Emphasize the development of communication and daily living skills; Provide a wide range of services for individuals with a chronic mental illness, with or without the complicating factor or alcohol or substance abuse; Medication evaluation and management; Individual and group psychotherapy; Co-occurring groups; Can be effectively delivered at strategically located "wellness and recovery center," typically without charge; Are built around enabling individuals to set their own treatment goals and methods; Leverages the power of peer support through consumer-run wellness and recovery center; Help individuals recognize the signs of a potential relapse, and to use pre-planned strategies to prevent that relapse.
Psychiatric Recovery Programs Our psychiatric recovery services provide a multi-faceted range of services for individuals with chronic mental illness with or without the complicating problem of alcohol/substance abuse. Our emphasis is on developmmunication and daily living skills that support each persons' unique ability to live in the community, to recognize symptoms of potential relapse and to use pre-planned strategies to prevent it and enhance personal independence.
The Silver Spring Wellness and Recovery Center (SSWRC) At SSWRC we believe that through peer support each individual is empowered to actively participate in achieving and maintaining their personal wellness and recovery goals.
Crisis Response Services Offered:
Include "hotline" telephone support for individuals and family members in crisis, mental health "first responders" to support law enforcement and other emergency personnel, critical incident stress management teams and the management and technology infrastructure to maintain all of these resources; Operate 24/7/365 or as needed; Are tailored to the needs of each community; Develop close working relationships with local first responders to maximize the effectiveness of the efforts of each party; Maintain a comprehensive database of community-based mental health and social service referral resources for the benefit of consumers and other service providers; Offer community education and outreach services to minimize the need for crisis services as much as possible; and Provide follow-up on crisis interventions with wrap-around services. Seniors Outreach Services Offered: Provide non-emergency proactive mental health educational and counseling services to senior populations; Deliver services customized to address prioritized needs for targeted community; Largely delivered in the home settings, but also at specified community locations. Equip caregivers to support family members needing these services Are typically provided without charge; and Focuses on the elderly, people who may be reluctant or unable to seek out mental health services independently.
Fees and Payment
Senior Services - Free
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) Services Payment Options: Maryland Medicaid and Self Pay Psychiatric Recovery Programs Payment Options: Maryland Federal Medical Assistance, Maryland PAC, and Self Pay
Silver Spring Wellness and Recovery Center (SSWRC) The service is free, as are our services.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
