Hurlock

Local offices in Hurlock

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

• Local office · City office

  Hurlock Town Hall

  311 Charles St, Hurlock, MD 21643

  Help here

  • Town office and public worksContact the town about local government services, public works, and wastewater service.
  Call 410-943-4181DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hurlock-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

• Older adults · County office

  Hurlock Center

  6210 Shiloh Church and Hurlock Rd., Hurlock, MD 21643

  Help here

  • Senior center programsOlder adults can contact the center about local activities and services for seniors.
  Call 410-943-1106DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on aging.maryland.gov

• Library · County office

  Dorchester County Public Library, Hurlock Branch

  222 S. Main St, Hurlock, MD 21643

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use public computers, and access digital resources.
  Call 410-943-4331DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Hurlock website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hurlock

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

Offices for all of Dorchester County

Hurlock is in Dorchester County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Mid-Shore WIC, Dorchester County Office

  7 Cedar Street, Cambridge, MD 21613

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers eligible pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and young children food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 410-479-8060DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Maryland Child Support Administration, Dorchester County

  2737 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, MD 21613

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and related services.Apply online
  Call 800-332-6347DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Dorchester County Department of Social Services

  2737 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, MD 21613

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and health benefitsVisit or contact the office for help applying for food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 410-901-4100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• Public health · State office

  Dorchester County Health Department

  627 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613

  Help here

  • Public health and medical servicesGet public health services, health screenings, vaccinations, and referrals.Read more
  • Health coverage enrollment helpGet in-person help applying for Medicaid or the Maryland Children’s Health Program.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 410-228-3223DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Dorchester County Behavioral Health Program

  401 Academy Street, Cambridge, MD 21613

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the program for behavioral health support and referrals.
  Call 410-228-7714DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  MAC, Inc. Area Agency on Aging for Dorchester County

  909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD 21804

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesContact the Area Agency on Aging for support and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 410-742-0505DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Dorchester 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