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

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick
Referrals for housing, food, utility bills, healthcare, and other essential needs. Search by location or call 211.

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24/7 referral line for housing, shelter, employment, treatment, and other reentry resources by ZIP code.
Who it serves: Free; anyone can call.

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick Faith-based
Christ-centered 12-step recovery groups meeting at churches across Maryland. Use the locator to find a meeting near you.

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Low-intensity treatment home for adult males. Contact Ryan Graham, Wrap-Around Service Coordinator.
Who it serves: Adult males

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

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

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Free legal help for financially eligible Marylanders, which may include criminal record expungement and representation at expungement hearings.
Who it serves: Financially eligible Marylanders

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Statewide Programs Street Re-Entry pick
County-by-county guide to federal, state, local, and nonprofit reentry services.
Statewide Programs
24/7 crisis support for mental health and substance use emergencies.
Who it serves: Free and confidential; anyone can call.
Statewide Programs
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.
Statewide Programs
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.
Statewide Programs
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.
Statewide Programs
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.
Statewide Programs
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).
Statewide Programs
Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeships in skilled trades and other occupations.
Who it serves: Requirements vary by program; navigators can make referrals.
Statewide Programs
State job bank and training-program search; register to access American Job Center services online.
Who it serves: Free; open to all job seekers.
Statewide Programs
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.
Statewide Programs
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.
Statewide Programs
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.

Frederick County Street Re-Entry pick Faith-based
Christian rescue mission offering addiction recovery programs, shelter, and meals.

Frederick County Street Re-Entry pick
Job-readiness training, employer matching, follow-up support, and help with expungement.
Frederick County
Offers a Families Forward Program that connects low-income families in economic crisis with appropriate resources to help them stay in their homes. These families receive the same comprehensive services as transitional housing clients and must enroll in education or a job training program to improve employment options. Free.
Who it serves: Offers a Families Forward Program that connects low-income families in economic crisis with appropriate resources to help them stay in their homes. These families receive the same comprehensive services as transitional housing clients and must enroll in education or a job training program to improve employment options. Free.
Frederick County
Year round emergency overnight shelter to homeless adults, 18 years of age or older. Services include bedding, access to showers and personal hygiene supplies. ID is required to stay at the shelter. First time clients must complete an intake application. Nightly 6:30-9:00pm. No admittance after 9:00pm. Closes: 7:00am. Men and women welcome, no children.
Who it serves: Year round emergency overnight shelter to homeless adults, 18 years of age or older. ID is required to stay at the shelter. First time clients must complete an intake application. Men and women welcome, no children.
Frederick County
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.
Frederick County
Individual and family counseling specializing in substance abuse counseling, anger management, anxiety/depression, EAP/SAP services and interventions. Medicaid accepted for substance abuse services.
Who it serves: Medicaid accepted for substance abuse services.
Frederick County
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.
Website was unreachable when last checked. Call to confirm before visiting.
Frederick County
Counseling for anxiety disorders, attachment issues, ADHD, anger management, depression, divorce, grief and loss, trauma, stress management, relationship issues, parenting coordination, social skills, eating disorders and life transitions. Medicaid Accepted.
Who it serves: Medicaid Accepted.
Website was unreachable when last checked. Call to confirm before visiting.
Frederick County
Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Abuse treatment. Medicaid Accepted.
Who it serves: Medicaid Accepted.
Frederick County
Outpatient services in Hagerstown and Frederick that includes short-term hospitalization, outpatient treatment and adult partial hospitalization program. Services include individual, group, marital and family therapy, medication management, pastoral counseling. Accepts Medicaid.
Who it serves: Outpatient services in Hagerstown and Frederick that includes short-term hospitalization, outpatient treatment and adult partial hospitalization program. Accepts Medicaid.
Frederick County
Mental health services including family therapy, oppositional defiant teenagers and couples, and depression and anxiety issues. Group therapies available including substance abuse, domestic violence perpetrator and victim, and sexual inappropriateness. Sliding scale.
Who it serves: Sliding scale.
Frederick County
Mental health services including family therapy, oppositional defiant teenagers and couples, and depression and anxiety issues. Group therapies available including substance abuse, domestic violence perpetrator and victim, and sexual inappropriateness. Sliding scale.
Who it serves: Sliding scale.
Frederick County
Psychotherapy for adults, children, couples, and families working through grief, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions, adoptions, chronic pain, illness, relationship and martial issues, ADD, addictions, trauma, school problems. Accepts Medicaid.
Who it serves: Psychotherapy for adults, children, couples, and families working through grief, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions, adoptions, chronic pain, illness, relationship and martial issues, ADD, addictions, trauma, school problems. Accepts Medicaid.
Frederick County
Provides resources to caregivers and children with parents/family members that are incarcerated, promotes awareness of incarcerated children and caregiver needs. Educational and child rearing information for caregivers. Free.
Who it serves: Provides resources to caregivers and children with parents/family members that are incarcerated, promotes awareness of incarcerated children and caregiver needs. Free.
Frederick County
Residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities including vocational training and job placement. Support services include Medical and Dental appointments, Financial management and budgeting (including taxes and insurance), Recreational activities, Nutritional needs, Social development, Shopping excursions and Crisis intervention. Free.
Who it serves: Residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities including vocational training and job placement. Support services include Medical and Dental appointments, Financial management and budgeting (including taxes and insurance), Recreational activities, Nutritional needs, Social development, Shopping excursions and Crisis intervention. Free.
Frederick County
Outpatient treatment with most populations including mood or anxiety concerns, trauma, life changes, and behavior challenges. Accepts Medicaid.
Who it serves: Accepts Medicaid.
Frederick County
Job readiness and job placement for individuals with disabilities.
Who it serves: Job readiness and job placement for individuals with disabilities.
Frederick County
Year round emergency overnight shelter to homeless families, 17 years old and older, with children. Parents/Guardians must have sole physical & legal custody of children. Families have access to laundry, showers and personal hygiene products. Case management and referral to county services. Intake application is required. Nightly, 6:30-9:00pm. No admittance after 9:00pm. Men, women, children welcome.
Who it serves: Year round emergency overnight shelter to homeless families, 17 years old and older, with children. Parents/Guardians must have sole physical & legal custody of children. Families have access to laundry, showers and personal hygiene products. Intake application is required. Men, women, children welcome.
Frederick County
Assistance with job training and employment. Free.
Who it serves: Free.
Frederick County
The HACF is an autonomous, non-profit public corporation created to address the need for low-income housing. The Mission of The Housing Authority of the City of Frederick (HACF) is to provide an array of housing options for our citizens by being committed to supporting strong stable communities, including Section 8 housing vouchers, Public housing, Hope IV, Project Alive and Community Center. Free consultation.
Who it serves: The HACF is an autonomous, non-profit public corporation created to address the need for low-income housing. Free consultation.
Frederick County
Soup kitchen and food pantry that operates 5 days a week, transitional housing supportive services, case management, health care programs, prescription and transportation services. Weatherization program, housing counseling and tax assistance. Free.
Who it serves: Free.
Frederick County
Homeownership counseling, post-purchase programs, credit and rental counseling, reverse mortgage counseling, default and foreclosure counseling. Free.
Who it serves: Free.
Frederick County
Affordable workforce housing. Eligibility criteria includes: family income of 30-80% of the median income for Frederick County, contribution of at least 1% of the purchase price as a down payment, and ability to qualify for a conventional mortgage loan. Call for eligibility.
Who it serves: Eligibility criteria includes: family income of 30-80% of the median income for Frederick County, contribution of at least 1% of the purchase price as a down payment, and ability to qualify for a conventional mortgage loan. Call for eligibility.
Website was unreachable when last checked. Call to confirm before visiting.
Frederick County
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.
Frederick County
Public Housing Voucher and Section 8 Program, Rental Allowance Program, emergency rehabilitation revolving loans and State rehabilitation loan programs, Livability Code Inspections, Senior Housing Facilities, and home buyers assistance program. Call for an appointment. Free.
Who it serves: Call for an appointment. Free.
Frederick County
Provides individuals and families with heating, utilities, and weatherization of their homes. Offers assistance with heating bill in the winter and year round assists with electric utility bill payments. Some funds are available for a one time only benefits for past due bill payments. Referrals to the Weatherization Program. Free.
Who it serves: Provides individuals and families with heating, utilities, and weatherization of their homes. Some funds are available for a one time only benefits for past due bill payments. Free.
Frederick County
Substance Abuse and Mental Health treatment and referrals, Emergency Contraception, Pregnancy testing, STD/HIV testing, Women Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program and assistance. Free.
Who it serves: Substance Abuse and Mental Health treatment and referrals, Emergency Contraception, Pregnancy testing, STD/HIV testing, Women Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program and assistance. Free.
Frederick County
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.
Frederick County
Offers information and links to numerous housing resources including Rental Allowance Program; Housing Choice Voucher; Subsidized Housing; Senior Housing; Homebuying Programs; Foreclosure Assistance; and Emergency Housing. Free consultation.
Who it serves: Free consultation.
Frederick County
Assists local families with limited resources to buy their first home by providing down payment and closing cost assistance. The maximum loan amount is $5,000. Applicants are required to put a minimum of their own funds towards the home purchase. Call for eligibility.
Who it serves: Assists local families with limited resources to buy their first home by providing down payment and closing cost assistance. Applicants are required to put a minimum of their own funds towards the home purchase. Call for eligibility.
Frederick County
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.
Frederick County
Referral Service; Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Birth Certificates, Counseling, Medical assistance. Free.
Who it serves: Free.
Website was unreachable when last checked. Call to confirm before visiting.
Frederick County
Outpatient substance abuse treatment specializing in methadone maintenance and detoxification for patients who are addicted to opiates. Our program provides daily methadone dosing, individual and group counseling, education, family involvement, and referral services. Accepts Medicaid.
Who it serves: Accepts Medicaid.
Frederick County
Intensive and Standard Outpatient substance use disorder treatment, low intensity residential services. Buprenorphine induction if clinically appropriate. Medicaid accepted.
Who it serves: Intensive and Standard Outpatient substance use disorder treatment, low intensity residential services. Medicaid accepted.
Frederick County
Employment training and placement, computer training, clothing, household items and food bank. Free.
Who it serves: Free.
Frederick County
Assistance with applying for and owning an affordable home. Statewide. Free guidance.
Who it serves: Free guidance.
Frederick County
Reduced cost home goods and furniture.
Who it serves: Reduced cost home goods and furniture.
Frederick County
Psychological services including counseling for depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, addiction, trauma, stress management, marital and family issues, parenting, loss and grief, and personal growth. Acupuncture, massage, reiki meditation, and nutritional counseling. Sliding scale payment.
Who it serves: Sliding scale payment.
Website was unreachable when last checked. Call to confirm before visiting.
Frederick County
Comprehensive service provider for victims of Domestic Violence including a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, victim advocate services and legal representation, medical advocacy, abuse intervention groups, and community outreach and professional education. Free.
Who it serves: Free.
Frederick County
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.
Frederick County
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
Frederick County
Provides affordable housing opportunities, financial education, and housing counseling services for the working poor, seniors on fixed incomes, and individuals or families with disadvantages and/or disabilities. Contact for eligibility.
Who it serves: Provides affordable housing opportunities, financial education, and housing counseling services for the working poor, seniors on fixed incomes, and individuals or families with disadvantages and/or disabilities. Contact for eligibility.
Frederick County
Provides services to support the children and families of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals who suffer from substance use disorder and mental health issues. Also provides re-entry case management services for returning citizens. Call for more information.
Who it serves: Provides services to support the children and families of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals who suffer from substance use disorder and mental health issues. Also provides re-entry case management services for returning citizens.
Frederick County
Employment office and training. Soft skills training includes developing a career mindset, conflict management skills, mock interviews, resume building and assistance with completing online applications. Applicants are brought together with employers matched for qualifications, experience, and skill sets, resulting in high hiring rate. Hired applicants may join our Aftercare/Move-UP program which is a long-term relationship promoting job retention and upward mobility. Free.
Who it serves: Free.
Frederick County
Mental Health and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program.
Frederick County
Inpatient and Outpatient for Substance Abuse. Medication management, Suboxone and counseling services. Accepts Medicaid.
Who it serves: Accepts Medicaid.
Frederick County
Mental health services including full medical and psychiatric evaluations/consultations, medication management, Suboxone maintenance, bariatric evaluations, psychological testing and counseling/psychotherapy services. Referral services. Medicaid Accepted.
Who it serves: Medicaid Accepted.
Frederick County
Mental health counseling for adults and children. 24 hour support line. Support groups. Referrals to other services. Medicaid Accepted.
Who it serves: Mental health counseling for adults and children. Medicaid Accepted.
Frederick County
Provides referrals to mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Frederick County
6 month Inpatient Substance Abuse treatment for individuals recently released from incarceration. Medical assistance and Medicaid accepted. No sex offenders. Men and women.
Who it serves: 6 month Inpatient Substance Abuse treatment for individuals recently released from incarceration. Medical assistance and Medicaid accepted. No sex offenders. Men and women.
Frederick County
Mental health treatment and evaluation. Individual and family counseling, psychological evaluation, urinalysis, DUI/DWI classes, anger management. Medicaid accepted.
Who it serves: Medicaid accepted.
Frederick County
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.
Frederick County
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.
Website was unreachable when last checked. Call to confirm before visiting.
Frederick County
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.
Frederick County
Promotes recovery, wellness and peer support in an environment of understanding, advocacy and education to past or present recipients of mental health services. Provides weekly support groups and one-on-one peer support. Call for details. Free.
Who it serves: Free.
Frederick County
Voucher program to assist section 8 participants wanting to purchase a home. Assistance with clearing credit reports, high speed internet computer access, job training, GED classes, computer classes, Head Start Partnership, Homework Club, job shadowing, senior activities, women's groups, a lending library and free tax assistance. Free.
Who it serves: Assistance with clearing credit reports, high speed internet computer access, job training, GED classes, computer classes, Head Start Partnership, Homework Club, job shadowing, senior activities, women's groups, a lending library and free tax assistance. Free.
Frederick County
Offers mid to low-income residents emergency financial assistance, holiday assistance and a thrift store. Financial assistance offered to residents who have a utility turn-off notice, notice of legal eviction, or in need of a prescription. Appointment needed. Thrift Shop offers gently used clothing, furniture, and household items to the public at minimal prices. Located at 919 East Street; Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am- 6:00pm.
Who it serves: Offers mid to low-income residents emergency financial assistance, holiday assistance and a thrift store. Financial assistance offered to residents who have a utility turn-off notice, notice of legal eviction, or in need of a prescription. Appointment needed.
Frederick County
Substance abuse treatment services including urinalysis, drug/alcohol screenings, assessment/intake, treatment planning. Vivitrol provider. Offers DUI/DWI, anger management, and outpatient programs, as well as individual and group counseling. Accepts Medicaid.
Who it serves: Accepts Medicaid.
Frederick County
Offers a self-empowering recovery support group. This is not a twelve step program as participants learn tools through a four point program based on the latest scientific research; abstain, coping with urges, problem solving, and lifestyle balance. Meetings are Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm. Free.
Who it serves: Free.
Frederick County
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.
Frederick County
Emergency Shelter, Food Bank, Medical, Medication and Dental assistance. Referrals to community and government resources. Free.
Who it serves: Free.
Frederick County
Family and individual counseling through offices in Emmitsburg, Frederick, Brunswick and Middletown. Psychiatric medication and in-home skills-based services, referrals. Medicaid accepted.
Who it serves: Medicaid accepted.
Frederick County
Comprehensive psychological services with Christian professionals. Licensed psychologists and counselors provide therapy and assessment services. Medicaid Accepted.
Who it serves: Medicaid Accepted.
Frederick County
Day Psychiatric Rehabilitation and developmental disabilities program offering mobile crisis and assertive community treatment programs, job training and employment placement. Residential Crisis and Rehabilitation. Supported Housing and Veterans Programs. Free.
Who it serves: Day Psychiatric Rehabilitation and developmental disabilities program offering mobile crisis and assertive community treatment programs, job training and employment placement. Residential Crisis and Rehabilitation. Supported Housing and Veterans Programs. Free.
Website was unreachable when last checked. Call to confirm before visiting.
Frederick County
Mentorship program for women that includes a 10 month life skills workshop. Women only. Free.
Who it serves: Mentorship program for women that includes a 10 month life skills workshop. Women only. Free.
Frederick County
Workshops and training for women who are looking to build long lasting businesses. Free.
Who it serves: Workshops and training for women who are looking to build long lasting businesses. Free.
Try a broader search, or call 211 for local referrals any time.
About this directory
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.
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.
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.
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.