Talbot County

Local offices in Talbot County

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

• Human services · State office

  Talbot County Department of Social Services

  301 Bay Street, Unit 5, Easton, MD 21601

  Help here

  • Benefits and family assistanceAsk about food, cash, medical, and family assistance programs and how to apply.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
  Call 410-770-4848DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Mid-Shore WIC, Talbot County Clinic

  611 Dutchmans Lane, Suite A, Easton, MD 21601

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 410-479-8060DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Talbot County Office of Housing

  Help here

  • Housing resourcesGet information about affordable housing, rental help, and housing programs in Talbot County.
  Call 410-770-8030Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Easton (Talbot Housing LLC)

  900 Doverbrook Street, Easton, MD 21601

  Help here

  • Income-based housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and Section 8 housing choice vouchers.
  Call 410-822-5358DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Saint Michaels Housing Authority

  221 Dodson Avenue, St. Michaels, MD 21663

  Help here

  • Income-based housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and Section 8 housing choice vouchers.
  Call 410-745-5121DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Talbot County Health Department

  510 Cadmus Lane, Easton, MD 21601

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesContact the health department about local health programs, clinics, and public health concerns.Read more
  Call 410-819-5600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc.

  28578 Mary's Court, Suite 1, Easton, MD 21601

  Help here

  • Behavioral health referralsCall for behavioral health information, urgent support, and referrals to local services.Read more
  Call 410-770-4801DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Talbot County Law Library

  11 North Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse the law library's legal materials and contact staff about access and assistance.
  Call 410-770-6801DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Upper Shore Aging, Inc.

  100 Schauber Road, Chestertown, MD 21620

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and support for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 410-778-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Talbot County Office of Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and county emergency response.
  Call 410-770-8160Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Talbot County American Job Center

  301 Bay Street, Suite 301, Easton, MD 21601

  Help here

  • Job and career servicesVisit for help finding work, career services, and unemployment insurance information.
  Call 410-822-3030DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Easton Branch

  9148 Centreville Road, Easton, MD 21601-7010

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver licensing, ID cards, vehicle registration, titling, and testing services.Apply online
  Call 410-768-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Talbot County Free Library

  100 West Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library system for books, public computers, and other library services.
  Call 410-822-1626DirectionsWebsite

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

Talbot County, Maryland website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Talbot County

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

Cities and towns in Talbot County

• Easton
• Oxfordnot checked yet
• St. Michaels
• Trappe

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