Many people don't realize that publicly-funded mental health services are available in their state. People looking for free or low-cost counseling often think their only options are counselors in private practice and don't know that publicly-funded providers in their communities may also offer counseling services.
While state-based programs are not for everyone, they are often a great place to start for people who face geographic or financial barriers to therapy. Intake specialists at community mental health programs can help people learn whether they qualify for state-funded services and can refer people who don't qualify to other low-cost programs that may be able to meet their needs.
When Should You Go to a State Mental Health Program?
Few mental health providers outside of those in the public sector are able to immediately serve people in crisis. This usually makes public mental health services the best option for anyone who is having a mental health crisis and needs help right away. The people who answer crisis lines can offer caring attention and support as they help people determine the best response to a crisis, whether it's inpatient treatment or an appointment with a counselor.
In most cases, community mental health programs serve as alternative providers for people who lack the means to access services in the private sector. Maryland's system of publicly-funded non-profit providers does not have restrictive eligibility criteria for access to services, but it does have restrictive criteria for access to financial assistance. To find out how sliding-scale fees at your local community mental health center or outpatient clinic compare to sliding-scale fees for private providers, you can call one of the providers that serves your county.
According to SAMHSA, only 42 percent of people in Maryland who have mental health conditions receive any treatment for them. You can help change this statistic by calling local providers, core service agencies, or statewide mental health crisis or information lines to find out how to get the treatment you need. If you're not finding the care you need, you can search for free or low-cost local counselors on OpenCounseling.com or try affordable online counseling at BetterHelp (a sponsor). The help you need may just be a call or a click away.
Who Is Eligible for Public Mental Health Services in Maryland?
Because private organizations operate the state's community mental health centers, Maryland does not have strict statewide eligibility requirements for admission to publicly-funded mental health programs. Instead, the state uses eligibility criteria to determine whether people receive public financial assistance and leaves clinical eligibility up to each individual provider.
The upside of this arrangement is that community mental health agencies and outpatient clinics in Maryland are accessible to a wide range of consumers, including people with moderate mental health conditions. The downside is that there are fewer ways to receive funding assistance for mental health services in Maryland than in other states. The only way to qualify for public funding in Maryland is to either qualify for Medicaid or for what the state calls "Uninsured Eligibility," which is also sometimes called the "gray area." To qualify for Uninsured Eligibility, a person must:
- Be a United States citizen and a Maryland state resident
- Require treatment for a covered behavioral health diagnosis
- Have an income of 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level or less
- Not already be covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or any other insurance
- Have already applied for Medicaid, the Health Care Exchange, or other state benefits
Some exceptions are made to these requirements for people in the following categories:
- Women who are pregnant
- People who have HIV/AIDS
- People who are under age 19
- People who use injection drugs
- Veterans with mental health conditions
- People referred by a drug or probate court
- People who are homeless in the state of Maryland
- People who are in crisis or have an urgent need for mental health services
- People who have received public mental health services in the last two years
- People who have been released from a correctional facility in the last three months
- People who have been discharged by an inpatient psychiatric or substance use disorder facility in the last three months
While these criteria are still somewhat restrictive, they allow people whose income level would otherwise disqualify them for Medicaid to receive public funding to access mental health services with low or no co-payments. Over 270 diagnoses are considered covered diagnoses in the public mental health system in Maryland, including depressive and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, trauma-related disorders, and psychotic disorders including schizophrenia. People who don't qualify for Medicaid or Uninsured Eligibility may still be able to receive services at publicly-funded providers for a discounted fee.
How Can You Find Out More About Local Programs in Maryland?
There are a few different ways you can learn about Maryland's public mental health programs. You can call the information line for Beacon, Maryland's administrative service organization, at (800) 888-1965, call the Behavioral Health Administration at (410) 402-8300, or call the statewide crisis line at 211 or (800) 422-0009. You can also call one of the community mental health programs assigned to your county to directly inquire about their services. Most counties also have a dedicated local crisis line.
To find out which programs serve your area, you can use one of the directories or search tools on the Beacon or BHA websites. The BHA has a few different directories listed on its site, including the national SAMHSA certified treatment locator, which lists licensed treatment programs within a certain radius of a chosen city or county. Beacon has a Find a Provider search tool on its site.
Due to the complex nature of the Maryland public mental health system, none of these tools generate a full list of local providers. For your convenience, you can also review the list below, which has been compiled using information from local behavioral health authority sites, core service agency sites, Network of Care listings, and the above search tools. It's a good idea to call to confirm that a listed provider covers people where you live, especially when a provider has multiple locations, as the above search tools don't distinguish which locations cover which service areas. You may also be able to get services at providers listed under neighboring counties.
Maryland Mental Health Clinics and Access Numbers
Allegany County
Anne Arundel County
- Core Service Agency: Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency(Annapolis)
- Main Number: (410) 222-7858
- Crisis Warmline: (410) 768-5522
- Local Addictions Authority: Anne Arundel County Health Department of Behavioral Health(Annapolis)
- Main Number: (410) 222-7164
- Network of Care Provider Search and Listings for Anne Arundel County
- Community Mental Health Agencies and Outpatient Clinics:
- Advantage Psychiatric Services Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Nottingham): (410) 686-3629
- Alek's House (Lanham): (301) 429-6100
- Anne Arundel Counseling (Annapolis, Bowie, Centreville, Columbia, Edgewater, Glen Burnie, and Stevensville): (410) 768-5988
- Anne Arundel Medical Group Mental Health Specialists (Annapolis): (410) 573-9000
- Arundel Lodge Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Edgewater): (443) 433-5900
- Chase-Brexton Behavioral Health Care (Baltimore, Columbia, Easton, Glen Burnie, and Randallstown): (410) 837-2050
- Committed to Change Outpatient Mental Health Program:
- Cumberland Office: (240) 580-1919
- Annapolis Office: (410) 990-1811
- Congruent Counseling Services (Columbia, Eldersburg, Millersville, and Towson): (410) 740-8066
- Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland (Severna Park): (410) 571-8341
- Innovative Therapeutic Services:
- Laurel Office: (301) 604-1458
- Hagerstown Office: (301) 393-3949
- Interventions Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic (Annapolis): (410) 266-3040
- MRC Behavioral Health Services (Takoma Park and Glen Burnie): (301) 891-2077
- Mosaic Community Services(Sheppard Pratt):
- Behavioral Health Partners of Frederick: (301) 663-8263
- Catonsville Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (443) 612-1402
- Columbia Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 740-1901
- Gaithersburg Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (301) 840-3200
- Hagerstown Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (301) 733-6063
- Hunt Valley Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 777-9220
- Jarrettsville Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 692-5292
- Owings Mills Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 581-7804
- Phoenix Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 666-4060
- Randallstown Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 453-9553
- Rosedale Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 574-7700
- Timonium Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 498-2603
- Timonium Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 683-3380
- Towson Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (443) 921-4683
- Westminster Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 751-5970
- Omni House Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Glen Burnie): (410) 768-2719
- People Encouraging People (Glen Burnie): (410) 768-0123
- Pro Bono Counseling Project (referral to area-wide private practices): (410) 825-1001
- Relational Excellence (Glen Burnie): (410) 768-4386 or (202) 531-0231
- Robert A. Pascal Youth and Family Services Inc. (Odenton): (410) 975-0067
- Universal Therapeutic Center Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Catonsville): (443) 315-5143
- United Methodist Church Board of Child Care Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Pasadena): (410) 590-9011
- Villa Maria Community Behavioral Health Clinic (Millersville): (667) 600-2494
Baltimore City
- Local Behavioral Health Authority: Behavioral Health System Baltimore
- Main Number: (410) 637-1900
- Crisis and Referral Line: (410) 433-5175
- Network of Care Provider Search and Listings for the City of Baltimore
- Community Mental Health Agencies and Outpatient Clinics:
- ABA Health Services (Baltimore): (410) 367-7821
- A Better Tomorrow Starts Today Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Baltimore): (443) 438-6742
- Apex Counseling Center (Baltimore): (410) 522-1181
- Aspen Day Treatment Outpatient Clinic (Halethorpe): (410) 242-0920
- Behavioral Health Clinic Baltimore:
- Midtown Location: (410) 844-4110
- Downtown Location: (410) 844-7200
- BK Behavioral Health Center:
- Lanham Office: (240) 360-2637 or (240) 360 2647
- Baltimore Office: (410) 800-2885 or (443) 885-9416
- Bon Secours Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Baltimore): (410) 362-3541 or (410) 362-3558
- Changing Lives at Home Outpatient Programs:
- Baltimore Branch: (443) 869-2600
- Catonsville Branch: (410) 747-7530
- Changing Turn Community Healthcare Services:
- Baltimore City Location: (443) 708-1461
- Fredwall Avenue (Baltimore) Location: (443) 200-5650
- Harford County (Edgewood) Location: (443) 402-0172
- Chase-Brexton Behavioral Health Care (Baltimore, Columbia, Easton, Glen Burnie, and Randallstown): (410) 837-2050
- Compass Mental Health Consultants (Columbia): (410) 551-2455
- Contemporary Family Services Inc.:
- Baltimore Office: (410) 525-8601
- Hyattsville Office: (301) 779-8345
- Families First Counseling and Psychiatry (Baltimore): (240) 965-1737
- Family and Children's Services (Baltimore): (410) 366-1980
- Family Health Centers of Baltimore Behavioral Health (Baltimore): (410) 354-2000
- Harford-Belair Community Mental Health Center (Baltimore): (410) 426-5650
- Health Care for the Homeless (Baltimore): (410) 837-5533
- Hebron House Community Mental Health Clinic (Baltimore): (410) 233-1990
- Hope Health Systems Outpatient Mental Health Clinics:
- Woodlawn Clinic (Baltimore): (410) 944-4673 or (410) 265-8737
- Greenspring Clinic (Baltimore): (410) 878-0236
- Carroll County Clinic (Eldersburg): (410) 216-5500
- Innovative Therapeutic Services:
- Laurel Office: (301) 604-1458
- Hagerstown Office: (301) 393-3949
- Interdynamics, Inc. (Landover): (301) 306-4590
- Johns Hopkins Community Psychiatry Program:
- Broadway Campus Outpatient Program (Baltimore): (410) 955-5212
- Bayview Medical Center Outpatient Program (Baltimore): (410) 550-0104
- Key Point Health Services:
- Aberdeen Clinic: (443) 625-1600
- Dundalk Clinic: (443) 216-4800
- Catonsville Clinic: (410) 788-0300
- Life Renewal Services:
- Westminster Center: (443) 289-8149
- Columbia Center: (410) 387-2763
- Tudsbury Center: (410) 277-8910
- Saint Agnes Center: (410) 525-1105
- Man Alive Lane Treatment Center for Co-Occurring Disorders (Baltimore): (410) 244-7350
- MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health (Baltimore): (443) 444-4540
- MedStar Harbor Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health Program (Baltimore): (410) 350-7550
- MedStar Union Memorial Hospital Outpatient Mental Health Services (Baltimore): (410) 554-6444
- Metro F.A.C.T.S. (Baltimore): (410) 355-1532
- Mind Over Matter Health Services (Catonsville): (443) 405-1095
- Mosaic Community Services(Sheppard Pratt):
- Baltimore Certified Community Behavioral Health Center: (410) 453-9553
- Baltimore Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (443) 683-8053
- Baltimore Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 256-3200
- Baltimore Crisis Walk-In Clinic: (410) 938-5302
- Behavioral Health Partners of Frederick: (301) 663-8263
- Catonsville Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (443) 612-1402
- Columbia Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 740-1901
- Gaithersburg Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (301) 840-3200
- Hagerstown Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (301) 733-6063
- Hunt Valley Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 777-9220
- Jarrettsville Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 692-5292
- Owings Mills Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 581-7804
- Phoenix Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 666-4060
- Randallstown Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 453-9553
- Rosedale Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 574-7700
- Timonium Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 498-2603
- Timonium Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 683-3380
- Towson Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (443) 921-4683
- Westminster Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 751-5970
- National Pike Health Center:
- Baltimore Office: (443) 449-5975
- Catonsville Office: (410) 744-8100
- Dundalk Office: (410) 282-5401
- New Vision Outpatient Mental Health Clinic:
- Baltimore: (410) 254-4343
- Curtis Bay: (410) 355-3285
- Optimum Health Systems Inc. (Baltimore): (410) 233-6200
- Passionate Behavioral Health Center (Pikesville): (443) 213-8243
- People Encouraging People (Baltimore): (410) 366-4299
- Pro Bono Counseling Project (referral to area-wide private practices): (410) 825-1001
- Regenerations Counseling Service:
- Lanham Office: (240) 542-9535
- Baltimore Office: (443) 873-2520
- Waldorf Office: (301) 259-5782
- Redeem Health Care Outpatient Mental Health Clinics:
- Belair Road Location: (410) 878-0655
- Church Square Location: (410) 522-1030
- Therapeutic Living for Families Outpatient Mental Health Center (Baltimore): (410) 366-1151
- Total Health Care Center for Emotional and Social Health (Baltimore): (410) 383-8300
- Universal Therapeutic Center Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Catonsville): (443) 315-5143
- University of Maryland Capital Region Behavioral Health:
- UM Laurel Medical Center: (301) 725-4300
- UM Prince George's Hospital Center: (301) 618-2434
- University of Maryland Carruthers Clinic (Baltimore): (410) 328-9621
- University of Maryland Walter P. Carter Fayette Adult Mental Health Clinic (Baltimore): (410) 328-6018
- University Psychological Center, Inc.:
- Downtown Baltimore: (410) 576-9191
- 25th Street, Baltimore: (410) 366-1717
- Urban Behavioral Associates (Baltimore): (202) 836-7776
- Villa Maria Community Behavioral Health Clinics:
- Fallstaff Clinic, Baltimore: (667) 600-3210
- Remington Clinic, Baltimore: (667) 600-2400
- Cherry Hill Clinic, Baltimore: (410) 354-5101
- Fallsway Clinic, Baltimore: (667) 600-3000
- WIN Family Services (Baltimore): (410) 578-8003
Baltimore County
Calvert County
Caroline County
- Core Service Agency: Mid-Shore Behavioral Health(Easton)
- Main Number: (410) 770-4801
- Crisis Line: (888) 407-8018
- Local Addictions Authority: Caroline County Behavioral Health Program(Denton)
- Main Number: (410) 479-1882
- Network of Care Provider Search and Listings for Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties
- Community Mental Health Agencies and Outpatient Clinics:
- Anne Arundel Counseling (Annapolis, Bowie, Centreville, Columbia, Edgewater, Glen Burnie, and Stevensville): (410) 768-5988
- Bridges' Behavioral Health and Wellness (Centreville): (410) 758-8750
- Caroline County Health Department Mental Health Clinic (Denton): (410) 479-3800
- Chesapeake Bay Psychological Services (Stevensville): (410) 604-0226
- Chester River Behavioral Health and Wellness (Chestertown): (410) 778-5550
- Community Behavioral Health:
- Salisbury Clinic: (844) 244-5264 x12
- Cambridge Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x13
- Centreville Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x14
- Columbia Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x17
- Chestertown Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x1
- Princess Anne Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x1
- Snow Hill Clinic: (844) 244-5264 x720
- Corsica River Mental Health Services (Centreville, Cambridge, St. Michaels, and Federalsburg): (410) 758-2211
- Eastern Shore Psychological Services:
- Salisbury Office: (410) 334-6961
- Easton Office: (410) 822-5007
- Princess Anne Office: (410) 651-4200
- Chestertown Office: (443) 282-0102 or (443) 282-0104
- For All Seasons (Easton, Cambridge, Chestertown, Denton, and Stevensville): (410) 822-1018
- Kent County Mental Health Department (Chestertown): (410) 778-6404 or (410) 778-5783 x3254
- Lower Shore Clinic (Salisbury): (410) 341-3420
- Peace of Mind Mental Health Services (Easton): (410) 690-8181
- Pro Bono Counseling Project (referral to area-wide private practices): (410) 825-1001
- Project Chesapeake Outpatient Behavioral Health Counseling:
- Annapolis Office: (443) 214-5097
- Brooklyn Park Office: (410) 636-5600
- Centreville Office: (443) 262-0425
- Edgewood Office: (443) 461-3311
- Elkton Office: (443) 406-3234
- Essex Office: (443) 231-3040
- Leonardtown Office: (240) 309-4015
- Prince Frederick Office: (443) 968-8331
- Waldorf Office: (301) 818-0030
- University of Maryland Shore Regional Behavioral Health (Cambridge): (410) 228-5511
- Upper Bay Counseling and Support Services: (410) 996-3450 or (800) 467-0304
- Booth Street Office (Elkton): (410) 996-5104
- Route 40 Office (Elkton): (410) 620-7161
- Havre de Grace Office: (410) 939-8744
- Warwick Manor Behavioral Health (East New Market): (410) 943-8108
- Worcester County Health Department Mental Health Program (Snow Hill): (410) 632-1100
Carroll County
- Local Behavioral Health Authority: Carroll County Local Behavioral Health Authority(Westminster)
- Main Number: (410) 876-4449
- Crisis Line: (410) 952-9552
- Network of Care Provider Search and Listings for Carroll and Frederick Counties
- Community Mental Health Agencies and Outpatient Clinics:
- ABH Maryland (Gaithersburg, Baltimore, Greenbelt, and Frederick): (301) 345-1022
- Access Carroll Integrated Health Care (Westminster): (410) 871-1478
- Brook Lane Mental Health Continuum (Hagerstown): (301) 733-0330 or (800) 342-2992
- Carroll Counseling Center:
- South Carroll Medical Center (Eldersburg): (410) 549-5181
- Main Street Plaza Center (Mt. Airy): (301) 829-2242
- Bay Area Center (Severna Park): (410) 315-9350
- Towson Center: (301) 829-2242
- Carroll County Youth Service Bureau All-Ages Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Westminster): (410) 848-2500
- Catoctin Counseling Center:
- Hagerstown Office: (301) 745-6687
- Westminster Office: (410) 848-9091
- Frederick Office: (301) 631-1304
- CentrePointe Christian Counseling (various locations statewide): (800) 491-5369
- Congruent Counseling Services (Columbia, Eldersburg, Millersville, and Towson): (410) 740-8066
- Counseling Center for Change (Westminster and Catonsville): (443) 590-0030
- Family and Children's Services (Westminster): (410) 876-1233
- For All Seasons (Easton, Cambridge, Chestertown, Denton, and Stevensville): (410) 822-1018
- Family Service Foundation Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Landover Hills): (301) 459-2121
- Frederick County Mental Health Services (Frederick): (301) 600-1755
- Frederick Regional Health System Intensive Outpatient Program (Frederick): (240) 566-3900
- Hope Health Systems Outpatient Mental Health Clinics:
- Woodlawn Clinic (Baltimore): (410) 944-4673 or (410) 265-8737
- Greenspring Clinic (Baltimore): (410) 878-0236
- Carroll County Clinic (Eldersburg): (410) 216-5500
- Innovative Therapeutic Services:
- Laurel Office: (301) 604-1458
- Hagerstown Office: (301) 393-3949
- Life Renewal Services:
- Westminster Center: (443) 289-8149
- Columbia Center: (410) 387-2763
- Tudsbury Center: (410) 277-8910
- Saint Agnes Center: (410) 525-1105
- Main Street Community Mental Health Center (Reisterstown): (410) 526-7882
- MedPsych Outpatient Mental Health Services (Frederick and Rockville): (240) 464-8000
- Mosaic Community Services(Sheppard Pratt):
- Baltimore Certified Community Behavioral Health Center: (410) 453-9553
- Baltimore Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (443) 683-8053
- Baltimore Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 256-3200
- Behavioral Health Partners of Frederick: (301) 663-8263
- Catonsville Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (443) 612-1402
- Columbia Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 740-1901
- Gaithersburg Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (301) 840-3200
- Hagerstown Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (301) 733-6063
- Hunt Valley Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 777-9220
- Jarrettsville Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 692-5292
- Owings Mills Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 581-7804
- Phoenix Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 666-4060
- Randallstown Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 453-9553
- Rosedale Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 574-7700
- Timonium Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 498-2603
- Timonium Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 683-3380
- Towson Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (443) 921-4683
- Westminster Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 751-5970
- New Perspectives:
- Galleria Towers Office (Lutherville): (410) 823-3344
- Hunter Professional Center Office (Westminster): (410) 751-9205
- McDonogh Crossroads Office (Owings Mills): (410) 356-3344
- Pro Bono Counseling Project (referral to area-wide private practices): (410) 825-1001
- Psychotherapy Services Associates (Frederick): (301) 662-6226
- Re-Entry Mental Health Services (Westminster): (410) 848-9244
- Safe Harbor Christian Counseling (Westminster): (410) 857-4770
- Villa Maria Community Behavioral Health Clinics:
- Villa Maria of Carroll County (Westminster): (667) 600-2850
- Villa Maria of Frederick County (Frederick): (667) 600-3310
Cecil County
Charles County
Dorchester County
- Core Service Agency: Mid-Shore Behavioral Health(Easton)
- Main Number: (410) 770-4801
- Crisis Line: (888) 407-8018
- Local Adduction Authority: Dorchester County Addictions Program(Cambridge)
- Main Number: (410) 228-7714 x106
- Network of Care Provider Search and Listings for Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties
- Community Mental Health Agencies and Outpatient Clinics:
- Anne Arundel Counseling (Annapolis, Bowie, Centreville, Columbia, Edgewater, Glen Burnie, and Stevensville): (410) 768-5988
- Bridges' Behavioral Health and Wellness (Centreville): (410) 758-8750
- Caroline County Health Department Mental Health Clinic (Denton): (410) 479-3800
- Chesapeake Bay Psychological Services (Stevensville): (410) 604-0226
- Chester River Behavioral Health and Wellness (Chestertown): (410) 778-5550
- Community Behavioral Health:
- Salisbury Clinic: (844) 244-5264 x12
- Cambridge Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x13
- Centreville Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x14
- Columbia Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x17
- Chestertown Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x1
- Princess Anne Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x1
- Snow Hill Clinic: (844) 244-5264 x720
- Corsica River Mental Health Services (Centreville, Cambridge, St. Michaels, and Federalsburg): (410) 758-2211
- Eastern Shore Psychological Services:
- Salisbury Office: (410) 334-6961
- Easton Office: (410) 822-5007
- Princess Anne Office: (410) 651-4200
- Chestertown Office: (443) 282-0102 or (443) 282-0104
- For All Seasons (Easton, Cambridge, Chestertown, Denton, and Stevensville): (410) 822-1018
- Kent County Mental Health Department (Chestertown): (410) 778-6404 or (410) 778-5783 x3254
- Lower Shore Clinic (Salisbury): (410) 341-3420
- Peace of Mind Mental Health Services (Easton): (410) 690-8181
- Pro Bono Counseling Project (referral to area-wide private practices): (410) 825-1001
- Project Chesapeake Outpatient Behavioral Health Counseling:
- Annapolis Office: (443) 214-5097
- Brooklyn Park Office: (410) 636-5600
- Centreville Office: (443) 262-0425
- Edgewood Office: (443) 461-3311
- Elkton Office: (443) 406-3234
- Essex Office: (443) 231-3040
- Leonardtown Office: (240) 309-4015
- Prince Frederick Office: (443) 968-8331
- Waldorf Office: (301) 818-0030
- University of Maryland Shore Regional Behavioral Health (Cambridge): (410) 228-5511
- Upper Bay Counseling and Support Services: (410) 996-3450 or (800) 467-0304
- Booth Street Office (Elkton): (410) 996-5104
- Route 40 Office (Elkton): (410) 620-7161
- Havre de Grace Office: (410) 939-8744
- Warwick Manor Behavioral Health (East New Market): (410) 943-8108
- Worcester County Health Department Mental Health Program (Snow Hill): (410) 632-1100
Frederick County
- Core Service Agency: Mental Health Management Agency(Frederick)
- Main Number: (301) 682-6017
- Crisis Line: Call 211 or (800) 422-0009
- Local Addictions Authority: Frederick County Health Department's Behavioral Health Services(Frederick)
- Main Number: (301) 600-1755
- Network of Care Provider Search and Listings for Carroll and Frederick Counties
- Community Mental Health Agencies and Outpatient Clinics:
- ABH Maryland (Gaithersburg, Baltimore, Greenbelt, and Frederick): (301) 345-1022
- A Better Tomorrow Starts Today Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Frederick): (301) 898-2205
- Access Carroll Integrated Health Care (Westminster): (410) 871-1478
- Brook Lane Mental Health Continuum (Hagerstown): (301) 733-0330 or (800) 342-2992
- Carroll Counseling Center:
- South Carroll Medical Center (Eldersburg): (410) 549-5181
- Main Street Plaza Center (Mt. Airy): (301) 829-2242
- Bay Area Center (Severna Park): (410) 315-9350
- Towson Center: (301) 829-2242
- Carroll County Youth Service Bureau All-Ages Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Westminster): (410) 848-2500
- Catoctin Counseling Center:
- Hagerstown Office: (301) 745-6687
- Westminster Office: (410) 848-9091
- Frederick Office: (301) 631-1304
- CentrePointe Christian Counseling (various locations statewide): (800) 491-5369
- Congruent Counseling Services (Columbia, Eldersburg, Millersville, and Towson): (410) 740-8066
- Counseling Center for Change (Westminster and Catonsville): (443) 590-0030
- Family and Children's Services (Westminster): (410) 876-1233
- For All Seasons (Easton, Cambridge, Chestertown, Denton, and Stevensville): (410) 822-1018
- Family Service Foundation Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Landover Hills): (301) 459-2121
- Frederick County Mental Health Services (Frederick): (301) 600-1755
- Frederick Regional Health System Intensive Outpatient Program (Frederick): (240) 566-3900
- Greater Washington Psychiatry and Counseling:
- Greenbelt Office: (301) 982-3437
- Olney Office: (301) 969-4060
- Frederick Office: (301) 245-6300
- Hope Health Systems Outpatient Mental Health Clinics:
- Woodlawn Clinic (Baltimore): (410) 944-4673 or (410) 265-8737
- Greenspring Clinic (Baltimore): (410) 878-0236
- Carroll County Clinic (Eldersburg): (410) 216-5500
- Innovative Therapeutic Services:
- Laurel Office: (301) 604-1458
- Hagerstown Office: (301) 393-3949
- Life Renewal Services:
- Westminster Center: (443) 289-8149
- Columbia Center: (410) 387-2763
- Tudsbury Center: (410) 277-8910
- Saint Agnes Center: (410) 525-1105
- Main Street Community Mental Health Center (Reisterstown): (410) 526-7882
- MedPsych Outpatient Mental Health Services (Frederick and Rockville): (240) 464-8000
- Mosaic Community Services(Sheppard Pratt):
- Baltimore Certified Community Behavioral Health Center: (410) 453-9553
- Baltimore Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (443) 683-8053
- Baltimore Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 256-3200
- Behavioral Health Partners of Frederick: (301) 663-8263
- Catonsville Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (443) 612-1402
- Columbia Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 740-1901
- Gaithersburg Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (301) 840-3200
- Hagerstown Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (301) 733-6063
- Hunt Valley Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 777-9220
- Jarrettsville Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 692-5292
- Owings Mills Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 581-7804
- Phoenix Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 666-4060
- Randallstown Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 453-9553
- Rosedale Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 574-7700
- Timonium Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 498-2603
- Timonium Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 683-3380
- Towson Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (443) 921-4683
- Westminster Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 751-5970
- MRB Counseling Services:
- Hyattsville Office: (301) 326-4356
- Gaithersburg Office: (301) 527-0854
- Frederick Office: (240) 566-5656
- New Perspectives:
- Galleria Towers Office (Lutherville): (410) 823-3344
- Hunter Professional Center Office (Westminster): (410) 751-9205
- McDonogh Crossroads Office (Owings Mills): (410) 356-3344
- Pro Bono Counseling Project (referral to area-wide private practices): (410) 825-1001
- Psychotherapy Services Associates (Frederick): (301) 662-6226
- Re-Entry Mental Health Services (Westminster): (410) 848-9244
- Safe Harbor Christian Counseling (Westminster): (410) 857-4770
- Villa Maria Community Behavioral Health Clinics:
- Villa Maria of Carroll County (Westminster): (667) 600-2850
- Villa Maria of Frederick County (Frederick): (667) 600-3310
Garrett County
Harford County
Howard County
- Local Behavioral Health Authority: Howard County Health Department(Columbia)
- Main Number: (410) 313-7316 or (410) 313-6202
- Crisis Line: (410) 531-6677
- Network of Care Provider Search and Listings for Howard County
- Community Mental Health Agencies and Outpatient Clinics:
- Alternative Counseling and Wellness Center (Towson, Ellicott City, Bel Air, Crofton, Silver Spring, and Baltimore): (410) 828-0101
- American Psychiatric Care Clinic (Bel Air and Columbia): (410) 670-3076
- American Psychiatric Group (Columbia): (410) 599-9977
- Anne Arundel Counseling (Annapolis, Bowie, Centreville, Columbia, Edgewater, Glen Burnie, and Stevensville): (410) 768-5988
- Chase-Brexton Behavioral Health Care (Baltimore, Columbia, Easton, Glen Burnie, and Randallstown): (410) 837-2050
- Columbia Counseling Center (Columbia): (410) 992-9149
- Community Behavioral Health:
- Salisbury Clinic: (844) 244-5264 x12
- Cambridge Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x13
- Centreville Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x14
- Columbia Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x17
- Chestertown Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x1
- Princess Anne Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x1
- Snow Hill Clinic: (844) 244-5264 x720
- Congruent Counseling Services (Columbia, Eldersburg, Millersville, and Towson): (410) 740-8066
- Family and Children's Services (Columbia): (410) 997-3557
- Focused Solutions (Columbia): (410) 884-6031
- Healthcare Living for Families:
- Windsor Mill Office (410) 701-7384
- Eldersburg Office: (410) 701-7926
- Innovative Therapeutic Services:
- Laurel Office: (301) 604-1458
- Hagerstown Office: (301) 393-3949
- Key Point Health Services:
- Aberdeen Clinic: (443) 625-1600
- Dundalk Clinic: (443) 216-4800
- Catonsville Clinic: (410) 788-0300
- Life Renewal Services:
- Westminster Center: (443) 289-8149
- Columbia Center: (410) 387-2763
- Tudsbury Center: (410) 277-8910
- Saint Agnes Center: (410) 525-1105
- Mosaic Community Services(Sheppard Pratt):
- Baltimore Certified Community Behavioral Health Center: (410) 453-9553
- Baltimore Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (443) 683-8053
- Baltimore Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 256-3200
- Behavioral Health Partners of Frederick: (301) 663-8263
- Catonsville Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (443) 612-1402
- Columbia Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 740-1901
- Gaithersburg Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (301) 840-3200
- Hagerstown Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (301) 733-6063
- Hunt Valley Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 777-9220
- Jarrettsville Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 692-5292
- Owings Mills Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 581-7804
- Phoenix Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 666-4060
- Randallstown Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 453-9553
- Rosedale Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 574-7700
- Timonium Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 498-2603
- Timonium Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 683-3380
- Towson Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (443) 921-4683
- Westminster Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 751-5970
- MPB Group:
- Howard County Clinic (Columbia): (410) 431-0402
- Prince George's County Clinic (Laurel): (301) 658-7710
- Pro Bono Counseling Project (referral to area-wide private practices): (410) 825-1001
- Psych Associates of Maryland (Columbia): (410) 290-6940
Kent County
- Core Service Agency: Mid-Shore Behavioral Health(Easton):
- Main Number: (410) 770-4801
- Crisis Line: (888) 407-8018
- Local Addictions Authority: Kent County Health Department(Chestertown)
- Main Number: (410) 778-7055
- Network of Care Provider Search and Listings for Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties
- Community Mental Health Agencies and Outpatient Clinics:
- Anne Arundel Counseling (Annapolis, Bowie, Centreville, Columbia, Edgewater, Glen Burnie, and Stevensville): (410) 768-5988
- Bridges' Behavioral Health and Wellness (Centreville): (410) 758-8750
- Caroline County Health Department Mental Health Clinic (Denton): (410) 479-3800
- Chesapeake Bay Psychological Services (Stevensville): (410) 604-0226
- Chester River Behavioral Health and Wellness (Chestertown): (410) 778-5550
- Community Behavioral Health:
- Salisbury Clinic: (844) 244-5264 x12
- Cambridge Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x13
- Centreville Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x14
- Columbia Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x17
- Chestertown Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x1
- Princess Anne Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x1
- Snow Hill Clinic: (844) 244-5264 x720
- Corsica River Mental Health Services (Centreville, Cambridge, St. Michaels, and Federalsburg): (410) 758-2211
- Eastern Shore Psychological Services:
- Salisbury Office: (410) 334-6961
- Easton Office: (410) 822-5007
- Princess Anne Office: (410) 651-4200
- Chestertown Office: (443) 282-0102 or (443) 282-0104
- For All Seasons (Easton, Cambridge, Chestertown, Denton, and Stevensville): (410) 822-1018
- Kent County Mental Health Department (Chestertown): (410) 778-6404 or (410) 778-5783 x3254
- Lower Shore Clinic (Salisbury): (410) 341-3420
- Peace of Mind Mental Health Services (Easton): (410) 690-8181
- Pro Bono Counseling Project (referral to area-wide private practices): (410) 825-1001
- Project Chesapeake Outpatient Behavioral Health Counseling:
- Annapolis Office: (443) 214-5097
- Brooklyn Park Office: (410) 636-5600
- Centreville Office: (443) 262-0425
- Edgewood Office: (443) 461-3311
- Elkton Office: (443) 406-3234
- Essex Office: (443) 231-3040
- Leonardtown Office: (240) 309-4015
- Prince Frederick Office: (443) 968-8331
- Waldorf Office: (301) 818-0030
- University of Maryland Shore Regional Behavioral Health (Cambridge): (410) 228-5511
- Upper Bay Counseling and Support Services: (410) 996-3450 or (800) 467-0304
- Booth Street Office (Elkton): (410) 996-5104
- Route 40 Office (Elkton): (410) 620-7161
- Havre de Grace Office: (410) 939-8744
- Warwick Manor Behavioral Health (East New Market): (410) 943-8108
- Worcester County Health Department Mental Health Program (Snow Hill): (410) 632-1100
Montgomery County
Prince George's County
- Local Behavioral Health Authority: Prince George's County Health Department(Largo)
- Behavioral Health Services: (301) 883-7879
- Local Behavioral Health Authority (301) 856-9500
- Crisis Line: (301) 429-2185
- Behavioral Health Provider Map for Prince George's County
- Network of Care Provider Search and Listings for Prince George's County
- Community Mental Health Agencies and Outpatient Clinics:
- ABH Maryland (Gaithersburg, Baltimore, Greenbelt, and Frederick): (301) 345-1022
- A Better Tomorrow Starts Today Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Lanham): (301) 477-3339
- Affordable Behavioral Consultants (Upper Marlboro): (301) 576-4100
- Alek's House (Lanham): (301) 429-6100
- All That's Therapeutic (Oxon Hill): (301) 567-0400
- Anchor Counseling Services at the Catholic Charities of Washington (Washington, DC): (202) 635-5953
- Affiliated Santé Group Outpatient Mental Health Clinic:
- Prince George's County Clinic (Lanham): (310) 429-2171
- Montgomery County Clinic (Silver Spring): (301) 589-2303
- Catholic Charities of Washington Behavioral Health Services (Washington, DC): (202) 635-5900
- Care Consultants LLC (Clinton): (301) 856-2386
- Center for Therapeutic Concepts (Largo): (301) 386-2991
- Changing Lives Adult and Youth Services:
- Clinton Location: (240) 244-2924
- Temple Hills Location: (301) 541-0963
- College Park Youth and Family Services (College Park): (240) 487-3550
- Community Care LLC (Laurel): (240) 459-8423
- Community Counseling and Mentoring Services Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Largo): (301) 583-0001
- Community Therapeutic Center (Lanham): (240) 764-5133
- Contemporary Family Services Inc.:
- Baltimore Office: (410) 525-8601
- Hyattsville Office: (301) 779-8345
- Counseling Plus (Silver Spring): (301) 565-9001
- Crawford Consulting and Mental Health Services (Cheverly): (301) 341-5111
- District Heights Family and Youth Services Bureau (District Heights): (301) 336-7600
- Essential Therapeutic Perspectives (Landover): (301) 577-4440
- Families First Counseling and Psychiatry (Greenbelt): (240) 235-5880
- Family Behavioral Services (Hyattsville): (301) 270-3200
- Family Health Center:
- Gaithersburg Office: (301) 963-7222
- Hyattsville Office: (301) 779-2461
- Family Service Foundation Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Landover Hills): (301) 459-2121
- Fields and Fields Treatment Center (District Heights): (240) 788-6125
- Greater Washington Psychiatry and Counseling:
- Greenbelt Office: (301) 982-3437
- Olney Office: (301) 969-4060
- Frederick Office: (301) 245-6300
- Greenbelt CARES Family Counseling Program (Greenbelt): (301) 345-6660
- Innovative Therapeutic Services:
- Laurel Office: (301) 604-1458
- Hagerstown Office: (301) 393-3949
- Insight Treatment Centers (Camp Springs): (301) 423-0967
- Integrated Behavioral Health (Capitol Heights): (301) 499-4240
- Interdynamics, Inc. (Landover): (301) 306-4590
- Lantern Therapeutic Services (Landover and Waldorf): (301) 306-2428
- Life Spring Counseling and Consulting (Cheverly): (301) 412-1242
- Mary's Center Behavioral Health (Adelphi and Silver Spring): (202) 483-8196 or (844) 796-2797
- Maryland Family Resource Inc. (Landover): (301) 333-2980
- Maryland Health Alliance (Greenbelt): (240) 473-2159
- Metropolitan Behavioral Health Services (Lanham): (301) 851-5954
- Mind Over Matter Health Services (Clinton): (301) 868-0849
- MPB Group:
- Howard County Clinic (Columbia): (410) 431-0402
- Prince George's County Clinic (Laurel): (301) 658-7710
- Mosaic Community Services(Sheppard Pratt):
- Baltimore Certified Community Behavioral Health Center: (410) 453-9553
- Baltimore Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (443) 683-8053
- Baltimore Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 256-3200
- Behavioral Health Partners of Frederick: (301) 663-8263
- Catonsville Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (443) 612-1402
- Columbia Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 740-1901
- Gaithersburg Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (301) 840-3200
- Hagerstown Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (301) 733-6063
- Hunt Valley Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 777-9220
- Jarrettsville Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 692-5292
- Owings Mills Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 581-7804
- Phoenix Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 666-4060
- Randallstown Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 453-9553
- Rosedale Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 574-7700
- Timonium Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 498-2603
- Timonium Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (410) 683-3380
- Towson Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic: (443) 921-4683
- Westminster Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: (410) 751-5970
- MRB Counseling Services:
- Hyattsville Office: (301) 326-4356
- Gaithersburg Office: (301) 527-0854
- Frederick Office: (240) 566-5656
- Oxon Hill Mental Health Center (Oxon Hill): (301) 839-1960
- People Encouraging People (Hyattsville): (301) 429-8950
- Prince George's County Behavioral Health Clinic (Cheverly): (301) 583-5920
- Psychiatric Institute of Washington (Washington, DC): (800) 369-2273
- Regenerations Counseling Service:
- Lanham Office: (240) 542-9535
- Baltimore Office: (443) 873-2520
- Waldorf Office: (301) 259-5782
- RIMS Outpatient Mental Health Center (Landover): (301) 773-8201
- Safe Journey House Residential Crisis Services (Hyattsville): (301) 925-9120
- The Solace Center (Largo): (240) 714-3560
- Synergy Family Services (Hyattsville): (240) 752-2767
- TATEIOMS Mental Health Solutions (Laurel): (301) 362-0090
- QCI Behavioral Health (Largo): (301) 636-6504
- Universal Healthcare Management Services, Inc. (Washington, DC, and District Heights, MD): (301) 735-1635
- University of Maryland Capital Region Behavioral Health:
- UM Laurel Medical Center: (301) 725-4300
- UM Prince George's Hospital Center: (301) 618-2434
- University Psychological Center, Inc.:
- College Park Location: (301) 345-1919
- Gaithersburg Location: (301) 840-1432
- Vesta Inc.:
- Forestville Clinic: (240) 296-6060
- Germantown Clinic: (240) 296-5862 x6
- Lanham Clinic: (240) 296-6300
- Lexington Park Clinic: (301) 863-4543
- Odenton Clinic: (410) 672-2862
- Silver Spring Clinic: (240) 296-5860
- Waldorf Clinic: (301) 638-7543
- Villa Maria Community Behavioral Health Clinic (Cumberland): (667) 600-2110
- WIN Family Services (Lanham): (301) 552-5425
Queen Anne's County
- Core Service Agency: Mid-Shore Behavioral Health(Easton)
- Main Number: (410) 770-4801
- Crisis Line: (888) 407-8018
- Local Addictions Authority: Queen Anne's County Health Department(Centreville)
- Main Number: (410) 758-1306 x4532
- Network of Care Provider Search and Listings for Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties
- Community Mental Health Agencies and Outpatient Clinics:
- Anne Arundel Counseling (Annapolis, Bowie, Centreville, Columbia, Edgewater, Glen Burnie, and Stevensville): (410) 768-5988
- Bridges' Behavioral Health and Wellness (Centreville): (410) 758-8750
- Caroline County Health Department Mental Health Clinic (Denton): (410) 479-3800
- Chesapeake Bay Psychological Services (Stevensville): (410) 604-0226
- Chester River Behavioral Health and Wellness (Chestertown): (410) 778-5550
- Community Behavioral Health:
- Salisbury Clinic: (844) 244-5264 x12
- Cambridge Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x13
- Centreville Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x14
- Columbia Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x17
- Chestertown Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x1
- Princess Anne Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x1
- Snow Hill Clinic: (844) 244-5264 x720
- Corsica River Mental Health Services (Centreville, Cambridge, St. Michaels, and Federalsburg): (410) 758-2211
- Eastern Shore Psychological Services:
- Salisbury Office: (410) 334-6961
- Easton Office: (410) 822-5007
- Princess Anne Office: (410) 651-4200
- Chestertown Office: (443) 282-0102 or (443) 282-0104
- For All Seasons (Easton, Cambridge, Chestertown, Denton, and Stevensville): (410) 822-1018
- Kent County Mental Health Department (Chestertown): (410) 778-6404 or (410) 778-5783 x3254
- Lower Shore Clinic (Salisbury): (410) 341-3420
- Peace of Mind Mental Health Services (Easton): (410) 690-8181
- Pro Bono Counseling Project (referral to area-wide private practices): (410) 825-1001
- Project Chesapeake Outpatient Behavioral Health Counseling:
- Annapolis Office: (443) 214-5097
- Brooklyn Park Office: (410) 636-5600
- Centreville Office: (443) 262-0425
- Edgewood Office: (443) 461-3311
- Elkton Office: (443) 406-3234
- Essex Office: (443) 231-3040
- Leonardtown Office: (240) 309-4015
- Prince Frederick Office: (443) 968-8331
- Waldorf Office: (301) 818-0030
- University of Maryland Shore Regional Behavioral Health (Cambridge): (410) 228-5511
- Upper Bay Counseling and Support Services: (410) 996-3450 or (800) 467-0304
- Booth Street Office (Elkton): (410) 996-5104
- Route 40 Office (Elkton): (410) 620-7161
- Havre de Grace Office: (410) 939-8744
- Warwick Manor Behavioral Health (East New Market): (410) 943-8108
- Worcester County Health Department Mental Health Program (Snow Hill): (410) 632-1100
Somerset County
St. Mary's County
Talbot County
- Core Service Agency: Mid-Shore Behavioral Health(Easton)
- Main Number: (410) 770-4801
- Crisis Line: (888) 407-8018
- Local Addictions Authority: Talbot County Health Department(Easton)
- Main Number: (410) 819-5600 or (410) 819-5602
- Network of Care Provider Search and Listings for Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties
- Community Mental Health Agencies and Outpatient Clinics:
- Anne Arundel Counseling (Annapolis, Bowie, Centreville, Columbia, Edgewater, Glen Burnie, and Stevensville): (410) 768-5988
- Bridges' Behavioral Health and Wellness (Centreville): (410) 758-8750
- Caroline County Health Department Mental Health Clinic (Denton): (410) 479-3800
- Chesapeake Bay Psychological Services (Stevensville): (410) 604-0226
- Chester River Behavioral Health and Wellness (Chestertown): (410) 778-5550
- Community Behavioral Health:
- Salisbury Clinic: (844) 244-5264 x12
- Cambridge Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x13
- Centreville Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x14
- Columbia Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x17
- Chestertown Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x1
- Princess Anne Clinic: (844) 224-5264 x1
- Snow Hill Clinic: (844) 244-5264 x720
- Corsica River Mental Health Services (Centreville, Cambridge, St. Michaels, and Federalsburg): (410) 758-2211
- Eastern Shore Psychological Services:
- Salisbury Office: (410) 334-6961
- Easton Office: (410) 822-5007
- Princess Anne Office: (410) 651-4200
- Chestertown Office: (443) 282-0102 or (443) 282-0104
- For All Seasons (Easton, Cambridge, Chestertown, Denton, and Stevensville): (410) 822-1018
- Kent County Mental Health Department (Chestertown): (410) 778-6404 or (410) 778-5783 x3254
- Lower Shore Clinic (Salisbury): (410) 341-3420
- Peace of Mind Mental Health Services (Easton): (410) 690-8181
- Pro Bono Counseling Project (referral to area-wide private practices): (410) 825-1001
- Project Chesapeake Outpatient Behavioral Health Counseling:
- Annapolis Office: (443) 214-5097
- Brooklyn Park Office: (410) 636-5600
- Centreville Office: (443) 262-0425
- Edgewood Office: (443) 461-3311
- Elkton Office: (443) 406-3234
- Essex Office: (443) 231-3040
- Leonardtown Office: (240) 309-4015
- Prince Frederick Office: (443) 968-8331
- Waldorf Office: (301) 818-0030
- University of Maryland Shore Regional Behavioral Health (Cambridge): (410) 228-5511
- Upper Bay Counseling and Support Services: (410) 996-3450 or (800) 467-0304
- Booth Street Office (Elkton): (410) 996-5104
- Route 40 Office (Elkton): (410) 620-7161
- Havre de Grace Office: (410) 939-8744
- Warwick Manor Behavioral Health (East New Market): (410) 943-8108
- Worcester County Health Department Mental Health Program (Snow Hill): (410) 632-1100
Washington County
Wicomico County
Worcester County
Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are another option for public mental health care in Maryland. These federally-funded programs provide medical and mental health services to people in underserved communities. Their goal is to deliver high-quality coordinated care to people with complex needs and to link behavioral healthcare with primary medical care. Each FQHC accepts Medicaid and Medicare and offers sliding scale fees to people without insurance. You can search for FQHCs using the online search tool on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.
How Does Maryland's Public Mental Health System Work?
In the 1960s, Americans started thinking differently about how to treat mental health conditions. New laws required state and local governments to establish community mental health programs as alternatives to institutionalization for people with serious mental illness. Many states' public mental health programs trace their origins back to this period. Maryland is no exception.
After the federal Community Mental Health Act was passed in 1963, Maryland passed its own Community Mental Health Services Act in 1966 and established the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) in 1969. The purpose of these policies was to increase the number of community mental health programs in the state and to reduce hospitalization rates. There were less than ten community mental health programs in Maryland in 1969, but over 100 had been created by the mid-1970s.
The Sheppard Pratt hospital system, which made Maryland a leader in mental health reforms when it was founded in the late 1800s, started to build clinics during this period. Sheppard Pratt made an even stronger push to develop community-based care during the 1990s. It now has over a dozen outpatient clinics as well as residential and crisis care facilities. Sheppard Pratt remains the state's largest and best-funded mental health treatment provider as well as the largest single non-profit mental health care provider in the nation, serving about 80,000 people a year.
The Maryland mental health department is called the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). The BHA has a central office as well as three types of regional offices: core service agencies, local addiction authorities, and local behavioral health authorities. None of these state offices directly provide services, but they oversee the programs that do and distribute state and federal mental health funds to them. The main difference between the three types of regional offices is whether they oversee mental health programs, substance use disorder treatment programs, or both.
People can contact these offices to learn about mental health providers in their city or county and to find out whether they qualify for funding assistance. They can also contact these offices or the state's administrative service organization, Beacon, for referrals to local mental health providers. Providers are licensed by the state but operate independently, so eligibility criteria, the types of services available, and payment scales and options vary from program to program.
