COVID-19 Coronavirus Updates and Guidance

The County is taking a number of actions to keep residents safe and minimize the spread of COVID-19. Find status information for County operations and services.

Resources

Learn more about the following County, state and national resources for women.

Human Trafficking

National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC)—A national, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, everyday of the year.
Phone: 1-888-373-7888

Domestic Violence

Find information on obtaining various Orders, as well as services like crisis counseling, referrals to shelter and legal assistance.

Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Hotline
24-hour Phone: 410-828-6390
Family Crisis Center
Office Phone: 410-285-4357
Shelter Phone: 410-285-7496
TurnAround Incorporated
Phone: 410-377-8111
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFE)—Hospital-based program provides confidential medical, forensic and crisis counseling services to patients. Advocacy, safety planning and additional resources for any individual experiencing relationship violence are also provided.
Phone: 443-849-3323
DOVE at Northwest Hospital—Additional services includes crisis intervention, case management and medical advocacy.
Phone: 410-496-7555
House of Ruth and Legal Advocates
24-hour Hotline: 410-889-RUTH (7884)
Legal Advocates and Clinic: 410-235-6370 and 410-554-8463
Maryland Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program
Phone: 410-260-3875

Legal Aid

Protection Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP)—Provides free protective order legal advice and representation in Circuit and District Court. Located in the Circuit Court Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson Maryland 21221.
Phone: 410-887-3162
Domestic Violence Legal Advocates—Provides court accompaniment and advocacy for domestic violence victims.
Phone: 410-853-3030
State's Attorney Office Family Violence Unit
District Court Cases: 410-887-6630
Circuit Court Cases: 410-887-6610
Women’s Law Center of Maryland
Phone: 410-321-8761
Family Law Hotline
Phone: 1-800-845-8550
Maryland Judicial Case Search—Public information website regarding court cases.
Filing Orders—An individual may file a Protective Order at either the Baltimore County District Courts or Circuit Court. The petitioner must complete a Petition for Protection obtained at the Civil Clerk’s office. An Interim Order may be filed with the Court Commissioner (District or Circuit Court).

Child Abuse

Child Protective Services
Phone: 410-853-3000
Baltimore City Child Abuse Center—Child Sexual Abuse/Assault
Phone: 410-396-6147
Child Protection Care Clinic at University of Maryland
Phone: 410-706-1703
Family Tree and Parents Anonymous
Phone: 1-800-243-7337
The GBMC Center for the Protection of Children—Consults and coordinates the medical evaluation and treatment of all pediatric patients who are suspected victims of abuse or neglect. Also serves as a liaison between GBMC and government agencies that investigate child abuse, neglect and human trafficking.
Phone: 443-849-STOP (7867)

Sexual Assault and Abuse

TurnAround—Counseling and advocacy for sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, child abuse and past abuse survivors
24-hour Phone: 410-828-6390
Office Phone: 410-377-8111
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE(4673)
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFE)—Evidence and injury documentation within five days (120 hours) of assault for ages 13 and older and within three days of assault for ages 12 and under
Phone: 443-849-3323
Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI)—Free legal assistance
Phone: 301-565-2277

Elder or Vulnerable Adult Abuse

CHANA—Serves Jewish victims of domestic violence.
Phone: 410-234-0023
Department of Social Services Protective Services
Phone: 410-853-3000
Maryland Department of Aging
Phone: 1-800-243-3425

Special Needs

Adalante Familia—Domestic violence services for Spanish-speakers/immigrants.
Phone: 410-732-2176
Baltimore Crisis Response Incorporated (BCRI)—24-hour mental health crisis hotline and services.
Hotline: 410-433-5175
Office: 410-752-2272
Community Anti-Violence Project—Gay, lesbian, bisexual and domestic violence and sexual assault services.
Phone: 410-377-8111
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board—Claims for financial assistance.
Phone: 410-585-3010 or 888-679-9347
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Association—Legal help for civil matters.
Phone: 410-539-6800
Multi-Ethnic Domestic Violence Project—For foreign-born victims.
Phone: 410-396-3294
Parole and Probation
Phone: 410-585-3517
Shelter Information: 1-888-817-4358
Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE)—Information on offender custody/protective order status.
Phone: 1-866-634-8463
For Protective Orders: 1-877-846-3420
Department of Social Services
Phone: 410-887-8463
Family Tree of Maryland
Parenting Help Line: 1-800-243-7337