The Worcester County Health Department is committed to recovery and improving the mental health of the community. The Mental Health Program provides a wide variety of services, specializing in mental health and addiction issues.

Our Mental Health Program is fully accredited by The Joint Commission

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Services Offered

The Worcester County Health Department offers a variety of services including evaluation, treatment, and referral for addictions and mental health issues, a variety of preventative services to help keep you healthy, nursing ser vices such as immunizations, and environmental health protection services.

Behavioral Health Intakes

This service provides a one-stop shop for clients to be evaluated for both mental health and addictions services. This service is available at our Snow Hill office for both child and adult clients.

The intake process includes a background assessment of the client and his/her needs with regard to mental illness like anxiety or depression and/or substance abuse issues like drug or alcohol addiction.

Outpatient Counseling:

Behavioral health services are based on the recovery model, which is client centered. Individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, medication evaluation and management are provided to those 18 years and older. Services are provided by licensed mental health professionals to adults to alleviate symptoms of mental illness or dual diagnosis and to provide education regarding psychiatric diagnoses. Clients are encouraged to participate in treatment planning and goal setting.

We specialize in the treatment of major disorders including:
- Mood Disorders (Major Depression, Bipolar Disorders)
- Anxiety Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Psychosis
- Personality Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse

Group services are provided for Sex Offenders, Anger Management, Dual Diagnosis and Relaxation. We also provide gender specific groups.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP)

PRP provides an array of services to adults, youth, and families of Worcester County. PRP services are available to county residents who have an serious mental health diagnosis and who are receiving behavioral health services. PRP services are intended to empower and assist individuals in developing appropriate social skills, enabling individuals to make positive life choices and become engaged in positive ways in domains of life including home, school, work, and community.

Crisis Response Team (CRT)

The Worcester County Health Department's Crisis Response Team provides 24 hour coverage 365 days a year to residents and visitors of Worcester County. CRT is activated by Law Enforcement, Atlantic General Hospital and various other agencies throughout the county. CRT provides an emergency mental health and addiction assessment on the scene and attempts to connect individuals to community resources as appropriate. Assessments are provided by master's level mental health professionals.

Alternative Directions

Alternative Directions is a program specifically designed to meet the needs of young people and their families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice. Services include a comprehensive bio-psychosocial evaluation, conducted with the youth and family, resulting in a clinical diagnosis and appropriate recommendations and referrals.

Fees and Payment

The health department strictly complies with the Affordable Care Act and its Non-Discrimination Provision

Insurance and Other Options

The Health Department accepts Medical Assistance, Medicare, Primary Adult Care and many private insurances. Please check with your insurance provider to determine if we are "in network". If your insurance deems the Health Department as "out-of-network", we will provide you a list of other options.

Those without insurance can absolutely avail of the services, the Health Department will work with you to determine if you are eligible for entitlement programs.

Services Offered To:
Adults
Couples
Teens
Children

Payment:
Sliding Scale
Pro-bono
Medicare
Medicaid