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211 Maryland (Carroll County):

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In Carroll County, several agencies offer residents financial help to offset utility bills, housing expenses and to provide food. Some organizations can assist with mental health and substance misuse concerns too.

This quick resource guide provides some of the most commonly referred to agencies in Carroll County. There are more than 7,000 resources in the 211 database.  You can also always call 2-1-1.  A live resource specialist is available 24/7/365.

211 Maryland (Carroll County)

Bridging Life (Formerly Carroll Hospice):

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292 Stoner Ave 
Westminster, MD  21157
(443) 952-4236
Toll free:  877-867-7794
TTY:  (410) 871-7186

​BridgingLife is non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients needing end-of-life care, allowing them to live as fully and comfortably as possible by providing quality palliative care, pain and symptom management, and support for their families.

BridgingLife Website

Carroll County Bureau of Aging:

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Westminster Senior Center
125 Stoner Ave.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-3800
Requirements:  Senior Citizen 60 years and older, Carroll County resident
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Services:  Food, referrals, and in-home service

CC Bureau of Aging website

CC Government Assistance Programs:

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The button below is a link to the Carroll County Government's website where you can resources to a number of government sponsored programs including:
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Carroll County Government Website

Carroll Transit System:

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410-386-5550
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Demand Response Service ($4)- Carroll Transit System, operated by Ride With Us, offers a door-to-door service, called Demand Response Service. The pick-up and drop-off locations must be within Carroll County. Reservations for Dialysis, Radiation, Day Programs, employment, routine Doctor’s appointments and education may be scheduled for up to four (4) weeks in advance. Other trips or appointments can be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance. To schedule your trip, it is recommended that you make your appointment as soon as possible. Same day reservations may be requested; however availability is limited and space/time may not be available.To make a reservation for Demand Response Service, please call 410-386-5550.
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Trail Blazers ($2)- Carroll Transit System offers nine fixed routes called TrailBlazers, which are open to the public and run Monday - Friday (check individual routes for actual times) The routes operated are:
  • Westminster (Black)
  • Westminster (Purple)
  • Taneytown (Green)
  • North Carroll (Orange)

Trailblazers
Demand Response Service
Carroll Transit System Website

Farmer's Markets:

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Westminster Farmers Market
27 Railroad Ave
Westminster, MD 21157
​(410) 903-3921
May - November
​Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
[email protected]

Westminster's Farmers' Market
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Carroll County Farmers' Market
​706 Agriculture Dr.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 848-7748
May - November
​Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Carroll County Farmer's Market

Habitat for Humanity

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Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.​

Critical Home Repair Help
Habitat for Humanity

Goodwill:

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200 Baltimore Blvd
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 319-2233
Monday to Saturday 9:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 9:00pm
Services:  Retail Store, Donation Center, Career Center

Goodwill Website

Human Services Program of CC:

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10 Distillery Drive
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 857-2999

More Info on HSPCC
HSPCC website

MD Dept. of Human Services:

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311 West Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD  21201
Main Call Center
:  1-800-332-6347
​TTY:  1-800-735-2258

They are the state’s human services provider and help vulnerable Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. They also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. 

MDHS Website

New Life for Girls:

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806 Littlestown Pike
Westminster, MD  21157
(410) 848-1360
Services:  Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health

New Life for Girls is an inpatient faith-based program for women located in Westminster, MD.  New Life for Girls is a place of restoration from addiction/abuse/incarceration, that promotes sober living and helps women re-enter into society.
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Northeast Social Action Program:

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(NESAP)

1046 S. Carroll St.
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 239-6216
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Requirements:  Referral or ID for proof of residency
Services:  Food Pantry, Thrift Store

NESAP website

Rape Crisis Intervention Service:

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24-Hour Helpline: (410) 857-7322
Office Phone: (410) 857-0900
224 North Center Street, Room 102
Westminster, MD 21157
Mail to: PO Box 1563, Westminster MD, 21158
Questions? Please contact [email protected]

Shepherd's Staff:

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Main Office
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​30 Carroll Street
Westminster, MD
(410) 857-5944


More Info on The Shepherd's Staff
Shepherd's Staff website

Westminster Rescue Mission:

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658 Lucabaugh Mill Road
Westminster, MD  21157
(410) 848-2222

The Westminster Rescue Mission is a nonprofit Christian organization committed to seeing lives healed and transformed. The Mission's two distinct areas of service include:
The ADDICTION HEALING CENTER (AHC) is a CARF-accredited, ASAM 3.1 treatment program, offering two avenues of support for people seeking substance-use disorder recovery.  This multi-faceted, faith-based, treatment approach is tailored for each client, and completely free of charge. They also offer independent living and recovery maintenance through transitional housing, outpatient and after-care services.
For those experiencing food insecurity, the MISSION FOOD PROGRAM provides community outreach services and a food pantry for individuals and families in need of hunger relief.

Westminster Rescue Mission website
First Presbyterian Church
65 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157
410-861-5600
[email protected]

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10:00 am: In-Person and  Virtual Worship Service

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