Wicomico County
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Local offices in Wicomico County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Wicomico County Department of Social Services
201 Baptist Street, Suite 27, Salisbury, MD 21801
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for food, cash, and other public assistance benefits.Apply online
- Child welfare and family supportGet help with child welfare and family support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · State office
Lower Shore WIC Office
801 North Salisbury Boulevard, Suite 103, Salisbury, MD 21801
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wicomicohealth.org
Child support · State office
Maryland Child Support Administration, Wicomico County
31901 Tri-County Way, Suite 101, Salisbury, MD 21801
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services or managing a child support case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.org
Public health · State office
Wicomico County Health Department
108 East Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet local health services, health records, and referrals through the county health department.Read more
- Behavioral health servicesGet information about local mental health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wicomicohealth.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Wicomico Family Law Self Help Center
101 North Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
Help here
- Family law self-helpGet help understanding family court forms and procedures for matters such as custody, divorce, and child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdcourts.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
District Court Help Center, Wicomico County
201 Baptist Street, Room 2248A, Salisbury, MD 21801-4959
Help here
- Civil legal helpGet free, limited legal help for civil cases when you do not have a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdcourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
MAC Inc. Area Agency on Aging
909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD 21804
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and help finding services that support older adults and people with disabilities.
- Caregiver and nutrition supportFind caregiver support, wellness programs, and meal services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on macinc.org
Emergency help · County office
Wicomico County Department of Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and shelter informationGet information about local emergency planning and shelter operations during a disaster.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wicomicocounty.org
Jobs and training · State office
Lower Shore American Job Center
31901 Tri-County Way, Suite 111, Salisbury, MD 21804
Help here
- Employment servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and training referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.maryland.gov
State office
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Salisbury Branch
251 Tilghman Road, Salisbury, MD 21804-1921
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card.
- Vehicle registration and titlingGet help with vehicle registration and title services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Library · County office
Wicomico Public Libraries
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources, programs, and public learning services across the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wicomicolibrary.org
Wicomico County, Maryland website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wicomico County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Maryland Food Bank
2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Maryland Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Shore Up Inc.
520 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Wicomico 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Maryland
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988