General ResourcesCLEAR - Service Linkage Team
10 W. Eager Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Connect to trans-affirming resources and referrals across Maryland. (410) 929-3629 [email protected] CLEAR (Communities Leveraging Evidence for Action and Resources) is a trans- and non-binary specific research study looking into the health and wellness of transgender people in the Baltimore Metro Region. The Service Linkage services are part of the project's commitment to supporting the community. Learn more at http://www.besurebaltimore.com/clear Advocacy & Legal Services
Baltimore Office of Wage Enforcement and Civil Rights
7 E. Redwood Street, 9th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 (410) 396-3141 http://civilrights.baltimorecity.gov/ Help filing claims for illegal discrimination against transgender people; assists victims of crime to access medical and mental health services. Black Trans Advocacy Maryland [email protected] https://www.blacktrans.org/maryland.html Black Trans Advocacy Maryland is the leading source for black trans community awareness, education and outreach needed for our role in a movement of trans equality in the state of Maryland. Our work is based in peace building, community education, public policy initiatives, empowerment programs and direct services. FreeState Justice 2526 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 (410) 625-5428 http://freestate-justice.org Free legal services for low-income LGBTQ+ people, including name change; ID gender marker change; changes to Maryland birth certificate; claims of LGBT-based discrimination; family law. Homeless Persons Representation Project (HPRP) 201 N. Charles Street, Suite 1104, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 685-6589 | (800) 773-4340 toll free http://www.hprplaw.org/ HPRP provides free legal representation to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including criminal record expungement; housing advocacy; public benefits advocacy. Maryland Commission on Civil Rights 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 900, Baltimore, MD 21202-1631 (410) 767-8600 | (800) 637-6247 toll-free | Maryland Relay: 711 http://mccr.maryland.gov/ MCCR is charged with enforcing Maryland’s anti-discrimination laws in employment, housing, public accommodations, and state contracts; providing educational outreach services related to provisions of this law; and promoting and improving civil rights in Maryland. Whether you believe you are a victim of unlawful discrimination, wish to train your employees/community on civil rights protections in Maryland, or want to work with MCCR to expand and improve civil rights in Maryland, MCCR is here to help. Montgomery County Office of Human Rights 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850 (240) 777-8450 | MD Relay: 711 https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/humanrights/ The Office of Human Rights investigates incidents of hate/violence and complaints of discrimination. Victims of hate/violence crimes can seek compensation for replacement of property through the County's Partnership Fund, administered by the Office of Human Rights. Trans Healthcare Maryland http://www.transhealthcaremd.org Trans Healthcare Maryland was formed to promote trans wellness throughout Maryland by increasing access to affirming services and resources, while nurturing young trans leadership. The organization advocates for more affirming healthcare practices and social policies, and provides training to providers on best practices for serving transgender and non-binary people, and disseminates information relevant to improving the health and wellness of trans and non-binary communities. Community Support & Social Groups
Baltimore Transgender Alliance
[email protected] https://www.facebook.com/bmoretransalliance/ The Baltimore Transgender Alliance is a coalition of Trans led and Trans inclusive organizations in Baltimore City working towards the upward mobility and empowerment of Transgender residents through advocacy and education. Hearts and Ears 611 Park Avenue, Suite A Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 523-1694 http://www.heartsandears.org Support groups and social events for LGBTQ people; referrals to LGBTQ-friendly health care, mental health care, and other service professionals; life skills development; peer-led drop-in center; information and referral to emergency services. The Pride Center (formerly GLCCB) 2530 N. Charles Street, 3rd Floor Baltimore, MD 21218 (410) 777-8145 | [email protected] http://www.pridecentermd.org/ https://www.facebook.com/pridecenterofmd/ The Pride Center operates the annual Pride festival in Baltimore and provides a wide array of other services, like youth groups, support groups (Trans Baltimore, Baltimore Transmasculine Alliance), AA/NA groups, PrEP education and navigation, and more. Power Inside 325 E. 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 (410) 889-8333 | [email protected] http://www.powerinside.org/ Group counseling, re-entry and aftercare, open rap group, and literacy tutoring for women of all gender experience re-entering the community after incarceration. Sistas of the T Contact Monica at (410) 558-7447 for more information. Weekly support group and monthly life skills workshops for transwomen. Tuesdays, 4-6 PM. Meets at GLCCB. TurnAround, Inc. 3 locations (Baltimore City, Rosedale, and Towson) Please call for information or to schedule a visit. (410) 377-8111 http://www.turnaroundinc.org/ Counseling, emergency shelter, client advocacy for victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Provides transgender-specific services. Housing & Homeless Services
Baltimore Safe Haven
2117 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 (443) 869-6867 | (443) 208-9678 https://www.facebook.com/bmoresafehaven/ Baltimore Safe Haven is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on providing outreach, drop-in and housing services for Baltimore's most vulnerable LGBTQ community members. Additional services include clothing closet, syringe services, suboxone clinic, naloxone training, mental health services and more. Health Care Access Maryland (HCAM) 201 E Baltimore St #1200, Baltimore, MD 21202 (main office) (410) 649-0501 | (410) 649-0521 (main number) http://www.healthcareaccessmaryland.org/programs-services/behavioral-health-services/homeless-services/ HCAM’s Homeless Services Program conducts community-based, targeted street and site-based outreach and case management services to individuals currently experiencing homelessness or who are at imminent risk for homelessness. Once enrolled, HCAM’s advocates provide homeless individuals with housing resources, assistance enrolling in health insurance, linkage to primary care and behavioral health treatment, acquisition of identification documents, among other supportive services. All service delivery is implemented to reach client’s short-term and long-term goals of self-sufficiency and housing stability. My Sister's Place 17 W Franklin St Baltimore, MD, 21201 (410) 727-3523 http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/my-sisters-place/ My Sister’s Place Women’s Center provides three meals a day and access to services such as case management, education, and job training to women in Baltimore City. They also operate a transitional housing program. Project PLASE 1814 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 837-1400 | [email protected] http://www.projectplase.org/ Transitional and permanent housing programs, social networking, life skills training, HIV outreach. Youth Empowered Society (YES) 2315 N. Charles Street, 1st Floor, Baltimore, MD 21218 (410) 235-7744 http://www.yesdropincenter.org/ Drop-in center. Provides hot meals, hygiene supplies, school supplies, laundry facilities, workshops, help applying for benefits, etc. Homeless youth ages 14 to 25. |
Health & Wellness
AIDS Action Baltimore, Inc.
10 E. Eager Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 837-5573 direct • (410) 837-2437 main http://aidsactionbaltimore.org Project TEA Time provides individual & group support services for adult (18+) transgender women and men; HIV prevention; referral for HIV-positive persons; information & referral. A PrEP education and access program is also available. Baltimore City Health Department – STD Clinics
Free HIV/STD testing; free STD treatment; Hep B vaccine. Chase Brexton Health Care 1111 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 837-2050 http://www.chasebrexton.org/ Chase Brexton Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides a wide range of primary health care, dental, behavioral health, and case management services to adults, children, and families. They have expertise in LGBTQ+ health and provide specialty services to transgender children, youth, and adults. The LGBT Health Resource Center is housed at their Mount Vernon location. They have a total of 5 locations throughout Maryland. Visit their website to find the location nearest you. Frederick County Health Department Nursing Clinics Office 350 Montevue Lane, Entrance B, Frederick, MD 21702 (301) 600-3342 Operates "First Fridays", an HIV testing program geared specifically to LGBT people. Testing is free and people who get tested receive a $10 Subway Gift card. Call for more information. Health Care for the Homeless 421 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 837-5533 http://www.hchmd.org/ Health Care for the Homeless provides medical care (including hormone treatment and monitoring), dental care, mental health care, behavioral health and addictions services to people experiencing homelessness. They also provide advocacy and help to obtain housing, identification, transportation, and public benefits, as well as support groups. Transgender persons experiencing homelessness who are interested in receiving hormone therapy should call (410) 837-5533 and ask for an appointment with either Daniel Resnick or Tyler Cornell. Health Care Access Maryland (HCAM) 201 E Baltimore St #1200, Baltimore, MD 21202 (main office) (410) 649-0521 (main number) http://www.healthcareaccessmaryland.org/ Provides healthcare insurance enrollment assistance to Marylanders, including Medicaid and private insurance. All services are free. Hearts & Ears 611 Park Avenue, Suite A, Baltimore, MD 21201-4638 (410) 523-1694 | Open Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm http://www.heartsandears.org/ https://www.facebook.com/HeartsAndEars Hearts & Ears, Inc. is a non-profit organization for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Questioning individuals with mental health issues and concerns. They welcome all sexual and gender minorities. They operate a wellness and recovery center open 32 hours a week as well as weekly support groups which address addictions, mental health and general concerns. Groups are confidential and are facilitated by caring and supportive members with knowledge of the struggles GLBTQI persons with mental illness face. Recovery Network/UPC 201 N. Charles Street, Ste. 200, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 576-9191 http://www.recoverynetwork.org/ Provides a wide array of services to assist people in recovery from substance abuse. Operates the only transgender-exclusive recovery house in Baltimore. Also provides services in Prince George's and Montgomery counties. Visit website for information on all services and locations outside of Baltimore. STAR TRACK University of Maryland, Adolescent and Young Adult Clinic 120 Penn Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 706-6000 |[email protected] http://startrackhealth.org/ https://www.facebook.com/StarTrackHealth/ The STAR TRACK Adolescent Health Program at UMD provides comprehensive, individualized health care for youth and young adults ages 12-26 years old. This includes primary health care; routine health screenings and GYN care; HIV/STD testing and treatment; counseling for youth and families; teen support group, and more. Your Trans Care (YTC) @ STAR TRACK University of Maryland, Adolescent and Young Adult Clinic 120 Penn Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 706-6000 | (410) 706-4789 Monique Carter - [email protected] Kylah Bowers - [email protected] http://www.startrackhealth.org http://www.facebook.com/lovelyYTC The Your Trans Care is a specialty program for transgender folks looking for excellent health care. YTC offers primary care and these unique services for individuals, couples, groups, and families: Hormone therapy & puberty blockers; Primary medical care; Trans-affirmative gynecological services; Free individual & group counseling & tailored support for families, friends, and partners; Referrals & coordination assistance for gender-affirming surgeries; Clinical letter of support for surgery; Medical & non-medical case management; Free, confidential individual & couples-based HIV/STI testing & treatment. Counseling & TherapyChase Brexton Mental Health Services
1111 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 837-2050 ext. 2428 A Healing Place Cathy Wackford, MSW, LCSW-C Kate Oliver, MSW, LCSW-C Bertha Carrelli, MSW, LCSW-C (443) 325-0360 http://www.ahealingplaceincolumbia.com Hawn Therapy and Consulting 5717 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209(443) 843-0360 https://hawntherapyandconsulting.com/ All therapists are LGBTQ+ identified. Pro Bono Counseling Project (410) 825-1001 M-F, 8am-4pm https://probonocounseling.org/ Offers free and sliding scale counseling services; multiple languages. Sean Lare Counseling & Consulting 6851 Oak Hall Lane, Columbia, MD, 21045 (410) 689-9074 [email protected] http://seanlare.com/ Dedicated to serving LGBTQIA individuals and their families in a supportive and compassionate environment. Spirituality & WorshipBolton Street Synagogue
212 W. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21210 (410)235-5354 | [email protected] http://boltonstreet.org/ Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church 1316 Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 (410) 523-1542 http://browndowntown.org/ Church of the Advent, Baltimore 1301 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 539-7804 |[email protected] http://www.advent-baltimore.org/ Emmanuel Episcopal Church 811 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 685-1130 https://www.emmanueldowntown.org/ Grace United Church of Christ 25 E. 2nd Street, Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 662-3312 http://www.grucc.com/ Grace United Methodist Church 5407 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210 (410) 443-6650 | [email protected] http://www.graceunitedmethodist.org/ St. Bernadette Parish, Catholic Church 801 Stevenson Road, Severn, MD 21144-2299 (410) 969-2783 http://www.stbernadette.org/ Veritas United Church of Christ 22 N. Mulberry Street, Suite 113, Hagerstown, MD 21740 (240) 310-6891 | [email protected] http://www.veritashagerstown.com/ |
