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Alternate Name
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Baltimore City DSS, Social Services to Adults
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Description
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Provides assistance, when funds are available, to eligible vulnerable adults. Assists with Constellation Home (BG&E) turn off notices on a case by case basis, as a last resort for individuals. People must go to Baltimore City Community Action Partnership for assistance first. Will assist individuals in public housing/Section 8.
CASE MANAGEMENT: Provides assistance to adults with functional disabilities seeking to remain or become self-sufficient. In addition, offers crisis intervention and case management services to alleviate immediate financial, housing, and service linkage needs. Individuals needs to be a willing participant and able to consent.
INFORMATION & REFERRAL: Offers services that are available in the community, information about the need service(s) is given, as well as an explanation about how and where to apply for them. Note: When calling it will connect to the abuse/neglect hotline, choose "Other" and then "Adult" and then the the city/county assistance is needed.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8:30AM 5PM
Tue: 8:30AM 5PM
Wed: 8:30AM 5PM
Thu: 8:30AM 5PM
Fri: 8:30AM 5PM
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Physical Location Description
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Visitors should go to reception on the 1st floor.
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Eligibility
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Individuals 18 years old and older with no minor children. Applicants must meet guidelines regarding income, provide documentation of having applied for MEAP prior to inquiring about utility assistance and proof of a vulnerability such as proof of SSDI/SSI benefits, medical diagnosis or other appropriate documentation.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations made with advance notice.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Individuals can call the Adult Services hotline at 410-361-5000 or walk into the walk in center at 1510 Guilford Avenue Baltimore MD 21202.
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Documents Required
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* Proof of income
* ID
* Turn-off or eviction notice (where applicable)
* Proof of disability.
Call 1-800-91PREVENT (1-800-917-7383) for additional information. (NOTE: When calling, you will connect to the Maryland abuse/neglect hotline; choose "Other" and then "Adult" and then Baltimore City.
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Programs at this agency
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Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Recruitment for Foster Care & Adoption Families
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Project Home
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Support Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Out-of-Home Placement Program
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Foster/ Adoptive Resource Parent Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services,Family Support Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services KinCare Center
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Phone Hot Line
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800-917-7383
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Fax Number
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443-423-6737
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DSS Adult Services
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410-361-5000
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Sites offering this Program
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1510 Guilford Avenue
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