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Description
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OVERVIEW: Provides programs to income eligible individuals that offers supplemental financial assistance.
SERVICES:
1) SUPPLEMENT NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP): Free food benefits provided monthly to eligible low-income households that allows them to purchase food from participating stores. Clients are given an independence card similar to a bank debit card to access benefits.
ELIGIBILITY: Your eligibility is based on the gross income your household received in the last 30 days.
PROCEDURE: Have callers needing SNAP call MD Hunger Solutions at 866-821-5552. To qualify for SNAP, income requirements must be met. However, all SNAP recipients will receive maximum benefits for April and May. New applicants can apply online at mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.maryland.us or by phone at 866-821-5552. This website can be checked for updates. If the caller applied by phone, call 1-800-332-6347 for updates. To order a new EBT card or check the caller’s SNAP account balance, call The Maryland EBT Customer Call Center, 1-800-977-2222. For free legal aid if the application was denied or the benefits terminated, call Homeless Persons Representation Project, 410-364-4198. For WIC assistance, call 1-800-242-4942.
2) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Provides medical benefits for health needs. Its purpose is to help eligible low-income persons of all ages with their medical bills when they cannot afford to pay. An interview and proof of citizenship & Identity are required.
PROCEDURE: People under 65 should visit marylandhealthconnection.gov and call 240-777-1003 with questions. People over 65 and those who are disabled or on Medicare should apply online at http://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us and call 240-777-1003. People looking for help paying for an LTC should go to mymdthink.maryland.gov. For Montgomery County health programs for the uninsured, poor, and those who don't qualify for other aid should complete an application and email it to [email protected]. Call 240-777-1003 with questions.
3) MARYLAND CHILDREN'S HEALTH PROGRAM: See separate listing.
4) TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE: Provides cash assistance to eligible children, parents or other relatives of those who qualify. Contact the office for eligibility information.
PROCEDURE: Apply at http://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us or call the Customer Call Center at 1-800-332-6347.
5) TDAP (Temporary Disability Assistance Program): Cash assistance for single adults Maryland residents with no dependent children who are totally disabled and cannot work for a minimum of three months. The impairment may be either physical, mental or a medical diagnosis, which includes substance abuse that may require a representative payee.
PROCEDURE: Apply at http://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us or call the Customer Call Center at 1-800-332-6347.
6) EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN: Provides emergency cash assistance to families with children. It assists with court-ordered evictions, foreclosures, utility cut-offs, and burial assistance and may be used only once in a twelve-month period. Also available are funds for those who have experienced an official disaster (hurricane, flood or fire). Will assist those in public housing. Children 18-21 must be enrolled in school full-time.
Online applications are being utilized. Documents can be photographed and emailed or scanned in to [email protected]. Documents can be faxed to 240-777-3477 (Germantown), 240-777-4100 (Rockville), and 240-777-3070 (Silver Spring). Questions can be phoned in to 240-777-1003 from 8:30 to 4:30. Applications can be mailed in a postage-apid envelope. Dropboxes and paper applications are available in the following locations:
1) 8818 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
2) 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville. OESS 2nd floor is closed.
3) 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown. NO APPLICATIONS AT THIS SITE!
4) 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville. OESS closed.
5) 410 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. MA applications ONLY!
7) CHILD CARE SCHLOLARSHIP (CCS): The Child Care Scholarship Program provides financial assistance with child care costs to families that meet applicable State or federal eligibility requirements. For an application or additional information on the program visit: Money4ChildCare.com
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Montgomery County - Ashton - 20861
Maryland - Montgomery County - Bethesda - 20813
Maryland - Montgomery County - Bethesda - 20814
Maryland - Montgomery County - Bethesda - 20816
Maryland - Montgomery County - Bethesda - 20817
Maryland - Montgomery County - Bethesda - 20824
Maryland - Montgomery County - Bethesda - 20827
Maryland - Montgomery County - Bethesda - 20889
Maryland - Montgomery County - Brinklow - 20862
Maryland - Montgomery County - Brookeville - 20833
Maryland - Montgomery County - Cabin John - 20818
Maryland - Montgomery County - Chevy Chase - 20815
Maryland - Montgomery County - Chevy Chase - 20825
Maryland - Montgomery County - Derwood - 20855
Maryland - Montgomery County - Garrett Park - 20896
Maryland - Montgomery County - Kensington - 20895
Maryland - Montgomery County - Olney - 20830
Maryland - Montgomery County - Olney - 20832
Maryland - Montgomery County - Potomac - 20854
Maryland - Montgomery County - Potomac - 20859
Maryland - Montgomery County - Rockville - 20847
Maryland - Montgomery County - Rockville - 20848
Maryland - Montgomery County - Rockville - 20849
Maryland - Montgomery County - Rockville - 20850
Maryland - Montgomery County - Rockville - 20851
Maryland - Montgomery County - Rockville - 20852
Maryland - Montgomery County - Rockville - 20853
Maryland - Montgomery County - Rockville - 20857
Maryland - Montgomery County - Sandy Spring - 20860
Maryland - Montgomery County - Silver Spring - 20902
Maryland - Montgomery County - Silver Spring - 20906
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Physical Address
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1401 Rockville Pike, 3rd floor
Rockville MD
20852 United States
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 7PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Low-income individuals. Eligibility varies by program.
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Languages Offered
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Language Line.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Documents Required
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Proof of identity, Social Security number (not the Social Security Card), Proof of residence, Proof of income, Proof of citizenship or immigration status for non-U.S. born applicants.
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Normal Wait Times
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Appointments and walk-ins
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Volunteer Requirements
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18 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Clerical work.
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Programs at this agency
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Montgomery County Health Connection
Montgomery County, Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program
Montgomery County, Office of Home Energy Programs
Montgomery County Public Health Services, Licensure & Regulatory Services
Montgomery County Public Health Services, TB, Refugee and Migrant Health
Montgomery County Office of Vital Records
Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance, Montgomery County
Silver Spring Health Center
Montgomery County Public Health Services, Germantown Health Center
Montgomery County Adult Foster Care
Montgomery County Public Health Services, STD & HIV/AIDS Testing
ChildLink
Montgomery County Working Parents Assistance Program
Linkages to Learning
Montgomery County Office of Eligibility and Support Services, Germantown
Montgomery County Housing Stabilization Services, Rockville
Montgomery County Housing Stabilization Services, Silver Spring
Cancer Prevention and Tobacco Program
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Mobile Crisis and Crisis Center
Montgomery County Income Support, Silver Spring
Montgomery County Housing Stabilization Services, Germantown
Montgomery County DHHS Diversity Outreach
Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services
Montgomery County, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (Food Stamps)
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Dental Services
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Family Law Self Help Center
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Street Outreach Network
Montgomery County Health Department: Coronavirus
Montgomery County Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Program
Montgomery County Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Program- SASCA Program
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Mailing Address
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1401 Rockville Pike, 3rd floor
Rockville MD
20852 United States
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Toll Free Number
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1-800-332-6347
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Fax Number
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240-777-1494
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TTY
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Use MD Relay 711
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Outside of Montgomery County
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240-777-0311
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Phone 2
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311
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Main Contact Name
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Main Contact Title
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Main Contact Phone
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Main Contact Email Address
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Oscar Mensah, Ph.D.
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Social Services Officer
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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240-777-3850
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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[email protected]
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Sites offering this Program
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1401 Rockville Pike, 3rd floor
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