St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services in Leonardtown, MD

Area Agencies on Aging are organizations that share information about local resources and support with people who are aging and their caregivers. “Area Agency on Aging” is a general term so your local agency may have a different name.

Area Agencies on Aging offer local service information to caregivers at little or no cost. They are often the first place that a caregiver should go to find affordable resources near them.

Programs and Services

St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services assists with the following programs and services:

• Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) & Maryland Access Point (MAP)
• Caregiver Support & Respite Opportunities
• Community Options Waiver & Community First Choice Program
• Senior Care Program
• Senior Rights & Advocacy/Ombudsman
• Veterans Resource Guide
• Activities & Programs
• Home-Delivered Meals
• Virtual Senior Activity Center
• Public Guardianship
• Financial Assistance
• Housing
• Legal Assistance
• Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
• State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
• Transportation (Senior Rides)