List of available help for the homeless in Cecil County

The Mary Randall Center-- Click here for more information

410-620-4701

401 North Street

Elkton, MD    21921

A day center where the homeless can warm up some, get cereal and sometimes other things for breakfast, milk, water and coffee. People can shower there and all soap, shampoo, razors, toothbrushes etc. are provided. People can also have their mail sent there if they need an address. Phones are available to use as well. The homeless can also wash their laundry there and everything is provided to get everything done. They also have a list of places that are looking for employees and a list of the resources in the area.

Wayfarers’ House-- Click here for more information

410-398-4381

107 Delaware Ave.

Elkton, MD    21921

This is transitional housing for women and women with children. There is a waiting list and women with children get preference over people that do not have children.

Settlement House-- Click here for more information

410-392-8066

168 West Main Street

Elkton, MD    21921

Transitional housing for men. They also serve lunch Monday thru Thursday every week from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

The Paris Foundation-- Click here for more information

484-459-1288

229 South Bridge Street

Elkton, MD    21921

This foundation provides hot dinners 7 days a week every day of the year. The dinner is from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. People can come early; however, they are to stay at the back of the building until they open the doors at 4:30 PM  It is a church so it is important to behave as though you are in a church. They also offer clothing, blankets, tents, books and toiletries when they have the supplies available. No one who is homeless needs to go hungry. Lunch is served on Sunday from 12:00 until 1:00

Marina Park Lunch

A church serves lunch in Marina Park in Elkton on the first Saturday of the month. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of the church. They provide good lunches and some clothing and toiletries are available as well.

The Help Center

410-996-0260

135 East High Street

Elkton, MD    21921

They offer free clothing and household items as well as food. Anyone is welcome to go there; however, it was really set up for low income people in order to get them the things that they need.

Emergency Rotating Shelter

410-620-4701

401 North Street

Elkton, MD    21921

(Mary Randall Center)

This shelter opens at the end of November and runs through March. It is overnight shelter, so you have to figure out what to do during the daylight hours until it is time to go back. That’s a good time to work on getting the necessary things done to get off the streets.

On Our Own

410-392-4228

170 West Main St.

Elkton, MD    21921

This place provides help with group meetings that deal with substance abuse, bi-polar etc. They can help with setting up appointments, filling out difficult paperwork, and they provide local rides to appointments during business hours.

Eastern Shore Mobile Crisis Team

1-888-407-8018

This group responds to emergency calls and will come to you. They will provide resources for you and can help with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and intellectual disability on the Eastern Shore.

Deep Roots

410-441-6912

21 Veazy Cove Road

Earleville, MD   21919

Helps families with children who have become disconnected due to homelessness or similar situations.

Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center

410-996-5106

401 Bow Street

Elkton, MD    21921

National VA Call Center for Homelessness

877-424-3838

Social Services

410-996-0242

Located in the District Court Building on Main Street in Elkton

Rental Allowance Program (must have children from my understanding), food stamps, cash assistance for people with children, temporary cash assistance for people with disabilities (must be filing for disability through social security), child support along with a listing of available resources.

Core Services

410-996-5112

Located in the Health Department in Elkton, MD

They provide services for people who have used the mental health services offered by them. Temporary motel room rental (just a few days) and only when funding is available.

Immaculate Conception Church-- Click here for more information

410-398-2110

455 Bow Street

Elkton, MD    21921

Food pantry, clothing items, and emergency funds for shelter etc. Call for specific information about what day and time the Outreach Program is open.

Elkton Presbyterian Church-- Click here for more information

410-398-4636

209 East Main Street

Elkton, MD    21921

They provide free lunches on Fridays to the homeless. An outreach ministry helps with financial situations and limited shelter. They also have a food pantry available as well. Contact the church to find out what days the outreach ministry is open.

Upper Bay Counseling-- Click here for more information

410-996-3450

There are two locations in Elkton. Call for more information on which site is best suited for your situation.

They provide mental health services as well as services to help with housing and other issues.

Most of these are services that I have either used or am currently using. There is a network of caring people in Cecil County. There is one more church that does provide meals; however, for the life of me I cannot think of the name of it. It is in Elkton and I believe it is on Booth Street. If anyone knows the church I am talking about, please contact me with the information so that I can add it to the list. They are now serving breakfast and I am unsure of the schedule for that.

There is plenty of help out there for people who want off the streets and into a new life. All you have to do is reach your hand out and take it. Do the leg work that needs to be done. It takes time and a whole lot of effort, but before you know it, you will be on the road to recovery and you will want to help others do the same. When you get to where you are going, don’t forget to look back and remember where you have been and look forward into giving someone else the guidance they need to survive a desperate situation.