Carroll County
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Local offices in Carroll County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Carroll County Department of Social Services
1232 Tech Court, Westminster, MD 21157
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesVisit the local office for help with public benefits and other social services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
State office · State office
Carroll County WIC
290 South Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.maryland.gov
Housing authority · County office
Carroll County Housing and Community Development
10 Distillery Drive, Suite 101, Westminster, MD 21157
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carrollcountymd.gov
Public health · State office
Carroll County Health Department
290 South Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Help here
- Community health servicesGet in-person health services, including vaccinations, dental care, reproductive health care, and screenings.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.maryland.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Carroll County Health Department, Bureau of Prevention, Wellness, and Recovery
290 South Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Help here
- Behavioral health service connectionsCall for help finding mental health or substance use services and recovery support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.maryland.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Carroll County Circuit Court Law Library
200 Willis Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Help here
- Public legal informationUse legal research tools and get help finding legal information and resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on circuitcourt.carrollcountymd.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Carroll County Bureau of Aging and Disabilities
125 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet information and help connecting with services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carrollcountymd.gov
Veterans · County office
Carroll County Veterans Services Program
125 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal and state benefits for veterans, dependents, and survivors.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carrollcountymd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Carroll County Department of Emergency Management and Communications
225 North Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet county emergency preparedness information and resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carrollcountymd.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Carroll County Workforce Development
224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, training referrals, and preparing to apply for work.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carrollworks.com
State office · State office
MDOT MVA Westminster
1106 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, MD 21157
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for driver licenses and ID cards, take driver tests, or handle vehicle registration and title services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Library · County office
Carroll County Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesFind library materials, programs, and information through the countywide library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on library.carr.org
Carroll County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Carroll County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Maryland Food Bank
2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Maryland Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Human Services Programs of Carroll County Inc.
10 Distillery Drive Suite G-1, Westminster, MD 21158
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Carroll County
Maryland programs by kind of help
These are run by Maryland and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Maryland
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988