Area Health Resources: Maryland
Find statewide health services, insurance and public-health assistance, county health departments, family programs, senior and disability support, veterans resources, and behavioral-health information throughout Maryland.
Emergency & Crisis Resources
Emergency Services
For an immediate medical, fire, or public-safety emergency.
Call 911988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free and confidential emotional-support and crisis services, available 24 hours a day.
Call or text 988Maryland 211
Connect with health, food, housing, transportation, and other essential community services.
Dial 211Maryland Poison Center
Speak with a poison specialist for suspected poisoning or medication-exposure questions.
1-800-222-1222Statewide Health Resources
Maryland Department of Health
State public-health information, programs, licensing resources, Medicaid information, and links to local health departments.
Baltimore, MD 21201410-767-6500
877-463-3464
Maryland Health Connection
Maryland’s health-insurance marketplace for private coverage, Medicaid, and the Maryland Children’s Health Program.
Behavioral Health Administration
State information about mental health, substance-use treatment, prevention, recovery, and behavioral-health services.
Family Health Resources
Maryland WIC Program
Nutrition education, healthy food benefits, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Baltimore, MD 212011-800-242-4942
Maryland Children’s Health Program
Health coverage for eligible children, pregnant people, parents, and other qualifying Maryland residents.
Local Dental Services
Maryland maintains a county-by-county list of public dental services and local health-department dental programs.
Senior, Disability & Veterans Resources
Maryland Department of Aging
Information for older Marylanders, caregivers, long-term services, nutrition programs, and local Area Agencies on Aging.
Baltimore, MD 21201410-767-1100
800-243-3425
Maryland Access Point
Information and referral assistance for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
Maryland Department of Disabilities
State disability policy, community-living information, employment resources, transportation, and accessibility information.
Baltimore, MD 21202410-767-3660
Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families
Benefits navigation, outreach, veterans services, family support, and connections to state and federal resources.
Annapolis, MD 21401410-260-3838
866-793-1577
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for Veterans, service members, and their families.
Text 838255
Substance-Use Treatment & Recovery
Call 988 for behavioral-health crisis assistance or use Maryland’s behavioral-health resources to locate treatment and recovery support.
County Health Departments
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
401 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Main: 240-777-0311 or dial 311 within Montgomery County
24-Hour Crisis Center: 240-777-4000
Visit WebsitePrince George’s County
Prince George’s County Health Department
Health and Human Services Building
9187 Central Avenue
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Main: 301-883-7879
Visit WebsiteAnne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
Main: 410-222-7095
WIC: 410-222-6797
Visit WebsiteHoward County
Howard County Health Department
Contact the department for current program locations and service information.
Main: 410-313-6300
Visit WebsiteFrederick County
Frederick County Health Department
350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
Main: 301-600-1029
Urgent after-hours: 301-600-0312
Visit WebsiteCharles County
Charles County Department of Health
10480 Theodore Green Boulevard
White Plains, MD 20695
Main: 301-609-6900
Visit WebsiteCalvert County
Calvert County Health Department
Contact the department for current locations and clinic schedules.
Main: 410-535-5400
Visit WebsiteSt. Mary’s County
St. Mary’s County Health Department
21580 Peabody Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Main: 301-475-4330
Visit WebsiteAll Maryland Local Health Departments
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