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Emergency Shelter Services | Grassroots Crisis Intervention

8990 Old Annapolis Road, Suite A, Columbia, MD 21045

Eligibility

Individuals 18 years or older or families with children.

Required documents

None required.

Application process

Call or visit in person to complete an assessment.

Service area

Howard County, MD

Other Information

Special Populations

Men
Women
Families with Children
Experiencing Homelessness
Justice Involvement

Languages

Spanish
Language Line

Payment Options

Free or no-cost care

Age Group

Adults (31-54)
Infants (0-1)
Young Adults (20-30)
Children (2-12)
Teens (13-19)
Older Adults (55+)

Description

Offers emergency shelter programs all year round, including the colder months of the year when temperatures are 26 degrees or below and a Code Blue Shelter is activated.

Temporary Shelter

More information:
- Includes a 33-bed family emergency shelter and an 18-bed individual emergency shelter
- Provides case managers to assist with life skills training, job readiness, and finding a job while children continue their education in the schools where they are enrolled
- Offers a cold weather shelter from November through March

Providing organization

Grassroots Crisis Intervention

Nonprofit crisis intervention, behavioral health, and services for the homeless.