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Need Help with Your Rent?
🏠 Rental Assistance Services — Charles County, MD
- Charles County Eviction Prevention Program
- Administered by: Charles County Department of Social Services
Assistance: Up to 6 months of back rent due to COVID-19 hardship
Eligibility: - At risk of eviction
Household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
Contact:
📞 301‑539‑
🏠 Rental Assistance Services — Charles County, MD
- Charles County Eviction Prevention Program
- Administered by: Charles County Department of Social Services
Assistance: Up to 6 months of back rent due to COVID-19 hardship
Eligibility: - At risk of eviction
Household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
Contact:
📞 301‑539‑3644
🌐 charlescountydss.com/eviction
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Maryland Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
- Administered by: State of Maryland (via 2‑1‑1)
Assistance: Back rent, court fees, security deposits
How to Apply: - Call 2‑1‑1
- Ask for Charles County’s ERAP program
More Info: 211md.org
___________________________ - Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee (SMTCCAC)
- Services:
- Emergency rent assistance
- Housing counseling
Contact:
📞 301‑274‑4474
🌐 smtccac.org
Mental Health Help
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Here are several mental health resources available in Charles County, Maryland:
12ListMap© Mapbox© OpenStreetMap1Charles County Mental Health CenterOpen now until 5:00 PM·Mental HealthCounty‑run outpatient mental health & substance‑use clinic (ages 4+). Counseling, med‑mgmt, anger mgmt, groups. search.211md.orgDirectionsWebsiteCall2
Here are several mental health resources available in Charles County, Maryland:
12ListMap© Mapbox© OpenStreetMap1Charles County Mental Health CenterOpen now until 5:00 PM·Mental HealthCounty‑run outpatient mental health & substance‑use clinic (ages 4+). Counseling, med‑mgmt, anger mgmt, groups. search.211md.orgDirectionsWebsiteCall2
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📍 Key Providers
Charles County Mental Health Center (White Plains)
- Offers outpatient services: individual/family counseling, psychiatric medication, anger management groups, evaluation, plus specialized care for speech/vision impairment, TBI en.wikipedia.org+15search.211md.org+15search.211md.org+15
- Ages 4+; Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm; call (301) 609‑6861 search.211md.org+1search.211md.org+1
UM CRMG – Behavioral Health at La Plata
- Rural clinic serving ages 10+ with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, etc.
- Offers evaluations, medication management, and referrals charlescountyhealth.org+2umms.org+2umms.org+2
- Located at 616 E. Charles St, Suite 106, La Plata. Hours Mon–Fri 8–4:30; call (301) 609‑5445 en.wikipedia.org+7umms.org+7umms.org+7
Charles County Substance Use Services (Health Department)
- Supports adolescents/adults with outpatient substance-use treatment (Level I & II.I), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), smoking cessation, peer recovery reddit.com+4charlescountyhealth.org+4charlescountyhealth.org+4
- At 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains. Call (301) 609‑6600 charlesnonprofits.org+4charlescountyhealth.org+4search.211md.org+4
Santé Behavioral Health – Mobile Crisis Team
- 24/7 hotline (877‑618‑0074) and in-person crisis response, M–F 8 am–midnight charlesnonprofits.org
- Great for urgent support and de‑escalation in community settings
🧭 How to Choose the Right Service
NeedBest OptionGeneral outpatient therapy or medicationCharles County Mental Health Center or UM CRMGSubstance use issuesSubstance Use Services (Health Dept)Immediate crisis/mobile supportSanté Behavioral Health (24/7 hotline & mobile team)Youth support in schoolsHazel Health via school counselors (virtual therapy) reddit.com+15reddit.com+15reddit.com+15reddit.com+14ccboe.com+14umms.org+14apnews.com+3charlescountyhealth.org+3charlescountyhealth.org+3charlesnonprofits.org
All programs accept Medicare and Maryland Medicaid; some may also work with private insurance or offer sliding scales. Confirm directly for specifics.
✅ Next Steps
- Identify your primary concern (e.g., anxiety, depression, substance use, crisis intervention).
- Make an appointment: Call the relevant provider (mental health, substance use).
- Crisis? Dial 988 or call Santé Behavioral Health’s hotline (877‑618‑0074) immediately.
- Explore school-based care if you’re a student: Hazel Health offers free virtual counseling charlescountyhealth.org+2charlescountyhealth.org+2charlescountyhealth.org+2charlesnonprofits.org.
- Confirm insurance coverage for services like psychiatry or medication management.
Food Assistance
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Food Assistance
🥗 Food Pantries & Distribution Events
Charles County Food Connection
A community-wide network of over 40 food pantries across the county—including Waldorf, La Plata, White Plains, Hughesville, Indian Head, and more—with regularly updated pantry locations and drive-thru distributions. You can search by ZIP code or check their event calenda
🥗 Food Pantries & Distribution Events
Charles County Food Connection
A community-wide network of over 40 food pantries across the county—including Waldorf, La Plata, White Plains, Hughesville, Indian Head, and more—with regularly updated pantry locations and drive-thru distributions. You can search by ZIP code or check their event calendar. en.wikipedia.org+15211md.org+15charlescountyfoodconnection.mystagingwebsite.com+15
Southern Maryland Food Connection
Provides a calendar of upcoming community food distributions, including weekly programs at:
- Victory Christian Ministries International (White Plains): Saturdays 11 am–1 pm (through Nov 15, 2025)
- Christ Church (La Plata): community fridge available June 22–28, 2025
- Salvation Army (Waldorf): pantry open June 23–27, 2025
- New Hope Community Outreach (Waldorf): food distribution June 23–27, 2025 somdfoodconnection.org
💵 Government Nutrition Assistance
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Apply via Charles County Department of Social Services or online through Maryland’s One‑e‑App system. Maryland Food Bank and SNAP‑Ed promote awareness and usage. en.wikipedia.org+1extension.umd.edu+1
WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
For pregnant/postpartum women and children up to age 5. Provides healthy supplemental food, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support. Call (301) 609‑6857 or email charlescounty.wic@maryland.gov. charlescountyfoodconnection.mystagingwebsite.com+12charlescountyhealth.org+12211md.org+12
Maryland Emergency Food Program (MEFP)
Funds local organizations distributing emergency food. Connect with local pantries that participate in MEFP. somdfoodconnection.org+2dhs.maryland.gov+2en.wikipedia.org+2
🍏 Nutrition Education & Senior Meals
SNAP‑Ed (University of Maryland Extension)
FREE nutrition education and cooking classes for low-income residents; also connects you with local farmers markets and pantries. No referral needed. Contact Jessica Conjour at 667‑240‑9011. charlescountyresourceconnection.com
Senior Nutrition Program (60+)
- Congregate meals at senior centers
- Home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) for homebound older adults
- Nutrition education & counseling provided
Call 301‑934‑0138 or 301‑870‑3388 x5138. 211md.org+8charlescountymd.gov+8somdfoodconnection.org+8
🌽 Farmers Markets & Supplemental Dollars
- La Plata Farmers Market (Wednesdays & Saturdays, April–November)
- Waldorf Farmers Market (Saturdays, May–November)
- Maryland Market Money: matches SNAP benefits dollar-for-dollar at these markets. extension.umd.edu+6somdfoodconnection.org+6211md.org+6
🧭 How to Get Started
- Find a pantry/distribution near you: use the Charles County Food Connection site or call 2‑1‑1, available 24/7. charlescountyresourceconnection.com+4211md.org+4211md.org+4
- Check upcoming events via Southern Maryland Food Connection.
- Apply for benefits: SNAP via DSS/One‑e‑App; WIC via health department.
- Attend nutrition programs: SNAP‑Ed classes, senior meals.
- Shop with impact: use WIC/SNAP and take advantage of WIC-approved food lists and EBT or vouchers. somdfoodconnection.orgen.wikipedia.org+1somdfoodconnection.org+1somdfoodconnection.org+2extension.umd.edu+2charlescountyresourceconnection.com+2
📞 Key Contact Info
- Charles County DSS (SNAP etc.): 301‑392‑6400 (customers), 1‑800‑332‑6347 (call center) 211md.org+1dhs.maryland.gov+1
- WIC: 301‑609‑6857 or charlescounty.wic@maryland.gov charlescountyhealth.org+1dhs.maryland.gov+1
- SNAP‑Ed: Jessica Conjour, 667‑240‑9011 charlescountyresourceconnection.com
- Senior Meals: 301‑934‑0138 or 301‑870‑3388 x5138 charlescountymd.gov+1somdfoodconnection.org+1
- 2‑1‑1: for pantry locations, summer meals, other essential help charlescountymd.gov+6211md.org+6211md.org+6
✅ Tip
Combine benefits to stretch your food budget—e.g., shop at farmers markets using SNAP + Maryland Market Money, and pair with WIC for families with young children.
If you'd like help locating pantries by your ZIP code, filling out SNAP or WIC applications, or finding summer meals for youth, just let me know!
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