Forest Heights
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Local offices in Forest Heights
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town Administration
5508 Arapahoe Drive, Forest Heights, MD 20745
Help here
- Town government servicesContact the town for help with municipal services, town records, and questions for town offices.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on forestheightsmd.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Forest Heights Community Room
5508 Arapahoe Drive, Forest Heights, MD 20745
Help here
- Community room rentalsResidents can reserve the town room for community gatherings and private events.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on forestheightsmd.gov
Library · County office
Oxon Hill Branch Library
6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library programs, computers, and research resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pgcmls.info
Town of Forest Heights website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Prince George's County
Forest Heights is in Prince George's County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services
9187 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with public assistance benefits through the local social services office.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Child support · State office
Prince George's County Child Support Administration
4235 28th Avenue, Suite 135, Temple Hills, MD 20748
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and related documents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · County office
Prince George's County Health Department
Help here
- Public health and family health servicesFind county health clinics and services, including immunizations, dental care, and reproductive health care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on princegeorgescountymd.gov
Public health · County office
Prince George's County Health Department WIC Program
7836 Central Avenue, Landover, MD 20785
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on princegeorgescountymd.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Prince George's County
9200 Basil Court, Largo, MD 20774
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersFind information about public housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on princegeorgescountymd.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Prince George's County Health Department Behavioral Health Division
1301 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774
Help here
- Peer recovery supportGet peer support and help connecting to services for mental health or substance use needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on princegeorgescountymd.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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