Community Resources

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Resource Type
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AACC English Basic Skills Classes

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Anne Arundel Community College offers free English Basic Skills classes for students 18 or older who are just beginning to study English. Classes address listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that are used for work and everyday life.

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Anne Arundel County Public Law Library

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Public law library of the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County. Includes information about free Ask a Lawyer service.

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Center of Help (Centro de Ayuda)

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A one-stop resource center that assists immigrants in overcoming challenges, navigating systems, and achieving self-sufficiency to break cycles of poverty.

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Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA)

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A 24/7 national hotline that provides crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Phone: 1-800-985-5990 (y en español, llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2”)

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Energy Assistance Toolkit

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Resources compiled by the Maryland Office of People's Council to assist those who need help paying their energy bill. Consulte el final de la página web para obtener instrucciones y documentos en español.

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Maryland Office for Refugees & Asylees

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This office provides support and services to federally-recognized refugees and political asylees to ease their integration into American society. Key areas for aiding refugees in adjusting to American life include cultural orientation and career training. Our service providers instruct refugees on life skills, familiarizing them with such daily routines as how to shop at the supermarket, manage a budget, take public transportation, open a savings account, prepare for a job interview, or call 911 for emergencies.

Phone: 1-800-332-6347

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Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center

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Statewide coordinator of volunteer legal services for Maryland.

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Maryland State Board of Elections

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Maryland election and voting information, including campaign finance details, candidacy information, voter registration, and more. Includes voter look-up and sample ballots.

En español.

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Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

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Can help you resolve your civil legal issue by matching you with a volunteer lawyer who will represent you for free. You must qualify for services by meeting income, case type and geographic guidelines. 

En español.

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Opportunities Industrialization Center of Anne Arundel County (OIC of AAC)

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Adult education and job readiness service offering free courses in GED Prep, computer literacy, and English as a Second Language. Also provides free job search assistance and reentry services.

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Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHSA) National Helpline

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A confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information. Phone: 1-800-662-4357

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Systems of Care

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Systems of Care is a partnership between all child-serving agencies to meet children and families basic needs in a cross system, collaborative model. Phone: 1-800-485-0041

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is the agency overseeing immigration policies and the administration of benefits and guidelines.

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