 Resources:
Social services
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Temporary cash assistance helping low-income families with children. Walk-in service. Department of Social Services, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Severna Park and south: Westgate Building, 80 West St., Annapolis. (410) 269-4500. Pasadena/Millersville and north and west: District Court/Multi-Service Center, 7500 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. (410) 269-4500FOOD STAMPS: Monthly benefits that help low-income households buy food. Elderly disabled and homeless also might be eligible. Walk-in service. Department of Social Services. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Severna Park and south: Westgate Building, 80 West St., Annapolis. (410) 269-4500. Pasadena/Millersville and north and west: District Court/Multiservice Center, 7500 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. (410) 269-4500 LONG-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Assistance for nursing home costs. Department of Social Services. Monday through Friday by appointment. Westgate Building, 80 West St., Annapolis. (410) 269-4500. MEALS ON WHEELS: Hot and cold meal delivery for elderly, handicapped and convalescing people. Payment: sliding scale. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 17 Cypress Creek Road, Severna Park. (410) 263-5444 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (MEDICAID): Medical insurance for the indigent. Sliding scale based on income, but fixed standards for resources. Walk-in service. Department of Social Services. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m through 5 p.m. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Severna Park and south: Westgate Building, 80 West St., Annapolis. (410) 269-4500. Pasadena/Millersville and north and west: District Court/Multiservice Center, 7500 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. (410) 269-4500 SENIOR DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM: Entitles seniors to reduced rates at area businesses. Department of Aging, 2666 Riva Road, Suite 400, Annapolis, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (410) 222-4464
Disabled services
ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM: Provides court-ordered guardianship of physically and mentally disabled people 65 and over who have no family and friends to assume responsibility. Educates the public about alternatives to public and private guardianship. Department of Aging, 2666 Riva Road, Suite 400, Annapolis, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (410) 222-4464
ARUNDEL LODGE: Rehabilitation, housing, social skills training, geriatric services, deaf program, dual diagnosis program, vocation and prevocation education. Eligibility: 18 years and older with chronic mental illness. Payment: sliding scale. 2012 Renard Court, Suite I, Annapolis. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (410) 841-6131 THE ARC OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CORP.: Community residential programs, respite care, in-home assistance, housing assistance, information, referral, leisure-time activities, advocacy, individual and family support. Formerly called the Association for Retarded Citizens. 931 Spa Road, Annapolis (410) 268-8085, (410) 269-1883 DISABLED-HANDICAPPED SERVICES: Disability specialist works with other local agencies to improve services for disabled residents. Grievance office. Department of Social Services. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Severna Park and south: Westgate Building, 80 West St., Annapolis. (410) 269-4500. Pasadena/Millersville and north and west: District Court/Multiservice Center, 7500 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie (410)269-4500 OMNI HOUSE: Psycho-social rehabilitation for chronic mentally ill. Prevocation day programs and employment and housing service incorporated. 9 3rd Ave. S.W., Glen Burnie. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outpatient mental health clinic, Glen Burnie, Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (410) 768-6777. Outpatient mental health clinic, 914 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, Wednesdays by appointment. (410) 768-2719. e-mail: loismill@erols.com PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR ADULTS: Investigates reports of abuse, assault and neglect of disabled or incapacitated adults. Department of Social Services. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Severna Park and south: Westgate Building, 80 West St., Annapolis. (410) 269-4500. Pasadena/Millersville and north and west: District Court/Multiservice Center, 7500 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. (410) 269-4500 PROVIDENCE CENTER: Transportation, basic care, counseling, employment, information and referral for mentally retarded or developmentally disabled people 18 years or older. 370 Shore Acres Road, Arnold. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (410) 757-7800, (410) 974-4844, (410) 431-7290 REPRESENTATIVE PAYER PROGRAM: Provides financial supervision for disabled or elderly adults unable to manage finances. Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Old Annapolis Road, Severna Park. If interested in volunteering, call (410) 647-2550
Unemployment
JOB SERVICES: Job seekers in Anne Arundel County have several alternatives in looking for employment, including Maryland Job Service offices at 2016 Industrial Drive, Annapolis and 7500 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie.
The two offices maintain current listings of public and private employers seeking applicants. Listings at the job service offices cover the state and include an interstate job bank that circulates nationwide. Veterans are given priority in applications.Unemployment claims are processed over the telephone at (410) 424-1300. Job-seekers can access services over the Internet using Careernet, which offers information on training, apprenticeship and other services. The main number for the Annapolis office is (410) 974-7920. The job service's Web site is www.dllr/state.md.us/dllr, and Careernet can be accessed through www.careernet.state.md.us.
Foster care
ADOPTION SERVICES: Screens childless couples or families. AA County Department of Social Services. 80 West St. Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (410) 222-7825
FOSTER HOME CARE: Placement of children infant through 18 years old in family or group homes. AA County Department of Social Services. 80 West St., Annapolis. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (410) 222-7825 BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES OF MARYLAND: Adoption services and pregnancy counseling. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1641 Route 3 North, Suite 205, Crofton. (410) 721-2835, (410) 793-0352, (410) 858-0413
Day care
CHILD CARE COORDINATOR: Works with providers, parents, businesses and government agencies to coordinate child care services. 80 West St., Annapolis. (410) 269-4466
CHILD CARE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: Provides referrals and lists of licensed family and center child care providers in Anne Arundel County. (410) 269-4514 CHILD CARE PURCHASE OF CARE AND VOUCHERS: Provides information regarding child care assistance. Annapolis (410) 269-4501 CHILD CARE LICENSING: Information regarding licensed family day care providers and licensed child care center. Department of Human Resources, Child Care Administration, 100 Community Place, Crownsville. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (410) 514-7850 SALVATION ARMY DAY CARE: 351 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (410) 268-4577 YMCA FULL DAY CHILD CARE: For children 18 months to 5 years. Fees depend on age of child. Jessup Preschool Center, 2866 Route 175, Jessup. (410) 799-8016 Click here for Health Services |
