Charlestown

Local offices in Charlestown

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Charlestown Town Hall

  241 Market Street, Charlestown, MD 21914

  Help here

  • Town services and resident helpContact Town Hall for town services, permits, and help with local issues.
  • Water and sewer utility billingAsk Town Hall about town utility bills, payment options, or a payment plan.Apply online
  • Parks and recreationResidents can use public parks and contact Town Hall about reserving some park spaces for events.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 410-287-6173DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on charlestownmd.org

• Older adults · City office

  Young at Heart Club

  240 Market Street, Charlestown, MD 21914

  Help here

  • Senior social clubOlder residents can join this town-sponsored club for activities and social time.
  Call 410-287-6173DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on charlestownmd.org

Town of Charlestown, Maryland website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Charlestown

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Cecil County

Charlestown is in Cecil County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Cecil County Department of Social Services

  170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash assistanceAsk about food assistance, medical coverage, and temporary cash benefits.Apply online
  • Energy assistanceGet help applying for assistance with heating bills.Apply online
  Call 410-996-0100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• Public health · County office

  Cecil County WIC Clinic

  401 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 410-996-5255DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cecilcountyhealth.org

• Child support · State office

  Maryland Child Support Administration, Cecil County

  170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments.Apply online
  Call 800-332-6347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Cecil County Housing Agency

  200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500, Elkton, MD 21921

  Help here

  • Housing and rental assistanceAsk about county housing programs and rental assistance.Apply online
  • Foreclosure counselingGet help understanding foreclosure and planning next steps with a housing counselor.
  Call 410-996-5245DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cecilcountymd.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Maryland

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.org

• Public health · County office

  Cecil County Health Department

  401 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind county health clinics, health coverage help, and public health services.
  • Behavioral health navigationCall for help finding mental health or substance use treatment and recovery support.Read more
  Call 410-996-5550DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cecilcountyhealth.org

Everything in Cecil 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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