To contribute to the United Way of Charles County COVID-19 Community Recovery & Relief Fund, please click here.
Click here for the latest information on COVID-19 from 2-1-1 Maryland
For home delivery of prescription medications through FamilyWize, call 800-222-2818. To learn more about the prescription savings program through FamilyWize, visit FamilyWize.org or download the FamilyWize mobile app.
Want to help others during this crisis? Sign up to volunteer in a variety of ways here.
General:
List of open businesses: https://www.meetcharlescounty.com/status-updates-for-local-businesses/
Small business information: https://govstatus.egov.com/md-coronavirus-business and https://www.uschamber.com/coronavirus
Charles County Government Facebook page with COVID-19 updates: https://www.facebook.com/CharlesCounty/ or https://www.charlescountymd.gov/services/health-and-human-services/covid-19
A variety of resources are available through the Charles County Public Library or https://www.ccplonline.org/
Governor Hogan's Executive Order and Interpretive Guidance 07 and Interpretive Guidance 08
For free internet access: https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19#undefined&all_DoIliveinaComcastarea (some limitations apply)
Financial:
*Maryland CASH Coalition has several financial resources useful during the COVID-19 crisis
*The Salvation Army of Charles County is offering financial assistance with rent/mortgage, utilities, and medications. To speak with a caseworker, call 301-638-9532.
*Department of Labor/ unemployment information: http://www.labor.maryland.gov/employment/uibulkclaimfaqs.shtml
Food:
*updates from Southern Maryland Food Bank
*updates from The Arnold House
*information about the Charles County Public Schools Lunch program
*New Hope Church of God's food pantry remains open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon and they are a cabana site for Lifestyles of Maryland with food and toiletry distribution Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3p.m.
*The Salvation Army of Charles County is offering food and hygiene items Monday through Friday by appointment to enable social distancing. Contact the office at 301-638-9532 to schedule pick-up.
*update on the food pantry at Faith United Methodist Church, 15769 Livingston Rd., Accokeek--- open from 10:30 to noon on Fridays; curbside pick-up
*food pantry list at https://endhungerincharles.org/food-pantries/
*updates on food for pets from Help for Pets
Housing:
*Lifestyles of Maryland has had to suspend Safe Nights to comply with all guidelines for dealing with COVID-19. Please see their Facebook page for details on the services they are still able to offer as well as donations they are able to accept.
Legal:
*Legal resources and information: https://www.mdaccesstojustice.org/covid-19
Children's Needs:
*diapers, formula, etc. at The Catherine Foundation
*limited resources (no walk-ins) at Charles County Children's Aid Society
Utilities:
*energy assistance at https://www.smtccac.org/ohep
Education:
*updates from Charles County Public Schools or https://www.ccboe.com/
*information regarding childcare and other educational issues from The Promise Resource Center
Medical:
*updates from UM Charles Regional Medical Center (also see the COVID-19 Response documents here and here)
*updates from Charles County Department of Health
*enrollment in a qualified health plan (for those currently uninsured) at https://www.seedco.org/affordable-health-care-maryland/
Safety Issues:
*for assistance with domestic abuse, contact Center for Abused Persons or https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=center%20for%20abused%20persons&epa=SEARCH_BOX
*To make a report of child or adult abuse, contact Child Protective Services at 301-392-6739 and Adult Protective Services at 301-392-6724