- Collaborative Project of Maryland
- Provides assistance to Clients outside of the Mid-Shore Region who would like an out of court settlement process for Family Law/Domestic Cases. (240) 428-8562
- Maryland's HOPE (Home Owners Preserving Equity)
- Provides a foreclosure prevention assistance. (877) 462-7555 CCCS: (800) 731-8486
- Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence
- Provides emergency housing, opening outreach offices, 24-hour hotline, emotional support, advocacy, support groups, crisis counseling, agency accompaniment to court, legal representation, crisis response to hospitals, information and referrals, Abuser Intervention Program, and programs for children from homes of domestic violence. Crisis Hotline Number is (800) 927-4673 or (410) 690-3222
- Community Mediation Upper Shore
- Provides conflict resolution services through mediation throughout Queen Anne’s, Kent and Cecil Counties in Maryland. (410) 810-9188.
- Mid-Shore Community Mediation
- Provides mediation services in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties. (410) 820-5553.
- Peoples Law Library
- A legal self help website. One stop access to MD legal resources for low and moderate income people. Offers forms, find a lawyer and legal aid office information. Provides clear explanations of many legal topics.
- Legal Aid Bureau
- Provides support for Landlord Tenant, Public Benefit, Bankruptcy issues. (800) 477-2543 or (410) 763-9676. For Dorchester and the lower Shore call (410) 546-5511 or (800) 444-4099.
- Child Support
- Issues can be directed to the Bureau of Support Modification for each county or call (800) 332-6347
- Employment Law Hotline
- Questions and Answers about legal rights in the workplace. (877) 422-9500. Tuesdays 9:30 am – 1:00 pm.
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
- Law referral program for all other counties. (800) 510-0050 or (410) 547-6537
- Delaware Volunteer Lawyers Service
- Law referral program in Delaware. Kent/Sussex County call (800) 773-0606, New Castle County call (302) 478-8850.
- Anne Arundel County Family Law Clinic
- Provides assistance with family law cases in Anne Arundel County. The Helpline operates at (800) 818-9888 Tuesday and Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, and Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. A Spanish-speaking attorney is available by calling (877) 293-2507.
- Wicomico County Family Services
- Offers pre-trial interventions and implementation of court-ordered services for each party involved in a domestic dispute. (410) 548-7107
- Talbot County Dept of Social Services
- Provides assistance with Adoption Services, Adult Protective Services, Child Care, Child Support Enforcement, Family Support, Food Stamps, Foster Care, In-Home Aide, Medical Assistance and Temporary Cash Assistance. (410) 770-4848
- World Relief Immigration Services
- Offers legal support, job training and English classes to immigrants. In Baltimore, a Legal Services clinic reaches out to thousands of clients each year—helping them fill out paperwork, joining them at hearings and ensuring they understand their rights and responsibilities. (443) 451-1900
- Maryland Disability Law Center
- Provides free legal services to Marylanders of any age with all types of disabilities (developmental, intellectual, learning, psychiatric, physical, sensory, traumatic brain injury), who live in facilities, in the community or who are homeless. (410) 727-6352 ext.0. 1-800-233-7201 TTY: (410) 235-5387. General Intake is Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.
- Partners In Care
- Provides support services to permit older adults to remain independent in their own homes, and building and community using the concept of time-exchange. Services to seniors including carpooling. (410) 822-1803.
- Legal Forms Hotline
- Assistance for individuals filing domestic relations forms without an attorney. 1-800-818-9888.
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- Family Law Forms Finder
- Department of Family Administration, Family Law Forms Finder.
- Neighborhood Service Center
- Provides shelter, food pantry, eviction assistance, utility and rental assistance and an after school Program. (410) 822-5015.
- Veteran’s Benefits
- Cambridge Office - (410) 228-6305
You can search service providers on the Maryland Community Services Locator (MDCSL) website.