Maryland Community Resources

Help for maryland Adults, Children, and Families

Redefined Health & Wellness believes healthcare is more than a visit. Many adults, children, seniors, caregivers, and families may need help with food, insurance, medications, childcare, housing, utilities, transportation, and crisis support.

Below are Maryland resources that may help connect residents with support.

This page is for general resource guidance only. Program eligibility, benefits, and availability may change.

  • Maryland 211

    If you are not sure where to start, call 211.

    Maryland 211 connects residents with local help for food, housing, utility assistance, healthcare, mental health, substance use support, aging services, transportation, and other essential needs. Maryland 211 is free, confidential, and has translation support available in many languages.

    Best for:
    Food help, housing help, utility bills, healthcare resources, medication support, transportation, crisis resources, and local programs.

    Call: 211
    Text: Your ZIP code to 898-211

  • SNAP / Food Stamps

    SNAP helps eligible low-income households buy food. In Maryland, residents may apply online through Maryland Benefits or through their local Department of Social Services. Applicants generally must complete an application, interview, and eligibility review.

    Best for:
    Adults, families, seniors, and individuals needing help buying groceries.

    Website button: Apply for SNAP in Maryland

    WIC

    WIC supports pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under age 5 with nutrition support, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals. Maryland WIC requires an appointment with a local agency or scheduling through the WIC client portal.

    Best for:
    Pregnant women, postpartum mothers, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under 5.

    Website button: Find Maryland WIC

    Food Pantries and Free Food

    Maryland 211 and the Maryland Food Bank can help residents find food pantries and food distribution sites nearby. Maryland 211 lists food resources including SNAP, WIC, and summer food support.

    Best for:
    Anyone who needs groceries, emergency food, or help finding local food programs.

    Website button: Find Food Near Me

    https://mdfoodbank.org/find-food/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    Meals for Older Adults

    Maryland has community meal programs for older adults, including meal sites and nutrition programs. Maryland’s benefits site notes that there are over 250 places in Maryland where older adults can get a meal.

    Best for:
    Older adults, seniors, caregivers, and adults with limited mobility.

    Website button: Find Senior Meal Programs

    https://mealsonwheelsmd.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

  • Maryland Medicaid / Medical Assistance

    Maryland Medicaid, also called Medical Assistance, provides free or low-cost health insurance for eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with disabilities.

    Best for:
    Adults, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need health coverage.

    Website button: Apply for Maryland Medicaid and https://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/medical-assistance/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    Maryland Children’s Health Program

    The Maryland Children’s Health Program provides full Medicaid coverage for eligible children through Maryland HealthChoice managed care organizations.

    Best for:
    Children and families needing health insurance coverage.

    Website button: Learn About Children’s Health Coverage and https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    Medicare Help

    Older adults and people with disabilities may need help understanding Medicare, Medicaid, prescription coverage, and local benefits. Maryland Access Point is Maryland’s “No Wrong Door” resource for older adults and people with disabilities.

    Best for:
    Seniors, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and families helping someone navigate care.

    Website button: Visit Maryland Access Point and https://aging.maryland.gov/pages/maryland-access-point.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com

  • Help Paying for Prescriptions

    Prescription medications can be expensive. Maryland 211 lists prescription assistance resources and notes that patient assistance programs through pharmaceutical companies and local nonprofit groups may help lower medication costs.

    Best for:
    Patients who cannot afford medications, have high copays, are uninsured, or need local medication assistance.

    Website button: https://211md.org/resources/health-care/prescriptions/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    https://marylandspdap.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/drug-costs?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    https://health.maryland.gov/mmcp/pap/pages/paphome.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com