Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission Cumberland

19 Frederick Street
Cumberland, MD 21502

301-777-8286

Class of Housing/Services: Transitional Housing

General Information:
Women and Children Transitional housing, Case management, Information and referrals, Assistance with applying for benefits, Heating & electric bill assistance, 1st Month's rent and security deposit Fees may apply for this Transitional Housing resource. Contact Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission with the contact information we provided to get full details. Oftentimes you can apply for sliding scale fee payment or other options if you are low income. You will need to speak with them to see if you qualify.

Helpful Definitions For Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission Cumberland:
Transitional housing is affordable supportive housing designed to provide housing and appropriate support services to persons who are homeless or who are close to homelessness. The transition is to help them be more self sufficient to move towards independent living on their own. Transitional housing locations are oftentimes called Halfway Houses. The naming of the two (Halfway House OR Transitional House) is oftentimes interchangeable.

Many Transitional Housing programs are subsidized and are income based. Income based transitional housing generally charges 30% of your income for rent when you do have income. Contact the transitional housing facility to see if this applies.

Services provided at transitional housing facilities varies from substance abuse treatment, to psychological assistance, job training, domestic violence assistance, etc. The assistance provided varies, but it is generally affordable and low cost housing. Read the descriptions of each of the transitional living locations for more detailed information. Transitional housing facilities also may or may not assist with alcohol and/or drug substance abuse treatment.

If you need assistance call 'Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission Cumberland' directly at: 301-777-8286

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