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Free resource directory

Reentry resources in Carroll County

51 programs that serve people returning home in Carroll County, Maryland, including statewide services available to everyone. Every listing is free to view and updated by Street Re-Entry volunteers.

Statewide Programs 25 listings County page

211 Maryland – Statewide Resource Directory logo

211 Maryland – Statewide Resource Directory

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick

  • Food & Basic Needs
  • Housing
  • Healthcare

Referrals for housing, food, utility bills, healthcare, and other essential needs. Search by location or call 211.

Phone
211
211 Maryland Reentry Resources logo

211 Maryland Reentry Resources

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick

  • Housing
  • Employment & Training
  • Mental Health & Counseling
  • Substance Use & Recovery
  • ID & Documents
  • Food & Basic Needs

24/7 referral line for housing, shelter, employment, treatment, and other reentry resources by ZIP code.

Who it serves: Free; anyone can call.

Address
Call or text 211
Phone
211
Website
Celebrate Recovery logo

Celebrate Recovery

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick Faith-based

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Christ-centered 12-step recovery groups meeting at churches across Maryland. Use the locator to find a meeting near you.

Grace House logo

Grace House

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick

  • Substance Use & Recovery
  • Housing

Low-intensity treatment home for adult males. Contact Ryan Graham, Wrap-Around Service Coordinator.

Who it serves: Adult males

Kairos Prison Ministry of Maryland logo

Kairos Prison Ministry of Maryland

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick Faith-based

  • Reentry Support & Mentoring

Ecumenical in-prison ministry, plus Kairos Outside for family members of the incarcerated.

Maryland American Job Centers logo

Maryland American Job Centers

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick

  • Employment & Training

Free career counseling, résumé help, job-search workshops, placement services, and training referrals in every Maryland county and Baltimore City.

Maryland Legal Aid logo

Maryland Legal Aid

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick

  • Legal Aid & Expungement

Free legal help for financially eligible Marylanders, which may include criminal record expungement and representation at expungement hearings.

Who it serves: Financially eligible Marylanders

Website
Maryland Medicaid – Reentry Healthcare Services logo

Maryland Medicaid – Reentry Healthcare Services

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick

  • Healthcare

Reentry programs for eligible justice-involved individuals through participating correctional facilities. Ask your facility's healthcare or reentry team whether you qualify.

Who it serves: Eligible justice-involved individuals

Maryland People's Law Library – Expungement Referrals logo

Maryland People's Law Library – Expungement Referrals

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick

  • Legal Aid & Expungement

A directory of organizations that help with criminal record expungement in Maryland. Eligibility, fees, and services vary by provider.

Maryland Re-entry Initiative (Dept. of Labor) logo

Maryland Re-entry Initiative (Dept. of Labor)

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick

  • Employment & Training
  • Legal Aid & Expungement

Maryland Department of Labor employment assistance and referrals for people with criminal backgrounds, including job training, résumé help, and expungement information.

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service – Workforce Development Program logo

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service – Workforce Development Program

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick

  • Legal Aid & Expungement
  • Employment & Training

Expungement workshops and clinics that may include eligibility screening, petition preparation, and access to legal professionals.

Maryland Workforce Exchange logo

Maryland Workforce Exchange

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick

  • Employment & Training

Online job listings and employment tools that complement in-person help at American Job Centers.

Website
Mountain Manor Treatment Centers (Maryland Treatment Centers) logo

Mountain Manor Treatment Centers (Maryland Treatment Centers)

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick

  • Substance Use & Recovery
  • Mental Health & Counseling

Confidential addiction and co-occurring mental health treatment, with help available 24/7 at 1-800-53-REHAB.

U.S. Attorney's Office – District of Maryland Reentry Resources logo

U.S. Attorney's Office – District of Maryland Reentry Resources

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick

  • Reentry Support & Mentoring

County-by-county guide to federal, state, local, and nonprofit reentry services.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Statewide Programs

  • Mental Health & Counseling
  • Substance Use & Recovery

24/7 crisis support for mental health and substance use emergencies.

Who it serves: Free and confidential; anyone can call.

Address
Call, text, or chat
Phone
988

DPSCS Reentry Services Unit

Statewide Programs

  • Housing
  • Employment & Training
  • Mental Health & Counseling
  • Substance Use & Recovery
  • ID & Documents

Reentry Specialists run exit orientation interviews and a needs assessment covering birth certificate, Social Security card, state ID, housing, employment, Medicaid, mental health and substance use treatment referrals. Every departing individual is offered a Reentry Resource Packet.

Who it serves: For people in DOC (sentenced) or DPDS (pretrial) custody; exit interviews occur within 180 days of projected release. Local Reentry Program transfers require minimum-security status, 30 days to 1 year from release, and a verified tie to the receiving county.

Address
6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215

Federal Bonding Program (Maryland)

Statewide Programs

  • Employment & Training

Free fidelity bonds for employers who hire returning citizens and other at-risk job seekers.

Who it serves: For job seekers with criminal records or other barriers; arranged through an American Job Center.

Address
Maryland Department of Labor
Phone
Contact any American Job Center

Maryland Certification of Recovery Residences (MCORR)

Statewide Programs

  • Housing
  • Substance Use & Recovery

Statewide certification of recovery residences (alcohol- and drug-free housing for people with substance use or co-occurring disorders). Use it to confirm a sober home is state-certified.

Who it serves: Recovery residences require abstinence from alcohol and illicit drugs.

Address
MDH Behavioral Health Administration, 55 Wade Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228

Maryland Division of Vital Records (Birth Certificates)

Statewide Programs

  • ID & Documents

Certified Maryland birth certificates by appointment, by mail, online through VitalChek, or at some local health departments. Delayed certificates available for births never registered.

Who it serves: Mail orders need the application, payment (check or money order), a self-addressed envelope and a copy of ID. Lobby service is by appointment only.

Address
P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, MD 21215-0036

Maryland Reentry Navigators (Maryland Department of Labor)

Statewide Programs

  • Employment & Training

Navigators connect returning citizens to American Job Center services: career counseling, resume help, training referrals, Registered Apprenticeships, hiring events, federal bonding, and expungement/legal referrals.

Who it serves: Available before, during, or after release. Contact the navigator for your region (directory updated January 2026).

Address
Based at American Job Centers statewide
Phone
See navigator directory

Maryland Registered Apprenticeship

Statewide Programs

  • Employment & Training

Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeships in skilled trades and other occupations.

Who it serves: Requirements vary by program; navigators can make referrals.

Address
Maryland Department of Labor
Phone
Contact any American Job Center

Maryland Workforce Exchange

Statewide Programs

  • Employment & Training

State job bank and training-program search; register to access American Job Center services online.

Who it serves: Free; open to all job seekers.

Address
Online
Phone
Online only

MVA Free ID Card for Returning Citizens

Statewide Programs

  • ID & Documents

DOC case managers start the MVA state ID application at least 90 days before release. If no ID was issued before release, a free MVA ID card is available under Transportation Article 12-301.1.

Who it serves: Free ID requires appearing in person at an MVA office within 60 days of release and presenting the DOC Release Identification Card (R-Card) plus an original Social Security card.

Address
Any Maryland MVA branch
Phone
Visit any MVA branch

Public Behavioral Health System (Carelon Behavioral Health Maryland)

Statewide Programs

  • Mental Health & Counseling
  • Substance Use & Recovery

Access line for Medicaid-funded mental health and substance use treatment across Maryland.

Who it serves: For Medical Assistance (Medicaid) recipients and uninsured people who qualify for state-funded services.

Address
Statewide

Social Security Administration (Replacement Card)

Statewide Programs

  • ID & Documents

Replacement Social Security cards, which are required for a Maryland state ID.

Who it serves: Replacement cards are free. Bring identity documents; release paperwork may help.

Address
Local SSA field offices statewide
Website

Carroll County 26 listings County page

Carroll County Health Department – Re-Entry Services logo

Carroll County Health Department – Re-Entry Services

Carroll County Street Re-Entry pick

  • Mental Health & Counseling
  • Substance Use & Recovery
  • Reentry Support & Mentoring

Needs assessment, 90+ days of case management, community referrals, and Peer Recovery Support for people leaving the Carroll County Detention Center.

Who it serves: People leaving the Carroll County Detention Center

Carroll County Resource Guide logo

Carroll County Resource Guide

Carroll County Street Re-Entry pick

  • Food & Basic Needs
  • Housing
  • Healthcare

Local resources for food, clothing, housing and shelter, medical care, and income assistance from the Carroll County Health Department.

Human Services Programs of Carroll County logo

Human Services Programs of Carroll County

Carroll County Street Re-Entry pick

  • Housing
  • Employment & Training

Housing and employment services for eligible Carroll County residents, including security deposits, eviction prevention, and homeless services.

Who it serves: Eligible Carroll County residents

Website
Set Free Prison Ministry logo

Set Free Prison Ministry

Carroll County Street Re-Entry pick Faith-based

  • Reentry Support & Mentoring

Faith-based in-prison discipleship, plus mentoring, job-readiness support, and church connections after release.

Address
PO Box 777, New Windsor, MD 21776

Alcoholics Anonymous

Carroll County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Support group for individuals who abuse alcohol. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay drug free. Call for days and times of meetings. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using alcohol. Confidential services. Free.

Who it serves: Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay drug free. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using alcohol. Free.

Address
Various Locations

AmeriCorps

Carroll County

  • Employment & Training

Build your resume; Local service programs that hire individuals from all backgrounds for paid community service. AmeriCorps State and National members are given a living allowance; health care; childcare, and education award upon successful completion of the program. Jobs available across Maryland and the U.S. Call for more information.

Address
Statewide

Website was unreachable when last checked. Call to confirm before visiting.

Business and Employment Resource Center

Carroll County

  • Employment & Training

One Stop Job Center offering career exploration, referrals to training programs, resume preparation, and workshops to enhance job seeking skills and work readiness. Access computers with Internet access, printers, photocopiers, fax machines, telephones, and a variety of job search resource materials. Free.

Who it serves: Free.

Address
224 N Center Street, Room 100 Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll County Department of Social Services

Carroll County

  • Housing
  • ID & Documents

Referral Service; Emergency Food Assistance, Housing, Identification, Emergency Cash Assistance, Food Stamps, Medical Coverage

Address
1232 Tech Court Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll County Health Department

Carroll County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Intensive/Standard Outpatient substance abuse treatment. HIV/STD testing. Referrals. Accepts Medicaid.

Who it serves: HIV/STD testing. Accepts Medicaid.

Address
290 S Center Street Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll County Health Department (LBHA)

Carroll County

  • Mental Health & Counseling
  • Substance Use & Recovery

County authority that plans and funds public mental health and substance use services and connects residents to local providers.

Who it serves: Public behavioral health services; call for intake and referral. Medicaid and uninsured residents may qualify.

Address
290 South Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll County Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

Carroll County

  • Mental Health & Counseling

Psychiatric and psychosocial evaluations, individual, couple, family and group therapy, medication management, consultations, information and referral. Accepts Medicaid.

Who it serves: Accepts Medicaid.

Address
59 Kate Wagner Road Westminster, MD 21157
Website

Carroll County Substance Abuse Assessment & Treatment

Carroll County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Substance Abuse Assessments, Individualized Outpatient and Family Counseling, Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Support and treatment groups, First Offenders Program and DUI Treatment. Referral to inpatient level of care, mental health treatment & other services. On-site N.A. Meetings (Tuesdays at 6:15 pm.) Accepts Medicaid.

Who it serves: Substance Abuse Assessments, Individualized Outpatient and Family Counseling, Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Support and treatment groups, First Offenders Program and DUI Treatment. Meetings (Tuesdays at 6:15 pm.) Accepts Medicaid.

Address
59 Kate Wagner Road Westminster, MD 21157
Website

Carroll County Workforce Development (AJC)

Carroll County

  • Employment & Training

Career counseling, resume help, training and college referrals, Registered Apprenticeships, hiring events, professional-skills workshops, federal bonding, and expungement/legal referrals. Ask for the regional Reentry Navigator.

Who it serves: Free; services available before, during, and after release.

Address
224 N. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll County Workforce Services

Carroll County

  • Employment & Training

One Stop Job Center offering career exploration, referrals to training programs, resume preparation, and workshops to enhance job seeking skills and work readiness. Access computers with Internet access, printers, photocopiers, fax machines, telephones, and a variety of job search resource materials. Free.

Who it serves: Free.

Address
224 N. Center St., Room 100 Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll County Youth Services Bureau, Inc., JCK Center

Carroll County

  • Mental Health & Counseling

Acts of Violence Assessment Program, Counseling and Family Therapy, Family & Community Mediation Program, Judy Center, Mobile Treatment, Outpatient Psychotherapy, Parent Education, Psychiatric Services, Psychosocial Assessments, Co-Parenting/Separation & Divorce Seminars, Suicide & Self Injury Assessment. Sliding Scale.

Who it serves: Sliding Scale.

Address
59 Kate Wagner Road Westminster, MD 21157
Website

Catoctin Counseling Centers, Inc.

Carroll County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Intensive/Standard Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment, individual, group and family counseling. Sliding scale.

Who it serves: Sliding scale.

Address
63 East Main Street, Suite 8 & 9 Westminster, MD 21157

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Carroll County

  • Employment & Training

Job readiness and job placement for individuals with disabilities.

Who it serves: Job readiness and job placement for individuals with disabilities.

Address
1004 Littlestown Pike, Suite B1, Westminster MD 21157

Goodwill - STEP Program

Carroll County

  • Employment & Training

Supported employment program for individuals with psychiatric disabilities in partnership with the Community College of Baltimore County. Includes Human Services Training (14 weeks), counseling, advocacy, documentation, human relations, case management, supported employment and psychiatric rehabilitation. Call for registration and more information. Free.

Who it serves: Supported employment program for individuals with psychiatric disabilities in partnership with the Community College of Baltimore County. Free.

Address
257 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157

Homes for America

Carroll County

  • Housing

Affordable rental housing that serves low and moderate income households, seniors and persons with special needs. Statewide. Free eligibility screening.

Who it serves: Affordable rental housing that serves low and moderate income households, seniors and persons with special needs. Free eligibility screening.

Address
318 Sixth Street, Suite 2 Annapolis, MD 21403

Mountain Manor

Carroll County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Residential inpatient substance abuse for Carroll county residents. Referral from Health Dept. required. Call for more information. Accepts Medicaid.

Who it serves: Residential inpatient substance abuse for Carroll county residents. required. Accepts Medicaid.

Address
7295 Buttercup Road Sykesville, MD 21784

Muslimat Al Nisaa Shelter

Carroll County

  • Housing

Baltimore City Faith-based shelter home environment for Muslim and refugee women and children and Muslim women victims of domestic violence. Free. No sex offenders or individuals with substance abuse. Call for more information.

Who it serves: Baltimore City Faith-based shelter home environment for Muslim and refugee women and children and Muslim women victims of domestic violence. Free. No sex offenders or individuals with substance abuse.

Address
Call for shelter intake
Website

NAMI

Carroll County

  • Mental Health & Counseling

Mental health organization offering services including peer support, education and outreach programs, and engage mental health advocates. Free.

Who it serves: Free.

Address
Statewide
Website

Narcotics Anonymous

Carroll County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Support group for individuals who abuse narcotics, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, pills, and any other substance. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay drug free. Call for days and times of meetings. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using drugs. Confidential services. Free.

Who it serves: Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay drug free. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using drugs. Free.

Website

Potomac Case Management Services

Carroll County

  • Housing
  • Mental Health & Counseling

Provide case management to access resources in the county. Must have a current mental health diagnosis and Medicaid.

Who it serves: Must have a current mental health diagnosis and Medicaid.

Address
324 East Antietam St., Suite 301, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Right Turn

Carroll County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Substance Abuse treatment. Assessment and evaluations, outpatient programs, weekend intervention program for DUI offenders, residential program 28-90 days. Does not accept Medicaid/Medicare. Self pay facility.

Who it serves: Assessment and evaluations, outpatient programs, weekend intervention program for DUI offenders, residential program 28-90 days. Does not accept Medicaid/Medicare.

Address
1209 Liberty Road, Suite 102, Eldersburg, MD 21784

The Freedom Center

Carroll County

  • Housing

Community based, cross-disability, non residential and private organization providing services in advocacy, Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training and Peer Counseling. Assistance with independent living, housing, personal assistance services, transportation, education, accessibility and employment. The services are not limited to age or specific disability. Free.

Who it serves: Community based, cross-disability, non residential and private organization providing services in advocacy, Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training and Peer Counseling. The services are not limited to age or specific disability. Free.

Address
550 Highland Street Suite 510 Frederick, MD 21701

About this directory

How the directory works

Is the Maryland Reentry Directory free?

Yes. The directory is free to use and is maintained by volunteers at Street Re-Entry Program of Maryland. Most listed programs are free or low-cost; check eligibility with each provider.

What kinds of reentry help are listed?

Housing and shelter, employment and job training, substance use treatment and recovery, mental health and counseling, ID and documents, legal aid and expungement, food and basic needs, healthcare, and reentry mentoring, including faith-based programs.

Which areas does the directory cover?

All 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City, plus statewide programs that serve anyone in Maryland. Choosing a county shows that county's programs together with statewide programs.

How do I add or correct a listing?

Use the "Suggest a listing or correction" form on this page. A Street Re-Entry volunteer reviews every suggestion before it appears in the directory.

Sources include the U.S. Attorney's Office District of Maryland Reentry Guide, Maryland DPSCS, the Maryland Department of Labor, the Maryland Department of Health and Street Re-Entry volunteers. Always call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.

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