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Resources

Resources

In-house services offered by Bethesda Cares and a directory of community resources in Montgomery County.

In-house services

  • Outreach Team for people experiencing street homelessness or living in places not meant for human habitation.
  • Eviction Prevention: Contact prevention@bethesdacares.org
  • Meal Program: Monday through Friday, 11-12 at the Church in Bethesda 5033 Wilson Ln
  • Supportive Services for client enrolled in our housing programs.
  • Hypothermia response in multiple communities for persons unhoused.
  • Please contact us by phone 301-907-9244 or email info@bethesdacares.org.

List of Community Resources

Click a category below to view organizations and links.

Clothing
  • Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
    Offers several “hubs” with access to clothing.
    Website: mcch.net/donate-other-items
  • Interfaith Works
    Has essentials for clients to “shop”.
    Website: iworksmc.org/assistance
  • A Wider Circle
    Provides professional clothing for job interviews or on the job.
    Website: awidercircle.org
  • National Center for Children and Families
    Offers children’s clothing.
    Website: nccf-cares.org
Domestic Violence
  • House of Ruth
    Offers a range of services, including 24 hour crisis line and legal services.
    Website: hruth.org/contact
  • Sheriff’s Office for Domestic Violence Services Directory
    List of services across Montgomery County.
    Website: County Domestic Violence Directory
Emergency Shelters
  • Crisis Center for Montgomery County
    Provides immediate response to crisis situations for all residents of Montgomery County, Maryland. The center provides goal-oriented crisis intervention, brief crisis stabilization, and help in obtaining services for individuals and families with a mental health crisis or experiencing other crisis situations.
    Hours: Open 24/7
    Phone: 240-777-4000
    Address: 1301 Piccard Dr, Rockville Maryland 20850
    Website: montgomerycountymd.gov – Crisis Center
  • InterFaith Works
    Provides a range of services for low income and homeless in Montgomery county.
    Website: iworksmc.org
Food
  • Manna Food Center
    Strives to eliminate hunger in Montgomery County through food distribution, education, and advocacy.
    Website: mannafood.org
  • Disability Resource Network
    List of grocery and meal services throughout Montgomery County.
    PDF: Food Warehouses List
  • Bethesda Help
    Will deliver shelf-stable food to clients. Call to connect with services.
    Website: bethesdahelp.org
  • Nourishing Bethesda
    Clients can pick up food by appointment.
    Website: nourishingbethesda.org
Mental and Physical Health
  • EveryMind
    Promotes mental wellness and supports those with mental illness by sponsoring and implementing advocacy, education and community service programs. Montgomery County Hotline 301.738.CALL (2255)
    Website: every-mind.org
  • Mobile Health Care
    Provides health care for the uninsured in Montgomery County.
    Website: mobilemedicalcare.org
  • National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (of Montgomery County)
    Offers educational programs to the public on mental illness and has support groups for families of those with mental illness.
    Website: namimc.org
  • Mary’s Center
    Provides dental, medical and behavioral health services.
    Website: maryscenter.org
  • Vesta Community Health Care
    Comprehensive and ongoing services for adults, children, and adolescents with a range of psychological needs—including serious mental illness.
    Website: vesta.org
Pet Food Banks
Rental Assistance
  • Montgomery County Rental Assistance Program
    Montgomery County Maryland (montgomerycountymd.gov).
    Website: montgomerycountymd.gov
  • Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County
    Housing Opportunities Commission – Home (hocmc.org).
    Website: hocmc.org
  • Gilchrest Immigrant Resource Center
    Additional list of affordable/moderate priced housing.
    Website: Gilchrist – Housing
  • Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ Resource List
    Additional list of housing resources.
    Website: DHCA housing resources
  • Sustainable Housing Assistance Rental Program (SHARP)
    Provides housing stability for residents of DC who are HIV+.
    Website: housingetc.org – SHARP
Substance Abuse
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
    A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
    Website: aa.org
  • Quit Smoking Maryland
    The Maryland Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential services to provide support and information for those trying to kick the habit.
    Phone: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
    Website: Maryland Tobacco Quitline
  • Treatment Centers Directory
    Find help for drug or alcohol addiction where you live in Maryland.
    Website: treatmentcentersdirectory.com/Maryland
Utilities

It’s also recommended to contact the utility company directly.

Veterans Services
  • Outreach to Veterans
    A Maryland State outreach and referral initiative designed to serve those that have served our country.
    Website: Veterans Communications, Outreach and Advocacy
  • Veterans Directory
    Montgomery County provides a Veterans Network directory of providers, agencies, businesses and advocacy organizations that offer resources for people with disabilities.
    Website: Veterans Directory
  • Serving Together
    ServingTogether is EveryMind’s commitment to veterans, active duty military, and their families. The site offers a broad overview of available resources.
    Website: servingtogetherproject.org
Victims Services
  • Victims Assistance and Sexual Assault Program
    Assistance for survivors of crime, including referral, advocacy, crisis and ongoing counseling and SANE exams.
    Website: VASAP
  • Witness Assistance
    Help ensure that victims and witnesses are afforded reasonable protection and the information to assist them with coping and recovering from the effects of crime.
    Phone: 240-773-5626