Support Resources
Veteran’s Resources
- Crisis line for Vets: This is a line you can call and talk with a person who has experience in speaking with Vets that are really struggling in many areas. They offer clinical care, counseling or connecting with resources. Dial 988 and then press 1.
- Cambridge VA clinic: https:// www.va.gov/maryland-health-care/locations/cambridge-va-clinic/, 410-228-6243
- Vet center in Annapolis: https://www.va.gov/annapolis-vet-center/ This place has non-medical support for Vets, it can help with PTSD resources and MST resources too. If they don't have what you need they have a lot of connections so you can get help finding what you need. Vet centers and the Va clinic should be able to assist with food too if needed.
- HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. This is the housing rental assistance program for vets. Having a stable place to store food, safe space to sleep and environment that you can safely do your healing in. Electricity so you can get power as you keep working on your core cause efforts. Also a place that is affordable! https:// www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ hcv/vash National Homeless Veteran Call Center 877-4AID VET (877-424-3838)
- Disabled veteran link https://www.dvnf.org/ The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military wounded—physically or psychologically—after defending our safety and freedom.
- Homeless vet: Call 2-1-1 if you or a Veteran you know is homeless or at risk of it. We can connect you to local resources that can help. 211 can connect you to local agencies that can help, including Sheppard Pratt, which has several housing programs for homeless Veterans. They may be able to help find housing, provide financial assistance like rent payments, moving costs, and security deposits and more. Sheppard Pratt also has the North Point Veterans Home, which offers transitional housing for up to 24 months and other supports. You can call Sheppard Pratt or contact 211 to find the best program for your situation. https://211md.org/resources/veterans/housing-help-for- veterans/#:~:text=Get%20assistance%20now.,%2D877%2D462%2D7555.
- Veteran's Guide: Our mission is to assist veterans with the array of issues they may face, including obtaining proper disability compensation, financial assistance, information on the GI bill, and more. One of the most misunderstood parts of the VA disability process is back pay, a compensation owed to veterans from the effective date of their claim to the date they begin receiving benefits. To make this easier, we’ve developed a VA Back Pay Calculator. It helps veterans estimate their disability rating and see how much compensation they may be entitled to receive. 100% VA Disability Benefits - veteransguide.org/va-ratings/100-percent/
Housing and Other Local Resources
- The Neighborhood Service Center: They provide many many services, including assistance with food, clothing, and rapid housing support. They can be reached at 410-822-5015 Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am to 12pm. https://nsctalbotmd.org/
- Talbot Interfaith Shelter: Contact Case Manager DeWayne Camper at 443-258-3826.
- Mid Shore Behavioral Health: Mid Shore offers guidance, mental health support, application assistance and more. They could assist with more of the long-term goals, but also may have housing resources. Lisa Short, CPRP Behavioral Health Coordinator, Adult lshort@midshorebehavioralhealth.org (410)770-4801 ext 322
- Subsidized Assisted Living Program: May help with a long-term housing plan and care needs. https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/Senior-Assisted-Living-Subsidy-Program.aspx This program can be accessed through the 211 resource listed in #1.
Food Pantries
Talbot County Food Pantries, Updated 9/13/24
Trappe Area:
- Scott's United Methodist Church
(410) 476-3980; 3748 Main Street, Trappe, MD | 4th Thurs of month, 8:30am (Nov and Dec dates may vary) - Bay Hundred Area: Royal Oak United Methodist
6968 Bellevue Road, Royal Oak, MD | Unmanned inside - 24 hours, Everyday - St. Michaels Community Center
410-745-6073 | 207 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD Mon 4-6pm | Wed 1-3pm | Fri 1-3pm or by appointment | Meals available Mon, Wed, & Fri - Tilghman Food Pantry
410-886-9863 | 5731 Tilghman Island Road, Tilghman, MD | Pantry open on Wed 3:00-4:30pm. For access to food at other times call 410-886-9863.
Easton Area:
- Neighborhood Service Center
410-822-5015 | 126 Port Street, Easton, MD | Mon – Fri 9am-12pm & 1:30-4pm | Go into lobby to get form. - St. Vincent de Paul
svdpeastonmd.org | 410-770-4505 | 29533 Canvasback Drive , Easton, MD | Tuesday 1-4pm, Saturday 9am-12pm - Harvest of Hope—Church of God
410-822-3088 | 1009 N. Washington Street, Easton, MD | Open 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 12-1:30pm | For urgent need on other days call. - St. Mark's Pantry
at Brooklets Senior Center | 410-822-2869 | 400 Brooklett’s Ave., Easton, MD | Open: Fri 8:00-10:00 am | While supplies last
Other:
- Corner of Care—Chesapeake College
1000 College Cir, Wye Mills, MD | Caroline Center Building | Mon thru Fri, 8:30 am till 4:30 pm | For Information, contact Cheyenne Roache at croache@chesapeake.edu