Patient Resources & Support
Patient Resources & Support
Find help with common challenges that may affect your health and hospital experience. These resources can provide support before, during, and after your hospital stay.
Available Resources
Food Insecurity
National Resources:
- SNAP (Food Stamps): Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Feeding America
Local Options:
Transportation
Medical Transportation:
- Medical Assistance Transportation Program (Medicaid)
- Hospital shuttle services (refer to hospital website)
- Medical transport companies (private companies)
Local Options:
Medication Assistance
Assistance Programs:
Other Options:
- Generic medication programs
- Pharmacy discount programs
- Manufacturer patient assistance
Finding a Primary Care Doctor
What to Consider:
- Location and office hours
- Insurance acceptance
- Language preferences
- Specialty needs
Outpatient Palliative Care
What It Provides:
- Pain and symptom management
- Emotional support
- Care coordination
How to Apply for Insurance
Application Options:
Get Help:
- Information on impact of new federal rules on insurance eligibility and coverage
- Maryland Health Coverage Assistance Team
- Maryland State Subsidy Program (starting 2026)
Housing Resources
- 211 MD: resources for emergency shelters, domestic violence shelters, transitional shelters, extreme weather shelters, homeless shelters, rental assistance, mortgage and foreclosure assistance and housing programs. Click here.
- Healthcare for the Homeless
- Montgomery County Housing Stabilization Services provides case management and limited financial assistance to those residents who are at risk for homelessness. Click here.
- Housing Opportunities Commission
- Rental Assistance Program
- Baltimore City Shelter Hotline
Mental Health Resources
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 to connect with a mental health specialist (click here for more info).
- 211 Texting Programs: text MDMindHealth or MDSaludMental (Spanish) to 898-211.
- Search for additional mental health resources by zip code here.
- Resources from Mental Health Association of MD: click here.
- Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then press 1 or send text to 838255. Chat online here.
- Montgomery County 24 hour Crisis Center: call 240-777-4000 or click here.
- Additional resources here.
Downloadable Forms
Healthcare Forms:
- Advance directive template
- Medication list template
- Emergency contact form
Insurance & Benefits:
- Medicaid application
- Medicare enrollment forms
- SNAP application
Need Additional Help?
Contact these services for personalized assistance
211 Helpline
Dial 2-1-1 for local resources. Available 24/7 in multiple languages.
Hospital Social Worker
Ask to speak with a social worker. Available during your hospital stay.