STAT BAR
24 counties + Baltimore City · DPSCS + Federal BOP · RRM Baltimore · Local Reentry Agreements
MARYLAND GEOGRAPHY NOTE
Maryland has 24 counties PLUS Baltimore City (independent city - not part of any county)
Total: 24 counties + 1 independent city = 25 geographic units
Directory includes Baltimore City as its own unit separate from Baltimore County
KEY MARYLAND FACTS
DPSCS does NOT operate standalone community halfway houses in the traditional sense
State uses Local Reentry Program: voluntary transfers to county jails for pre-release reentry
Select counties have Local Reentry Agreements with DPSCS (MOU) to take state custody for final year
Montgomery County Pre-Release Center (MPRC): nationally recognized full-service reentry model
DPSCS PREP program (Partnerships for Reentry Programming) serves ~90% of releasing individuals
Federal: RRM Baltimore covers MD + DE + DC + WV; two known Maryland federal RRCs
1 BOP RRM region: RRM Baltimore
24 counties + Baltimore City
BOP FEDERAL RRC CONTACTS (Maryland)
RRM BALTIMORE (Maryland + DE + DC + WV):
Coverage: Maryland falls under RRM Baltimore
Visitation line: (301) 317-3142
InmateAid already has: inmateaid.com/prisons/residential-reentry-management-rrm-baltimore
Pull all Maryland federal RRC listings from: bop.gov/business/rrc_directory.jsp (filter MD)
Known federal RRCs in Maryland:
1. Volunteers of America CSC
Address: 4601 E. Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone: (410) 276-5880
County: Baltimore City
facility_type = federal_rrc
Note: VOA Chesapeake also provides DPSCS state reentry services - dual role
2. Montgomery County Pre-Release Center
Address: 11651 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 468-4200
County: Montgomery County
facility_type = federal_rrc (also serves state/county clients - verify)
Note: Nationally recognized full-service reentry model; work release + transitional housing + services
Pull complete MD list from BOP directory - additional facilities likely in Baltimore/PG County area
MARYLAND DPSCS STATE SYSTEM
DPSCS HQ: 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
DPSCS PTRS: 6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 218, Baltimore, MD 21215 / (877) 379-8636 / (410) 585-3300
DPSCS Reentry: dpscs.maryland.gov/rehabservs/reentry/reentry.shtml
DPSCS Community Releases Dashboard: dpscs.maryland.gov/community_releases/
IMPORTANT: DPSCS does not operate standalone community halfway houses
State reentry model relies on county facilities and community partnerships
LOCAL REENTRY PROGRAM:
Voluntary transfer program - no more than 1 year from release, no less than 30 days
Eligible individuals transferred to local county detention center for reentry programming
Requirements: minimum security classification + verified connection to jurisdiction + Commissioner approval
Governed by MOU between DPSCS and county correctional facility
Allows closer proximity to family, community work, local programming before release
Contact: DPSCS PTRS (877) 379-8636
SELECT COUNTIES WITH LOCAL REENTRY AGREEMENTS (MOU):
These counties accept state-sentenced individuals for the final year of incarceration
Key agreement counties: pull from DPSCS community releases dashboard
Montgomery County: MPRC is primary model
Baltimore City: multiple county-run programs
Prince George's County: active reentry programming
Note: Not all 24 counties have active MOUs - varies by county partnership
PREP (PARTNERSHIPS FOR REENTRY PROGRAMMING):
Serves approximately 90% of all DPSCS releasing individuals
Community-based reentry service coordination (not residential)
URL: dpscs.maryland.gov/rehabservs/doc/prep.shtml
DPSCS INTERACTIVE RESOURCE DASHBOARD:
Shows county-level release projections and community impact
URL: dpscs.maryland.gov/community_releases/DPSCS-Community-Releases.shtml
Useful for identifying which counties have highest release volumes
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRE-RELEASE CENTER (MPRC) - KEY FACILITY
Address: 11651 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 468-4200
County: Montgomery County
Services: Work release, transitional housing, local service provider connections
Model: Nationally recognized "full-service reentry" program
Population: State and federal clients; county pre-release
Note: Dual state/county/federal facility - verify current funding structure
facility_type = state_contracted (county-operated with state/federal contracts)
KEY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS
Volunteers of America Chesapeake:
4601 E. Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 / (410) 276-5880
Dual role: federal RRC under BOP contract + state reentry services
URL: voachesapeake.org
County: Baltimore City
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake:
Baltimore area - reentry employment + housing services
URL: goodwillches.org
Arundel House of Hope:
Anne Arundel County - transitional housing + reentry services
Pull current address/phone
Druid Heights Community Development Corp.:
Baltimore City - reentry programming
Pull current address/phone
Key additional resources by county: U.S. Attorney's Office Reentry Resource Guide (June 2023)
URL: justice.gov/usao-md (search "reentry resource guide Maryland 2023")
Comprehensive county-by-county guide for all 24 counties + Baltimore City
KEY LAW FACTS
DPSCS: dpscs.maryland.gov / (877) 379-8636
DPSCS Reentry: dpscs.maryland.gov/rehabservs/reentry/reentry.shtml
DPSCS Offender Search: dpscs.maryland.gov/offendersearch/
Maryland Parole Commission: dpscs.maryland.gov/parolees/
Sex offender restrictions (Md. Code, Criminal Procedure §11-722):
Registered sex offenders: cannot reside within 500 feet of a school or preschool
Additional court/parole conditions may further restrict residency
Most halfway houses and pre-release facilities cannot accommodate sex offenders
Contact DPSCS and parole officer for sex offender placement options
24 counties + Baltimore City
INTRO
If your loved one is approaching release from a Maryland state prison, the state's reentry model works differently from most other states in this directory. Maryland DPSCS does not operate standalone community halfway houses. Instead, the state relies on a combination of federal RRCs, county-operated pre-release facilities under Local Reentry Agreements with DPSCS, and a community partnership network that touches approximately 90% of all DPSCS releases through the PREP (Partnerships for Reentry Programming) initiative.
The most prominent example of Maryland's county-based model is the Montgomery County Pre-Release Center at 11651 Nebel Street in Rockville - a nationally recognized full-service reentry facility offering work release, transitional housing, and local service connections. It serves as the state's model for what effective county-run pre-release programming can look like.
For federal inmates, Maryland falls under BOP Residential Reentry Management Baltimore - covering Delaware, DC, Maryland, and West Virginia. Two known federal RRCs in Maryland are Volunteers of America CSC in Baltimore (4601 E. Monument Street) and Montgomery County Pre-Release Center.
Maryland has 24 counties plus Baltimore City - which is an independent city not part of any county. This directory organizes Maryland by all 25 geographic units.
DPSCS LOCAL REENTRY PROGRAM
Maryland's Local Reentry Program allows state-sentenced individuals who are within one year of release (but at least 30 days out) to voluntarily transfer to their home county's detention center for reentry programming. The goal: reestablish local connections, work within the community, and access county-specific services before full release.
Eligibility requires minimum security classification, a verified connection to the release jurisdiction, and approval from the Commissioner of Corrections. Select counties have formal Local Reentry Agreements (MOUs) with DPSCS to take state custody during this final phase. Montgomery County is the flagship example. Families should engage their loved one's DPSCS case manager early to explore local reentry transfer options.
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY MODEL
Montgomery County's Pre-Release Center is recognized nationally as a model for county-level reentry. It combines work release (residents work in the community during the day), transitional housing, and active connections to local service providers - housing, employment, behavioral health, and more. The MPRC serves both county and state-sentenced individuals.
For families in Montgomery County: the MPRC at 11651 Nebel Street, Rockville (301-468-4200) is the primary pre-release resource in the county and the best starting point for families seeking community housing options.
PREP AND THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP NETWORK
DPSCS's Partnerships for Reentry Programming (PREP) coordinates community-based reentry services for approximately 90% of all DPSCS-releasing individuals. This is not a residential program - it's a coordination and linkage system that connects individuals to housing, substance use treatment, employment, education, transportation, and personal needs before and after release.
Families can access DPSCS's interactive community releases dashboard at dpscs.maryland.gov/community_releases/ to understand release projections for specific counties and which counties have active reentry partnerships.
U.S. ATTORNEY'S REENTRY RESOURCE GUIDE
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland publishes a comprehensive Reentry Resource Guide organized by all 24 counties and Baltimore City, covering housing, employment, legal services, substance abuse treatment, and other reentry resources. The most recent available edition is from June 2023. It's the most comprehensive county-by-county community resource compilation available for Maryland and is a valuable supplement to the DPSCS system.
SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS IN MARYLAND
Maryland law (Md. Code, Criminal Procedure §11-722) prohibits registered sex offenders from residing within 500 feet of a school or preschool - one of the smaller buffers in the directory, but additional parole and court conditions typically impose further restrictions. Most pre-release facilities and halfway houses cannot accommodate sex offenders. Contact DPSCS and the parole officer before release.
MARYLAND REENTRY RESOURCES
DPSCS: dpscs.maryland.gov / (877) 379-8636
DPSCS Reentry: dpscs.maryland.gov/rehabservs/reentry/reentry.shtml
DPSCS PTRS: 6776 Reisterstown Road Suite 218, Baltimore, MD 21215 / (410) 585-3300
DPSCS Community Releases Dashboard: dpscs.maryland.gov/community_releases/
DPSCS Offender Search: dpscs.maryland.gov/offendersearch/
Montgomery County Pre-Release Center: (301) 468-4200 / 11651 Nebel Street, Rockville
Volunteers of America Chesapeake: voachesapeake.org / (410) 276-5880
Maryland Legal Aid: mdlab.org / (410) 539-5340
211 Maryland: dial 211 - statewide housing referrals
U.S. Attorney's Reentry Resource Guide: justice.gov/usao-md
BOP RRM Baltimore: (301) 317-3142 / inmateaid.com/prisons/residential-reentry-management-rrm-baltimore
COUNTY GRID
All 24 Maryland counties + Baltimore City - pills linking to city directory pages:
Allegany · Anne Arundel · Baltimore City · Baltimore County · Calvert · Caroline
Carroll · Cecil · Charles · Dorchester · Frederick · Garrett · Harford · Howard
Kent · Montgomery · Prince George's · Queen Anne's · St. Mary's · Somerset
Talbot · Washington · Wicomico · Worcester
Frequently asked questions
Q: Does Maryland have state-run halfway houses?
A: Not in the traditional sense. DPSCS does not operate standalone community halfway houses. The state uses a Local Reentry Program that transfers eligible inmates to county detention centers for pre-release programming, and partners with county facilities (like Montgomery County Pre-Release Center) and nonprofits through the PREP initiative.
Q: What is the Montgomery County Pre-Release Center?
A: Maryland's model pre-release facility at 11651 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD / (301) 468-4200. Nationally recognized for its full-service reentry model combining work release, transitional housing, and local service connections. Serves county, state, and federal clients.
Q: What is the DPSCS Local Reentry Program?
A: A voluntary program allowing state-sentenced individuals within 1 year of release to transfer to their home county's detention center for reentry programming. Requires minimum security classification, a verified community connection, and Commissioner approval.
Q: Does Maryland have counties?
A: Yes - 24 counties plus Baltimore City, which is an independent city not part of any county. The directory covers all 25 geographic units.
Q: Which BOP RRM covers Maryland?
A: RRM Baltimore - covering Delaware, DC, Maryland, and West Virginia. Visitation: (301) 317-3142. TruthFinder WIDGET Search Maryland inmate and arrest records DATA SOURCE NOTICE DPSCS: dpscs.maryland.gov / (877) 379-8636 DPSCS Reentry: dpscs.maryland.gov/rehabservs/reentry/reentry.shtml Federal RRC data: bop.gov/business/rrc_directory.jsp (filter MD) VOA Chesapeake: voachesapeake.org / (410) 276-5880 Montgomery County Pre-Release: (301) 468-4200 U.S. Attorney Reentry Guide (June 2023): justice.gov/usao-md 211 Maryland: dial 211