Southern Maryland Community Network, Inc., is a private, non-profit mental health agency serving individuals in the Tri-County area that have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
Services Offered
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM (PRP) The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program services are offered on an individual, flexible, around the clock basis; services are offered in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties. The services are person-centered and offered on a drop in basis in the person's home. TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT (TCM) The Targeted Case Management Program provides case management services for adults in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties. TCM ensures that persons with psychiatric disabilities have the resources they need to enhance their ability to function independently in their community. CHILD/ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM (PRP) After the IHIP program is complete or if a child has less intensive needs, the Child/Adolescent PRP program is offered. The PRP offers services to children between the ages of 5 and 17 years old and follows the same eligibility criteria as the IHIP program listed above.
ADULT CRISIS PROGRAM The Adult Crisis Program is designed to provide 24 hour/7 day a week assessment and stabilization to persons who are at risk for hospitalization or who need to step down from a hospital setting and can be expected to stabilize in a short period of time.
COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LIAISON PROGRAM (CBHL) The Community Behavioral Health Liaison (CBHL) accepts referrals for persons in mental health crisis who have interacted with the police, and coordinates mental health resources in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties.
Fees and Payment
Eligibility;
Medical Assistance recipients enrolled in Managed Care Organizations Medical Assistance recipients who are also eligible for Medicare and remain in the Medicaid fee-for-service system. Individuals for whom (because of their medical and financial need) the cost of mental health services is subsidized in whole or part by State and local funds.
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.
