Bills & essentials
Find help with an energy bill
Where to begin with Maryland’s energy assistance application and your local office.
Maryland · local offices
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Clear filtersHousing
Start your search for rental housing support
State resources for finding a rental, exploring assistance and locating renter information.
Maryland · local programs vary
Work & training
Talk to someone about your next job
Find free job-search support and training referrals through a Maryland American Job Center.
Maryland · county directory
Child care
Look for child care that fits your schedule
Use Maryland Family Network’s referral service to begin a search around your family’s needs.
Maryland · search by location
Business
Get another set of eyes on your business
Find confidential, no-cost business consulting through the Maryland SBDC.
Maryland · regional support
College & essentials
Find your university’s basic-needs resources
A starting point for campus food and essential-resource support across the University System of Maryland.
USM institutions · campus eligibility
Health coverage
Find someone to explain your coverage options
Get enrollment assistance from Maryland Health Connection and its local navigators.
Maryland · navigators in every county
Aging & caregiving
Find a local starting point for care and support
Connect with Maryland Access Point for aging, disability and caregiver resources.
Maryland · local MAP offices
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Browse all guidesAn initial collection of 8 resource guides, checked against the linked providers on November 4, 2026. Most services are delivered through local offices, so a county choice reminds you to ask for yours; it does not guarantee availability. Each guide explains its coverage and limits.