Emmitsburg
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Local offices in Emmitsburg
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Local office · City office
Emmitsburg Town Office
300A South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Help here
- Town services and water and sewer billsContact the Town Office about town services and water or sewer bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on emmitsburgmd.gov
Library · County office
Emmitsburg Branch Library
300 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Help here
- Library servicesVisit for books, public computers, wireless internet, printing, and library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fcpl.org
Older adults · County office
Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center
300 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Help here
- Older adult programsPeople age 50 and older can take part in social, learning, health, and recreation programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on frederickcountymd.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Frederick County
Emmitsburg is in Frederick County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Frederick County Department of Social Services
1888 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food, cash, and medical assistance programs through the local social services office.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · County office
Frederick County Health Department
350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health programs and services, including clinics and health referrals.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.frederickcountymd.gov
Public health · County office
Frederick County Health Department WIC Program
350 Montevue Lane, Entrance B, Frederick, MD 21702
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food, nutrition support, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.frederickcountymd.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Frederick County Behavioral Health Services
350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
Help here
- Behavioral health and recovery supportGet help finding addiction treatment, recovery support, and behavioral health resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.frederickcountymd.gov
Housing authority · County office
Frederick County Division of Housing
401 Sagner Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701
Help here
- Housing assistanceGet information about housing assistance programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on frederickcountymd.gov
Older adults · County office
Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence
1440 Taney Avenue, Frederick, MD 21702
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet help finding services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on frederickcountymd.gov
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.
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