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Resource Directory
- Housing & Utilities
A
list of regional service providers is available at http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/dda_md/SMaryland.htm
Local Phone Numbers
Shelter/
Housing Assistance
| Rental
Assistance Program |
301-883-5500
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| Temporary
Cash Assistance (DSS) |
301-909-5000 |
| Temporary
Shelter DSS Homeless Hotline |
301-864-7140,
1-888-731-0999 |
| Eviction
Prevention |
301-909-6300 |
| UCAP |
301-322-5700 |
| Salvation
Army |
301-277-6103 |
| Lutheran
Social Services |
301-583-0185 |
| DSS,
Brightseat |
301-808-5543 |
| Prince
George’s Co. Safe Journey House |
301-925-9120,
301-602-8053 |
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| Utility
Assistance |
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| Utility/Energy
Assistance (DSS) |
301-909-6300 |
| Maryland
Energy Assistance |
301-209-5240 |
| Washington
Gas |
1-888-318-9233 |
| Pepco |
202-833-7500 |
Accessible
Apartment Clearinghouse
www.accessibleapartments.org
National database of accessible apartments with a registration
of more than 80,000 units in 50 states.
Bridge
Subsidy Program
Diane Dressler, DDA 410.767.5568
Pat Sylvester, DHCD 410-514-7481
Assists with paying rent for up to 3 years while the
individual is awaiting their name to be called on the
section 8/public-housing list. The points of contact
are Diane Dressler, DDA 410-767-5568 or Pat Sylvester,
DHCD 410-514-7481. Pat works with the Department of
Housing and she will be a better contact person for
inquires.
Consortium
for Citizens with Disabilities
www.c-c-d.org
Offers the Opening Doors newsletter through their Housing
Task Force, which focuses specifically on housing issues
that affect people with disabilities.
Home
Modifications Directory for Maryland
800-832-4827
www.mdtap.org
Provides a list of contractors and information on technology
assistance.
Independence
Now
Trish Foley
301-277-2839
www.innow.org
Provides ramps essentially free of charge for people
who rent and who meet the HUD income requirements. They
are funded by a Community Block grant. They also can
provide grab bars and other equipment to make a home
more accessible.
Maryland
Housing Search
www.socialserve.com/tenant
Department of Housing and Community Development website
which allows users to search for specialized housing
using filters for accessibility, affordability, etc.
MD Center for Community Development (MCCD)
800-949-6223
www.dhcd.state.md.us
Offers information and programs to assist people with
and without disabilities to become homeowners.
Maryland
Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)
410-514-7530
www.dhcd.state.md.us/Website/programs/hidp/hidp.aspx
To be eligible for the Homeownership for Individuals
with Disabilities Program, one of the borrowers
must have a disability, or a child of one of the borrowers
must have a disability and reside with one of the borrowers.
Project
Home
301-909-2000
Offers a supportive housing program for adults with
disabilities. The residences are called Certified Adult
Residential Environment (CARE) homes and are usually
private homes that accept placement of people with disabilities
through Project Home. Offered through the Department
of Social Services.
Section
8 and Rental Assistance Programs
301-883-5501
Gives families help with their monthly rent. Both programs
are currently closed for lack of funding in Prince George’s
County. Call to get onto the waiting list. Offered through
the Department of Social Services.
U
S Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
800-767-7468
www.hud.gov
Offers special programs to assist people with and without
disabilities in becoming homeowners.
Note: These providers are not endorsed or approved by
The Arc of Prince George’s County. This contact
information is provided as a service; families must
determine for themselves if these providers are able
to support the needs of their family member(s).
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