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Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Application Counseling
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Application Counseling
Certified Application Counselors assist individuals with applying for Medicaid and health plans through Maryland's marketplace, completing renewals, and accessing healthcare coverage resources. Additional services include energy and housing assistance, youth development, and early childhood programs.
📞 Contact: 410-626-1900 | ✉ info@aaccaa.org
🌐 Website: https://www.aaccaa.org
Childhood Asthma and Lead Environmental Case Management
Childhood Asthma and Lead Environmental Case Management
A free home-visiting program for children under 19 with moderate to severe asthma or lead poisoning. It provides education, in-home assessments, and resources to reduce environmental risks and improve health outcomes.
📞 Contact: 410-222-7003 | ✉ AsthmaAndLead@aacounty.org
🌐 Website: https://www.aahealth.org/family-health/asthma-and-lead
Access to Care
Access to Care
Includes Medicaid eligibility and enrollment assistance, short-term care coordination for Medical Assistance recipients, and the REACH Program offering low-cost healthcare for uninsured adults in Anne Arundel County.
🌐 Website: https://www.aahealth.org/mchp and https://www.aahealth.org/acc
Local Transit and Commuter Resources
Local Transit and Commuter Resources
Provides fixed-route bus service, paratransit, on-demand transit, and commuter assistance programs to help residents access healthcare, jobs, and community services.
📞 Contact: TRRAND25@aacounty.org
🌐 Website: https://www.aacounty.org/departments/transportation
Dementia Care Navigation
Dementia Care Navigation
Offers resource navigation and social/educational programs for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, including memory cafés in Glen Burnie and Annapolis.
📞 Contact: agkili23@aacounty.org
🌐 Website: https://www.aacounty.org/departments/aging-and-disabilities
Behavioral Health Programs
Behavioral Health Programs
Promotes emotional and physical well-being through education, prevention, and treatment. Resources include mobile services, suicide prevention training, and expanded adolescent and family services.
📞 Contact: 410-222-7164
🌐 Website: https://www.aahealth.org/behavioral-health
Faith-Based Chronic Disease Prevention
Faith-Based Chronic Disease Prevention
Community-based programs offering blood pressure clinics, chronic disease prevention courses, and health ambassador training. Participants receive educational materials, health screenings, and fresh produce.
📞 Contact: Kelsey.weed@umm.edu | Tonia.lewis@umm.edu
🌐 Website: https://www.umms.org/bwmc
Hood2Good
Hood2Good
Provides mentoring and enrichment programs for youth, including sports clinics, dance, poetry, and mentoring. Also hosts coat and food distributions throughout the year.
🌐 Website: https://www.community-transitions.com
Community Van
Community Van
Bay Community Health’s van offers free transportation for patients to medical and behavioral health appointments, reducing barriers and improving care access in South County.
🌐 Website: http://www.baycommunityhealth.org
Women's Clinics (Annapolis): We are a medical nonprofit providing no-cost health care services for women, including:
Pregnancy testing and ultrasounds
STD testing and treatment
HIV testing
Well-woman care for uninsured women under 45
LifeSense educational classes, free and primarily online. Wide range of topics, including prenatal care, healthy pregnancy, labor and delivery, infant and child care, parenting, potty training, and our newest additions—anger management and ADD support.
Laura Cooper
Community Outreach Coordinator
410-431-5000
For families who are in need of health insurance or reduced cost of health insurance.
Open enrollment is going on now. Apply by January 15, 2026
Website: https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/
As a Community School, we have resources. Need rental assistance, access this link: https://www.aacounty.org/partnership-for-children-youth-and-families/community-schools-rental-assistance-program
Complete the Application with Supporting Documents
Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS): The DHS website connects Marylanders directly to the Maryland Food Bank where you can enter your ZIP code to find a food pantry near you.
Statewide Pantry Lists: The Maryland State Archives offers a statewide list of food pantries by county, and Maryland 211’s “Free Food Near Me” tool provides real-time local options by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting 211md.org.
Click on the underlined title above to see how Anne Arundel County is supporting federal employees who are are impacted by the government shutdown.
Housing Instability
Access to Shelter in Anne Arundel County
Holiday Sharing Program: Apply by November 1
As the holiday season approaches, Anne Arundel County’s Holiday Sharing Program is once again offering support to families in need. This compassionate initiative helps ensure that children and seniors in our community experience the joy and warmth of the holidays.
If your family is facing financial hardship and could benefit from holiday assistance, we encourage you to apply. The program provides gifts and food to eligible households, thanks to the generosity of local donors and volunteers.
Application Deadline:
Friday, November 1, 2025
How to Apply:
Visit the official Holiday Sharing Program page:
https://www.aacounty.org/holiday-sharing
Go directly to the application form here:
https://www.aacounty.org/holiday-sharing/customer-applicant
Who's Eligible to Participate
Who's Eligible to Participate
Families and Seniors (65 and older) who receive an invitation from the Department of Social Services and had active SNAP and/or TCA benefits prior to September 1st.
If you move, change phone numbers, or want to check the status of your family, contact us at community.programs@maryland.gov or (410) 269-4462.
Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure timely processing and support.
New Rental Assistance Program Begins October 20
New Rental Assistance Program Begins October 20
We’re excited to share that Anne Arundel County Systems of Care is launching a new rental assistance program starting October 20 to support families facing housing instability. This initiative is part of a broader effort to connect families with essential resources including food, mental health services, and crisis support.
If your family is experiencing challenges such as eviction risk, homelessness, or unsafe living conditions, help is available. Systems of Care offers:
One-on-one support through the Warmline: 1-800-485-0041 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)
Family navigation through CRICT Team Meetings
Access to housing, food, utility assistance, and more
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