La Plata

Local offices in La Plata

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

• State office

  Charles County Department of Social Services

  200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food and cash assistance and get help with benefit questions.Apply online
  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support applications, payments, and case questions.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 301-392-6400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Town Hall and Finance Department

  305 Queen Anne Street, La Plata, MD 20646

  Help here

  • Water and sewer utility billsResidents can start or manage utility accounts, pay water and sewer bills, and ask questions about a bill.Apply online
  Call 301-934-8421DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Richard R. Clark Senior Center

  1210 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646

  Help here

  • Senior center programsOlder adults can take part in activities and get information about senior services at the center.
  Call 301-934-5423DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on charlescountymd.gov

• Library · County office

  Charles County Public Library, La Plata Branch

  2 Garrett Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use library resources, and attend programs.Apply online
  Call 301-934-9001DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of La Plata website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve La Plata

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

Offices for all of Charles County

La Plata is in Charles County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Charles County WIC

  4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 301-609-6857DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Charles County Child Support Administration

  200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and services for families.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-332-6347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Charles County Housing Authority

  8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceFind housing help, including rental assistance and help with indoor plumbing.Apply online
  Call 301-934-9305DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Charles County Department of Health

  4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about local health care, immunizations, and public health programs.
  Call 301-609-6900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Charles County Local Behavioral Health Authority

  4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695

  Help here

  • Behavioral health services and referralsFind local mental health and substance use treatment and support services.
  Call 301-609-5757DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Charles County Circuit Court Self-Help Center and Law Library

  200 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646

  Help here

  • Court self-help and legal resourcesGet help understanding court forms and procedures, and use public legal research resources.
  Call 301-932-3322DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Charles 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