Crisis/Homelessness Prevention

For more information on where to get help with crisis situations, visit our Crisis page.

If you cannot find what you're looking for from the information below, call us at (240) 777-4940 (Mon to Fri, 9am—5pm) or visit us at one of our locations to ask about programs that can help you.

Crisis Center- Available 24/7

Call: 240-777-4000. Walk-in service available at: 1301 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850.
For housing emergencies (involving imminent homelessness).

For Rent Assistance Resources:

See our Multiple Needs section and Financial section.

Montgomery County Homelessness Programs:

For information on Montgomery County's services and programs to address homelessness, visit the Montgomery County Interagency Commission on Homelessness website and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) website. Programs include:
- Shelter Services
- Emergency Eviction Prevention
- View the Homelessness and Prevention presentation from the 2023 Community Navigation Forum to learn about how to access Montgomery County's homelessness prevention resources. (Powerpoint presentation: Slides 1-14) (Presentation recording)

Additional Resources

Catholic Charities Housing and Shelter Programs
- Catholic Charities offers many different housing programs designed to work with families and adults who are experiencing homelessness and/or trying to recover from substance abuse or mental health challenges. Some require a referral from a social worker or government agency.
Sheppard Pratt Residential Rehabilitation Program
- Housing and support services for those with mental health needs.
Cornerstone Montgomery
- Provides residential programs for individuals dealing with mental health crises and/or substance abuse issues.
Rainbow Place Shelter: 215 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850; (301) 762-1496; rainbow@rainbowplace.org
- Provides emergency overnight shelter during the winter season to adult women who are experiencing homelessness. Also provides youth (18-24 years of age) with year-round shelter and support to transition out of homelessness.
- View Rainbow Place Shelter's presentation from the 2023 Community Navigation Forum. (Powerpoint Presentation: Slides 15-19) (Presentation Recording)

Homeless Information Line: 240-907-2688

Call the Homeless Information Line if you see individuals who appear to be homeless and need help. You can also email: outreach@montgomerycountymd.gov. You will be asked a series of questions to best locate the individual so an outreach worker can provide aid and/or other resources. For more information on outreach services, click here. You should call 911 if the individual appears to pose an immediate risk to themselves or others or if there is criminal activity.

General Resources

Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs - Information on landlord-tenant issues, housing code enforcement, moderately priced housing options, and more.
- Visit website to learn the different ways to contact DHCA.
State of Maryland Resources- Information for homeowners, renters, Homelessness Solution Programs, finding affordable housing, loan programs for home repairs and energy efficiency projects, foreclosure prevention, and more.

ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE HOUSING SUPPORT

Housing Initiative Partnership: 301-916-5946
Housing counseling agency and nonprofit housing developer which provides services to renters and homeowners, including eviction and foreclosure prevention, home buyer education, and rental opportunities for low-income individuals and families.
Latino Economic Development Center: 1-866-977-LEDC (1-866-977-5332)
Homeownership Counseling Program helps low to moderate income residents build their financial capability skills, establish or repair their credit, purchase their first home, or save their homes from foreclosure.
Renters Alliance: Provides renter education, outreach, organizing and advocacy. Email: info@rentersalliance.org
CASA: 301-431-4185
Membership-based organization which provides advocacy and services on behalf of immigrant communities.