Washington County, MD Community Resources Updated 12.08.08 For more specific information, please go to: Washington County Government Citizens Services Website: o http://www.washco-md.net/citdir.shtm Washington County Health Department Website: http://www.washhealth.org/ OUTLINE Advocacy for Special Populations...2 Developmental Disabilities...2 Mental Health Advocacy...3 Crisis Intervention Programs...4 Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence...4 Mental Health...4 Local Agencies...5 Mental Illness Resources...5 Substance Abuse Treatment...6 Parenting Education and Support Groups...6 Substance Abuse Treatment...6 1
Advocacy for Special Populations Developmental Disabilities: 1. The ARC of Washington County 301-733-3550 820 Florida Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21740 Services provided: Advocates for the rights of all citizens with mental retardation/developmental disabilities and their families. Provides dynamic support to enhance their quality of life that results in real choices, responsibilities, power and opportunities. Promotes community education on issues related to mental retardation/developmental disabilities. Website: www.arcofbaltimore.org 2. The ARC of Frederick County 301-663-0909 620-A Research Drive Frederick, MD 21703 301-695-6454 Fax Website: www.arcfc.org Services provided: Advocates for the rights of all citizens with mental retardation/developmental disabilities and their families. Provides dynamic support to enhance their quality of life that results in real choices, responsibilities, power and opportunities. Promotes community education on issues related to mental retardation/developmental disabilities. 3. The Parent's Place of Maryland Telephone (voice or TDD): (410) 768-9100 801 Cromwell Park Drive, Suite 103, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Website: http://www.ppmd.org/index.asp Services Provided: provides parents of children with disabilities with support, information and guidance. Also provides workshops for parents, educators and professionals. Their sole purpose is to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities. 4. Abilities Network/Project ACT 301-695-9505 5300 Westview Drive, Ste. 408 Frederick, MD Services provided: serves children and adults with developmental disabilities; may assist families with medications costs, medical equipment, camp and recreational programs, therapies and emergencies, depending on the availability of funds. Project ACT provides support in the childcare setting, at home, on the job and in the community. 5. CSAAC (Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children) Intensive Early Intervention Program 240-912-3630 21515 Zion Road Brookeville, Maryland 20833 Fax: 301-208-7259 Email: csaac@csaac.org Website: www.csaac.org/ Maryland Locations Served: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince 2
Mental Health Advocacy: 1. Washington County Mental Health Authority, Inc. 301-739-2490 339 E. Antietam Street, Suite 5 Hagerstown, MD 21740 Services provided: advocacy and information about mental health needs for families. Website: http://www.wcmha.org/ 2. The Mental Health Association of Maryland: 1-800-572-MHAM (6426) Washington County: 301-733-6555 700 W. 40 th Street, Suite 460 Howard County: 410-995-3323 Baltimore, MD 21211 410-235-1178 Website: http://www.mhamd.org/ Services provided: provides education and advocacy on behalf of people with mental illness and coordinates with the following local chapters: Metropolitan Baltimore (serves Balto. City, Co. and Harford Counties): 410-235-1178, ext. 202 Howard County: 410-995-3323 Lower Shore (serves Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties: 410-543-2057 Montgomery County: 301-424-0656 Prince George s County: 301-424-0656 Talbot County (serves the Eastern Shore): 410-822-0444 3. MD Coalition of Families for Children s Mental Health 410.730.8267 10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 119 Columbia, MD 21044 Toll Free: 1.888.607.3637 Fax: 410.730.8331 Services provided: a grassroots coalition of family and advocacy organizations dedicated to improving services for children with mental health needs and their families and building a network of information and support for families across Maryland. Website: www.mdcoalition.org 4. Mental Health Association of Frederick County 301-663-0011 263 W. Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 E-mail: mha@fcmha.org Website: www.fcmha.org Services provided: crisis intervention, support referrals; counseling services; parent education and family support services; referrals for child care in the county; education and advocacy re: mental illness. Programs include the following: Child Abuse Prevention Programs: 301-663-0011 Child Care Choices: 301-662-4549 Counseling Services: 301-663-6135 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): 301-663-0011 Frederick County Hotline: 301-662-2255 Parent Power (Parent Education Programs): 301-663-0011 Phone Friend Youth Support Hotline: 301-694-8255 3
Crisis Intervention Programs 1. Call the Maryland Crisis Hotline: 1-800-422-0009 TDD Line - Hearing Impaired (410) 531-5086 2. Grassroots Crisis Intervention Hotline 410-531-6677 http://grassrootscrisis.org/ 3. Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-422-0009 Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence 1. CASA, Inc. (Citizens Assisting and Sheltering the Abused) HOTLINE: 301.739.8975 116 West Baltimore Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 Services provided: domestic violence as well as rape/sexual assault crisis services To schedule an appointment, please call our office Monday-Friday, between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Office: 301.739.4990 Email: casa4@myactv.net Website: http://www.casainc.org/ 2. Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) In Baltimore: (410) 547-6537 One North Charles Street, Suite 222 Outside Baltimore: (800) 510-0050 Baltimore, MD 21201 Services provided: MVLS provides free or reduced fee representation to low-income individuals and non-profits who have civil legal problems throughout Maryland. Website: http://www.mvlslaw.org/ Mental Health: 1. Perinatal/Postpartum Depression Resources: a. Websites: www.healthynewmoms.org www.1800ppdmoms.org www.postpartum.net www.nimh.nih.gov b. Center for Infant & Child Loss at UMAB 1-800-808-SIDS (7437) 630 W. Fayette Street Room 5-684 Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Email: caring@infantandchildloss.org Website: http://www.infantandchildloss.org 4
Local Agencies: 1. Brook Lane 1-800-342-2992 or (301) 733-0330 13218 Brook Lane Drive P.O. Box 1945, Hagerstown, MD 21742 Services provided: full range of mental health services across the lifespan. Website: http://www.brooklane.org/ 2. Washington County Mental Health -- Washington County Health Department 1302 Pennsylvania Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21742 By Telephone: 240-313-3200 Website: http://www.washhealth.org/html/about.htm Mental Illness Resources: 1. NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Metro Baltimore: (410) 435-2600 5210 York Road/ Baltimore, MD 21212 (410) 435-0355 (fax) Services provided: Advocacy and support group for family members and friends of people with mental illness. Services include peer education programs and mutual (peer-led) support groups, a help-line, active family peer support groups meet in Baltimore County and City monthly; active peer support groups for consumers of mental health services meet in Baltimore City monthly. Community Outreach and Public Education; Information Meetings and Workshops: Website: http://www.nami.org/mstemplate.cfm?section=basics_about_nami- Metro_Baltimore&Site=NAMI_Metropolitan_Baltimore&Template=/ContentManagement/H TMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=45107 2. MD Coalition of Families for Children s Mental Health Phone: 410.730.8267 10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 119 Columbia, MD 21044 Toll Free: 1.888.607.3637 Fax: 410.730.8331 Services provided: a grassroots coalition of family and advocacy organizations dedicated to improving services for children with mental health needs and their families and building a network of information and support for families across Maryland. Web: www.mdcoalition.org 3. DRADA (Depression & Related Affective Disorders Association) 2330 W. Joppa Road, Suite 100 410-583-2919; Toll Free: 888-288-1104 Lutherville, MD 21093-4605 Website: www.drada.org Email: drada@jhmi.edu Services provided: provides information, education and support services to individuals, families and professionals about depression and bipolar disorder. 5
Substance Abuse Treatment 1. Washington County s Access to Treatment Program Coordinator: 301-791-3242 This coordinator will assist local citizens and organizations in identifying alcohol and drug addiction treatment needs and services, and coordinate the delivery of publicly funded treatment in this county. 2. Washington County Mental Health and Addictions -- Washington County Health Department 1302 Pennsylvania Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21742 By Telephone: 240-313-3200 Website: http://www.washhealth.org/html/about.htm 3. Alcoholics Anonymous: 410-663-1922 www.alcoholics-anonymous.org 4. Narcotics Anonymous: 800-317-3222 www.na.org Parenting Education and Support Groups Separation /Divorce: National Family Resiliency Center, Inc. 410-740-9553 (Formerly Child of Separation and Divorce) 10632 Little Patuxent Parkway Satellite Office: NFRC Center, Rockville 2000 Century Plaza Suite 121 932 Hungerford Drive, Suite 9-B Second Floor Columbia, Maryland 21044 Rockville, MD. 20850 301-596-1677 fax Services provided: individual, couple, family, parent, co-parent, pre-marital, marital, separation and blended family counseling. Website: www.divorceabc.com Substance Abuse Treatment 1. Washington County s Access to Treatment Program Coordinator: 301-791-3242 This coordinator will assist local citizens and organizations in identifying alcohol and drug addiction treatment needs and services, and coordinate the delivery of publicly funded treatment in this county. 2. Alcoholics Anonymous: 410-663-1922 www.alcoholics-anonymous.org 3. Narcotics Anonymous: 800-317-3222 www.na.org 6