Sharpsburg

Local offices in Sharpsburg

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Maryland

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.org

• Local office · City office

  Sharpsburg Town Hall

  106 East Main Street, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

  Help here

  • Town services and informationContact Town Hall for help with town services, questions, and information.
  Call 301-432-4428DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sharpsburgmd.com

• Library · County office

  Sharpsburg Branch Library

  106 E. Main St., Sharpsburg, MD 21782

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library services.
  Call 301-432-8825DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on washcolibrary.org

Town of Sharpsburg website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sharpsburg

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Sharpsburg

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Sharpsburg. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Washington County American Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  14 North Potomac Street, Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740

  Hours: M-F 8:00 - 4:00 (close at 3pm on Thursdays)

  Call 301-393-8212DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  Frederick County American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  200 Monroe Ave., Suite 1, Frederick, MD 21701

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  Call 301-600-2255DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  Worksource Germantown - American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  32 miles away

  12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874

  Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 3:00pm

  Call 240-406-5485DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 24, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Washington County

Sharpsburg is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Washington County Department of Social Services

  122 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food, cash, and medical assistance and get help with benefit questions.Apply online
  Call 240-420-2100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• Public health · County office

  Washington County WIC Hagerstown Office

  947 North Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD 21742

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsApply for WIC nutrition benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 240-313-3335DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washcohealth.org

• Child support · State office

  Maryland Child Support Administration, Washington County

  122 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and account questions.
  Call 800-332-6347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of Washington County

  213 Otho Holland Drive, Williamsport, MD 21795

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher Program if you qualify.Read more
  Call 301-791-3168DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hawcmd.org

• Public health · County office

  Washington County Health Department

  1302 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services.
  Call 240-313-3200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washcohealth.org

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Washington County Health Department Behavioral Health Services

  925 N. Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the department about behavioral health services and support.
  Call 240-313-3310DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washcohealth.org

Everything in Washington County

Maryland programs by kind of help

These are run by Maryland and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026