Centro de Ayuda/Center of Help

• Mission

Founded in 1999, The Center of Help/Centro de Ayuda (COH) is a non-profit community resource and referral centers working to assist immigrant Latino families in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County successfully integrate into the local community and U.S. society.

• Services Referrals to public agencies and nonprofit groups, and
• Direct program assistance

COH actively partners with the Organization of Hispanic-Latin Americans (OHLA) and other public and nonprofit groups in providing a range of services to clients.

• Locations & HoursGardner Center, Annapolis Mon-Thurs 9-1 and 2-5 pm
• Community Resource Center, Glen Burnie District Courthouse – Mon 9am-5pm
• Lindale Middle School: Family counseling every Friday
• Special Programs/Workshops: various County locations
• Services Provided

COH’s neighborhood-based centers serve clients on a walk-in basis, helping them with on-the-spot advice or with referrals. From greatest to less-needed, COH provides:

• Translation and basic clerical services – needed by virtually everyone
• Obtaining medical help: MCHP (children’s insurance) referrals to health services, emergency health issues and help w. medical bills
• Advice on legal issues including the court system, law enforcement problems and legal procedures
• Financial management, debt payment and tax advice
• Immigration information, including visas, work permits and citizenship
• Help with drug, alcohol, domestic violence and sexual assault problems
• Mediation and conflict resolution – both legal and personal
• Housing advice and assistance