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Additional Resources:

• Rachel’s Project – https://www.archbalt.org/project-rachel/
• Pray for Dobbs: https://www.prayfordobbs.com/
• EWTN – https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-pro-life-weekly
• Mary’s House for Women in Crisis  – https://www.maryshomemaryland.org/our-story
• USCCB Respect Life –https://www.respectlife.org/2020
• Pro-Life Update – https://www.usccb.org/pro-life-subscriptions

 Maternity Homes

• Gabriel’s  Network 1-800-264-3565
• Saint Ann’s Maternity Home 301-559-5500
• Human Services Program Women & Children’s Shelter 410-386-6623
• Mount Airy Net 301-829-0472, 1402 N. Main, Mt. Airy. Mt. Airy Residents ONLY
• Religious Coalition Shelter 301-631-2670 X111 or 116, 27 Degrene, Frederick

Medical Assistance

• Access Carroll 410-871-1478, 10 Distillery Dr .Ste 200, Westminster. Appointment only. Healthcare for low-income residents of Carroll County.
• Best Beginnings 410-876-4942 (English) 4991 (Spanish), 290 S. Center, Westminster. Prenatal program for those not eligible for medical assistance.
• ESCAPE Ministries, -410-549-7230 – 5600, Old  Washington Rd., Westminster. Coordinates relief assistance to families in need.
• Maryland Children’s Health Program 410-876-4916, Lanham, MD, Help apply for Medical Ins. I Medical assistance, uninsured children under age 19
• Maryland Dept. of Social Services 410-386-3300, 1232 Tech Crt.
• Mission of Mercy 410-833-5870, 22 Market St. Suite 60, Frederick, MD. Free medical appointments. Dental appointments- will take first 6 walk-ins at 7:30AM
• North East Social Action Program-410-239-6216, 1046 S. Carroll St., Transportation assist.
• Shepherd’s Staff 410-857-5944, 30 Carroll, Westminster. Prescription, vision, dental and audio help.

STD/HIV Testing

• Adams County Health Department 717-334-2112, 424 E Middle St Gettysburg, PA. Mondays 10-12 Walk-in
• Carroll County Health Department 410-876 4431, 290 S Center St., Westminster. Contact Patty Miller for an appointment.      

Essential Resources: 

Clothing

• Westminster Rescue Mission 410-848-2222, 658 Lucabaugh Mill Rd.. Westminster.
• Second Chances 410-848-5599, 23 W. Green, Westminster.
• Shepherd’s Staff 410-857-5944, 30 Carroll, Westminster.
• Frederick Rescue Mission -Rescue Treasurers 301-695-6633, 419 West South Street, Frederick.
• Airy Net c/o Calvary UMC 301-829-0472, 403 S. Main St, Mount Airy.
• James Thrift Shop c/o St. James Episcopal Church 301-829-0314 234, S. Main St., Mount Airy. Tues-Sat. 10-4
• Catoctin Pregnancy Center 301-4 7-3391, 502 Main Street, Emmitsburg.

Housing

• Carroll County Bureau of Housing 410-386-3600, 1O Distillery Ste101, Westminster.
• Human Services Program 410-857-2999, 10 Distillery, Westminster.
• Vincent De Paul/Westminster, 410-857-2999, Rental help

 Housing- Emergency

• Cold Weather Shelter 410-857-8473 x3 Open 15-end of March.
• Domestic Violence Safe Home 410-876-1233 24hr hotline 443-865-8031
• Human Services Program 410-857-2999, 10 Distillery Dr., Westminster. (shelter for homeless men, intact family shelter, safe haven shelter, women’s and children’s shelter.)
• Building Families for Children 410-872-1050×1010, 7161 A Columbia Gateway Dr., Safe home for children of parents in crisis-Average stay of 6 months

 Utility Assistance

• Department of Social Services 410-386-3300,1232 Tech , Westminster
• Fuel Fund of Maryland 410-235-9080 x2, 410-685-0525
• Human Services Program 410-857-2999, 10 Distillery , Westminster
• Mount Airy Net 301-829-0472, 1402 N. Main , Mt. Airy
• Northeast Social Action Program 410-239-6216
• Shepherd’s Staff 410-857-5944, 30 Carroll , Westminster
• Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint Joseph Catholic Community, 443-920-9114

 Transportation

• Carroll Area Transportation Services (CATS) 410-386-5550
• Medical Assistance Transportation Services 410-876-4813 Must call 5 days in advance. Transportation to and from healthcare service
• With Us 410-753-6300 free with Medical Assistance.

 Furniture

• Second Chances 410-848-5599 23 W. Green S, Westminster.
• Westminster Rescue Mission 410-8-48-2222, 640 Lucabaugh Mill Rd,
• Catoctin Pregnancy Center 301-447-3391, 502 E. Main Emmitsburg. Appointment needed.

Crisis

• Child Protective Services 410-386-3434, 1232 Tech Dr.,
• MD Youth Crisis 1-800-422-0009
• National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453
• Mobile Crisis Team 410-952-9552, Provides a wide range of crisis intervention for individuals and family situations
• Safe Families (Building Families for Children) 410-872-1050, 7161 A Columbia Gateway , Columbia. Safe home for children of parents in crisis.

Domestic Violence/Rape

• For immediate help call 911
• Crisis Hotline 410-857-0900 Rape, sexual assault, domestic violence.
• Domestic Violence Hotline 443-865-8031 24hr , Trauma services
• Family and Children’s Services of Central MD 410-876-1233, 22 Court St., Westminster. 24 hr. hotline 443-865-8031

 Housing-Emergency

• Cold Weather Shelter 410-857-8473 x3 Open 15-end of March.
• Domestic Violence Safe Home 410-876-1233 24hr hotline 443-865-8031
• Human Services Program 410-857-2999, 10 Distillery Dr., Westminster. (shelter for homeless men, intact family shelter, safe haven shelter, women’s and children’s shelter.)
• Building Families for Children 410-872-1050×1010, 7161 A Columbia Gateway , Columbia.

Immigration

• S. Immigration Office 1-800-375-5283

Legal Services

• Carroll County Mediation Center410-848-1764, 255 Clifton Blvd Ste 311, Free services to maintain relationships, reunite families, and conflict resolution
• Carroll County Public Defender 410-871-3636, 101 Court St. Ste 140, Westminster. Reduced fees if qualified
• Legal Aid Bureau Frederick & Carroll Co 301-694-7414, Baltimore Co 410-427-1800, 225 Markets St., Unit 11, Frederick.
• Lawyers Referral Baltimore County 410-337-9100
• Volunteer Lawyers Service 410-547-6537 or 1-800-510-0050,Application online: www mvlslaw org
• Women’s Law Center-410-321-8761, Carroll 410-386-2440, Family Law Hotline: 800-845-8550

Counseling- Christian

• Christian Counseling & Educational Services 717-630-2255, Hanover, 410-995-5587, Columbia, MD. 443-804-7762, Clarksville, MD.
• Cornerstone Counseling 410-876-4154, 820 Hughes Shop Rd.,
• Dad Works 443-605-6358, 255 Clifton Blvd Suite 301, Westminster. Support group & Parenting Classes
• Moms Works 443-605-6358, 255 Clifton Blvd Suite 301, Support group & Parenting Classes.
• Safe Harbor Christian Counseling 410-992-4075, 1950 Dickenson Rd.,
• Suburban Crossroads Counseling 410-719-0086 Locations in Baltimore, Eldersburg, Towson, Catonsville and Bel Air.
• Westminster Rescue Mission 410-848-2222, 658 Lucabaugh Mill Rd., Westminster. Addiction resources

Mental Health

• Carroll Co Health Department 410-876-4449, 290 S. Center , Westminster.
• Carroll Co. Youth Services Bureau 410-848-2500, 59 Kate Wagner Rd, Westminster.

Resources for Parents

• Child Protective Services 410-386-3434, 1232 Tech Court, Westminster.
• Carroll County Mediation Center 410-848-1764, 255 Clifton Blvd, Westminster. Free services, relationships, reuniting family, conflict resolution
• Family Support Center of Carroll County 410-857-0629, 10 Distillery Rd,
• Marriage & Relationship Education Center 410-386-9003 255 Clifton Blv Suite 213, Westminster.

 Abuse/Neglect (child)

• Child Protective Services 410-386-3434, 1232 Tech Court, Westminster (Also for adults). In home family services for at risk families, (Family preservation assistance with community resources). 24 hr line.
• MD Youth Crisis Hotline TEXT MDMINDHEALTH to 898-211
• National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453 call or text this Live chat at childhelphotline.org

 Financial Medical Assistance

• Access Carroll 410-871-1478, 10 Distillery Dr. Ste 200, Westminster. By Appointment only.
• Best Beginnings 410-876-4942 (English) 4991 (Spanish),290 Center St., Westminster. Prenatal program for those not eligible for medical assistance.
• ESCAPE Ministries, lnc.-410-549-7230 – 5600 Old Washington Rd., Westminster.
• Financial Education Services 410-857-2999 x 6641, 10 Distillery Dr., Westminster.
• Human Services Program 410-857-2999, 10 Distillery Dr., Emergency assistance for gas, electric & water shut-off. Assistance for eviction prevention & security deposits.
• Maryland Children’s Health Program 410-876-4916 Help applying for for medical Insurance / Medical assistance, uninsured children under age 19.
• Dept. of Social Services 410-386-3300,1232 Tech Ct., Westminster.
• Mission of Mercy 410-833-5870. Free medical Call for appointment. Dental takes first 6 walk ins at 7:30AM
• North East Social Action Program- 410-239-6216 Rent/Mortgage, utilities, transportation
• Shepherd’s Staff410-857-5944 -30 Carroll , Westminster. Toiletries household detergents, prescription, Gas/Electric, Water turn-off help. Clients may do laundry & shower there.
• John’s Church (St. Vincent DePaul) 410-848-4744 or 410-876-2248, 43 Monroe Ave., Westminster. Emergency help housing, fuel, medication and food.
• Joseph Catholic Community Eldersburg 443-920-9114, 915 Liberty Rd, Sykesville. Cash Assistance for emergencies.

Foster Care

• Child Protective Services 410-386-3434
• Kids Peace- kidspeace.org Foster care for children, including children with challenges

 Adoption Agencies

• Adoption Makes Family 410-683-2100, 10635 York Rd, Cockeysville.
• Cradle of Hope 301-587-4400, 8630, Fenton , Silver Spring.

 Taxes

• Free Tax Prep(VITA) org/vita 410-386-6653

Parenting

• Human Services Program 410-857-2999, 10 Distillery Dr.,
• Family Support Center of Carroll County 410-857-0629, 10 Distillery Rd., Home visits, certified parent educator.
• Infants and Toddlers Program 410-876-4437, 290 Center St., Westminster. 0-5-year-olds who show delays.
• Judy Center 410-751-3613, Three locations: Robert Moton School, Taneytown Elementary, and Elmer Wolfe Elementary. Learning support for children, prenatal through kindergarten.
• Parents as Teachers 410-751-3613, Through Carroll County Public Schools, Free at the home program: children prenatal to age 5. Parent support education on child development.
• Dad Works 443-605-6358, 255 Clifton Blvd Suite 219, Support group & Parenting Classes
• Mom Works 443-536-4669, 255 Clifton Blvd Suite 219, Westminster. Support group & Parenting Classes

 Injury Prevention Programs

• Safe Kids (part of Carroll County Health ) 410-876-4448, 290 S. Center St., Westminster.
• Kids in Safety Seats (KISS) 410-876-4448, 290 S Carroll, Westminster. Car Seat checks. Provide Proof of WIC, TCA, and Medical Assistance.

Childcare

• Head Start, 410- 871-2450, 255 Clifton Blvd., Westminster.
• Maryland Family Network 1-877-261-0060, 1001 Eastern Ave, Baltimore.
• CCPS Carrollk12.org Pre Kindergarten 4 yr. old by 9/1 qualify under free/reduced meal guidelines, homeless or foster care
• Frederick Rescue Mission, 301-695-6633, 419 West South Street, Frederick.
• YMCA, 410-848-3660, 1719″Sykesville Rd, Westminster. Preschool programs, before & after school care, summer day camps. Financial assistance available kar[email protected].org

 Baby Supplies

• Catoctin Preg Ctr 301-447-3391, 502 E. Main , Emmitsburg.
• Gabriel Network Call or Text 301-637-3223
• North East Social Action Program, 410-374-9099, 1046 Carroll St., Hampstead. Thrift Store
• Salvation Army 410-876-9358, 300 Hahn Rd., Camp child scholarships
• Second Chances 410-848-5599, 23 Green St., Westminster.
• Shepherd‘s Staff 410-857-5944, 30 Carroll , Westminster.
• Westminster Rescue Mission 410-848-2222, 658 Lucabaugh Mill Rd., Westminster.
• WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN) Maryland, 410-876-2152, 290 S. Center St., Westminster. Nutritious food for pregnant moms and children up to five years of age

 Breastfeeding

• Breast Pumps WIC (ask for Elaine) 410-876-4898, S Center , Westminster.
• Facebook “Carroll Breastfeeding Mommas”
• Lactation consultants at Carroll Hospital 410-871-7024

If you would like more information about the Respect Life Committee and how to participate in future events, please contact 443.920.9191.