Garrett County Department of Social Services

Child & Family Services in Oakland, Maryland. Maryland Department of Human Services local office serving Garrett County. Provides Adoption & Guardianship, Adult Services, Child Protective Services, Child Support, Family Investment (SNAP/TANF/Medicaid), Foster Care/Out-of-Home Care, and Energy Assistance. Director: Alicia Streets.

Phone: (301) 533-3000

Address: 12578 Garrett Highway, Oakland, Maryland, 21550

Website: https://dhs.maryland.gov/local-offices/garrett-county/

Good to know: Source: Maryland DHS Local Offices Directory; fetched 2026-04-29 from https://dhs.maryland.gov/local-offices/garrett/. Fax: 301-334-5449 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Co-located: Child Support Administration; Hearing Master; Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship

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Frequently asked questions about Garrett County Department of Social Services

How do I contact Garrett County Department of Social Services?

You can call Garrett County Department of Social Services at (301) 533-3000 or visit 12578 Garrett Highway in Oakland, Maryland. Their website is https://dhs.maryland.gov/local-offices/garrett-county/.

What services does Garrett County Department of Social Services offer?

Maryland Department of Human Services local office serving Garrett County. Provides Adoption & Guardianship, Adult Services, Child Protective Services, Child Support, Family Investment (SNAP/TANF/Medicaid), Foster Care/Out-of-Home Care, and Energy Assistance. Director: Alicia Streets.

Are services at Garrett County Department of Social Services free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Garrett County Department of Social Services at (301) 533-3000 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Garrett County Department of Social Services offer services in other languages?

Call Garrett County Department of Social Services at (301) 533-3000 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.