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Resources
Free help, straight from the source.
Crisis lines, housing programs and benefits help for veterans in Maryland, run by government and long-standing public programs. Each link goes to the official source.
Official resources
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 then press 1, or text 838255. Free, confidential, 24 hours a day.
VA Homeless Programs
The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans is at 877-424-3838, any time.
211 Maryland
Dial 211 for food, shelter, utilities and other local help across Maryland.
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families
State benefits, service centers and help with claims.