Community Resources

National Park Service in partnership with the Chesapeake Conservancy offers information on parks, wildlife refuges, historic communities, and trails in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Sign up for trips and tips. 

Enter your address to see who your State and Federal officials are.

Information on how to schedule a free income tax preparation appointment, available both virtually and in-person.

FreeState Justice is a legal advocacy organization that seeks to improve the lives of low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (“LGBTQ”) Marylanders.

Explore the cultural heritage of the Native American and Indigenous peoples whose traditions and histories are an integral part of contemporary life in Maryland. Use this site to discover and explore stories and places that invite reflection and respect for the tribal nations whose lands Marylanders also call home. 

Through a partnership with the Anne Arundel County Department of Health Gun Violence Intervention Task Force, gun safety locks are available at all Anne Arundel County Library locations. County residents over 18 years old are eligible to receive up to two free gun locks per day. Locks are available while supplies last.

Maryland-specific info about gardening, insects, plant disease, and invasive species with links to their publications and gardening sites.

Offers crisis shelter and a 24/7 hotline as a confidential lifeline to domestic violence victims in need. Counselors are trained in crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling, and legal referrals, and pro-active advocacy.

Phone: (410) 889-RUTH (7884)

Provides resources for students and researchers studying history and prehistory of the Chesapeake region.

Portal and crisis line to connect Marylanders to available resources. MAP recognizes that our health and access to long term services options are impacted by the conditions in which we live, and aims to engage individuals to define their needs and preferences, and identify options that will work for them.

Phone: 1-844-627-5465

If you are ready to dream big and achieve your full potential, then an apprenticeship may be right for you. Earn while you learn, increase your earning potential, be in demand by learning the skills and gaining the credentials that employers want, and gain self-assurance by working independently under the tutelage of a journeyperson. MTAP program run by Maryland Department of Labor.

Marylanders can search for assistive technology which can be obtained for free via long-term loan.

Publications and forms addressing consumer issues, open government, health policy, business interests, and more.

Find information about license status of health practitioners in Maryland.

How to plan, start, manage, and grow your business in Maryland. Also includes a database of state/county licenses that may be needed. 

Formerly Maryland Historical Society. Site describes the facility in Baltimore and its services. Links to other historical and genealogical societies.

Offers Peer Support Workers with real life experience in having family members/children with mental health, substance use, or gambling challenges that can provide support to families.
 

Maryland courts and legal services. Also includes a comprehensive searchable list of court forms for issues such as divorce, name change, child custody, and more.

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