Worcester County

Local offices in Worcester County

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

• Human services · State office

  Worcester County Department of Social Services

  299 Commerce Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for public benefits and get help with family support services.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
  Call 410-677-6800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · State office

  Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Choice Voucher Program

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VoucherApply for a housing voucher through Maryland's program serving Worcester County.Apply online
  Call 410-901-4081Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Worcester County Health Department

  6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863

  Help here

  • Public health careGet health services, testing, immunizations, and health information.Read more
  • Behavioral healthGet counseling and substance use treatment or help finding care.Read more
  • WICCall to ask about WIC food benefits and appointment locations for Worcester County.Read more
  Call 410-632-1100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Worcester County Law Library

  1 West Market Street, Courthouse Room 228, Snow Hill, MD 21863

  Help here

  • Legal researchUse legal research materials and ask court staff for basic assistance.
  Call 410-632-0600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Worcester Family Law Self Help Center

  One West Market Street, Room 101, Snow Hill, MD 21863

  Help here

  • Family law self-helpGet help understanding family court options and completing court forms.
  Call 410-632-5638DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  MAC Inc.

  909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD 21804

  Help here

  • Area Agency on Aging servicesGet help finding services that support older adults and caregivers in Somerset County.
  Call 410-742-0505DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Worcester County Emergency Services

  1 W. Market St., Room 1002, Snow Hill, MD 21863

  Help here

  • Emergency management informationGet information about county emergency planning and preparedness.
  Call 410-632-1315DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Lower Shore American Job Center

  31901 Tri-County Way, Suite 111, Salisbury, MD 21804

  Help here

  • Employment servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and training referrals.
  Call 410-341-6515DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Worcester County MVA Bus

  66th St. & Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle servicesCheck the MVA bus schedule for available motor vehicle services at this stop.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Worcester County Library

  307 North Washington Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet library materials, information, and help using library services.
  Call 410-632-2600DirectionsWebsite

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

Worcester County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Worcester County

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

Cities and towns in Worcester County

• Berlin
• Ocean City
• Pocomoke City
• Snow Hill

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