Forest Heights

Local offices in Forest Heights

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Administration

  5508 Arapahoe Drive, Forest Heights, MD 20745

  Help here

  • Town government servicesContact the town for help with municipal services, town records, and questions for town offices.
  Call 301-839-1030DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on forestheightsmd.gov

• Library · County office

  Oxon Hill Branch Library

  6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library programs, computers, and research resources.
  Call 301-839-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pgcmls.info

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Forest Heights Community Room

  5508 Arapahoe Drive, Forest Heights, MD 20745

  Help here

  • Community room rentalsResidents can reserve the town room for community gatherings and private events.Apply online
  Call 301-839-1030DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on forestheightsmd.gov

Town of Forest Heights website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Forest Heights

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

Offices for all of Prince George's County

Forest Heights is in Prince George's County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Prince George's County Health Department WIC Program

  7836 Central Avenue, Landover, MD 20785

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 301-856-9600DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on princegeorgescountymd.gov

• Child support · State office

  Prince George's County Child Support Administration

  4235 28th Avenue, Suite 135, Temple Hills, MD 20748

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and related documents.
  Call 1-800-332-6347DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• State office · State office

  Prince George’s County Department of Social Services

  9187 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with public assistance benefits through the local social services office.
  Call 301-909-7000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• Human services · State office

  Prince George's County Department of Social Services Community Services Division

  425 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785

  Help here

  • Homeless and emergency supportGet information about shelter, homeless services, food programs, and emergency help.
  Call 301-909-6330DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on princegeorgescountymd.gov

• Housing authority · County office

  Housing Authority of Prince George's County

  9200 Basil Court, Largo, MD 20774

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersFind information about public housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible residents.
  Call 301-883-5531DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on princegeorgescountymd.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

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.org

Everything in Prince George's 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