Community Resources
Resources for Everyone
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American Red Cross - As part of the Greater Chesapeake Region, the Southern Maryland Chapter provides life-saving services in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties that include emergency disaster relief to local families and emotional and financial support to military families. For more than a century, the American Red Cross has worked to help people prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
- Center for Abused Persons - A private non-profit agency dedicated to reducing the prevalence and impact of interpersonal violence within Charles County. CAP offers a broad range of services that aim to support adults and adolescents affected by intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and/or childhood sexual abuse. Services include 24-hour crisis hotline, individual counseling, victim advocacy, support groups, abuse intervention programming, and community education.
Charles County Homeless Services and Resource Guide (PDF) - Click here.
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The Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force - The state's primary organization that works to prevent trafficking, protect victims by providing them with the services they need, prosecute traffickers, and partner with a variety of organizations to eradicate the scourge of human trafficking from our communities.
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Mesothelioma - Please click HERE for informational resources related to Mesothelioma.
Resources for Senior Citizens
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AssistedLivingToday.com (ALT) - ALT's mission is to help the disabled and elderly maximize their healthy years and age gracefully. With that in mind, ALT recently published a much-needed resource for the growing low-income senior population. To learn more, please click on the link below.
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Caring.com - Based on conversations with community leaders across the US, many aging adults are unaware of the available care options and programs that can help maintain their independence and quality of life. So Caring.com created a free resource that provides information on topics like financial support and care options that are available in Waldorf. What Caring.com is most excited about is their comprehensive database of senior living communities which also includes thoughtful and honest reviews from residents in the community.