Reentry resources in Charles County

• 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

Website

988lifeline.org

• 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

Phone

(877) 379-8636 / (410) 585-3300

Website

dpscs.maryland.gov

• 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

Website

dllr.state.md.us

• 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

Phone

(410) 402-8300

Website

health.maryland.gov

• 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

Phone

(410) 764-3038 / (800) 832-3277

Website

health.maryland.gov

• 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

Website

labor.maryland.gov

• 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

Website

dllr.state.md.us

• 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

Website

mwejobs.maryland.gov

• 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

Website

mva.maryland.gov

• 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

Phone

(800) 888-1965

Website

maryland.carelonbh.com

• 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

Phone

(800) 772-1213

Website

ssa.gov

• 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

Phone

(800) 492-0209

Website

somdintergroup.org

• 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

Phone

(800) 942-2677

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• Employment & Training

Assisting adults with developmental disabilities. Job and independent living skills. Free.

Who it serves: Assisting adults with developmental disabilities. Free.

Address

103 Paul Mellon Ct. Waldorf, MD 20602

Phone

(410) 535-2413

Website

arcsomd.org

• Housing
• Substance Use & Recovery

Lifeline for troubled youth and adults who are contemplating suicide or who need solutions to such problems as substance abuse, family conflict, physical and sexual abuse, assault and emergency housing. Free.

Who it serves: Lifeline for troubled youth and adults who are contemplating suicide or who need solutions to such problems as substance abuse, family conflict, physical and sexual abuse, assault and emergency housing. Free.

Address

2670 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD 20601

Phone

(301) 645-3336

Website

centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org

• Mental Health & Counseling
• Substance Use & Recovery

Intensive/Standard Outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment. Counseling and support groups. AA/NA, Job training. Sliding scale; accepts Medicaid.

Who it serves: Sliding scale; accepts Medicaid.

Address

3475 Leonardtown Road, Suite 206 Waldorf, MD 20601

Phone

(301) 705-5300

• Housing

Rental/Utility/Mortgage Assistance. Call for more information.

Address

3000 Huntington Circle, Waldorf, MD 20602

Phone

(301) 645-1561

Website

childrens-aid-society.org

• Mental Health & Counseling
• Substance Use & Recovery

Outpatient counseling for Substance Use and Mental Health, Intensive Outpatient for Substance Use Disorders, Medication Assisted Therapy, Individual, Group and Family services. Medicaid accepted.

Who it serves: Medicaid accepted.

Address

4545 Crain Highway White Plains, MD 20695

Phone

(301) 609-6600

Website

charlescountyhealth.org

• Mental Health & Counseling

Mental health counseling. Sliding scale. Medicaid accepted.

Who it serves: Sliding scale. Medicaid accepted.

Address

4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695

Phone

(301) 609-6900

Website

charlescountyhealth.org

• ID & Documents

Assistance getting Birth Certificates.

Address

4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695

Phone

(301) 609-6919

• Substance Use & Recovery

The Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) plans, manages, and monitors treatment and rehabilitation services for persons with mental illness and substance use disorders through the Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS). The LBHA provides information and referrals to individuals and families seeking behavioral health assistance in Charles County.

Who it serves: The LBHA provides information and referrals to individuals and families seeking behavioral health assistance in Charles County.

Address

4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695

Phone

(301) 609-5757

Website

charlescountyhealth.org

• Housing
• ID & Documents

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

Address

200 Kent Avenue LaPlata, MD 20646

Phone

(301) 392-6400

Website

dhr.maryland.gov

• Housing

Affordable housing options in Charles County. Call for more information and eligibility.

Who it serves: Call for more information and eligibility.

Address

8190 Port Tobacco Rd., Port Tobacco, MD 20677

Phone

(301) 934-9305

Website

charlescountymd.gov

• Mental Health & Counseling

Mental health counseling. Sliding scale. Medicaid accepted.

Who it serves: Sliding scale. Medicaid accepted.

Address

400 Potomac Street, La Plata, MD 20646

Phone

(301) 932-2737

Website

freedomlanding.com

• 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

4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695

Phone

301-609-5757

Website

maryland.carelonbh.com

• Employment & Training

Call on Mondays for an updated job listings. Free.

Who it serves: Free.

Phone

(301) 645-0600

• Employment & Training

Adult Education/GED Classes/External High-School Diploma. Free.

Who it serves: Adult Education/GED Classes/External High-School Diploma. Free.

Address

10250 La Plata Road (Route 488), La Plata, MD 20646

Phone

(301) 934-6488

Website

charlescountyliteracy.org

• Employment & Training

Job readiness and job placement for individuals with disabilities.

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

Address

2670 Crain Highway, Suite 208, Waldorf MD 20601

Phone

(301) 645-8882

Website

dors.maryland.gov

• ID & Documents

Assistance obtaining IDs and Drivers licenses. Free.

Who it serves: Free.

Address

St. Charles Business Park, 11 Industrial Park Dr., Waldorf, MD 20602

Phone

(410) 768-7000

Website

mva.maryland.gov

• Mental Health & Counseling

Group counseling practice. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, mentoring services and anger management classes. Medicaid accepted.

Who it serves: Medicaid accepted.

Address

3200 Crain Highway, Suite 205, Waldorf, MD 20602

Phone

(240) 448-2353

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• Housing

Thrift store. Discount clothing. Call for hours.

Address

2495 Crain Highway Waldorf, MD 20601

Phone

(301) 861-5015

Website

dcgoodwill.org

• 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

Phone

(410) 269-1222

Website

homesforamerica.org

• Substance Use & Recovery

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Address

11355 Pembrooke Square, Ste 108, Waldorf, MD 20603

Phone

(877) 522-1275

Website

idealoption.com

• Housing

Rental/Utility/Mortgage Assistance. Call for more information.

Address

3444 Rockefeller Court, Waldorf, MD 20602

Phone

(301) 374-9028

• Housing

Rental/Utility/Mortgage Assistance. Call for more information.

Address

3 Port Tobacco Rd., La Plata, MD 20646

Phone

(301) 934-2288

Website

laplataumc.org

• Mental Health & Counseling

Provides outpatient medication management, counseling services, individual and family therapy for treatment of depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Phobias, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, Stress Management, Behavior/Conduct disorders and grief counseling. Sliding Scale. Medicaid.

Who it serves: Sliding Scale. Medicaid.

Address

11680 Doolittle Drive, Suite 111, Waldorf, MD 20602

Phone

(240) 607-2756

Website

yourlantern.com

• Employment & Training

Job training, food and clothing pantry, emergency overnight shelter program to individuals and families from October 1 through April 15. Call for more information. Free.

Who it serves: Job training, food and clothing pantry, emergency overnight shelter program to individuals and families from October 1 through April 15. Free.

Address

101 Catalpa Drive Suite 103 La Plata, MD 20646

Phone

(301) 609-9900

Website

lifestylesofmd.org

• Housing

Rental/Utility/Mortgage Assistance. India Head & Marbury Residents ONLY. Call for more information.

Who it serves: India Head & Marbury Residents ONLY.

Address

4670 Bicknell Rd., Marbury, MD 20658

Phone

(301) 743-3701

Website

marburybaptistchurch.com

• Employment & Training

Provides jobs and opportunities for persons with disabilities. Job training and placement. Free.

Who it serves: Provides jobs and opportunities for persons with disabilities. Free.

Address

5606 Dower House Rd. Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

Phone

(301) 599-8000

Website

melwood.org

• 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

Phone

(410) 466-8686

Website

mnisaa.org

• Mental Health & Counseling

Provides information, education, understanding and support for persons experiencing mental illness and their families. Educational programs, a Connection Recovery Support Group, support groups for family and caregivers. Helpline available 7 days a week between 9:00am-9:00pm. Free.

Who it serves: Provides information, education, understanding and support for persons experiencing mental illness and their families. Free.

Address

22161 Lexwood Dr, Room 2, Lexington Park, MD 20653 / P.O. Box 25, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Phone

(301) 392-7109

Website

nami.org

• 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.

Phone

(800) 543-4670

Website

cprna.org

• Housing

Rental/Utility/Mortgage Assistance. Western Charles County ONLY. Call for more information.

Who it serves: Western Charles County ONLY.

Address

7305 Indian Head Hwy. Bryans Road, MD 20616

Phone

(301) 375-8576

• Substance Use & Recovery

Detox-Outpatient, Intensive/Standard Outpatient Substance Abuse treatment. Methadone Assistance. Medicaid Accepted.

Who it serves: Medicaid Accepted.

Address

2590 Business Park Court Waldorf, MD 20601

Phone

(301) 645-5538

• Mental Health & Counseling

Outpatient Mental Health Clinic who offers the following services: individual, family and group therapy, psychosocial evaluations, psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacology and medication monitoring.

Address

3261 Old Washington Road, Suite 1040 Waldorf, MD 20602

Phone

(301) 259-5782

Website

regencs.com

• Housing

Discount and free clothing and household items.

Who it serves: Discount and free clothing and household items.

Address

3000 Huntington Circle Waldorf, MD 20602

Phone

(301) 638-9532

• Housing

Rental/Utility/Mortgage Assistance. Call for more information.

Address

7 Post Office Road Suite D, Waldorf, MD 20602

Phone

(301) 638-9532

• Employment & Training
• Mental Health & Counseling
• Substance Use & Recovery

Case Management for Adults: linkage to community, psychiatric, medical and legal supports. Supported Employment: evidence based job development, coaching and follow along supports for persons with mental health concerns. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services: mental health focused recovery services for adults and youth. Residential Crisis: short term residential crisis intervention and prevention for Calvert, Charles, St. Marys, Prince Georges and Anne Arundel County. PATH: grant outreaching to homeless persons in order to link to services. In Home Intensive Program for Youth (IHIP-C) - helping to keep families united by preventing out of home placement for youth with mental health needs. See website for specific eligibility criteria and program descriptions.

Who it serves: Case Management for Adults: linkage to community, psychiatric, medical and legal supports. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services: mental health focused recovery services for adults and youth. Residential Crisis: short term residential crisis intervention and prevention for Calvert, Charles, St. PATH: grant outreaching to homeless persons in order to link to services. In Home Intensive Program for Youth (IHIP-C) - helping to keep families united by preventing out of home placement for youth with mental health needs. See website for specific eligibility criteria and program descriptions.

Address

Smallwood Building 2670 Crain Highway, Suite 505 Waldorf, MD 20601

Phone

(301) 932-9146

Website

smcni.org

• 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

200 Duke Street, Suite 1400 Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Phone

(443) 550-6750

Website

dllr.state.md.us

• 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

175 Post Office Road Waldorf, MD 20602

Phone

(301) 645-8712

Website

dllr.state.md.us

• 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

21795-F N. Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653

Phone

(301) 844-6404

Website

dllr.state.md.us

• Housing

Affordable housing options in Charles County. Call for more information and eligibility.

Who it serves: Call for more information and eligibility.

Address

8371 Old Leonardtown Rd. Hughesville, MD 20637

Phone

(301) 274-4474

Website

smtccac.org

• 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

175 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD 20602

Phone

301-645-8712

Website

labor.md.gov

• Substance Use & Recovery

Intensive/Standard Outpatient, long term residential substance abuse treatment, counseling, job training. Sliding scale or no fee.

Who it serves: Intensive/Standard Outpatient, long term residential substance abuse treatment, counseling, job training. Sliding scale or no fee.

Address

9505 Crain Highway Bel Alton, MD 20611

Phone

(301) 932-0700

Website

thejudehouse.org

• Substance Use & Recovery

Intensive/Standard Outpatient substance abuse treatment. Sliding scale.

Who it serves: Sliding scale.

Address

3235 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601

Phone

(240) 210-6073

• Mental Health & Counseling

Therapeutic counseling. Sliding scale. Accepts Medicaid.

Who it serves: Sliding scale. Accepts Medicaid.

Address

Melwood Executive Suites, 9672 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Phone

(301) 599-7905

Website

woodscounseling.com