Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Code Blue Shelter
https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/health/freezing-weather
Resource Details
Alternate Name Code Blue Shelter, Baltimore County; Eastern Family Resource Center Code Blue Shelter
Description CODE BLUE SHELTER: Operates Nov 1-Apr 15 when the Freezing Weather Shelter Plan has been activated based on temperatures dropping below freezing. Shelter activation may be extended to include daytime hours when County offices are closed due to severe weather conditions. Men and women are separated unless it is a family. Activation begins at 6PM and continues through 9AM the following morning.  Guests are asked to arrive for intake between 6-10PM.  Callers should call the Department of Social Services' Information, Referral and Screening line at 410-887-TIME (8463) during regular business hours or the Baltimore County DSS After Hours call service at 410-583-9398 outside of regular business hours.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Baltimore County
 
Hours Of Operation Intake is between 7PM-10PM.
Program
Eligibility Accepts men, women, and families when a Code Blue has been declared for Baltimore County.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Individuals must arrive no later than 10PM. Individuals should contact Baltimore County Department of Social Services (DSS) to confirm activation and bed availability.
Documents Required The family must provide birth certificates or other documentation showing guardianship. Call for more information.
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Contact Information
Phone After Hours 410-583-9398
Fax Number 410-238-6078
Coordinated Entry 410-887-8463 Option 1
Alternate 410-887-5222
Main Contact Name Mrs. McMillian
Main Contact Title Social Worker
Main Contact Phone 410-853-3000
Director or Senior Administrator Name
Director or Senior Administrator Title
Director or Senior Administrator Phone
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
Sites offering this Program 9150 Franklin Square Drive
1811 Woodlawn Drive