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Social Resource Program

Nourishing the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Announcement
Due to the end of the grant funding, the Social Resource Program no longer provides emergency assistance to students. The Social Resource Program staff will continue to work with students to help them meet their needs by connecting them with other agencies.
Social Resource Program

Many students attending college face barriers to meeting their basic needs. This can impact their academic success and ability to complete their goals. Students often lack awareness of services in the community and the skills to navigate social systems to access resources, services, and programs to meet basic needs.

Montgomery College is committed to supporting students’ basic needs through the Social Resource Program (SRP). The SRP provides students with one-on-one holistic case management and coaching facilitated by Social Resource Coaches. SRP staff foster student access to support for basic needs in the following areas: food, housing, health coverage, medical and dental, mental health, childcare, social, educational, transportation, legal, financial, and other identified needs.

How to Get Started

Any currently enrolled student at Montgomery College is eligible for services from the SRP.  Students can use the Request Help feature on Starfish and select "I'd like to learn more about the resources available through the Student Wellness Center for Success." Put an X beside the reason(s) for requesting assistance. Click here to learn how to self-refernew window. Complete the referral herenew window. MC faculty/staff can also refer to the SRP by using Starfish.

Social Services Resources 

CCI Health and Wellness Servicesnew window
(301)-762-9426
WIC-info@cciweb.org  
Services: WIC provider, medical, dental, behavioral health.

Maryland Childcare Networknew window  
(877)-261-0060
Legeteron@marylandfamilynetwork.org  
Services: Child care referrals, training programs for child care providers, family support networks.

Maryland WICnew window 
1 (800)-242-4942
mdh.wic@maryland.gov 
Services: Healthy supplemental foods and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under age five.

Montgomery County Working Parents Assistance Programnew window
(240)-777-0311
wpa@montgomerycountymd.gov  
Services: Eligible families receive vouchers for child care.

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan DCnew window 
1 (800)-230-7526
aleia.mays@ppmw.org  
Services: Birth Control, HIV Testing and Counseling, Abortion, LGBT Services, Men’s Health, Emergency Contraception, Pregnancy Testing, STD Testing and Treatment, Women’s Health.

American Diversity Groupnew window
(240) 330-9421
Services: Health insurance enrollment- The Affordable Care Act; community health fairs; case management and referral services; alcohol prevention program; tobacco use prevention program; senior citizens social club.

Black Physicians’ Health Network/ Hearts in Mind Counselingnew window
(301) 365-4480 
Services: Health care and mental health services that are person-centered and culturally specific.

Catholic Charities Montgomery County Medical Clinicnew window 
(301) 434-8985
Services: Primary care services, specialty care services, health education programs, counseling, referral to specialty care providers.

Community Clinic, Inc.new window 
(866) 877-7258
Alexandrea.McIntosh@CCIWEB.org 
Services: WIC provider, medical, dental, behavioral health.

Holy Cross Health Centernew window 
(301) 754-7000
Services: Primary care services for uninsured adults, health education classes.

Maryland Health Connectionsnew window
(240)-777-1815
Services: Assistance enrolling in health insurance.

MobileMed
(301) 493-2400
schedule@mobilemedicalcare.org 
Services: Sick visits, physical exams, specialist referrals, women’s wellness, behavioral health.

Montgomery Caresnew window 
(301) 628-3405  
Services: Basic medical services, behavioral health care, some medications, immunizations.

Montgomery County African American Health Programnew window
(240)-777-1833
Services: Advocacy, outreach, health education, support groups, and nurse case management to support the needs of the African/African American community in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Asian American Health Initiativenew window
(240)-777-4517
Services: Advocacy, outreach, health education, and referrals to screening and health care services for Asian Americans in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Breast and Cervical Cancer Screeningsnew window
(240) 777-1750
Services: Yearly breast exam, mammogram, pelvic exam, pap test, nursing case management.

Montgomery County Colorectal Cancer Screeningsnew window
(240) 777-1222
Services: Colorectal cancer screening, colonoscopy, follow-up referrals, health education.

Montgomery County Dental Servicesnew window 
(240) 777-1875
Services: General dental care- preventative, restorative and emergency services.

Montgomery County HIV Care and Case Managementnew window
(240) 777-1869
Services: HIV case management, diagnostic evaluation unit, outpatient clinical services, HIV dental care, nutritional and addictions counseling, support groups, education and outreach.

Montgomery County Health Program Service Eligibility Unitsnew window 
(240)-777-0311
Services: Point of entry for care for kids; maternity partnership; adult/senior dental program for low-income Montgomery County residents who don't qualify for Medicaid.

Montgomery County Latino Health Initiativenew window
(240)-777-3221
Services: Advocacy, outreach, health education, family reunification, system navigator bilingual health services information line, interpreter program for Latinos living in Montgomery County.

Thrive Behavioral Healthnew window
(410) 780-5203
Services: Mental health services to individuals and families. 

Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP)new window
(301) 916-5946 
CCastro@hiphomes.org  
Services: Comprehensive housing counseling services including foreclosure prevention, pre-purchase counseling, rental counseling, post-purchase counseling, credit and budget counseling, Home Sharing program.

Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery Countynew window
(240) 627-9400
help@hocmc.org 
Services: Rental programs including housing vouchers and veteran affairs supportive housing .

Housing Unlimited, Inc.new window
(301) 592-9314
information@housingunlimited.org  
Services: Affordable, independent housing for individuals in mental health recovery.

Interfaith Worksnew window 
301-762-8682
info@iworksmc.org 
Services: Emergency shelter programs, supportive housing programs.

MoCo ReConnect Youth Drop In Centernew window
(301) 966-7587
Services: Holistic services for homeless youth 16- 24 years old. These include street Outreach; sexual health; housing case management; laundry; meals at noon and 5:00 p.m.; hygiene items; mental health supports; education and vocation case management and support.

Montgomery County Rental Assistance Programnew window
(240) 777-4400
rap@montgomerycounty.gov  
Services: Assistance with rental cost for low-income families.

Montgomery County Emergency Eviction Programnew window
(240) 777-3075
Services: Emergency financial assistance and shelter services to families and adults who are homeless, at risk of losing housing, victims of disasters, or stranded from their homes; Utility and burial assistance; Welfare Avoidance Grants; Employment Support Grants.

Montgomery County Interagency Commission on Homelessnessnew window
(240)-777-4565
HousingForAll@montgomerycountymd.gov  
Services: Information on crisis lines, prevention services, outreach, healthcare, clothing, food, veterans services, and legal aid.

Montgomery County Shelter Servicesnew window
(240)-907-2688 
Services: Outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing.

Montgomery County Utility Assistance Programnew window 
(240) 777-4450
Services: Programs to help low-income residents pay heating and electric bills.

Pathways to Housingnew window
(202) 529-2972
Services: Pathways Home serves Montgomery County’s chronically homeless individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.

Capital Bike Sharenew window 
(240)-777-8380
commuter.services@montgomerycountymd.gov  
Services: Equity program that provides affordable, accessible transportation to residents of Montgomery County who qualify for a state or federal assistance program.

Commuter Connectionsnew window
1-(800)-745-RIDE
ridematching@mwcog.org  
Services: Information about bicycling, park and ride locations, and ride sharing registration application for Guaranteed Ride Home for those who carpool, bike, walk, or take transit at least 2x/wk.

MetroAccess Paratransitnew window 
(301)-562-5360
eligibility@wmata.com   
Services: Shared-ride, door-to-door, paratransit service for people whose disability qualifies them.

Metro Liftnew window
888-762-7874
Services:  Offers 50% off Metrobus and Metrorail trips for DC, Maryland, and Virginia customers enrolled in SNAP   (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Metro Reduced Fare Program 
(202)-962-2703
eligibility@wmata.com  
Services: Rides for half peak fare with Senior SmartTrip card or Metro Disability ID.

Montgomery County Call-n-Ride Programnew window
(301)-948-5409
Services: Subsidized taxi trips for low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities living in Montgomery County.

Bar Association of Montgomery Countynew window
301-424-3454
Services: Pro bono program, lawyer referral services.

Catholic Charities – Immigration Legal Servicesnew window 
(240) 858-0958
NNHelp@cc-dc.org  
Services: Legal immigration services to foreign-born individuals and their families, free “Know Your Rights” presentations.

Maryland Legal Aidnew window 
(240) 314-0373
Services: civil legal services; consumer rights, elder rights, employment, family, farmworker rights, government benefits, healthcare, housing.

Montgomery County Family Justice Centernew window 
(240) 773-0444
Services: For victims of family violence: safety planning, legal advocacy, civil protective orders, counseling services, criminal investigation, immigration consultation, emergency protective orders, shelter placement, referrals for pet safe havens, child advocacy program.

Adventist Community Services Center of Greater Washingtonnew window 
(301) 585-6556
acsgwinfo@acsgw.org 
Services: Emergency food, clothing and shelter; education/job Training; ESOL; GED Preparation.

Community Engagement & Consultation Group Inc.new window
(301) 525-8807
Services: Ce-Cg strives to assist our community members through tailored, targeted case management. We specialize in individualized care and connecting our community members to services and partners to help them further.

Manna Food Centernew window
(301) 424-1130 
Services: food distribution at different sites in Montgomery County, and education and advocacy.

Montgomery County Food Councilnew window
301-818-3614
Services: The Montgomery County Food Council’s SNAP Outreach team can help prescreen for SNAP eligibility and assist with the SNAP application process.

Montgomery County Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)new window 
Information Number: 311
Services: Provides monthly financial assistance to eligible households to supplement their food purchase budget.

UpCounty Hubnew window
(240) 912-1077
Services: Provides on-site case manager to residents in Germantown to help clients access SNAP (food stamps) and other county resources, including childcare, scholarships, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP), Montgomery Cares/Care4Kids, dental service.

Adventist Community Services Center of Greater Washingtonnew window 
(301) 585-6556
acsgwinfo@acsgw.org 
Services: Emergency food, clothing and shelter; education/job Training; ESOL; GED preparation.

Community Action Agency ( VITA)new window(240) 777-1123
Services: Community Action's VITA program will prepare for free federal and state returns for Montgomery County residents with a household income of $67,000 or less during the tax season.

Cornerstone Montgomerynew window
(301) 493-4200
Alex.knoll@cornerstonemontgomery.org
Services: Vocational program for adults. 

Division Of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)new window
(410) 554-9442
Services: DORS partners with people with physical, emotional, intellectual, developmental, sensory, and learning disabilities who want to maintain employment or become employed by providing services such as career assessment and counseling, assistive technology, job training, higher education, and job placement.

Jewish Social Services Agencynew window
(240) 800-5772
Services: Specialized employment, career assessment, job training, and job coaching.

Montgomery County Temporary Cash Assistance and Temporary Disability Assistancenew window 
Call 311
Services: Provides programs provide benefits, cash assistance and employment resources.

Welcome Back Center of Suburban Maryland 
(240) 777-3168
Services: Facilitates Maryland licensure process for immigrants living in Montgomery County trained in the health professions; job readiness training, ESOL instruction, paid clinical experience at local hospitals.

Worksource Montgomery American Job Centersnew window
301-929-4350 (Wheaton), 240-406-5485 (Germantown)
dlwdalwheaton-labor@maryland.gov (Wheaton); info@workSourcemontgomery.com (Germantown)
Services: Job search assistance including career exploration, referrals to training programs, résumé preparation, and workshops.

Consumer Protection Division of the Maryland Attorney General’s Office
(410) 528-8662
consumer@oag.state.md.us 
Services: Mediation for consumers with disputes with businesses, landlords, or debt collectors.

The Health Education and Advocacy Unit of the Maryland Attorney General’s Officenew window
(410) 528-1840
heau@oag.state.md.us  
Services: Mediation for billing, coverage, and enrollment disputes with health insurance companies.

Independence Nownew window
301-277-2839 
TDD: Use Maryland Relay: 711
Services: Independence Now advocates and embodies independence and equality for all people with disabilities. The staff works individually and in group settings with consumers to assist with increasing their self-advocacy skills and knowledge of their civil rights.

Maryland Health Connectionnew window 
(855) 642-8572
Services: Maryland Health Insurance Marketplace, enrollment in medical and dental insurance plans.

Maryland Insurance Administrationnew window 
(410) 468-2000
guadalupe.gomez@maryland.gov   
Services: Provide information about types of insurance, education about rights regarding insurance claims; handles complaints and investigates insurance companies for violation of state law.

Off-Campus Housing Resources Guide

Printable pdf (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) .

Shared Room Opportunities

Cirtrunew window: Looking for a roommate in the DMV area? Cirtru is one of the best roommate finders. Sign up for free and get started today! Find a room or roommate through various listings in DC/MD/VA area.

SpareRoom: A site dedicated to helping you find the right people to live with! Everyone’s idea of the perfect housemate is different, so search based on what’s important to you. 

Roomiesnew window: U.S.A.'s largest roommate finder, sign up and create a profile to search for a roommate or look for a place. 

Join Facebook groups in the MD/DC/VA area to see available roommate/lease to lease opportunities available. You must join the groups to check out the available units. Examples to put in the search engine on Facebook: "House/Room for rent-Bethesda, Rockville, Germantown in Montgomery Co, MD", Prince George’s County or "Washington DC-Housing, Room, apartments, sublets, roommates".

Housing Assistance by Region: Montgomery County

Montgomery County, MD provides Rental Assistance and Homeless Resources, see links and information below:

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Housing Opportunities Commissionnew window: Housing/Rental Assistance Programs, offers several programs to assist customers in securing affordable housing. Create an account on Housing Path Portal to complete a housing path waitlist application:

  • Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program: The Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly known as “Section 8,” provides assistance for very low-income households (single or family), the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
  • Project -Based Voucher program (PBV)
  • Rent Supplement Program (RSP)
  • Permanent Supportive Housing program (PSH)

Catholic Charities, Montgomery County Rapid Rehousing Programnew window is a scattered sites housing program for single unhoused individuals.

Montgomery County Home Sharing Program with Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP)new window is where homeowners offer spare rooms or Accessory Dwelling Units in their home for rent to home seekers searching for affordable, healthy and safe housing.

Montgomery County's Moderately Priced Dwelling Unita (MPDU) Program offers affordable rental MPDU units in apartment communities located throughout the County. List of MPDU Communitiesnew window:  Rental/List, Silver Spring MPDUs, Rockville MPDUs, Gaithersburg MPDUs.

Pathways to Housing DC: Pathways to Housing DC is a unique agency that provides permanent housing and a range of specialty support services to single adults experiencing chronic homelessness in the District and Montgomery County. Connect with the Street Outreach Team to connect with a housing outreach team member to discuss your housing needs. Phone: (301) 337-7244. Email: mocooutreach@pathwaysdc.org.

In Reach Locations:

  • Charles E. McGee Library, 900 Wayne Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910, Room 406; Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Wheaton Library, 1701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902, Space #3; Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Housing Resources: Off-Campus Housing and Assistance

Eviction Prevention Resources:


Housing Assistance by Region: Prince George's County

Department of Social Services provides information, assistance and referrals to County residents who are facing homelessness or an eviction. If you need information about Section 8 and other County housing options, please call the Department of Housing & Community Development at 301-883-5501 or go to Housing & Community Developmentnew window.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) new windowoffers relief to landlords on behalf of renters and tenants experiencing financial difficulties.

The following organizations offer financial help to pay your rent or mortgage if you are faced with a crisis that may result in an eviction, foreclosure or homelessness:


Housing Assistance by Region - Washington D.C. 

D.C. Shelter Hotlinenew window: Phone: (202) 399-7093, General: (202) 671-4200

District residents experiencing homelessness are encouraged to utilize emergency shelter. Families may access emergency housing through the
Virginia Williams Family Resource Center (VWFRC), the central intake office for all families in the District of Columbia seeking assistance with their housing needs. VWFRC is located at 64 New York, NE, 6th Floor, Washington DC and is open Monday—Friday from 8:15 am – 4:30 pm. If you are a family with children under 18 and need emergency shelter, please call the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093. The Shelter Hotline is available 24 hours a day.

Centro Marianew window: 650 Jackson Street NE, Washington, DC: 202-635-1697. For young women studying and/or working, affordable accommodations in a secure and friendly environment.

Hope and a Home: 1236 Columbia Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202) 387-7091. This program offers transitional housing for homeless families.

House of Ruthnew window: For single women experiencing domestic violence. House of Ruth provides housing and supportive services to women at residential
programs located in Washington, DC. To get help, call the intake line at 202-667-7001 ext. 320 or email: intake@houseofruth.org.

Latin American Youth Center (LAYC)new window: 1419 Columbia Road NW Phone: (202) 319-2225. Emergency shelter provided for young men and women in foster care or who are homeless or in immediate danger of becoming homeless and seeking a transitional independent living program for young adults. Services are available to young adults regardless of cultural or ethnic background.

N St. Villagenew window: For single women 18 and over: 1333 N Street NW, Washington, DC: 202-939-2076. After 4 p.m.: 202-387-5464.

SOME (So Others Might Eat)new window: SOME provides transitional housing for single adults and families. Office address: 71 ‘O’ Street, NW Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-797-8806

DC Eviction Prevention Resources:

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP): offers relief to landlords on behalf of renters and tenants experiencing financial difficulties.
DC DHS Rental Assistance Portalnew window