Domestic violence safety and housing help in Maryland
The short answer
If you are in danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1 800 799 7233. Find your county program through the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence.
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County programs
The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence lists programs by county, each with a local hotline. In Baltimore, House of Ruth: 410 889 7884.
Official pages: mnadv.org/get-help/domestic-violence-service-providers, mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/domesticviolence
Protective orders
File for a protective order at a courthouse when it is open, usually 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays. When courts are closed, go to a District Court Commissioner's office. Maryland Court Help Center: 410 260 1392.
Official page: mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/domesticviolence
Your housing rights
Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), people in many HUD assisted homes can't be denied or evicted because they are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.
Official page: hud.gov/vawa
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Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or a spot in any program. Each place decides who it can serve. You choose what feels right for you.