Phone-based Information and Referral Assistance

The HorizonHelp.org web site is for non-emergency information gathering. If you are experiencing an emergency situation, you should call 911.

If you would like to speak to an Information and Referral specialist contact First Call for Help at 410-685-0525 or 1-800-492-0618.

Howard County Seniors and Their Caregivers

If you are a Howard County senior or a caregiver for a Howard County senior, you can contact Maryland Access Point of Howard County at 410-313-5980 or toll free at 1-800-506-5806 to speak to an information and assistance specialist. You can find assistance via email as well at map@co.ho.md.us

People with Disabilities

You can email questions or comments to the Howard County Office of Disability Services at disabilities@howardcountymd.gov or call 410-313-6402.

Howard County Families with Children

Howard County parents can contact The Child Care Resource Center, operated by the Howard County Office of Children's Services, for information related to child care, behavior issues or with questions or comments about programs on this web site either by phone: 410-313-1940; Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm or email: childcare@howardcountymd.gov

Reporting technical problems with the site

If you have found a program error or other technical problem with this site, please take a moment to report it to us.