Calvert County
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Local offices in Calvert County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Calvert County Department of Social Services
200 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, and medical assistance and get help with other social services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Child support · State office
Maryland Child Support Administration, Calvert County
200 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support applications, payments, and case information.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Calvert County
480 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable apartments and rental subsidies for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calverthousing.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Maryland
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.org
Public health · State office
Calvert County Health Department
975 Solomons Island Road North, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health services, including immunizations, behavioral health care, and health information.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calverthealth.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Calvert County Law Library
175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Help here
- Public law libraryUse the public law library to research legal topics and find court-related resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.md.us
Older adults · County office
Calvert County Office on Aging
450 W. Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Help here
- Aging and disability resource assistanceGet information and help connecting to services, benefits, and supports for older adults and adults with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calvertcountymd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Calvert Emergency Management Agency
175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and county emergency plans.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calvertcountymd.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Southern Maryland JobSource, Calvert County American Job Center
200 Duke Street, District Court Building, 1st Floor, Suite 1900, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Help here
- Job search and career servicesUse job search resources and get help from job and career specialists.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southernmarylandjobsource.org
State office
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Prince Frederick
200 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Library · County office
Calvert Library
850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use technology, and find learning resources and programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calvertlibrary.info
Calvert County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Calvert County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Maryland Food Bank
2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Maryland Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee
8371 Old Leonardtown Road, P.O. Box 280, Hughesville, MD 20637
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Calvert County
Maryland programs by kind of help
These are run by Maryland and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Maryland
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988