LOCAL RESOURCES
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services:
For general assistance navigating senior services. Point of Contact : Gloria Brown Burnett (Director of Prince George’s County Department of Social Services) glorial.brown@maryland.gov or (301) 909 - 7000 ; Visit Website
Prince George’s County Aging and Disabilities Services
Family Caregiver Program:
Help with problem-solving, education, respite care, and support groups for caregivers. (301) 265 8450 ; Visit Website
The Prince George’s Senior Provider Network (PGSPN):
Provides an online and print resource directory and other programs and resources. https://pgspn.org contact : info@pgspn.org or (301) 265 - 8450, Maryland Rally 711
Department of Family Services/Aging Services Division:
Supports older adults so they can maintain the highest possible quality of life with independence and dignity; assists seniors and their family members with the many challenges of the aging process. (301) 265 - 8450 ; Visit Website
Ombudsman (Advocate) Program:Investigates and resolves problems affecting the rights, safety, care, and welfare of nursing home and assisted living residents.Offering services like investigation advocacy and mediation, at no cost at all and confidential. Visit Website; (301) - 265 - 8483
The Department of Social Services Emergency Food Assistance Program:
Acts as a clearinghouse for the distribution of donated food. Over 30 local community pantries and shelters currently participate in the program. All food is provided to eligible individuals and families free of charge. (301) 909 - 7000; Visit Website
Fish of Laurel Inc. (Aka Elizabeth House):
An all-volunteer non-profit that helps feed hundreds of food-insecure neighbors each week. Volunteers prepare and serve hot meals 365 days a year and operate a food pantry twice a week. (240) 547 - 9013; Visit Website
These organizations provide meals, utility, and rental payment assistance:
Laurel Advocacy Referral Services (LARS):
This is a non-profit organization serving the unhoused, low-income, or food insecure residents of Laurel and surrounding areas. (301) 776 - 0442 ; Visit Website
Beltsville Adventist Community Center (BACC):(301) 937 - 8119 ; Visit Website
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP):
Helps provide payment assistance to renters who are struggling to pay rent. Visit hcd.mypgc.us or call the hotline at 301 883 - 6504; press #9 to receive help.
Sowing Empowerment and Economic Development (SEED):
Collectively serving more than 18,000 children and adults annually, SEED provides food, education, and training while promoting self-sufficiency and empowerment directly to low-to-moderate-income families. SEED’s impact encompasses education and community development, as well as an array of community services, including food and diaper distribution, housing counseling, financial education, and healthcare enrollment.
Housing Initiative Partnerships Inc (HIP):
Develops innovative affordable housing, revitalizes neighborhoods, and equips people to achieve their housing and financial goals.
The Energy Assistance Program:
Helps residents pay heating bills, minimize hearing crises, and make energy costs more affordable. Visit Website or email pgcdss.energy@maryland.gov or 1 (800) 735 - 2258
Office of Human Rights:
The County’s civil rights education and enforcement agency. Provides residents, businesses, and visitors and efficient and cost-effective administrative alternative for investigating, mediating, and adjudicating complaints of unlawful discrimination. (301) 883 - 6170 or HRCStaff@co.pg.md.us
ACLU of Maryland:
ACLU of Maryland exists to empower Marylanders to exercise their rights so that the law values and uplifts their humanity. aclu@aclu-md.org ; (410) 889 - 8555
CASA of Maryland:
CASA is a Latino, Caribbean, and African immigration advocacy-and-assistance organization based in Maryland. (240) 491-5763; Visit Website
C&J Migrant Solutions Foundation (Migrants Empowered):
An organization dedicated to empowering low-income Black migrants and immigrant families in the DMV area. We provide affordable immigration services, ESL and GED classes, technology training, workforce development, and family preparedness workshops.
📍 Mailing Address: PO BOX 126, Lanham, MD 20706
📞 Office: (443) 494-9231Fax: (443) 792-9495
📧 Email: cjmigrants@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.cjmigrantsfoundation.comPG311:
Report potholes, abandoned vehicles, blight, arrange bulk trash pick up, and more, or request County services by dialing 311 Monday-Friday, from 7 am - 7 pm or online 24/7
at PGC311.com
211 Maryland:
Health and human services from a variety of resources.
Dial 211 ; https://211md.org/about/get-help/
988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline:Call, chat, or text. Services for veterans, LGBTQIA persons, deaf and hard of hearing persons, new moms, and speakers of other languages. Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save your life.