Charles County Health Department, Division of Mental Health Services
Charles County Health Department, Division of Mental Health Services
Charles County Mental Health Services is a program within the Division of Behavioral Health and is part of the Charles County Department of Health. The Mental Health Services program provides outpatient mental health treatment services to the residents of Charles County and the surrounding areas
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Services Offered
Our outpatient mental health clinic provides behavioral health services to residents of this county and other surrounding areas. Starting treatment age for therapy is age six and upward. Currently, medication management services are provided to clients ages 18 and above. Conditions treated range from severe reactions to stress, bereavement, partner or parenting problems, domestic violence, treatment of depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorder, psychotic disorders, trauma treatment, anger management, and many other situations leading to stress and reduction of enjoyment of life, such as chronic pain conditions. We also support clients living with substance use conditions by collaborating closely with treatment and recovery programs both inside the Health Department as well as outside resources.
Fees and Payment
All referral sources are accepted.
Please start your treatment process by calling 301-609-6700 to schedule an intake assessment appointment by our clinicians. Evaluation for psychiatric services are scheduled following clinical intake assessment.
You can also stop by our clinic front desk to obtain information regarding treatment and eligibility.
Please contact our front desk for an exact listing of any other insurance plans we accept, and for self-payment fees
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono Medicare Medicaid
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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.