Services to End and Prevent Homelessness

We are here to help you!

  • Are you homeless or at risk of homelessness?
  • Do you have an eviction notice?
  • Do you have an eviction judgment or red and white notice from the sheriff?

Contact our Housing Stabilization Services in one of these ways. A staff person or case manager will tell you about your program eligibility and/or your next steps.

Call us

Call us at

  • Phone: 311 (240-777-0311)
  • TTY: Maryland Relay 711

Email us

Write us at  [email protected].

Walk in

Walk in to one of our regional service centers - no appointment needed.

Homeless Information Line: 240‑907‑2688

We have trained specialists available 24/7 to:

  • Provide information on County homeless services and shelter resources.
  • Receive reports regarding the location of individuals experiencing homelessness. Our specialists forward the reports to outreach partners who will attempt to locate the individual to offer support and resources.

Report emergencies directly to 9-1-1. The Information Line is not an emergency response line.

News and announcements

  • 2025 HUD Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Competition is open.  Learn more by visiting the Continuum of Care Webpage.
  • Stay tuned for information regarding the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count and volunteer opportunity. More information will follow.

Upcoming events

About us

The programs of the Services to End and Prevent Homelessness (SEPH) office have a common vision: access by all people to safe, affordable housing, and opportunities to improve quality of life. The mission of SEPH is to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Montgomery County’s Continuum of Care (CoC) is a coordinated system aimed at reducing homelessness through a range of strategies, including prevention, temporary shelter, outreach, housing assistance, and support services.

The CoC is a public-private partnership guided by the Interagency Commission on Homelessness (ICH), which serves as the system’s governing body. The partnership works to help households avoid homelessness when possible and to support those experiencing homelessness in quickly securing stable housing.

A data-driven approach guides planning and service delivery. This includes the use of assessment tools to match individuals and families with appropriate housing and support services.

Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) plays a central role in providing supportive services through its integrated programs, including behavioral health, aging and disability services, public health, and child and family services. Ongoing efforts focus on improving access to services, identifying gaps, and enhancing coordination to better serve individuals with complex needs.

Interagency Commission on Homelessness

The Interagency Commission on Homelessness (ICH) was established by the County to act on behalf of residents experiencing homelessness and to provide advice, counsel, and recommendations to the County Executive and County Council. The Commission's responsibilities involve matters influencing provisions of services, County government policies and procedures, development and implementation of State and Federal laws, and other issues affecting the lives, rights, and welfare of people experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County.

Learn more about the Interagency Commission on Homelessness

Continuum of Care

The Continuum of Care (CoC) is Montgomery County's local homeless program planning network. It is a public-private partnership that includes County and other government agencies, non-profit service providers, landlords and others who have a role in the community's housing market. The purpose of the CoC is to encourage and support local organizations in coordinating efforts to address housing and homeless issues and reduce homelessness.

The ICH serves as the governing board of the Montgomery County CoC and meets quarterly.

Learn more about the Continuum of Care