Immigrant Services & Information

Resources for Immigrants:

Education for Children

Head Start – preschool education, childcare and family services for low-income families. (Proof of low/no income or statement regarding income status from another agency may be needed)”

Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) International Welcome Center –

English as a Second Language

Literacy Council of Washington County
15 Randolph Ave,
Hagerstown MD 21740
301-739-4208
Office Hours:  Tuesday & Thursday 11am-2pm
Website
Facebook  
Provides free one-on-one tutoring for anyone over 18 years old who needs help with literacy skills (reading, spelling, vocab, etc) and help the foreign-born learn conversational English.  See attached flyers – one page OR three strip version (cut into strips for posting in smaller places).

English & More

Free daily English classes via Zoom.  Contact Virginia Wilson to sign up: virginia.wilson1277@gmail.com.

Hagerstown Community College

Free English classes for all levels offered at several locations, dates and times.  Brochure   Learn more on their website.

HCC also offers FREE nursing, phlebotomy and truck driving programs for ESL students.

Faith

Non-English Speaking Church Services in Hagerstown/Washington County

Food, Clothing & Personal Care

WIC (Women Infant Children) – food, formula, education and support for families with children age 5 and under, regardless of immigration status.

Food, Clothing & Personal Care Resources List for Washington County and other food resources can be found HERE. Open to all unless otherwise stated.

General

Comunidad Latina de Washington County
20140 Scholar Dr./ Cita Previa 3rd Floor
Hagerstown, Maryland
(347) 709-0027
comunidadlatina.org@gmail.com
Facebook

RISE Coalition of Western Maryland
Resources for Immigrant Support and Empowerment, located in Frederick, MD
risecoalitionmd@gmail.com
Website
Facebook

Health Care

Community Free Clinic

They have a FT CRNP who does primary care, acute care, etc as well as specialty providers that volunteer monthly at the Clinic. The NP refers to those providers as she feels the need. They also have mental health services and employ two FT therapists. They provide lab services, medication management, and women’s health (although they do not have the ability to provide OB services). Immigrants must be documented with U.S. issued ID. New patient packet.

249 Mill Street / 235 Mill Street, Hagerstown, MD  21740
Phone: 301-733-9234 / Fax: 301-733-9205
CFC Online: website / facebook

Family Healthcare

Free or low-cost basic medical, dental and mental health care services. Undocumented immigrants are welcome.  (Proof of low/no income or statement regarding income status from another agency may be needed)

201 S. Cleveland Ave, Hagerstown
Phone: 301-745-3777
Website: https://familyhch.org/

Washington County Health Department

Numerous health-related services. Undocumented immigrants eligible for most services.
Website: https://washcohealth.org/

Refugees

Do you need help as a recent Refugee to Washington County, Maryland?  Then please check out the  Refugee Welcome Network page

Asylee Outreach Project – Information for Asylum Seekers: https://asyleeoutreach.org/for-asylum-seekers/

Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees
https://dhs.maryland.gov/maryland-office-for-refugees-and-asylees/moras-programs/

Transportation

Bus information and schedule

More Resources

Availability of public resources – latest government documents – 22 July 2021

• Informational Bulletin (https://www.medicaid.gov/federal-policy-guidance/downloads/cib072221.pdf)
• Press Release (https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-encourages-states-educate-eligible-immigrants-about-medicaid-coverage)

“The Wrong Help Can Hurt:  Beware of Immigration Scams” – English  Korean   Spanish

“Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes” – Spanish   Chinese   Russian