run by trans people. Anonymous, confidential, and divested from police (will not call 911 without consent). All operators are trans people.  
Anonimato y confidencialidad. Cuando llames, hablarás con una persona trans y/o no binaria. Oprime el #2 para conectarte con operadorxs que hablan español. 

Latinx LGBTQ+ Folks:

Empodérate — (202) 507-4800
www.lcdpempoderate.org
Empodérate es un espacio seguro y acogedor para la comunidad LGBTQ. Navegación a través de los servicios de atención de salud, educación, temas legales, salud mental, preparación para el empleo y otros servicios de apoyo .Pruebas rápidas de VIH e infecciones sexuales transmisibles. ¡Eventos recreativos y deportivos, noches de cine, retiros y mucho más! 

TRANS LATINX DMV
www.TransLatinxDMV.org
Trans-Latinx DMV es una organización liderada por Mujeres Trans Dos-Espíritus, que centra las nececidades de las personas Trans-Latinx Negras e Indigenas, viviendo en Washington, D.C., Maryland, y Virginia. 

For Youth:

MOCO PRIDE YOUTH
www.mocopride.net IG: @MocoPride
MoCo Pride Youth is a county wide, MCPS affinity group for LGBTQ+ students. They have monthly meetings, an active Discord server, as well as resources for students. Be sure to check out your school’s Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) as well!  

TREVOR PROJECT
Call: 1-866-488-7386 
Text: START to 678-678 
Online messaging: TheTrevorProject.org
24/7 crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth and young adults. 

MoCo Reconnect- 301-933-3019
Provides LGBTQ+ friendly programs and services for young people aged 16-24 at their drop-in center on Elkin Street in Downtown Wheaton. Call 301-933-3019 or fill out this form to connect to services.

For Families/Friends/Allies of LGBTQ+ People

PFLAG DC
pflagdc.org
PFLAG runs several support groups in Montgomery County for family members, friends, partners, and loved ones of LGBTQ+ people, including a group specific for the loved ones of trans folks. 
QUEER MOCO COMMUNITY (Facebook group)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/QueerMoCo/
Moderated Facebook group for LGBTQ+ people living in Montgomery County.

Immigration & Legal Services

American Immigration Lawyers Association— 202-507-7600 
1331 G Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, D.C. Legal services offered. www.aila.org
Ayuda - 240-594-0600
Legal assistance with immigration and domestic violence issues for the Spanish-speaking community.  
Silver Spring 8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 800 240-594-0600 Washington, D.C. 6925B Willow Street, N.W. 202-387-4848
Casa of Maryland—301-431-4185
8151 15th Avenue, Hyattsville Immigration counseling, social services assistance, referrals, English language classes, and adult literacy instruction services. Legal representation of low-income workers in employment cases.  
Bar Association of Montgomery County, Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program— 301-424-7651 
Three clinic locations:  
Tess Community Service Center 8703 Flower Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901  
Gilchrist Center Wheaton 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 506, Wheaton  
Gilchrist Center Gaithersburg Library 18330 Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg