Somerset County
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Local offices in Somerset County
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Human services · State office
Somerset County Department of Social Services
30397 Mt. Vernon Road, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Help here
- Social services and benefitsGet help with public benefits and other social services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · County office
Somerset County Health Department
8928 Sign Post Road, Suite 2, Westover, MD 21871
Help here
- Public health servicesGet community health, preventive care, and environmental health services.Read more
- Behavioral healthFind behavioral health support and services through the county health department.Read more
- WICApply for food and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on somersethealth.org
Emergency help · County office
Somerset County Department of Emergency Services
11916 Somerset Avenue, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Help here
- Emergency managementGet emergency preparedness information and local disaster alerts.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on somerset911.org
Library · County office
Somerset County Library
11767 Beechwood Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, computers, programs, and online resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on somelibrary.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Somerset County Law Library
30512 Prince William Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Help here
- Legal informationUse legal reference materials and get help finding court information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdcourts.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Somerset Family Law Self Help Center
30512 Prince William Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Help here
- Family law self-helpGet help understanding family court forms and procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdcourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Somerset County Commission on Aging
8928 Sign Post Road, Suite 3, Westover, MD 21871
Help here
- Senior servicesGet information, transportation, and support services for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on somersetmd.us
Older adults · Regional office
MAC Inc.
909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD 21804
Help here
- Area Agency on Aging servicesGet help finding services that support older adults and caregivers in Somerset County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on macinc.org
Community action · Nonprofit
SHORE UP! Inc.
12409 Loretto Road, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Help here
- Energy assistanceApply for help paying home energy costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shoreup.org
Jobs and training · State office
Lower Shore American Job Center
31901 Tri-County Way, Suite 111, Salisbury, MD 21804
Help here
- Employment servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and training referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.maryland.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Maryland Access Point, Somerset County
909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD 21804
Help here
- Aging and disability resource navigationTalk with a specialist about services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marylandaccesspoint.211md.org
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
Somerset County, Maryland website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Somerset 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