Hampstead

Local offices in Hampstead

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

• Utilities · City office

  Hampstead Public Works Department

  4031 Gill Avenue, Hampstead, MD 21074

  Help here

  • Water service and emergenciesContact Public Works about the town water system, water leaks, and water emergencies.Read more
  Call 410-239-6659DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hampsteadmd.gov

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  1034 S. Carroll Street, Hampstead, MD 21074

  Help here

  • Town office help and paymentsVisit or call the Town Office for water bills, payment plans, town taxes, permits, and other town services.Read more
  Call 410-239-7408DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hampsteadmd.gov

• Older adults · County office

  North Carroll Senior & Community Center

  2328 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074

  Help here

  • Senior and community center servicesContact the center about activities and services for older adults and the community.
  Call 410-386-3900DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carrollcountymd.gov

• Library · County office

  Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch

  2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and internet, and attend library programs.
  • Pay county tax and local water or sewer billsPay county tax and local water or sewer bills at the branch.
  Call 410-386-4480DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on library.carr.org

Town of Hampstead website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hampstead

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

Offices for all of Carroll County

Hampstead is in Carroll County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Carroll County Department of Social Services

  1232 Tech Court, Westminster, MD 21157

  Help here

  • Benefits and social servicesVisit the local office for help with public benefits and other social services.
  Call 410-386-3300DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• State office · State office

  Carroll County WIC

  290 South Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 410-876-4898DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.maryland.gov

• Housing authority · County office

  Carroll County Housing and Community Development

  10 Distillery Drive, Suite 101, Westminster, MD 21157

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Read more
  • Housing stability helpGet help finding housing, avoiding eviction, and connecting with emergency shelter and other resources.Read more
  Call 410-386-3600DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carrollcountymd.gov

• Public health · State office

  Carroll County Health Department

  290 South Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157

  Help here

  • Community health servicesGet in-person health services, including vaccinations, dental care, reproductive health care, and screenings.Read more
  Call 410-876-2152DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.maryland.gov

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Carroll County Health Department, Bureau of Prevention, Wellness, and Recovery

  290 South Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157

  Help here

  • Behavioral health service connectionsCall for help finding mental health or substance use services and recovery support.
  Call 410-876-4449DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.maryland.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Carroll County Circuit Court Law Library

  200 Willis Street, Westminster, MD 21157

  Help here

  • Public legal informationUse legal research tools and get help finding legal information and resources.
  Call 410-386-2672DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on circuitcourt.carrollcountymd.gov

Everything in Carroll 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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