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.
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.