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211 is the state's most comprehensive health and human services Information and Referral System. 211 connects people to local help. Dial 211 or go to 211md.org

Call 2-1-1 to get connected to local health and human services like food, housing, mental health, substance use treatment, healthcare and more.

211 Maryland is a nonprofit agency that serves as Maryland's Central Connector to over 7,000 resources. We also have free programs like 211 Health Check, a mental health check-in program with a caring and compassionate specialist. We also have texting programs to connect you to informational support.

10/27/2026

⛄Before cold weather settles in, find out if you qualify for help. Learn about utility assistance programs. Find

Find utility bill assistance programs like those offered by the Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) and local organizations that can help pay your bill.

10/22/2026

Facing eviction can feel overwhelming, but help is available. From emergency financial assistance and security deposit help to housing counseling, shelter support, and eviction prevention programs, help may be available.

The most important step? Reaching out early to connect with help.

10/20/2026

💙 Help is closer than you think. Explore resources near you—food, housing, health, and family support. 211 connects you to what you need, right where you are. 💬 Share this with someone who might need it.

10/15/2026

📍Explore help near you. Real people. Real support.

When life gets overwhelming, knowing where to turn can make all the difference.

From food and housing to mental health and child care, 211 connects you to local resources in your community for free. Get connected. https://211md.org/

10/13/2026

Caring for someone with dementia comes with a lot of questions. Connecting to help is easier with the Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist.

The Baltimore Sun's, Prime Time Living, featured the collaborative self-service tool from the Maryland Department of Aging and Johns Hopkins University, and Maryland Information Network, which powers the 211 system in Maryland, and explains how the Checklist identifies needs and helps caregivers understand what to do and where to go for help. Read the article.
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10/07/2026

Not sure where to go for help? Start with 211.

Food. Rent. Utility bills. Mental health support. Transportation. Caregiving. And more. You don’t have to know the name of the program or which agency to call first. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll help you find the right place to start.

09/30/2026

Did you know there’s a name for what you do every day?! Kinship care – it’s what you do if you’re raising a relative’s child or family by choice (non-relative) child.
❤️Many don’t realize that help is available. Our quick survey helps you find resources and benefits for families like yours. 👉 211md.org/kinship-survey

¿Sabías que existe un nombre para lo que haces todos los días? Cuidado por parentesco: es lo que haces si estás criando al hijo de un familiar o al hijo de un familiar por elección (alguien sin vínculo de parentesco). Muchas personas no se dan cuenta de que hay ayuda disponible. Nuestra breve encuesta te ayuda a encontrar recursos y beneficios para familias como la tuya.

09/29/2026

The last week of the month can feel very different from the first. The groceries are running low. Rent is coming up again. The gas tank needs filling. There are still days until payday.

When the numbers don’t add up, 211 can connect you to local community groups that can help. Food. Housing. Utilities. Transportation. Health care. And more.

Start with 211.

09/24/2026

You’re looking for work. You’re stretching a limited income as far as it will go. And the electric bill is still due. These are real situations for Marylanders.

Let 211 connect you to energy assistance and other programs that can help. You don’t have to know which program to call first. Start with 211.

09/23/2026

Sometimes family steps in before there’s even time to think about what comes next. A grandparent, aunt/uncle, cousin, or sibling takes in and raises a relative, handling school drop-off, doctor appointments, groceries, and bedtime.

That’s kinship care, and it can come with a lot of questions.

Where can I get help with food or child care? What benefits might we qualify for? Are there programs for families like ours?

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

211 Maryland can help kinship caregivers find local resources and support for the children in their care.

Address

9770 Patuxent Woods Drive Suite 334
Columbia, MD
21046

Telephone

+18004920618

Website

http://www.211MD.org/

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