Caroline County
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Local offices in Caroline County
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Human services · State office
Caroline County Department of Social Services
207 South Third Street, Denton, MD 21629
Help here
- Food, cash, energy, and medical assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, energy assistance, and Medical Assistance through the local office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · State office
Caroline County Health Department
403 S. 7th Street, Denton, MD 21629
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet health care, wellness services, and help with health coverage at the county health department.
- Behavioral health servicesAsk about counseling, crisis help, and substance use treatment services.
- Medical Assistance transportationArrange transportation to approved medical appointments if you qualify for Medical Assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carolinehd.org
Public health · State office
Caroline County WIC
403 S. 7th Street, First Floor, Room 175, Denton, MD 21629
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a young child.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.maryland.gov
Child support · State office
Caroline County Child Support Administration
300 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and related questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Library · County office
Caroline County Public Library
100 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources, programs, and help finding information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carolib.org
Emergency help · County office
Caroline County Department of Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and public safety informationGet county emergency information and learn how to prepare for emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carolinemd.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Caroline County Law Library
109 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal research materials and contact the library to arrange access.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdcourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Shore Aging, Inc. Caroline Senior Information and Assistance Office
403 S. 7th Street, Suite 127, Denton, MD 21629
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceGet information about services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uppershoreaging.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Maryland Rural Development Corporation Caroline County Office
101 Cedar Lane, Greensboro, MD 21639
Help here
- Housing and community assistanceAsk about housing help, emergency assistance, and other community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mrdc.net
Jobs and training · State office
Caroline County American Job Center
300 Market Street, Suite 201, Denton, MD 21629
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help looking for work, planning a career, and finding job training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on labor.maryland.gov
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
Caroline County, Maryland website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Caroline 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