Somerset

Local offices in Somerset

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Somerset Town Hall

  4510 Cumberland Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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  • Town government helpContact the town office about local government services, town meetings, and resident questions.
  Call 301-657-3211DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofsomersetmd.gov

Town of Somerset website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Somerset

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

Offices for all of Montgomery County

Somerset is in Montgomery County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Montgomery County WIC, Community Clinic, Inc.

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 301-762-9426Website

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

• Child support · State office

  Montgomery County Child Support Administration

  51 Monroe Street, Suite 811, Rockville, MD 20850

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and customer service.Apply online
  Call 1-800-332-6347DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Montgomery County Department of Social Services public service locations

  8818 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910

  Help here

  • State benefit programsGet in-person help with applications for state food, medical, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 240-777-0311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County

  10400 Detrick Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895

  Help here

  • Affordable housing assistanceFind information about affordable rental housing and homeownership programs.Read more
  Call 240-627-9400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  WorkSource Montgomery American Job Center, Wheaton

  11510 Georgia Avenue, Suite 100, Wheaton, MD 20902

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, résumés, career planning, and referrals to training.
  Call 301-929-4350DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dllr.state.md.us

• Jobs and training · State office

  Germantown American Job Center

  12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, résumés, career planning, and referrals to training.
  Call 240-406-5485DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dllr.state.md.us

Everything in Montgomery 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