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SECTION 30 TRANSPORTATION
SECTION 30
Transportation
FISH (Friends In Self-Help)
Two Chapters of Harford County FISH consist of
concerned citizens who volunteer their time and
talents to minister to various emergency needs of
fellow citizens. See locations below for assistance
provided at that location. FISH depends solely
on the generosity of local churches and civic
groups and concerned individuals for funds.
• HAVE DE GRACE / ABERDEEN /
BELCAMP
No physical location
410.836.6440
Provide assistance with prescriptions, rent aid,
utility cut-offs and other various crisis. Lodging is
not provided.
• WEST HARFORD FISH
Includes Bel Air, Jarrettsville,
Fallston, Churchville, Street,
Whiteford, Pylesville, Abingdon,
Darlington, Delta, etc.
P. O. Box 552
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.836.6441
FISH provides assistance with prescriptions, rent
aid, utility cut-offs, 1–2 nights lodging and other
various crisis.
Getting There Ride Share
1024 Main Street
Darlington, MD 21034
410.836.3005
Getting There Ride Share provides a safe, affordable
and reliable transportation option for seniors in the
northern part of Harford County. The program utilizes
volunteer drivers to transport seniors door-to-door
to medical appointments, religious services, grocery
shopping, etc. The goal is to increase connection,
erase isolation and improve the quality of life for these
home-bound seniors. All passengers and drivers are
screened and rides are not limited to Harford County.
Harford Transit LINK
Office of Economic Development
410.612.1620
Maryland Relay 711 | TTY
This service is provided by Harford Transit LINK
for the general public. Harford Transit LINK fixed
route service travels to Aberdeen, Bel Air, Havre
de Grace, Riverside, Edgewood, Joppatowne and
Perryville in Cecil County. Harford Transit LINK also
provides Demand Response curb-to-curb services
in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990. All of Harford Transit LINK’s buses are
wheelchair accessible. Visit the website or download
the new RouteShout app for your computer, tablet
or smartphone for specific schedule information.
Hart to Heart Transportation
866.276.9554
Licensed to provide special care transportation,
ambulance and wheelchair services in Maryland,
Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Medical Assistance Transportation
Harford County Health Department
120 S. Hays Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.638.1671
The Medical Assistance Transportation program
coordinates last resort transportation services
for Harford County Medical Assistance recipients
and need transportation to access medically
necessary services. Rides must be scheduled at
least two business days prior to appointment.
Traveler’s Aid Program
at Samaritan Center
17 W. Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.659.4020 | front desk
Offers assistance with greyhound vouchers
for people stranded in the area. Hours are
Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
SECTION 31
Utility
Assistance
Crisis Assistance Services
Department of Social Services
2 S. Bond Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.836.4700
410.836.4945 | Fax
Open 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Limited funding sources are available each
fiscal year to help individuals and families with
children who are experiencing certain types of
crisis situations. Assistance may be available
to help with homelessness, eviction/mortgage
foreclosure, utility turn-off, natural disasters,
stranded away from home or job, prescription
medications, and residents recently released
from the Harford County detention center.
FISH (Friends In Self-Help)
Two Chapters of Harford County FISH consist of
concerned citizens who volunteer their time and
talents to minister to various emergency needs of
fellow citizens. See locations below for assistance
provided at that location. FISH depends solely
on the generosity of local churches and civic
groups and concerned individuals for funds.
• HAVE DE GRACE / ABERDEEN /
BELCAMP
No physical location
410.836.6440
Provide assistance with prescriptions,
rent aid, utility cut-offs and other various
crisis. Lodging is not provided.
• WEST HARFORD FISH
Includes Bel Air, Jarrettsville,
Fallston, Churchville, Street,
Whiteford, Pylesville, Abingdon,
Darlington, Delta, etc.
P. O. Box 552
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.836.6441
FISH provides assistance with prescriptions,
rent aid, utility cut-offs, 1–2 nights
lodging and other various crisis.
Fuel Fund of Harford County
Harford Community Action Agency
1321 B Woodbridge Station Way
Edgewood, MD 21040
410.612.9899
Assistance is provided to low-income
customers for their electric bills. Eligible electric
customers may receive help with energy
efficiency measures to reduce future electric
bills. Please call for hours of operation and
closure information. Contact Lisa Zimmerman,
for information.
Harford Community Action Agency
Emergency Food Pantry
1321 Woodbridge Station Way, Suite B
Edgewood, MD 21040
410.612.9899 | Food Pantry
410.612.9099, ext. 2204 | All other
programs
Emergency and/or supplemental food is available
once every 30 days to clients who are in need of
nourishment. Families receive enough wholesome
fresh/canned fruits, vegetables, meats, milk
products and/or bread for 2–3 days, based
on household size. Current eligibility is 200%
of federal poverty guidelines. Call for hours of
operation and closure information. Contact Kim
Neely, for information.
Maryland Energy Assistance
Program (MEAP)
Harford Community Action Agency
1321 B Woodbridge Station Way