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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 BG&E turn off notices, eviction prevention, burial assistance on a case by case basis, and purchasing a bed or other furniture. Individuals must bring proof of need and proof of income to be screened for eligibility. For assistance with furniture, individuals must bring proof of income and a statement from a furniture store (such as Lexaco) with the purchase price. Individuals can walk in for assistance Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-12:15PM and 1:30-4:15PM. Will assist individuals in public housing/Section 8. Individuals are eligible for assistance once a year to receive a grant of up to $800.
CASE MANAGEMENT: Client needs to be a willing participant and able to consent. Provides case management services to help eligible adults to continue to live full and independent lives in the community. SSTA can secure institutional care when appropriate. Together, a case manager and the adult complete a comprehensive assessment of the adult's needs and resources to develop an individualized plan of service. Play may include the adult's family, friends, and community, as well as other established agencies. Also assists in finding other financial resources when necessary to avoid eviction/utility shut-off.
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.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
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Hours Of Operation
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Walk-in Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-12PM and 1:30-4PM.
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. Do not have to have a disability for services. Applicants must meet guidelines regarding income, provide documentation of having applied for MEAP prior to inquiring about utility assistance, demonstrate proof of eviction notice. Call for more information.
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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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Call for information or Walk-in between 9AM-4PM Monday-Friday.
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Documents Required
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Proof of income, ID, turn-off or eviction notice (where applicable.) Call for additional information.
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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, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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, Eviction Assistance Program
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Reunification Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Foster Care
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Kinship Care
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Adoption Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Family Preservation
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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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DHR (Department of Human Resources)
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800-332-6347
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Customer Service (DSS)
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443-423-7800
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Main
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443-423-7901
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Main Contact Name
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Sydinkqua Gilyard
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Main Contact Title
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Screening Supervisor
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Main Contact Phone
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410-361-5000
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Main Contact Email Address
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sydinkqua.gilyard1@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Jasmine Norris-Cox
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Program Manager
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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443-423-7154
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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jasmine.norris@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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1510 Guilford Avenue
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