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Emergency numbers, an honest read of the neighbourhoods near Homewood, and the tenant rights that actually protect you.
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911 for any emergency. 410-396-2422 for Baltimore Police non-emergency. 667-208-1200 for campus Public Safety. Charles Village and Remington are the neighbourhoods most students near Homewood live in — generally fine day and night on main streets, worth more caution south of 25th Street after dark. The shuttle and the free Charm City Circulator both run into the evening.
What you need to do
- Save 911 and the local non-emergency police line (410-396-2422)
- Save your university’s Public Safety number (667-208-1200) and its emergency alert page
- Register your bike with campus Public Safety if you bring one
- Look into renters insurance for your belongings
- Learn your building’s entry and lock system on day one
Important information
- Emergency: 911
- Baltimore Police, non-emergency: 410-396-2422
- Campus Public Safety: 667-208-1200
- Johns Hopkins Hospital Emergency: 410-955-5000
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
- Sexual assault helpline: 410-516-7333 (24/7)
These are publicly available university and city resources — CAMP-US isn’t affiliated with any of them.
| Neighbourhood | Distance | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Village | 5–10 min walk | Generally safe; use more caution south of 25th St. at night |
| Remington | 10–15 min walk | Safe by day; a little more caution near the edges at night |
| Hampden | 15–20 min walk | Family-friendly; stick to main streets |
Check current data on the Baltimore City crime map and your own university’s emergency alert page rather than relying on any one guide, including this one.
- Stay aware of your surroundings — save the headphones-at-full-volume for indoors
- Avoid walking alone late at night; use the shuttle, the Circulator, or a rideshare instead
- Stick to well-lit main streets
- Trust your instincts — if somewhere feels wrong, leave
- Report anything suspicious to Public Safety or the Baltimore Police non-emergency line
- Landlords generally owe 60 days’ notice before a rent increase or lease termination
- Security deposits are generally returned within 45 days, minus documented deductions
- Landlords generally owe 24 hours’ notice before entering, outside of emergencies
- You’re protected against housing discrimination under Maryland’s Fair Housing law
This is general information, not legal advice. For anything specific, Maryland Legal Aid (410-951-7777) offers free guidance, and Baltimore City Housing handles disputes and mediation.
Useful links & documents
Who can help
Anything urgent, right now
Call 911. For campus-specific safety concerns, campus Public Safety is 667-208-1200.
Anything about your housing
info@mycamp-us.com · WhatsApp +1 (240) 926-0074
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