Crisfield

Local offices in Crisfield

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of Crisfield

  115 South 7th Street, Crisfield, MD 21817

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about affordable public housing and apply in person at the office.
  Call 410-968-0288DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on crisfieldhousingauthority.org

• Utilities · City office

  Crisfield City Hall

  319 Main Street, Crisfield, MD 21817

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingVisit or call City Hall for city services, utility and tax bills, and help with eBills.
  Call 410-968-1333DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcrisfield-md.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Maryland

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.org

• Library · County office

  Crisfield Library

  100 Collins Street, Crisfield, MD 21817

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, or ask about programs and meeting room bookings.
  Call 410-968-0955DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on somelibrary.org

City of Crisfield website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Crisfield

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Somerset County

Crisfield is in Somerset County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Somerset County Department of Social Services

  30397 Mt. Vernon Road, Princess Anne, MD 21853

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsGet help with public benefits and other social services.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
  Call 410-677-4200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• Public health · County office

  Somerset County Health Department

  8928 Sign Post Road, Suite 2, Westover, MD 21871

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet community health, preventive care, and environmental health services.Read more
  • Behavioral healthFind behavioral health support and services through the county health department.Read more
  • WICApply for food and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 443-523-1700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on somersethealth.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Somerset County Law Library

  30512 Prince William Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853

  Help here

  • Legal informationUse legal reference materials and get help finding court information.
  Call 410-621-7581DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdcourts.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Somerset Family Law Self Help Center

  30512 Prince William Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853

  Help here

  • Family law self-helpGet help understanding family court forms and procedures.
  Call 410-621-7582DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdcourts.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Somerset County Commission on Aging

  8928 Sign Post Road, Suite 3, Westover, MD 21871

  Help here

  • Senior servicesGet information, transportation, and support services for older adults.
  Call 410-651-3400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on somersetmd.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  MAC Inc.

  909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD 21804

  Help here

  • Area Agency on Aging servicesGet help finding services that support older adults and caregivers in Somerset County.
  Call 410-742-0505DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on macinc.org

Everything in Somerset 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