Maryland
Health Departments

The Maryland Department of Health is an excellent resource to help you find programs dealing with health and nutrition, pregnancy, insurance and other programs for pregnant woman and for children.  Below we have provided the website link and contact information for the Department of Health in Maryland.

Maryland Department of Health

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH)
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
201 West Preston Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

General Information: (410) 767-6500 or 1-877-463-3464
MD Relay Number: 1-800-735-2258

Maryland child nutrition programs include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs.

Maryland Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.

Maryland Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.

Maryland WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.

Maryland Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.

Maryland child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.

Maryland Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.

Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself.