Indian Head
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Local offices in Indian Head
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · County office
Indian Head Senior Center
100 Cornwallis Square, Indian Head, MD 20640
Help here
- Senior center activities and mealsAdults age 60 and older can join activities, attend programs, and have lunch by reservation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofindianhead.org
Library · County office
Charles County Public Library, Potomac Branch
3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head, MD 20640
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials, use public computers, or get help from library staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ccplonline.org
Local office · City office
Indian Head Town Hall
4195 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head, MD 20640
Help here
- Town services and informationContact Town Hall for help with town services and questions about local government.
- Water and sewer serviceContact the town about water and sewer service, billing, or online bill payment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofindianhead.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Village Green Pavilion
100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head, MD 20640
Help here
- Community activities and gatheringsThe multipurpose room hosts community activities and can be reserved for gatherings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofindianhead.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Indian Head
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
Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee
8371 Old Leonardtown Road, P.O. Box 280, Hughesville, MD 20637
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Charles County
Indian Head is in Charles County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Charles County WIC
4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlescountyhealth.org
Child support · State office
Charles County Child Support Administration
200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and services for families.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
State office
Charles County Department of Social Services
200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food and cash assistance and get help with benefit questions.Apply online
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support applications, payments, and case questions.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing help · County office
Charles County Housing Authority
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677
Help here
- Housing assistanceFind housing help, including rental assistance and help with indoor plumbing.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlescountymd.gov
Public health · State office
Charles County Department of Health
4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about local health care, immunizations, and public health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlescountyhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · State office
Charles County Local Behavioral Health Authority
4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695
Help here
- Behavioral health services and referralsFind local mental health and substance use treatment and support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlescountyhealth.org
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
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.
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