Sharptown

Local offices in Sharptown

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

• Local office · City office

  Sharptown Town Hall

  401 Main Street, Sharptown, MD 21861

  Help here

  • Town services and utility billingContact the town office about water and sewer bills and other town services.
  Call 410-883-3767DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Library · County office

  Wicomico Public Libraries mobile services and Sharptown library lockers

  Sharptown Town Hall, 401 Main Street, Sharptown, MD 21861

  Help here

  • Library materials and library lockersUse the library lockers outside Town Hall to pick up library materials, or check the library schedule for bookmobile visits.
  Call 410-749-3612DirectionsWebsite

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

Commissioners of Sharptown website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sharptown

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

Offices for all of Wicomico County

Sharptown is in Wicomico County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Wicomico County Department of Social Services

  201 Baptist Street, Suite 27, Salisbury, MD 21801

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for food, cash, and other public assistance benefits.Apply online
  • Child welfare and family supportGet help with child welfare and family support services.
  Call 410-713-3900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Lower Shore WIC Office

  801 North Salisbury Boulevard, Suite 103, Salisbury, MD 21801

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 410-749-2488DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Maryland Child Support Administration, Wicomico County

  31901 Tri-County Way, Suite 101, Salisbury, MD 21801

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services or managing a child support case.
  Call 800-332-6347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Wicomico County Health Department

  108 East Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21801

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet local health services, health records, and referrals through the county health department.Read more
  • Behavioral health servicesGet information about local mental health and substance use services.
  Call 410-749-1244DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Wicomico Family Law Self Help Center

  101 North Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21801

  Help here

  • Family law self-helpGet help understanding family court forms and procedures for matters such as custody, divorce, and child support.
  Call 410-334-3110DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  District Court Help Center, Wicomico County

  201 Baptist Street, Room 2248A, Salisbury, MD 21801-4959

  Help here

  • Civil legal helpGet free, limited legal help for civil cases when you do not have a lawyer.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Wicomico 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