Washington County
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Local offices in Washington County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Washington County Department of Social Services
122 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food, cash, and medical assistance and get help with benefit questions.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · County office
Washington County WIC Hagerstown Office
947 North Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsApply for WIC nutrition benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washcohealth.org
Child support · State office
Maryland Child Support Administration, Washington County
122 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and account questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Washington County
213 Otho Holland Drive, Williamsport, MD 21795
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher Program if you qualify.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hawcmd.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.org
Public health · County office
Washington County Health Department
1302 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Help here
- Local public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washcohealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Washington County Health Department Behavioral Health Services
925 N. Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the department about behavioral health services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washcohealth.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Washington County Circuit Court Help Center and Law Library
24 Summit Avenue, Room 116, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Court self-help and legal researchUse court forms, legal research tools, and limited help for civil cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.md.us
Older adults · Regional office
Washington County Commission on Aging
535 East Franklin Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet information and referrals for services for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wccoaging.org
Veterans · State office
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Hagerstown Service Center
18306 Colonel Henry K. Douglas Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceMeet with a benefits specialist for help seeking veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.maryland.gov
Emergency help · County office
Washington County Office of Emergency Management
100 West Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency information and sign up for county emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washco-md.net
Jobs and training · State office
Washington County American Job Center
14 N. Potomac Street, Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work and using local employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.maryland.gov
Library · County office
Washington County Free Library
100 South Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Help here
- Library servicesGet library materials, digital resources, and help from a librarian.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washcolibrary.org
Washington County, Maryland website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Washington 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
Washington County Community Action Council Inc.
117 Summit Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Washington 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