RL_Additional_Resources | Saint Joseph Catholic Church

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://usccb.org/prolife
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 karenfarley@ymaryland.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.