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Legal Services

2024 West Street, Suite 204, Annapolis, MD 21401

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Health Advocacy

9201 Basil Court, Suite 115, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Offers advocacy on a range of issues, including access to affordable healthcare and the promotion of good mental health practices.

Advocacy

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  • Works to reduce obesity-related diseases and disparities in HIV/Aide and respiratory diseases

Disability Rights and Enforcement

950 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20530

Enforces and regulates laws and investigates complaints concerning discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

Government Offices and Services, Legal Services

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- Provides information about the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and answers questions about disability rights

Discrimination and Civil Rights

21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850

Educates the public on civil and human rights, worker protections, and incidents of hate violence.

Discrimination and Civil Rights

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  • Investigates alleged violations of county worker protection laws and cases of intimidation 
  • Accepts complaints in-person and by phone Monday through Friday 9AM to 4PM
  • Sponsors trainings to promote awareness and improve multicultural and interracial relations 
  • Works with the Office of Human Rights

Civil Rights Advocacy

2660 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

Offers human rights advocacy and protection services.

Civil Rights Advocacy

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  • Provides recommendations for policies and programs to ensure equal rights and opportunities 
  • Assists with discrimination complaints and directs individuals to appropriate agencies 
  • Holds open meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6PM to 8PM

Legal Services

4805 Mount Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215

Works to stop the unfair treatment of Black people within the criminal justice system.

Legal Services

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  • Aims to end racial profiling, ensure fair trials and sentences, and stop the use of the death penalty 
  • Includes the National Prison Project

Women's Advocacy Groups

9201 Basil Court, Suite 115, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Advocates for issues affecting women and children.

Women's Advocacy Groups

Civil Rights Discrimination Assistance

401 Sagner Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701

Provides investigations into alleged discrimination complaints based on age, race, sex, religion, marital status, disabilities, and source of income in housing, public accommodations, and employment brought under Frederick County code.

Civil Rights Discrimination Assistance

Fair Housing Action Center and Tenant Advocacy

2209 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218

Ensures that landlords, lenders, realtors, and property managers follow the Fair Housing Act.

Advocacy

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- Provides education on housing discrimination and how to report suspicious actions and policies
- Offers information about tenant rights and responsibilities
- Investigates complaints, enforces codes, and helps tenants to reach resolution

Housing Discrimination Resources

1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20004

Offers information, education, and resources on issues related to housing discrimination.

Legal Services, Advocacy

Legal Services

22 South Market Street, Suite 11, Frederick, MD 21701

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Health Advocacy

8 West 26th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218

Offers advocacy on a range of issues, including access to affordable healthcare and the promotion of good mental health practices.

Advocacy

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  • Works to reduce obesity-related diseases and disparities in HIV/Aide and respiratory diseases

Maryland Access Point

41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Provides assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs.

Case Management

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- Screens for Medicaid nursing facility and home and community-based service waiver programs
- Helps with level of care determinations
- Offers referrals to health, transportation, housing, and income support programs

Legal Services

8 West 26th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218

Works to stop the unfair treatment of Black people within the criminal justice system.

Legal Services

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  • Aims to end racial profiling, ensure fair trials and sentences, and stop the use of the death penalty 
  • Includes the National Prison Project

Legal Services

8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Hyattsville, MD 20785

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Discrimination Advocacy

7 East Redwood Street, Floor 9, Baltimore, MD 21201

Aims to eliminate inequity, discrimination, and inequality in the community.

Advocacy

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- Enforces public accommodations and ADA concerns
- Accepts reports of unfair treatment by employer
- Processes complaints against law enforcement
- Enforces local wage laws and investigates complaints, including wage disputes and overtime issues

Advocacy

9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 237, Columbia, MD 21046

Accepts and investigates complaints of discrimination.

Advocacy

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- Provides information, guidance, and resources related to Human Rights Law.

Legal Services

138 Baltimore Street, Suite 204, Cumberland, MD 21502

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Legal Services

215 Washington Avenue, Suite 305, Towson, MD 21204

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Youth Development

9201 Basil Court, Suite 115, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Teaches youth about issues that affect African Americans and other minorities through leadership, community service, and activism training.

Youth Development

Voter Empowerment Program

9201 Basil Court, Suite 115, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Empowers African Americans and people of color to get involved in the electoral process.

Civic Engagement and Voter Services

Voter Empowerment Program

4805 Mount Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215

Empowers African Americans and people of color to get involved in the electoral process.

Civic Engagement and Voter Services

Health and Welfare Rights

201 North Charles Street, Suite 1200, Baltimore, MD 21201

Advocates for rights related to health and welfare, including individual access to healthcare and fair healthcare policies.

Advocacy

Legal Services

9201 Basil Court, Suite 115, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Works to stop the unfair treatment of Black people within the criminal justice system.

Legal Services

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  • Aims to end racial profiling, ensure fair trials and sentences, and stop the use of the death penalty 
  • Includes the National Prison Project

Legal Services

3451 Courthouse Drive, 2nd Floor, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration