House of Ruth

Battered women and their children. Emergency/transitional shelter. Meals, Counseling. Legal assistance
We offer immediate access to services through:

24 Hour Hotline (410) 889-RUTH (7884)
Client Service Coordinators who work with victims in House of Ruth Maryland services and in the community providing safety planning, basic needs assistance, and resource referral;
Emergency Shelter with 23 private rooms, with 84 available beds, for women and children in imminent danger, onsite, state licensed childcare and health clinic; six transitional apartments and supportive services
Legal Clinic services providing free legal advice and representation in securing Protective/Peace Orders; divorce and custody
Individual and group counseling, for adults, children and youth
Therapeutic and enrichment services for children of victims through our comprehensive Childrens Program.
Abuse Intervention through our Gateway Project and Si Puedo which provides psycho-educational programs to individuals (men and women) who are emotionally, physically, or sexually abusing their partner; assists and educate victims to ensure their safety.