Community Resources
Here is a list of resources outside Seton Center. We do our best to keep this list updated, but please confirm information with the appropriate agency by clicking through to their website or calling their number.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988. Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline
The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe. Call 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to 233733.
211 Maryland and PA
Get help with food, housing, utility assistance and other essential health and human services. Dial 211. Available in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Maryland Legal Aid
Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is the largest provider of free, direct legal services in Maryland and the state’s 3rd largest law firm*. MLA handles civil (not criminal) cases involving a wide range of issues, including child custody, housing, public benefits, consumer
law (e.g., bankruptcy and debt collection), and criminal record expungements to remove barriers to obtaining child custody, housing, and employment. Visit their website.
Frederick County Community Health Services
Frederick County Community Health Services offers a variety of vital health services that promote health, prevents disease and protects our community.
Community Health Services is comprised of three programs; Communicable Disease and Preparedness, Maternal Child Health and Preventive Health. Call 301-600-1733 or visit their
website.
The United Way Prosperity Center
The Prosperity Center improves lives by providing effective pathways to housing, transportation and careers by creating a one-stop resource for individuals and families. Prosperity Center programs create Pathways to Financial Stability for local ALICE households. The Prosperity Center is a partnership among United Way of Frederick County and many individual, nonprofit, business and government partners. Visit their website.
The Religious Coalition
The Coalition provides the Frederick County community: two emergency shelters; financial support for emergency rental/utility assistance, and security deposits, financial support for prescriptions and emergency dental procedures, and programming to support people once they have been re-housed. Visit their website.
The Frederick Rescue Mission
Whether the need is a hot meal, a warm jacket, or respite from the daily challenges of life, the Frederick Rescue Mission serves residents from Frederick County and surrounding areas with grace and love. Visit their website.
Heartly House
The mission of Heartly House is to end domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse, and to provide victims with safety, shelter, and supportive services. Visit their website.
Call their 24-hour hotline at 301.662.8800.
Mental Health Association
Building a strong foundation of emotional wellness by:
- Preparing Resilient Children
- Securing Vulnerable Families
- Facing Crises Together
- Supporting the Whole Community
Visit their website or call 301.663.0011.
Asian American Center of Frederick
The Asian American Center of Frederick provides vital services to assist lower income, minority, and immigrant groups reach their full potential through access to health insurance enrollment, interpreter/translation services, ESL and Citizenship classes, mentoring, housing, education, employment and business development services. Visit their website.
Centro Hispano de Frederick
For more than 15 years, Centro Hispano de Frederick has been helping the Frederick immigrant population to succeed in our community. From conducting English and citizenship classes to sponsoring summer STEM classes for students and year-round enrichment events for seniors, Centro has played a crucial role in helping our neighbors from other countries prosper. Visit their website.
Catoctin Pregnancy Center
Assists families with needs such as infant, children and maternity clothing, baby food, disposable diapers, infant & children furniture, such as cribs, high chairs, toddler beds, dressers, dressing tables, playpens and toys, etc., for children up to 6-years of age. Visit their
website
or call 301-447-3391.
Frederick County Senior Services
Frederick County Senior Services Division develops and administers programs and activities that support older adults and adults with disabilities in their efforts to remain healthy, active and independent members of the community, and to provide, coordinate and advocate for services which promote the dignity and enrichment of life for all seniors, persons with disabilities, families and caregivers. Visit their website or call 301-600-1234.
Maryland Health Connection
Maryland Health Connection is the official marketplace for Maryland individuals, families and small businesses to shop, compare and enroll in health and dental insurance plans. Visit their website.
Thurmont Food Bank:
10 Frederick Rd in the Old Town Hall, Thurmont, MD, United States, Maryland
Tue: 5-7pm
Fri: 4-6pm
Emmitsburg Food Bank:
Off S. Seton Avenue on School Lane, across from Emmitsburg Elementary
Monday and Wednesday, 7-8pm
Friday and Saturday, 10-11am
City of Frederick Department of Housing and Human Services (DHHS)
The DHHS aims to ameliorate the causes and effects of poverty by offering an array of services, including primary medical and behavioral health services, housing, sheltering, and programs to address food insecurities.
A representative is at Seton Center on Thursdays from 9:30am-1:30 p.m. and accepts appointments and walk-ins. Visit their website.
Walking Together
Private adult mental health counseling.
For more info and to make an appointment, please contact Cheryl at walkingtogetherthurmont@gmail.com.
SOAR: Supporting Older Adults through Resources
SOAR’s mission is to provide financial assistance to older adults in Frederick County to meet their essential needs in a confidential, respectful, and dignified manner. Visit their website
Jewish Council for Aging
JCA provides the programs and services that support older adults and their families and builds bridges across generations. Visit their website.
Thurmont Senior Center
The mission of the Thurmont Senior Center, Inc. is to provide a place where seniors may have a hot lunch and participate in a variety of activities and programs, services and fellowship which enrich the general welfare of senior citizens and to provide for the rights of senior citizens in Thurmont and the surrounding area, with the help of volunteers and the community. Visit their website.
Emmitsburg Senior Center
Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center (also known as the Senior Center) offers a variety of programs to help you maintain wellness and independence. Visit their website.
Catastrophic Health Planners
Catastrophic Health Planners is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit that is focused on family and solving the manmade issues of catastrophic health events. We can provide support during and after these health events. Visit their website
Second Chances Garage
With a passion for cars and helping those in need, Second Chances Garage seeks to make a difference in our community of Frederick County, Maryland, by offering “second chances” for individuals and families on their journey to independent living by providing assistance with their personal transportation needs. Visit their website.
Justice Jobs
Justice Jobs provides helps people experiencing barriers to employment to get a job, keep that job, and move up to a better job!. Visit their website.
Frederick County Workforce Services
For job seekers, we provide comprehensive career management services, including: career assessment and vocational counseling, computer and job search seminars, assistance with resume and interview preparation, career training scholarships, and access to hundreds of current job listings through the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
For businesses, we utilize innovative strategies to help identify and achieve recruitment, retention and training goals. Services for businesses include: placement assistance, job listing opportunities, customized employee training, access to funding for training, outplacement services, use of onsite facilities, and on-the-job training programs for new hires. Visit their website.
List of Government Assistance Programs for Low-Income Households
List of Services
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Low Income Household Water Assistance ProgramList Item 1
The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a new program providing benefits for water and wastewater costs for low-income households experiencing hardship with their water bills. LIHWAP will assist Maryland families who are behind on their drinking water and wastewater bills focusing on arrearage accounts that are 30 days or more past due.
(Approved by U.S. Department of Health & Human Service Administration for Children and Families)
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Office of Home Energy Programs (MD)List Item 2
The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) provides bill assistance to low-income households in the State of Maryland to make their energy costs more affordable and to help with the prevention of loss and the restoration of home energy service.
Energy assistance will not reduce the amount of any other public assistance benefits you receive, such as TCA or Food Stamps. Nor will it reduce Social Security benefits.
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Emergency Rental Assistance (MD)List Item 3
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will administer federal emergency​ rental funding in two ways, (1) directly ​to local jurisdictions through the Maryland Eviction Partnership Program to support local rental assistance efforts and (2) to property management ​on behalf of tenants residing in affordable rental properties​ that received federal or state financing through the Assisted Housing Relief Program.
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Frederick County Housing Choice Voucher ProgramList Item 4
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance to eligible low-income households to enable them to afford housing in the private rental market. The program provides variable rent subsidies to qualified tenants based on their family income; the family pays approximately 30% - 40% of their income towards rent and utilities. The monthly subsidy portion of the contract rent due from the housing agency is paid directly to the landlord on behalf of the tenant. Units are inspected and families are recertified annually. Unit owners screen and qualify tenants according to their standard criteria for tenancy.
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Frederick County Senior Property Tax Credit
The Frederick County Senior Tax Credit is a supplement to the State’s Homeowner Tax Credit. The State administers the credit as part of the State Homeowner Tax Credit program. This credit does not apply to the County lighting district tax, community development authority tax or to any fees such as the System Benefit Charge or Bay Restoration Fee. It also does not apply to any State or municipality tax.
Partner Agencies On-Site at Seton Center
Seton Center partners with certain outside agencies to provide their services and assistance to our Northern Frederick County neighbors. Anyone in need of services from these partner agencies may request to schedule their appointment at Seton Center. Some partner agencies may offer walk-in availability at certain times. Please see below for a list of current partners, their services, and their schedules.
Frederick Department of Housing and Human Services
Thursdays, 10am-2pm. Walk-ins welcome.
FCHHS offers a variety of services for Frederick County residents, including assistance with low-income housing, food and nutrition programs, energy assistance, and more. Please download their brochure or visit their website for a complete list of services. Call 301-600-3960 for more information or to make an appointment.
Maryland Legal Aid
Fourth Tuesday of the Month, 9:30am-1:30pm. Walk-ins or appointments.
Maryland Legal Aid offers a variety of legal services and advice for low-income individuals, including assistance with landlord/tenant disputes, record expungement, bankruptcy and debt collection, employment issues, and more. Please visit their website or call or text 443-202-9894 for more information or to make an appointment.
Heartly House
Confidential appointments may be made by calling 301-662-8800.
Heartly House provides comprehensive services, free of charge, to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and child abuse.
Walking Together
Wednesdays by appointment.
An adult mental health counseling service. Please call 240-840-6811. Existing Seton Center clients may discuss a referral with their Program Manager.
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