Anne Arundel County

Local offices in Anne Arundel County

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

• Human services · State office

  Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services

  80 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesContact the department for help with benefits and services for families and vulnerable adults.
  Call 410-269-4500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Anne Arundel County WIC Program

  3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401; 791 Aquahart Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061; 5408 Southern Maryland Blvd, Lothian, MD 20711

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition education, healthy food, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply online
  Call 410-222-6797DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Anne Arundel County Child Support Administration

  44 Calvert Street, 2nd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support questions, customer service, and in-person payments.
  Call 800-332-6347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County

  7485 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and vouchersApply for available public housing or housing choice voucher waitlists and get help at the Housing Resource Center.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 410-222-6205DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcaac.com

• 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

• Public health · County office

  Anne Arundel County Department of Health

  3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind county health services, including immunizations, dental care, and health coverage help.Read more
  Call 410-222-7095DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency

  Help here

  • Behavioral health connectionsContact the agency to connect with mental health and substance use services and supports.
  • Community WarmlineCall the 24-hour warmline for supportive help during a mental health or substance use crisis.Read more
  Call 410-222-7858Website

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Anne Arundel County Public Law Library

  Suite 301, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401

  Help here

  • Legal information and self-helpUse legal information resources and get help finding court forms and self-help services.
  Call 410-222-1387DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities

  2666 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

  Help here

  • Aging and disability assistanceGet information, referrals, and support for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and caregivers.Read more
  Call 410-222-4257DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Veterans Services Coordination Center

  Help here

  • Veterans services navigationCall for help finding county, state, and federal services for veterans and their families.
  Call 410-222-3500Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management

  7480 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Suite 102, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet county preparedness guidance and information about emergency response and recovery.
  Call 410-222-0600DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Glen Burnie Branch

  6601 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21062

  Help here

  • Driver and motor vehicle servicesVisit the branch for available driver licensing, identification, and motor vehicle services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Anne Arundel County Public Library

  5 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the county library system to access books, learning resources, computers, and community programs.
  Call 410-222-7371DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aacpl.net

Anne Arundel County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Anne Arundel County

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

Cities and towns in Anne Arundel County

• Annapolis
• Highland Beachnot checked yet

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