General Health Information
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
    A community of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism.
Books we like
  • DASH Diet
    Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.
  • The 36-Hour Day
    Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Child Health
Elder Care / Caregivers
Financial Assistance
  • Maryland Health Connection
    Maryland Health Connection offers private plans called “qualified health plans” from recognized insurance companies. Maryland Health Connection has certified that all plans meet certain standards and provide basic health benefits.
  • Janssen Prescription Assistance
    Search for savings programs for prescription medications (website in English).
  • Maryland Rx Card.com
    Prescription drug assistance for Maryland residents. No eligibility requirements.
  • Needy Meds
    Find help with the cost of medications.
  • Good Rx
    Compare prescription prices and find coupons (website in English).
  • $4 Prescription List at Wal-Mart
Local Food and Clothing Resources

(It is unknown if Spanish is spoken at these locations)

  • Maryland Health ConnectionThe Corners of the Field. Free (Food and Clothing Ministry) – Porter’s Grove Baptist Church
    478 Connelly Rd. Rising Sun, MD
    (410) 658-5972
    Pastor Steve Dixon Jr.
    Open every Thursday from 2-4PM (food/clothing pantry)
  • Lunch at Mary Randall
    Breakfast and snacks are served Monday through Friday. Free.
    Mary Randall Center
    401 North St.
    Elkton, MD 21921
    (410) 620-4701
  • The Paris Foundation (Food and Clothing)
    Dinner every night from 4:30-5:30 PM. Free.
    Pick up food at: 200 Road B en Hollingsworth Manor, Elkton, MD 21921
    Mike Brandon – Executive Director
    (484) 459-1288
  • Meeting Ground
    Wayfarer’s House
    107 Delaware Ave.
    Elkton, MD 21921
    (410) 398-4381
  • Ray of Hope Mission Center
    Director – Courtney Barrett (410) 378-9800
    960 Craigtown Rd.
    Port Deposit, MD 21904
    Food pantry open Fridays for clients, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Thrift store, furniture, pet food pantry, and outreach services available.
  • Elkton Community Kitchen
    Elkton Presbyterian Church
    209 East Main Street
    Elkton, MD 21921
    Free meals every Friday at 12PM
Health Department
Local Shelters

(It is unknown if Spanish is spoken at these locations)

  • Wayfarer’s House (Transitional Housing)
    Women and children
    107 Delaware Avenue
    Elkton, MD 21921
    (410) 398-4381
  • Settlement House
    For men
    168 W. Main St.
    Elkton, MD 21921
    (410) 392-8066
  • Clairvaux Farms (Transitional Housing)
    Men, Women, and families with children
    21 Veazey Cove Rd.
    Earleville, MD
    (410) 275-8990
  • Mary Randall Center – Offers Day Services.
    401 North Street
    Elkton, MD 21921
    (410) 620-4701
  • Cecil County Domestic Violence Shelter
    Women and children
    Elkton, MD 21921
    (410) 996-0333
  • Meeting Ground – Rotating Winter Shelters (Church-Based).
    (443) 617-0856
Nutrition
Physical Activities
Smoking
Transportation
  • Cecil Transit
    (410) 996-8420 Bus route
    Various routes in Perryville, North East, Elkton, Newark, Glasgow. See routes here.
    (410) 996-5295 ext. 2 or (410) 658-5574.
  • Other Services:
Healthy Weight
Vaccines