Resources

Housing and shelter services in the District of Columbia.

• N Street Village - Housing and essential services for women experiencing homelessness
• Calvary Women's Services - Housing, health, education, and employment programs
• House of Ruth (DC) - Safe housing for women, children, and families

Housing assistance programs throughout Maryland.

• Sarah's House - Supportive housing in Anne Arundel County
• Baltimore County Homeless Services - Call 410-887-8463 for assistance
• Maryland 211 - Information on shelter, rent and foreclosure assistance
• House of Ruth (Baltimore) - Safe housing for domestic violence survivors

Shelter and housing resources in Northern Virginia.

• Shelter House, Inc. - Crisis intervention and safe housing in Fairfax & Loudoun Counties
• Fairfax County Emergency Shelters - Six locations for individuals and families

Food assistance programs in Washington, D.C.

• DC WIC - Food, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals
• DC Hunger Solutions – SNAP - Help applying for food assistance
• DC Food Project - Emergency food resources including home delivery

Food assistance programs throughout Maryland.

• Maryland 211 – Food Assistance - Information on food pantries and meal programs
• Maryland SNAP - Food assistance for low-income residents

Federal food assistance programs available nationwide.

• SNAP (Food Stamps) - Apply through your state's social services website
• WIC - Support for women, infants and children under 5

Employment support services in Washington, D.C.

• Dress for Success Washington DC - Professional attire and development tools
• Catholic Charities DC – Employment Services - Job referrals and training
• Project Empowerment - Transitional employment program for DC residents

Employment assistance across the DMV area.

• The Women's Center – Career Services - Career counseling and workshops

Federal employment programs available nationwide.

• Job Corps - Free education and training for ages 16-24

Financial assistance programs in Washington, D.C.

• Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) - Help with rent for low-income residents
• Strong Families, Strong Futures DC - Direct cash assistance for DC mothers

Financial support programs in Maryland.

• Maryland Emergency Assistance to Families with Children - Help with rent, utilities and emergencies

Federal financial assistance programs.

• U.S. Treasury – Emergency Rental Assistance - Funding for rent and utilities assistance
• TANF - Financial assistance for low-income families
• HUD Rental Assistance & Housing Choice Vouchers - Subsidized housing options

Clothing assistance in Washington, D.C.

• Bread for the City – Clothing Room - Clothing, shoes, and small household goods
• Suited for Change - Professional clothing for women seeking employment
• Martha's Table – Clothing Donations - Clothing support for families

Resources for families with young children.

• Greater DC Diaper Bank - Diapers, formula, and baby hygiene products
• ShareBaby (Baltimore) - Essential baby items for families in need

Mental health support in Washington, D.C.

• Community of Hope - Integrated mental health services and support
• DC Behavioral Health Helpline - 24/7 access at 1-888-793-4357

Mental health support in Maryland.

• Baltimore Crisis Response - 24/7 crisis line: 410-433-5175
• NAMI Metro Baltimore - Support groups and education

Mental health resources in Virginia.

• Virginia Mental Health Access Program - Services for children and families

Connect to resources across the DMV area.

• 211 - Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org for comprehensive assistance

Apply through your local Department of Social Services:

• DC: dhs.dc.gov
• MD: mymdthink.maryland.gov
• VA: commonhelp.virginia.gov