Baltimore and the Baltimore area get a bad rap. I was so glad to see
the depth of services that someone who needs them can use. These
range from government funded programs to local community
assistance programs, as well as Treatment Centers and Addiction
recovery programs. There is an epidemic of drug abuse in Baltimore
city and surrounding. I am a business administration major, but I want
to work in the business of helping people. I think I can use my
experience and knowledge to be a benefit and help my community a
better place. Here are 6 different organizations that I found that
caught my interest to work with upon completing my degree.
1. The Maryland Department of Human Services:
Baltimore County DSS
6401 York Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
Phone
410-853-3000
https://dhs.maryland.gov/local-offices/baltimore-county/
a This is the human services provider for the state of Maryland. They
help vulnerable Maryland state residents, buy healthy foods, pay
energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. They also help by
providing stable environments for at-risk children and adults.
I found multiple opportunities through this website. I think it is a well-
organized hub that allows people to get the help they need. Working
in disability services now I was pleasantly surprised at the
accessibility of their website and the sheer breath of their services. I
think I could use my Business Administration skills as well as my
understanding of human services to make me want to inquire about
working in any of these positions. They would be very challenging,
but I think very rewarding as well.
The Baltimore County Office of Child Support enforcement officer. In
this position will file for a Child Support Order and provide location
and enforcement services for residents of Baltimore County and
others who qualify on a legal jurisdictional basis.
The Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Program (PA2E) offers
classes on starting a business. Courses are conducted virtually and/or
in a classroom setting with other Department of Human Services
(DHS) customers in your local area. The primary goal is to provide
entrepreneurship training for customers with ideas and talent, who
are in pursuit of their entrepreneurial dreams of starting a small
business while supporting their families.
Homelessness Prevention Services Coordinator This person helps
those who are at risk of becoming homeless and need help with
preventing eviction, food pantry assistance, help paying utility bill or
need help communicating with your landlord.
The Office of Adult Services focuses on the needs of the elderly,
disabled and vulnerable adults. We work with local departments of
social services and community-based organizations to coordinate
services for the vulnerable adult population throughout Maryland to
promote their safety, stability and independence. Our services are
delivered with the principles of personal dignity, quality of life,
privacy, and the right to make choices.
2. Community Assistance Network
https://www.canconnects.org/
Rosedale
Fontana Village Community Center
20 Serpens Ct.
Baltimore, MD 21237
P: 410-285-4674 ext 309
This organization has many offices in the Baltimore County Area. I
was surprised at the services that were offered and how many people
they assist every day.
Budget Counseling:
CAN provides quality training, and education to raise people’s
knowledge and awareness about money management, credit scores,
and cash flow for the purpose of eliminating financial stress and
creating self-sufficiency. All activities include action steps for clients
to move themselves toward greater stability and growth. Individual
customers receiving services from CAN review their budgets with a
Community Resource Specialist and identify areas for implementing
change. Financial literacy program training provides a basic
understanding of money, learning to prioritize needs, and make
critical financial decisions.
Food Pantry
Community Assistance Network provides supplemental food to
income-eligible, Baltimore County Residents. a The supplemental food
package provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks per day for
seven days based on a family size of four. Larger families can expect
to receive a food supplement that adequately addresses the needs of
their family.
3. Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County
https://crcbaltimorecounty.org/
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1134
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Physical Address:
9700 Old Harford Rd, Bldg #22
Parkville, MD 21234
phone: 443-297-7897
text: 443-297-7897
Mental Health Services
24/7 Crisis Response services
Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment Programs
Domestic Abuse
Provides counseling, safety planning, safe house/shelter placement,
and programs to help with relationship issues, depression,
mental/emotional disorders, anger management, death,
disability/illness, eating disorders, school problems, and elder
services.
4. The United Way of central
Maryland
https://www.uwcm.org/
1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 340
Baltimore, MD 21230
Mailing Address:
United Way of Central Maryland
P.O. Box 64282
Baltimore, MD 21264-4282
Their programs promote equity, create opportunity, and improve lives
and communities. These programs increase access to basic needs:
housing, health, employment, and education.
Family Centers, based in United Way Neighborhood Zones, provide
free or low-cost onsite care and enriching early childhood education.
On Track 4 Success program in Baltimore City schools use early
warning indicators to help young students now so they don’t drop out
of school later.
Young Men United, a new, transformational program for 10th grade
young men of color, builds on strength, offers mentorship, and
explores college and career opportunities
5. Tru Healing Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
https://www.truhealingcenters.com/drug-and-alcohol-counseling-
program-provided-to-baltimore-county-students-by-truhealing-
centers/
0019 Reistertown Road, Suite 301,
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Provide Supportive Housing for people who complete their program.
Job placement assistance. Numerous levels of Psychiatric and
Substance Abuse Services.
6. The Bergand Group
1300 York Road
York Green, Building C, Suite 100
Lutherville, MD 21093
Phone: 410-853-7691
Fax: 443-519-5167
https://bergandgroup.com/alcohol-rehabilitation-in-baltimore-
county-maryland/
Specializes in mental health and family therapy services.
Educational programs. for individuals that have been issued a DUI or
DWI in the state of Maryland. These individuals may have been
ordered to take an educational program by a District Court or
Administrative Law Judge, or they may be required to take the course
when applying for a new driver’s license after their original license
was revoked as the result of a DUI or DWI. Individuals may also be
required to attend an Alcohol Treatment Program in addition to a DUI
educational program if they are determined to be an abuser of or
dependent on alcohol.
