North East
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Local offices in North East
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
North East Town Hall
106 South Main Street, North East, MD 21901
Help here
- Town services and informationContact Town Hall with questions about town services, taxes, recycling, or voter registration.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on northeastmd.org
Utilities · City office
North East Water Department
39 Rolling Mill Road, North East, MD 21901
Help here
- Water service and billing helpAsk about water service, water bills, leaks, or payment plans.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on northeastmd.org
Utilities · City office
Sewer Billing
106 South Main Street, North East, MD 21901
Help here
- Sewer bill questionsCall about sewer billing through the contact number listed by Town Hall.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on northeastmd.org
Library · County office
Cecil County Public Library, North East Branch
485 Mauldin Avenue, North East, MD 21901
Help here
- Library servicesVisit for books, library programs, and public learning spaces.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cecilcountylibrary.org
Town of North East, Maryland website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cecil County
North East is in Cecil County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Cecil County Department of Social Services
170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceAsk about food assistance, medical coverage, and temporary cash benefits.Apply online
- Energy assistanceGet help applying for assistance with heating bills.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Child support · State office
Maryland Child Support Administration, Cecil County
170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · County office
Cecil County Health Department
401 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health clinics, health coverage help, and public health services.
- Behavioral health navigationCall for help finding mental health or substance use treatment and recovery support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cecilcountyhealth.org
Public health · County office
Cecil County WIC Clinic
401 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cecilcountyhealth.org
Housing authority · County office
Cecil County Housing Agency
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500, Elkton, MD 21921
Help here
- Housing and rental assistanceAsk about county housing programs and rental assistance.Apply online
- Foreclosure counselingGet help understanding foreclosure and planning next steps with a housing counselor.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cecilcountymd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Cecil County Department of Emergency Services
107 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 108, Elkton, MD 21921
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseFind information about preparing for emergencies and county disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cecilcountymd.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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