Maryland

All information updated weekly and based on official information made available to the public from state and federal government agencies.

Unemployment:

Worker Safety

New actions to address COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes including universal testing of all staff
Recommendations for infection control and prevention of COVID-19 in facilities serving older adults
Recommendations for infection control and prevention of COVID-19 in facilities serving older adults here

Housing:

Check out the Fair Action Housing Center of Maryland for rental assistance
Extended Moratorium on utility shut offs and late fees including electric, gas, water, sewage, phone, cable TV and internet.

Health & Counseling:

List and map of coronavirus testing sites
Maryland Medicaid Telehealth Program expanded telehealth to allow all distant site provider types. More info here.
State-wide 24/7 crisis intervention and supportive counseling hotline: 1-800-422-0009
Universal COVID-19 testing for Maryland’s Correctional and Juvenile Facilities here
Announced Broader Criteria for Testing, Expanding Testing Availability Statewide and allowing for testing by licensed pharmacists. More information here
Major COVID-19 testing site at Baltimore Convention Center. More information here

Expiring Licenses, Permits

All expiring licenses, permits, registrations and other government authorizations are extended until 30 days after the state of emergency has been lifted. More info here.

Childcare:

Essential workers looking for child care can call (877) 261-0060. The state of Maryland is opening 1,200 day care slots for school-aged children of essential workers and hopes to find a total of 2,500 in locations such as the YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, the Maryland School for the Blind, public libraries, and parks and recreation facilities.

Pharmacies that deliver:

Food:

Free meals for students
&Pizza is delivering FREE pizza for anyone who works in a hospital. Text #HERO to 200-03 with a picture of your valid hospital ID for free contactless delivery.

Grocery Home Delivery

Resources for Seniors:

Senior shopping hours, for smaller crowds

Meals

If you are a current participant at a senior center or congregate meal site, call your center to reserve a boxed meal that will be available for pick up. If you are not a participant, call the Maryland Food Bank at 410- 737-8282 or visit www.foodpantries.org.
Meal Delivery: Meals on Wheels: 410-558-0827 & Moveable Feast: 410-327-3420

Baltimore City Resources:

If you are an 1199SEIU member in Baltimore City, and if you have received an eviction notice, debt collection action, or are experiencing other civil legal issues, please contact your union organizer. We will contact you with legal resources you may be able to use.

Baltimore County free “grab and go” meals for kids
&Pizza is delivering FREE pizza for anyone who works in a hospital. Text #HERO to 200-03 with a picture of your valid hospital ID for free contactless delivery.

Update on stay-at-home order:

Text “MdReady” to 898211 to get alerts, tips, and resources related to the new coronavirus. More information here
Roadmap to Recovery for Maryland. More information here
Schools closed for the rest of the school year. More information here
Maryland starts Stage 2 of reopening.
Governor announces Stage Two reopenings, including indoor and outdoor amusements.

Worker Safety

New actions to address COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes including universal testing of all staff
Recommendations for infection control and prevention of COVID-19 in facilities serving older adults
Recommendations for infection control and prevention of COVID-19 in facilities serving older adults here