Job help and job training in Maryland

The short answer

File for unemployment on BEACON, the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Portal, or call a claims agent at 667 207 6520, weekdays 8 AM to 4 PM. Owed pay? Call the US Department of Labor at 1 866 487 9243.

Need help tonight?

911Danger or emergency right now 988Call or text. Crisis or thinking about suicide. 24 hours 211Shelter, food, bills, anything else 1 800 799 7233Someone hurting you at home. Text START to 88788

Unemployment

File online through BEACON, or by phone with a claims agent at 667 207 6520, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.

BEACON Call 667 207 6520

Official page: labor.maryland.gov/unemployment-insurance/claimants

Job help and training

Ask 211 Maryland about job training and job search help near you.

Dial 211

Official page: 211md.org

Pay you are owed

If an employer didn't pay you minimum wage or overtime, the US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division takes complaints at 1 866 487 9243. Help is confidential and costs nothing.

Wage and Hour Division

Official page: dol.gov/agencies/whd

More help in Maryland

Start here Emergency shelter tonight Food Clothing and hygiene ID and documents Health and mental health Jobs and job training Legal and tenant help Phones and internet Veterans Youth and young adults Domestic violence safety and housing How to make blessing bags

Back to Maryland housing help

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.