Resources Available in Howard County
Where to go if we can’t help.
Howard County has a myriad of resources available for people in need of assistance navigating life’s hardships. If we are unable to assist you with your housing search, we suggest you contact one of the organizations listed below to see if they can help.
Eviction Prevention & Housing
| Name of Organization | Phone Number | Website | Address | Services Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges to Housing Stability | 410-312-5760 | bridges2hs.org | 9520 Berger Road Suite 311 Columbia, MD 21046 | Provides affordable housing solutions & advocacy |
| Christ Church Link | 410-381-9365 | christchurchcolumbia.org | 6800 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21045 | Provides eviction & utility termination prevention, food, medicine, shelter |
| Christian Services of Howard County | 410-465-1060 | christianservicesofhowardcountymd. blogspot.com | 3267 Pine Orchard Lane Ellicott City, MD 21042 | Provides eviction & utility termination prevention, food, other basic needs |
| Church of the Resurrection | 410-461-9112 | res-ec.org | 3175 Paulskirk Drive Ellicott City, MD 21042 | Provides eviction & utility termination prevention |
| Community Action Council | 410-313-6440 | cac-hc.org | 9820 Patuxent Woods Drive Columbia, MD 21046 | Provides eviction prevention/rental assistance, utility assistance, food assistance, Head Start |
| Economic Action | 443-447-7336 | econaction.org/what-we-do/ tenant-advocay | 2209 Maryland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21208 | Serves older adults by providing financial coaching and counseling, tenant advocacy, education on fair housing, assists with medical debt, and advocates for student rights, debt reform, auto insurance, housing, & community reinvestment |
| Grassroots Crisis Hotline | 410-531-6677 | grassrootscrisis.org | 6700 Freetown Road Columbia, MD 21044 | Provides emergency shelter & housing assessments, crisis intervention services, Day Resource Center |
| Leola Dorsey Community Resource Center | 301-776-9900 | daycenter.org | 10390 Guilford Road Suite A (first floor) Jessup, MD 20794 | Provides services to the homeless: showers, laundry, clothing, living supplies |