St. Mary's County
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Local offices in St. Mary's County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · State office
St. Mary's County WIC
21580 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers eligible pregnant or new mothers, infants, and young children food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on smchd.org
Child support · State office
Child Support Administration, St. Mary's County
23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payment questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
State office
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services
23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for public benefits and get help with questions about your case.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of St. Mary's County
21155 Lexwood Drive, Suite C, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority to ask about affordable housing and rental assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stmaryscountymd.gov
Public health · State office
St. Mary's County Health Department
21580 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Help here
- Health clinicMake an appointment for immunizations, reproductive health care, infection testing, and other clinic services.Read more
- Medicaid application assistanceContact the department for in-person help applying for Maryland Medicaid.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on smchd.org
Courts and legal help · State office
St. Mary's County Family Services
41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Help here
- Family law self-helpGet help understanding family court options and finding forms and legal resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.md.us
Older adults · County office
St. Mary's County Department of Aging and Human Services
41780 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for services that support older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
- Senior and family supportAsk about meals, in-home support, caregiver help, and services for families and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stmaryscountymd.gov
Emergency help · County office
St. Mary's County Department of Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and managementGet information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stmaryscountymd.gov
Jobs and training · State office
St. Mary's County JobSource
22934 Three Notch Road, Suite B, California, MD 20619
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches and other workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dllr.state.md.us
State office
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Loveville Branch
27351 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver licensing, identification cards, vehicle registration, or titling.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Library · County office
St. Mary's County Library
Help here
- Library servicesContact the library system for library cards, books, research help, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stmalib.org
St. Mary's County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve St. Mary's 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
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
Cities and towns in St. Mary'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.
- 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.
Call 988Text 988