Harford, MD ~ Community Resource Directory

by MGuido | May 30, 2026 | Harford County | 0 comments

Harford County Resource Database
Harford County, MD — URWP Community Directory
Community Resource Database & Directory
The most comprehensive guide to health, housing, food, employment, legal, and social services in Harford County — maintained by URWP volunteers.
21
Categories
80+
Resources
Free
Always
Crisis & Emergency Lines — Available 24/7
911 Police, Fire, Medical 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 211 Health & Human Services 1-800-422-0009 MD Crisis Hotline 1-800-799-7233 National DV Hotline 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA Substance Use
Last updated: May 2026 — Submit updates to info@urwp.net
Basic Needs
Food & Nutrition
Harford Community Action Agency (HCAA)
Food
Emergency food assistance, pantry referrals, and SNAP enrollment help.
410-612-9537harfordcommunityaction.org
Maryland Food Bank – Harford County
Food
Network of food pantries and meal programs throughout the county.
410-737-8282mdfoodbank.org
Harford Meals on Wheels
Hot meal delivery for homebound seniors and disabled individuals.
410-879-7040
SNAP (Food Stamps) – MD DHR
Apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
1-800-332-6347mymdthink.maryland.gov
WIC – Women, Infants & Children
Nutrition support, food vouchers, and breastfeeding help for families.
410-838-1500
Housing & Utilities
Harford County Housing Agency
Housing
Public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and rental assistance programs.
410-638-3045harfordcountymd.gov
HCAA Emergency Utility Assistance
Help with electric, gas, and heating bills for low-income households.
410-612-9537
Harford Interfaith Services
Rent, mortgage, and utility emergency relief. Clothing and household items.
410-879-2550
SHORE UP! Inc. – Weatherization
Free home energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified households.
410-749-1142
Maryland HOPE – Foreclosure Prevention
Free housing counseling and foreclosure prevention assistance.
1-877-462-7555mdhope.dhcd.maryland.gov
Household Goods & Clothing
Harford Interfaith Services – Thrift Store
Affordable clothing, furniture, and household items. Donations accepted.
410-879-2550
Salvation Army – Bel Air
Emergency clothing, household goods, and disaster assistance.
410-838-9150
St. Vincent de Paul – Harford County
Free furniture, clothing, and household items for families in need.
410-272-4696
Goodwill Industries – Bel Air
Affordable thrift shopping; proceeds fund job training programs.
410-803-0988goodwillches.org
Financial Assistance & Benefits
TANF – Temporary Cash Assistance
Monthly cash benefits for low-income families with children.
410-836-4700mymdthink.maryland.gov
EITC & Free Tax Prep – CASH Campaign
Free tax preparation and help claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit.
410-234-8008cashmd.org
Maryland Benefit Screener
Screen for 30+ benefit programs in one place.
mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us
Social Security Administration
SSI, SSDI disability benefits, and retirement services.
1-800-772-1213ssa.gov
Health & Wellness
Healthcare & Medical
Chase Brexton Health Care – Bel Air
Health
Federally qualified health center; primary care on a sliding-scale basis.
410-779-7400chasebrexton.org
UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Regional hospital with charity care and financial assistance programs.
443-643-1000umms.org
Maryland Health Connection – Medicaid
Free and low-cost health coverage enrollment assistance.
1-855-642-8572marylandhealthconnection.gov
Harford County Health Dept.
Immunizations, STI testing, TB testing, and family planning services.
410-838-1500
Prescription Assistance
Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program (MPAP)
Help with prescription drug costs for Medicare recipients.
1-800-551-5995mmcp.health.maryland.gov
NeedyMeds
National database of drug assistance programs searchable by medication name.
needymeds.org
GoodRx
Free prescription discount card accepted at most local pharmacies.
goodrx.com
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Connect with 475+ programs offering free or low-cost medications.
1-888-477-2669pparx.org
Mental Health & Substance Use
Harford County Health Dept. – Behavioral Health
Mental Health
Outpatient mental health and addiction treatment. Sliding scale fees available.
410-877-2122
Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services
Mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and psychiatric services.
410-939-0111upperbaycounseling.org
Harford Crisis Center (24/7)
Walk-in crisis assessment and mobile crisis team countywide.
410-836-2572
AA / NA Meeting Locator
Find local Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
aa.org/find-aa
Disability Services
Harford County ADA Office
Accommodation requests, ADA complaints, and accessibility resources.
410-638-3200
MD Developmental Disabilities Administration
Supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
410-767-5600dda.health.maryland.gov
Disability Rights Maryland
Free legal advocacy for people with disabilities throughout Maryland.
410-727-6352disabilityrightsmd.org
Maryland DORS – Vocational Rehabilitation
Job training and placement for people with disabilities.
410-638-4922dors.maryland.gov
Family & Children
Youth & Family
Harford County Dept. of Social Services
Family
Child protective services, foster care, adoption, and family support.
410-836-4700
SARC – Sexual Assault / Relationship Center
24/7 crisis hotline, shelter, and counseling for DV and sexual assault survivors.
410-836-8430sarcharford.org
Boys & Girls Club of Harford County
After-school programs, summer camps, tutoring, and mentorship for youth.
410-272-2227bgcharford.org
Head Start / Early Head Start
Free early childhood education for income-eligible families, ages 0–5.
410-612-9537
Childcare & Daycare
Maryland Child Care Scholarship (Subsidy)
Financial assistance for childcare for working low-income families.
410-767-7128marylandpublicschools.org
Child Care Resource Center – Harford
Find licensed childcare providers, referrals, and quality ratings.
410-560-8700marylandchildcare.org
Harford County Public Schools – Pre-K
Free public pre-kindergarten for income-eligible 4-year-olds.
410-838-7300hcps.org
Education & Schools
Harford County Public Schools
K–12 enrollment, special education, and McKinney-Vento homeless student support.
410-838-7300hcps.org
Harford Community College
Affordable college, GED prep, ESL classes, and workforce certificates.
443-412-2000harford.edu
Harford County Public Library
Free library cards, tutoring, digital literacy classes, and study spaces.
410-638-3981hcplonline.info
Adult Literacy / ESOL – HCC
Free adult basic education and English language learning programs.
443-412-2301
Employment & Legal
Employment & Job Training
Maryland American Job Center – Bel Air
Employment
Free job search, resume workshops, career counseling, and training referrals.
410-836-4550
Harford Community College – Workforce Dev.
Certifications, trade training, and continuing education for career changers.
443-412-2000harford.edu/workforce
Unemployment Insurance – MD DLLR
File unemployment claims and find reemployment services.
410-949-0022dllr.state.md.us
Goodwill Career Center
Free job placement assistance, resume help, and interview coaching.
410-803-0988
Legal Aid & Advocacy
Maryland Legal Aid – Upper Shore
Legal
Free civil legal help for low-income Harford County residents.
410-996-0888mdlab.org
Harford County Bar – Lawyer Referral
Referral to local attorneys; reduced-fee consultations available.
410-638-3003
MD Volunteer Lawyers Service
Pro bono legal help in civil matters for low-income Marylanders.
410-539-6800mvlslaw.org
Reentry & Ex-Offender Support
Harford County Reentry Council
Coordinated services for individuals returning from incarceration.
410-638-4200
Maryland DPSCS – Reentry Services
Housing, employment, and benefit connections for returning citizens.
410-585-3300dpscs.state.md.us
Maryland Second Chance Act – Expungement
Learn if you qualify to expunge or seal your criminal record.
mdcourts.gov
Catholic Charities – Reentry Program
Case management, housing support, and mentoring for returning citizens.
410-547-5491catholiccharities-md.org
Special Populations
Senior Services
Harford County Office on Aging
Seniors
Caregiver support, senior centers, transportation, legal aid, and benefits counseling.
410-638-3025harfordcountymd.gov/aging
Senior Legal Services – Maryland
Free legal advice for residents 60+ on housing, benefits, and consumer issues.
1-800-AGE-1100
SHIP – Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling and assistance navigating options.
410-767-1100
ElderCare Locator
National resource connecting older adults to local services.
1-800-677-1116eldercare.acl.gov
Veterans Services
Harford County Veterans Services Office
Veterans
Claims assistance, benefit navigation, and referrals for veterans and dependents.
410-638-3158harfordcountymd.gov/veterans
VA Maryland Health Care System
Full VA healthcare at Perry Point and Loch Raven campuses.
1-800-463-6295maryland.va.gov
Veteran Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for veterans and their families.
988 then Press 1veteranscrisisline.net
MD Center for Veterans Education & Training
Job training, housing, and support services for homeless veterans.
410-576-9626
Immigration & Refugee Services
International Rescue Committee – Baltimore
Resettlement, employment, and integration services for refugees and asylees.
443-451-1900rescue.org
CASA de Maryland
Immigration legal services, workforce development, and advocacy for immigrants.
301-431-4185wearecasa.org
Catholic Charities – Immigration Legal Services
Affordable immigration applications, DACA renewals, and consultations.
410-625-2220catholiccharities-md.org
Transportation, Technology & More
Transportation
Harford Transit LINK
Fixed-route bus service and ADA paratransit throughout Harford County.
410-420-5466harfordcountymd.gov/transit
Medical Assistance Transportation (MATP)
Free rides to medical appointments for Medicaid recipients.
410-838-5990
Senior Ride Harford
Volunteer driver program for seniors needing rides to appointments and errands.
410-638-3025
Free & Low-Cost Computers
Harford County Free Laptop Program
Digital
2,500 free laptops distributed via the Maryland Connected Devices program. Income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, or you receive SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, or other government assistance.
410-638-3200harfordcountymd.gov/FreeLaptops
PCs for People – Baltimore
Refurbished laptops and desktops at very low cost for income-qualified individuals and families.
pcsforpeople.org
Digitunity – Find Local Free Computers
Search your zip code to find vetted local organizations with free or reduced-cost computers available in Harford County.
digitunity.org
Goodwill – Refurbished Tech
Shop ShopGoodwill.com for donated, low-cost laptops and desktops. No income requirement.
shopgoodwill.com
Free & Discounted Internet
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Federal program providing up to $30/month off your internet bill. Must receive SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, Pell Grant, or earn below 200% poverty level.
fcc.gov/acp
Comcast Internet Essentials
High-speed internet for $9.95/month for qualifying low-income households. Includes a free Wi-Fi router.
1-855-846-8376internetessentials.com
Lifeline Program
Free or heavily discounted monthly phone or internet service for households receiving Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or Federal Public Housing Assistance.
1-800-234-9473lifelinesupport.org
Free Phones & Mobile Data
Safelink Wireless (TracFone)
Free smartphone, monthly minutes, texts, and data through the federal Lifeline program. Must qualify for Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or other assistance.
1-800-723-3546safelinkwireless.com
Q Link Wireless
Free 4G LTE smartphone and unlimited talk, text, and data through Lifeline + ACP programs.
qlinkwireless.com
Access Wireless
Free cell phone and monthly service for income-eligible Maryland residents. Apply online in minutes.
accesswireless.com
211 Maryland – Digital Navigator Program
Call 211 and ask about the Digital Navigator program — free one-on-one help finding internet, devices, and tech training in your specific Harford County zip code.
211
Free Computer Use & Training
Harford County Public Library – All Branches
Free computer and internet access at every branch. Branches in Bel Air, Aberdeen, Edgewood, Fallston, Havre de Grace, Jarrettsville, and more.
410-638-3981hcplonline.info
Harford County Library – Digital Literacy Classes
Free classes on computer use, email, internet, smartphones, and Microsoft Office. All skill levels welcome.
410-638-3981hcplonline.info
Harford Community College – Adult Ed Tech Classes
Free and low-cost computer basics, Microsoft Office, and job skills tech classes for adults through continuing education.
443-412-2301harford.edu
Disaster Relief & Emergency Prep
American Red Cross – Chesapeake Region
Disaster relief, emergency shelter, and home fire safety programs.
410-764-7100redcross.org
Harford County Emergency Management
Local emergency alerts, preparedness resources, and disaster recovery support.
410-638-3200harfordcountymd.gov/ema
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Apply for federal aid after a presidentially declared disaster.
1-800-621-3362disasterassistance.gov
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