Maryland has a wide range of agencies that will provide help for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Most provide free counseling. Some offer shelter and/or legal representation. Most services are free. Some are offered on a sliding scale. Some agencies also offer programs to help batterers. Some agencies serve the entire state and they will be listed as well.  Below is information on services available in Garrett County.

Dove Center

Location:
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center, Inc.
(Dove Center)
12978 Garrett Highway, Suite 201
Oakland, MD  21550

Phone:
24 Hour Hotline:  301-334-9000 / 1-800-656-4673
Administration:  301-334-6255

Fax:
301-245-4525

Services: 

• Court accompaniment
• Counseling:  Individual and group
• Batterer's Program
• Community Outreach
• Shelter: services based on a sliding scale - No pets allowed, under 16 males allowed with parent (case by case), hotel for males being abused
• Advocacy
• Speakers Bureau
• Provide Referrals

Limitations:

• No sex offender counseling

House of Ruth

Last Update (no legal content) 8/14/08 (PLL/M.A.J.)

Source: Maryland Legal Assistance Network (MLAN). This directory was updated in 2003 by Rita Ortiz, House of Ruth intern and Celeste Knight, Legal Aid Bureau.  Updated by the Maryland State Law Library (MSLL).