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Reentry resources in Washington County

51 programs that serve people returning home in Washington 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

Washington County 26 listings County page

Gatekeepers logo

Gatekeepers

Washington County Street Re-Entry pick Faith-based

  • Reentry Support & Mentoring

Faith-based reentry planning (Business of Living), a weekly Saturday Resource Club, case management, and basic-needs help.

Address
223 N Prospect Street, Suite 405, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Wells House, Inc. logo

Wells House, Inc.

Washington County Street Re-Entry pick

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Intensive and Standard Outpatient substance use disorder treatment, low intensity residential services. Buprenorphine induction if clinically appropriate. Medicaid accepted. Residential program for men only.

Who it serves: Intensive and Standard Outpatient substance use disorder treatment, low intensity residential services. Medicaid accepted. Residential program for men only.

Address
124 East Baltimore Street Hagerstown, MD 21740

Alcoholics Anonymous

Washington 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

Alternative Drug and Alcohol Counseling (ADAC)

Washington County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Intensive/Standard Outpatient treatment for Substance Abuse. Counseling and support groups. Medicaid Accepted.

Who it serves: Medicaid Accepted.

Address
370 Virginia Ave Hagerstown MD 21740

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

AmeriCorps

Washington 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.

Brook Lane Health Services

Washington County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

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.

Address
13121 Brook Lane, Hagerstown, MD 21742

Catoctin Counseling Centers, Inc.

Washington County

  • Mental Health & Counseling

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.

Address
228 E Washington Street Hagerstown, MD 21740

Community Action Council

Washington County

  • Housing
  • Mental Health & Counseling

Offers assistance to people in economic need in Washington County. Programs include court-ordered eviction assistance, utility termination assistance, first month’s rent assistance, food pantry, energy assistance, family shelter, housing counseling, transportation, and case management to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. Free.

Who it serves: Free.

Address
117 Summit Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Website

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Washington 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
16 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown MD 21740

Homes for America

Washington 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

Horizon Goodwill Industries, Prospect Street Service Center

Washington County

  • Employment & Training

Job Placement, Job Preparation, Skills Training and Job Search assistance. Free.

Who it serves: Free.

Address
200 N Prospect Street Hagerstown, MD 21740

Ideal Option

Washington County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Address
265 Mill St Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Lasting Change

Washington County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Intensive/Standard Outpatient, Low Intensity Residential substance abuse treatment. Accepts Medicaid.

Who it serves: Intensive/Standard Outpatient, Low Intensity Residential substance abuse treatment. Accepts Medicaid.

Address
519 N. Locust Street Hagerstown MD 21740

Muslimat Al Nisaa Shelter

Washington 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

Washington 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

Washington 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

Washington County

  • 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

REACH, Inc.

Washington County

  • Housing

Drop-in center and Emergency/Cold weather shelter. Also provides hot meals and food assistance. Non county residents can only stay for 3 nights. Free.

Who it serves: Non county residents can only stay for 3 nights. Free.

Address
140 W Franklin Street, Suite 300 Hagerstown, MD 21740

Serenity Treatment Center, Inc.

Washington County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

Outpatient substance abuse treatment. Vivitrol provider. Also provides DUI and DWI education classes. Accepts Medicaid.

Who it serves: Accepts Medicaid.

Address
580 Northern Ave, Suite D, Hagerstown, MD 21742

Washington County American Job Center

Washington 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
14 N. Potomac Street, Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Washington County American Job Center

Washington 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
14 N Potomac Street Ste 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Washington County Department of Social Services

Washington County

  • Housing
  • ID & Documents

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

Address
122 N Potomac Street Hagerstown, MD 21741

Washington County Health Department

Washington County

  • Mental Health & Counseling
  • Substance Use & Recovery

Provides referrals to mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Address
1302 Pennsylvania Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21742

Washington County Health Dept., Division of Behavioral Health Services (Local Addictions Authority)

Washington County

  • Substance Use & Recovery

County authority that plans and funds public 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
925 N. Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD 21742

Washington County Mental Health Authority

Washington County

  • Mental Health & Counseling
  • Substance Use & Recovery

Provides referrals to mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Address
339 E. Antietam Street, Suite #5, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Washington County Mental Health Authority (Core Service Agency)

Washington County

  • Mental Health & Counseling

County authority that plans and funds public mental health 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
1800 Dual Highway, Suite 301, Hagerstown, MD 21740

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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