Garrett County
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Local offices in Garrett County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Garrett County Department of Social Services
12578 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for food, medical, and cash assistance and ask about family support services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payment questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · State office
Garrett County Health Department WIC
1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition support, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on garretthealth.org
Public health · State office
Garrett County Health Department
1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for local health services, clinics, and public health information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on garretthealth.org
Mental health and recovery · State office
Garrett County Health Department Behavioral Health
1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550
Help here
- Mental health servicesCall the department to ask about local mental health services.
- Substance use servicesCall the department to ask about substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on garretthealth.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Garrett County Law Library
Courthouse Room 107-B, 203 South 4th Street, Oakland, MD 21550
Help here
- Court and legal informationThe courthouse does not have a public law library; contact the court about available assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.md.us
Emergency help · County office
Garrett County Department of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet emergency preparedness information and learn about county response planning.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on garrettcountymd.gov
State office · State office
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Oakland Branch
400 Weber Road, Oakland, MD 21550
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card at the branch.
- Vehicle registration and titlingGet help with vehicle registration and title services at the branch.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Library · County office
Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County
6 North Second Street, Oakland, MD 21550
Help here
- Library servicesUse your library card to access books, digital resources, and research tools.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on relib.net
Garrett County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Garrett 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
Garrett County Community Action Committee Inc.
104 East Center Street, Oakland, MD 21550
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Garrett 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