Homeless Street Guide
The Homeless Street Guide (January 2026) is a quick reference to give out to homeless individuals and families in Washington County. 3-per-page for a small helpful resource.
Shelters in Washington County
See list of Shelters in Washington County for a more detailed list of shelters, their requirements, and what they offer.
Rapid Rehousing & Homeless Outreach
Homeless Street Guide (updated January 2026) – a quick reference list of resources for anyone who is homeless.
The Homeless Coalition is providing rapid re-housing services. If you are homeless and are interested in housing, please contact one of these providers for additional information:
Community Action Council: 301-797-4161 x131
REACH: 301-733-2371 x103 or x106
Horizon Goodwill: 301-733-7330 (serves homeless youth and young adults, ages 16-24)
Mobile Crisis Hotline: 240-625-2246 – Responds to people where they are in the community during a behavioral or mental health crisis. Team listens, supports, and helps individuals and families find the resources they need. All services provided are voluntary and confidential.
Washington County Housing Case Management
Useful links and guides from Community Action Council. Contain information on emergency shelter/housing, public housing, low-cost rental housing, senior housing, and various housing programs. Great to use as reference. See Community Action Council’s Housing Case Management web page for updated versions of these guides
Hagerstown Home Store
Hagerstown Home Store offers a wide range of housing counseling and resources, including down-payment assistance. Brochure Visit website.
The Women’s Club
The Women’s Club at 31 South Prospect St., offers housing for ladies of low income that is not time-limited. They have single bedroom rooms with beds, dressers. The ladies share a common kitchen and bathrooms. It is a safe, secure building. The rents vary from $230/mo to $295/mo depending if the room has has a bathroom attached. If interested please contact Linda at 301-739-0870, Monday thru Friday 9 am to 1 pm.
Habitat for Humanity of Washington County
Habitat for Humanity offers a variety of programs to support the various needs of current and future Washington County homeowners.
- New Home Building
- Home Renovations
- Home Preservation Program
- A Brush with Kindness
- Weatherization
- Critical Repairs
For additional information about any of these programs including how to apply, call (301) 791-9009.
Energy Assistance
Community Action council manages local energy assistance programs. Past due bills up to $2,000 covered once in 5 years for eligible households. Also apply for a subsidy (discount) on your monthly energy bill to reduce the cost to an amount you can afford. Learn more on CAC’s website, call 301-797-4161, or apply in person at 117 Summit Avenue, Hagerstown (or one of CAC’s rural locations).
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Founded in Kimberly, Idaho in 2012, Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing hand-made bunk beds to children who don’t have beds of their own. Not only do they deliver these beds to children in need, but they partner with organizations, churches, businesses and individuals to build them at events called Build Days! Learn more and request a bed on their website.
