Greenbelt CARES is dedicated to promoting responsible behavior and appropriate family management skills, utilizing existing community resources wherever possible and responding to the special needs of Greenbelt citizens. CARES provides high quality counseling and support services to the community by working with children, adolescents, and their families on a pro-active basis.

Founded in 1974 as part of a statewide initiative offering services to families in need, CARES is a member of Maryland’s network of Youth and Family Service Bureaus.

CARES is a community-oriented, family based agency offering a variety of services free of charge to citizens of Greenbelt and to members of the surrounding communities, as space permits, including:

• Information and Referrals 
• Family Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Tutoring Services (school year)
• GED Preparatory Classes
• Vocational Counseling
• School Outreach
• Anger Management Groups
• Assistance in Living

CARES also maintains a database of area resources and services such as low-cost health care, support groups, homelessness prevention, and support for victims of violent crime.

Please call 301-345-6660 with any questions or to be matched with resources that can benefit you.