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Work-Life Services 

The EAP offers support for a variety of work-life services that impact well-being, including financial, legal, food, and housing information. Please contact the EAP directly for individual assistance with community resources and referrals based on your unique situation and area of residence. The MCPS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. year-round. The EAP office is closed on MCPS holidays, systemwide closures, and when offices are closed during emergency closures (code red). 

Financial Wellness Webinars

The EAP partners with community organizations to provide educational presentations for MCPS employees on financial wellness topics. 

  • The next financial wellness webinar is on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. on College Planning. Learn about financial planning resources and tips to plan for college in this webinar with the Foundation for Financial Education (F3E). View the flyer and register.
  • Request previously recorded financial wellness webinars: https://forms.gle/UV2gaBPRAnnZZfms6. 
  • The Foundation for Financial Education (F3E) information and resources: https://f3eonline.org/. 

Resources by Region

Union Resources

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Montgomery County, Maryland Resources

  • MC311: provides basic, non-emergency information about government services in Montgomery County, including housing stabilization services, rental assistance, utility assistance, and food assistance. Translation assistance is available in over 150 languages. Call 311 or 240-777-0311 if you are calling outside of Montgomery County (available Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.).
  • Montgomery County Government Food Resources has a calendar of food resources that displays food distribution events (groceries, pantries, congregate meals) across the county. 
  • Montgomery County Food Council has food assistance sites throughout the county. Visit https://mocofoodcouncil.org/map/ and scroll down to search by your address to find food assistance sites closest to you.  
  • City of Gaithersburg Assistance Programs for city residents, such as the Emergency Rental and Utility Disconnection Assistance Program, community resources, food resources, and more.
  • City of Takoma Park Emergency Assistance Program provides emergency financial assistance for city residents facing eviction, utility disconnection, and foreclosure. 
  • Gaithersburg HELP provides resources for city residents, such as groceries based on family size, infant needs, prescription funding, transportation, and referrals to other services for residents facing eviction and utility disconnection. Call voicemail services at 301-216-2510 and leave your name and phone number for a return call.
  • Rockville HELP provides resources for Rockville residents, such as food assistance and financial (rent/utility) assistance with a referral. Call 301-564-0800 and leave a message with your name and phone number for a return call. 
  • Olney HELP provides resources for Olney residents such as emergency food assistance, limited financial assistance, and referrals to other resources. Call 301-774-4334 and leave a message with your name and phone number for a return call. 

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Maryland Resources

  • 2-1-1 Maryland helps connect Maryland residents with essential community needs and resources. Calling is free and confidential. 2-1-1 can help with utility shutoff, food resources, and housing. Dial 211 on your phone (24/7). You can also email info@211MD.org. Calling 211 Maryland can help connect you to local county support.
  • The People's Law Library of Maryland: access to legal information, a legal services directory by county, and the Maryland Court Help Center for free legal help with civil matters. 
  • MD Housing Search: a free search and listing resource for apartments and homes, and additional resources by county.  
  • Frederick Food Bank: operated by the Frederick Department of Housing and Human Services (HHS), provides a 3 to 5 day supply of food to families and individuals residing in Frederick, MD. Operates out of two locations and includes evening hours.
  • Howard County, MD Financial Assistance lists several local organizations, non-profits, and faith-based organizations that provide temporary, emergency assistance to Howard County families, including housing assistance, food assistance, food pantries, and more.

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For SEIU Members

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For MCEA Members

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For MCAAP/MCBOA Members

These community work-life resources are available for informational purposes only and are intended for adults. The Montgomery County Public Schools EAP does not endorse any sole community resource, provider, or content on other websites. This is not proposed to be a complete list of resources and is not continuously updated. Please contact the EAP directly for individual assistance with community resources and referrals based on your unique situation and area of residence. Call 240-740-6500 (Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) to schedule services and for assistance with personalized resources.