Baltimore County Community Resources Updated 12/5/08 The Baltimore County Public Library offers an on-line directory of community resources called Connections: Children, Youth & Family Services. Website: http://www.bcpl.info/commpg/connections/ Table of Contents ADHD RESOURCES... 2 ADVOCACY FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS... 3 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADVOCACY... 3 MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY... 4 CHILD ABUSE REPORTING INFORMATION... 5 CHILD CARE RESOURCES... 5 CHILDREN S EDUCATION... 6 EARLY EDUCATION... 6 EARLY INTERVENTION SUPPORT SERVICES... 9 EARLY INTERVENTION WEBSITES... 10 CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAMS... 11 RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES... 12 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE... 13 BALTIMORE COUNTY PROVIDERS... 13 BALTIMORE CITY PROVIDERS... 14 SPECIALIZED DV PROGRAMS... 15 EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITIES... 16 ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS... 17 MENTAL HEALTH... 19 PERINATAL/POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION RESOURCES... 19 LOCAL AGENCIES... 19 MENTAL ILLNESS RESOURCES... 24 PARENTING EDUCATION... 26 SEPARATION/DIVORCE RESOURCES... 27 LEGAL SERVICES... 27 SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ADDICTIONS TREATMENT... 29
2 ADHD Resources 1. CHADD of Greater Baltimore (Children and Adults with ADHD) 410-617-1500 Services provided: Support groups and information for parents of children and adults with AD/HD and ADD. Date and Time: 1st Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm. Fee: none Website: http://www.chadd-mc.org/chapters/baltimore.htm Parent support groups in Dundalk, Timonium, Howard and Montgomery County. Call or check the calendar for meeting dates and locations of this group at their website. For a list of chapters in the area and support groups go to: http://www.chadd-mc.org/calendar/ Howard County CHADD Chapter Parent support group meetings generally held on the Second Tuesday of the month at: Norbel School 6135 Old Washington Road Elkridge, Maryland, 21075 Anne Arundel County CHADD Chapter 410-721-2468 Severna Park Speaker Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at: Severna Park United Methodist Church 731 Benfield Boulevard Severna Park, MD Website: http://www.aacochadd.org Dundalk Parent Support Group Meeting Parent support group meetings generally held on the 1 st Tuesday of the month at: Merritt Point Center, Room 9 7701 Dunmanway Dundalk, MD Harford County Parent Support Group Parent support group meetings are generally held the second Wednesday of each month at: Harford County Public Library 100 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Bel Air, MD 21014 Linthicum Adult Support Group Support group meetings for adults with ADHD on the third Wednesday of each month at: St Christopher's Episcopal Church 116 Marydel Rd Linthicum Heights, MD Timonium Speaker Meetings Support group and speaker meetings on the first Wednesday of the month in October, November, December, February, April and May at: Loyola College Graduate School 2034 Greenspring Drive Timonium, MD 21093 2
3 Advocacy for Special Populations Developmental Disabilities Advocacy 1. The ARC of Baltimore 410-296-2272 7215 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212 410-296-2394 Fax 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 Maryland Main Office 49 Old Solomons Island Road, Suite 205 Annapolis, Maryland 21401 410-571-9320 (Annapolis) 410-974-6139 (Baltimore) 410-974-6021 Fax Website: www.thearcmd.org 3. Pathfinders for Autism Helpline: 866-806-8400 120 Allegheny Avenue Towson, MD 21204 Services provided: provides information, support and resources to families of children with autism. Website: http://www.pathfindersforautism.org 4. 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. 5. Baltimore-Chesapeake Chapter of the Autism Society of America 410-655-7933 Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital 1708 West Rogers Avenue Baltimore, MD 21209 Services provided: support group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. 6. Baltimore County Autism and Verbal Behavior Interest Group 410-719-7273 Hope Presbyterian Church 4748 Shelbourne Road Baltimore, MD 21227 3
4 Contact: Wil Gehne at wilfried.gehne@cms.hhs.gov Services provided: support group for families who are raising children with autism spectrum disorder. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Mental Health Advocacy 1. 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. Web: www.mdcoalition.org 2. Friends of the Family, Inc. 410-659-7701 1001 Eastern Avenue, Second Floor Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Fax: (410) 783-0814 Services provided: part of the family support center network providing many services to strengthen families. Email: info@friendsofthefamily.org 3. Villa Maria Residence Family Support Meetings 410-704-4116 In-Service Training Room 2300 Dulaney Valley Road Timonium, MD 410-239-8578 (evenings) Services provided: Support and information for parents of children with emotional disorders; some sessions on special topics for parents. Date and Time: one Tuesday each month 5:45-7:30pm - call for date. Fee: none. Childcare and food provided 4
5 Child Abuse Reporting Information 1. Baltimore County Child Protective Services 410-853-3000 Drumcastle Government Center 410-853-3698 (FAX) 6401 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212 2. Baltimore City Child Protective Services 410-361-2235 (24 hours) 1900 N. Howard Street 443-423-7003 or 7002 FAX Baltimore, MD 21218 (after 3:30 fax to 443-423-5950) 3. Link to CPS agencies by County: http://www.dhr.state.md.us/cps/address.htm Child Care Resources 1. Child Care Links: Child Care Resource and Referral Center of Baltimore County Main Number: 410-288-4900 LOCATE: 410-288-4900 1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112 Baltimore, MD 21224 Services provided: offers referrals and information on licensed day care in the county 2. Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center Main: 410-685-5150 1645 Ridgely Street, Suite 200 LOCATE: 410-539-2209 Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Services provided: offers referrals and information on licensed day care. Website: http://mdchildcare.org/bx Email: childcare@bcccrc.org 3. Baltimore County Family Child Care Association 410-931-2252 8974 Whitetail Court Perry Hall, Maryland 21128 Services provided: Supports family home child care providers in Baltimore County. Makes available to registered family child care provider members, parents & other interested persons in Baltimore County free accredited training workshops & information relative to family child care. Reservations required. Health insurance available at group rates for members & their families. Phone anytime for membership and meeting information. 4. Maryland Child Care Resources Network: http://www.mdchildcare.org/mdcfc/network/mainnumbers.html 5
6 Children s Education Early Education 1. Baltimore County Public Schools--Administration 410-396-8700 2. Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program 410-887-2169 Baltimore County Public Schools ESS Building, 6901 Charles Street Towson, Maryland 21204 Services provided: Family-centered community based program for children with suspected or diagnosed developmental delay. Provides early intervention services in the home or through visits to sites located throughout Baltimore County. This program serves children ages birth to 3. 3. Child Find Hotline (age 3 20) 443-984-1011 Services Provided: a process used to identify children ages 3 through 20 who may be in need of special education and related services. 4. Baltimore County Head Start -- YMCA of Central Maryland 410-285-7030 7701 Dunmanway Baltimore, Maryland 21222 410-285-7030 Services provided: child development program providing comprehensive education and social services to pre-school children birth through age 5 and their low-income families. Provides a single point of access to services, including: health screenings, medical referrals, immunization services, developmental therapy and treatment, low-income housing assistance, legal aid referrals, parenting education and support classes, substance abuse prevention, and recreational activities for the entire family. 5. Baltimore County Public Library - Birth to Six - Focus on the First Years 410-887-0517 Youth Services Department --Rosedale Library 6105 Kenwood Avenue Rosedale, Maryland 21237-2097 TTY/TICAL:410-821-5705 Services provided: Supports parents and caregivers with tools to promote reading readiness in young children. Learn more about Baby Booster Kits available at your local library, get a list of good night stories, or find some sing-along compact discs or cassettes for those long car trips. You can also find helpful tips on your child's development. Baby Boosters Story Times for children ages birth to 23 months and/or the Story Timers story times for ages 2 to 6 years are offered at your local library. 6. Baltimore County Public Schools - Early Intervention and Family Literacy 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219 Baltimore, Maryland 21220 Even Start Family Literacy Program 410-887-2355 or 2345 Services provided: This free program provides early childhood education, parenting and adult education focusing on the needs of the entire family. During the parent's adult education time, the 6
7 children will be participating in an early childhood program. Program includes parent and child interaction time and family home visits. Serves parents who are eligible for Academic Skills Enhancement (ASE), General Education Diploma (GED), or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, and who have at least one child age 10 or younger at the time of registration. Website: http://www.bcps.org/offices/alted/even_start/brochure.html H.I.P.P.Y. (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) 410-887-3037 Services provided: Weekly home visits are made by trained paraprofessionals who role-play scripted activities with parents. A parent is requested to work with each child 15 to 20 minutes each day to support classroom instruction beyond the home visit. Website: http://www.bcps.org/offices/alted/hippy.html Baltimore County Public Schools Resource Centers for Families and Schools: Services provided: 5 centers provide educational and instructional resources for teachers and Baltimore County families. Each center is equipped with materials and staff to assist parents, daycare providers, and community-based organizations with educational resources that support learning. Offers disability support, parent materials, home school liaison and an outreach library. Provides instructional materials and production equipment, lending library of instructional materials for Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) teachers, a Parent Information Center, and an Outreach Library for Baltimore County Public School parents, programs/workshops, information and support to strengthen the instructional programs for all Baltimore County students. Offers parent support in special education for parents of children with disabilities. Website: http://www.bcps.org/offices/pdc/resource_ctrs.html 1. Battle Monument Resource Center for Families and Schools 7801 East Collingham Drive Dundalk, Maryland 21222 410-887-7147 2. Campfield Resource Center for Families and Schools 6834 Alter Street Baltimore, Maryland 21207 410-887-1269 3. Maiden Choice Resource Center for Families and Schools 4901 Shelbourne Road Baltimore, Maryland 21227 410-887-3646 4. Middlesex Resource Center for Families and Schools 142 Bennett Road Baltimore, MD 21221 410-887-0321 5. Resource Center for Families and Schools 8401 Leefield Road Baltimore, Maryland 21234 410-887-5281; Special Needs contact: 410-887-5443 7
8 6. Parent Support in Special Education Center -- White Oak Center 8401 Leefield Road Baltimore, Maryland 21234 410-887-5281; Special Needs contact: 410-887-5443 Services Provided: Provides information and support for parents and families for students with disabilities ages birth to 21. Center assists families of children with disabilities in locating and obtaining services for their child. Workshops to inform parents of their rights pertaining to the education of their child. Maintains a lending library of articles, books and videotapes on a wide range of special education topics such as special education law, types of disabilities, support groups and recreational opportunities. Provides facility for the development of instructional materials. Computers at the resource center are available for family use. Website: http://www.bcps.org/offices/special_ed/parent_resources.html The Community College of Baltimore Co. (Essex Campus) Children's Developmental Clinic 7201 Rossville Boulevard, P-3 Baltimore, Maryland 21237 410-780-6387 Services provided: Clinic for ages 1 to 14 utilizes "movement and fitness therapy", geared toward total developmental needs of each child. It serves children with emotional, social and physical challenges and their parents, in a recreational and educational environment. Acceptance on referral basis only, but concerned parents may call to be referred to a private physician to confirm need for therapy. Referrals from professional personnel usually are for faulty neuromuscular control and/or physical fitness or other types of developmental problems. It is not a formal medical, physical therapy, occupational therapy or psychotherapy program. Children are matched with trained volunteer clinicians who guide them as they play and learn. The Parentmobile -- Baltimore County Public Schools 410-887-0365 600 Stemmers Run Road Baltimore Maryland 21221 Services provided: A traveling resource center with technological and material resources to assist parents in helping their children learn. The Parentmobile travels to Baltimore County schools, community fairs, apartment complexes, and local businesses. Parent Services Assistants on the bus help parents and community members access information about Baltimore County Public Schools programs and resources. Visitors can learn about the services and resources available to them and their children that promote learning and increased student achievement. Website: http://www.bcps.org/offices/pdc/parentmobile.html 8
9 Early Intervention Support Services 1. Baltimore County Healthy Families Abilities Network, Inc. 410-828-7700 8503 LaSalle Road. 1-800-492-2523 Towson, Maryland 21286 Fax: 410-828-7708. Services provided: services that focus on successful parenting through individualized intensive home visitation support to families of children from the prenatal stage through age 5. Initial contact must occur from the prenatal stage through two weeks following the birth. Services are voluntary and available to families in specific communities in Baltimore County. Website: http://www.abilitiesnetwork.org/programs/healthyfamiliesaccred.htm 2. Baltimore County Healthy Start, Inc. 410-887-2705 Baltimore County Department of Health 6401 York Rd. Baltimore, MD 21212 Services provided: case management, home visiting and outreach to pregnant women and children with the goal of improving pregnancy outcomes, reducing infant mortality, and enhancing family health and well-being. Who is Eligible?: Pregnant Baltimore County residents of any age who have Medical Assistance and are at risk of having a pregnancy with medical or psychosocial difficulties. Risk is defined by one or more factors such as age; use of tobacco, alcohol or other drugs; history of previous birth complications; lack of access to medical care; health conditions of the mother; or lack of basic necessities (food, shelter, or income). How Services Are Obtained: A Maryland Risk Assessment Form should be submitted by the prenatal health care provider to the above address. Website: http://www.co.ba.md.us/agencies/health/nursing/homevisiting/hdstart.html 3. Franklin Square Hospital Center Postpartum Support Group 443-777-7000 9000 Franklin Square Drive Baltimore, Maryland 21237-3998 9
10 Early Intervention Websites a. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition: www.hmhb.org/ b. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Department of Health and Human Services www.mchb.hrsa.gov c. National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies www.naccrra.org d. National Association for the Education of Young Children: www.naeyc.org e. National Partnership for Women and Families: www.nationalpartnership.org f. Zero to Three: www.zerotothree.org 10
11 Crisis Intervention Programs 1. Baltimore County Crisis Team: 24/7 Hotline: (410) 931-2214 Mobile Crisis Team: (MCT) Staffed by specially trained County police officers and mental health clinicians, MCT can respond on-site to calls from the eastern portion of the County. Hours of operation: Daily 10:00 a.m. 1:00 a.m. In Home Intervention Team (IHIT): Staffed by mental health professionals, IHIT can provide non-crisis, on-site assistance County-wide, beginning January 2006, Monday -Friday, 12:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Urgent Care Clinic: Two locations available 7 days/week, Monday-Friday evenings, Saturday/Sunday daytime. The clinic can provide an appointment within 48 hours for urgent cases requiring assessment and brief treatment. 2. Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI) (Baltimore City): (410) 433-5255 Hotline: Available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, the hotline provides help to people who are having a psychiatric crisis and to people who are homeless. Crisis Team Services: From 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 7 days/week, the Crisis Team will go to where the individual is located to provide crisis services. The Crisis Team provides services to adults who are residents of Baltimore City. The Crisis Team will go to the individual's home, the emergency department, a clinic or any other location in or near Baltimore City. BCRI provides beds to people in psychiatric crisis, including people in need of drug or alcohol detoxification. BCRI provides aftercare and provides assistance in applying for benefits. BCRI cannot assist people with major non-psychiatric medical problems. 3. Baltimore Child And Adolescents Response System (B-CARS): 410-433-5175 B-CARS provides crisis services to people under 18 years old who are having a psychiatric crisis and who are residents of Baltimore City. B-CARS provides crisis services to youths in their homes. B- CARS helps arrange for any other necessary services. B-CARS provides follow-up services to youths who have been discharged from a hospital. B-CARS takes calls 24 hours a day everyday. Emergency Department personnel can call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The crisis teams will go to where the youth is located, including the home, the emergency department, a clinic or other locations. 4. Baltimore County Department of Social Services 410-853-3000 24-hours, 7 days a week referral line to connect you to a wide range of services and people who can best help you. All reports of suspected child or adult abuse and neglect, as well as all requests for services to families, adults or adolescents are handled by this unit. 5. Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Hotline 410-531-6677 Local crisis intervention services, including suicide, are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Professional counseling staff and trained volunteers will listen, provide support and make referrals. Crisis intervention counseling is available by phone or in person for anyone in need of immediate assistance with a personal, situational, or mental health crisis. Services are free of charge and confidential. 6. First Call For Help: (410) 685-0525 in the greater Baltimore dialing area (800) 492-0618 outside Baltimore, within Maryland (toll-free) (410) 685-2159 TTY for hearing impaired (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays) all other hours, dial 711, Maryland Relay. 11
12 Services provided: a free, confidential service that connects callers with health and human services using the only statewide comprehensive information and referral directory in Maryland. We re available 24 hours a day seven days a week. 7. Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-422-0009 (24/7) 8. National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) 9. Child Protection Team University of Maryland Medical System 410-706-5176, 410-706-6144 520 W. Lombard, Gray Hall, 1 st Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 Target Population: UMMS staff who work with abused and neglected children Services provided: Information, resources, consultation, support, advocacy, education and training. Payments: No fee Hours: 24 hours leave a message if no one is available Rape/Sexual Assault Services TurnAround, Inc. 410-377-8111 Hotline: (410) 828-6390 401 Washington Ave., Suite 300 Towson, MD 21204 Website: www.turnaroundinc.org/ Baltimore County Family Violence Unit 410-853-3030 Baltimore County/Carroll County Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Crisis Court accompaniment for domestic violence victims and assistance and support for victims as they go through the criminal justice process. Domestic Violence Referral Program interviews and refers violent offenders to counseling, reports non-compliance to the courts. The Care Clinic/Center for Families, University of MD, Baltimore 410-706-4869 520 W. Lombard, Gray Hall, 1 st Floor 410-706-1703 Baltimore, MD 21201 Services provided: provides free child and family therapy to children and families affected by or sexual abuse or exposure to domestic violence. Provides clinical assessment, advocacy services and psychiatric services. Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Inc. (MCASA) 1-800-983-RAPE(7273) 1517 Gov. Ritchie Highway, Suite 207 410-974-4507 Arnold, MD 21012 Link to Maryland Rape Recovery Centers by County: http://www.mcasa.org/a/3/a3.htm 12
13 Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence 1. Baltimore County Providers: 410-828-6390 (Hotline) o Baltimore County Family Violence Unit 410-853-3030 Baltimore County/Carroll County Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Crisis Court accompaniment for domestic violence victims and assistance and support for victims as they go through the criminal justice process. Domestic Violence Referral Program interviews and refers violent offenders to counseling, reports non-compliance to the courts. o The Care Clinic/Center for Families, University of MD, Baltimore 410-706-4869 520 W. Lombard, Gray Hall, 1 st Floor 410-706-1703 Baltimore, MD 21201 Services provided: provides free child and family therapy to children and families affected by or sexual abuse or exposure to domestic violence. Provides clinical assessment, advocacy services and psychiatric services. o Family and Children s Services of Central MD 410-281-1334 3104 Lord Baltimore Drive Suite 206 Baltimore, Maryland 21244 Services provided: Offers child sexual abuse treatment program to children who have experienced various forms of child abuse (sexual, physical, or emotional). Provides domestic violence individual and group counseling for victims and children, court accompaniment, case management, outreach and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. o Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County, Inc. 410-285-4357 P.O. Box 3909 410-285-7496 (shelter) Dundalk, Maryland 21222 Services provided: Provides wide range of services for those experiencing family conflict and family violence. Individual, couple or family counseling by appointment. Safe shelter for family members who must leave their homes in order to prevent violence from occurring. New Behaviors Group provides alternative ways of dealing with anger and conflict for those persons who have been violent towards family members. Offers victim advocate services, court room accompaniment, cellular phone distribution, and victim support groups for those members of the family who have been the recipients of violence. o TurnAround, Inc. 410-377-8111 Services provided: provides support, counseling & information to victims of sexual assault, incest, and domestic violence, regardless of sex or age. Counseling by appointment. Two Locations: Rosedale Eastern Family Resource Center 410-391-2396 9100 Franklin Square Drive, Room 302 Baltimore, Maryland 21237 Towson 410-377-8111 13
14 401 Washington Avenue, Suite 300 Towson, Maryland 21204 o ACTS, Inc. (Martha's Place and Harriet House) 410-825-8773 40 East Burke Avenue Towson, Maryland 21286 Services provided: Offers transitional housing and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence. Operates two houses providing residential services to women and children. 2. Baltimore City Providers: 410-889-7884 (Hotline) TTY: 410-889-0047 House of Ruth: 410-889-0840 House of Ruth Hotline: 410-828-6390 TurnAround, Inc. 410-837-7000 o Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland - Woodlawn Office 410-281-1334 o The Care Clinic/Center for Families, University of MD, Baltimore 410-706-4869 520 W. Lombard, Gray Hall, 1 st Floor 410-706-1703 Baltimore, MD 21201 Services provided: provides free child and family therapy to children and families affected by or sexual abuse or exposure to domestic violence; provides clinical assessment, advocacy services and psychiatric services. o South Baltimore Family Health Center 410-354-2001 Behavioral Health Services 31 Cherry Hill Road Baltimore, Md. 21215 Target Population: Substance abusers, violent offenders Services: Counseling for substance abuse and family violence Payment: Sliding scale, insurance, MA o Sinai Hospital of Baltimore 2401 West Belvedere Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21215-5271 410-601-9000, TTY: 410-601-4900; Emergency Center: 410-601-8800, TTY: 410-601-5247 3. Link to IPV resources by Maryland county: http://www.mnadv.org/dv_providers.html 14
15 Specialized DV Programs o St. Michael s Outreach Center/Adelante 410-732-2176 (Hispanic/Latina-Baltimore City/County) o CHANA (Counseling, Helpline and Aid Network for Abused Women) 1-800-991-0023 410-234-0023 101 West Mount Royal Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Services provided: Aids individuals in the Jewish community who are victims of domestic violence by providing support, counseling and assistance. Helpline provides information about the dynamics of domestic violence, safety planning, counseling, and referrals to community resources. Offers individual counseling, at no cost, and weekly support groups for Jewish women to share their own experiences; operates a Kosher Safehouse for women and their children who are in crisis and need to be away from their abusive partner/parent and provides pro bono and reduced-fee legal services by volunteer lawyers. o Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project 202-464-4477 P.O. Box 14268 Washington, DC 20044 Fax: 202 986 9332 Website: http://www.dvrp.org/ 15
16 Emergency Medical Facilities 1. Franklin Square Hospital Center 9000 Franklin Square Drive Baltimore, Maryland 21237-3998 443-777-7000, TTY: 443-777-7950; Emergency Department: 443-777-7357, TTY: 443-777-7994 2. Good Samaritan Hospital 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21239 410-532-8000, TTY: 410-323-1794; Emergency Department: 410-532-3830 3. Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) 6701 North Charles Street Towson, Maryland 21204 443-849-2000, TTY: 443-849-2272; Emergency Room: 443-849-2225 4. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center 4940 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21224 410-550-0100, TTY:410-550-0316; Emergency Department: 410-550-0350 5. Northwest Hospital Center 5401 Old Court Road Randallstown, Maryland 21133 410-521-2200, TTY: 410-521-2531 6. St. Agnes Hospital 900 Caton Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21229-5299 410-368-6000; Emergency Care: 410-368-2000 7. St Joseph Medical Center 7601 Osler Drive Towson, Maryland 21204 410-337-1000, TTY: 410-337-1671; Emergency Department: 410-337-1226 8. Sheppard Pratt Health System 6501 North Charles Street Towson, Maryland 21285-6815 410-938-3800 or 410-938-3000; Therapy Referral Service: 410-938-5000 or 888-938-4207; TTY: 410-938-3075 Services provided: Emergency psychiatric services. Therapy Referral Service (TRS) is a free, confidential telephone service that will assist in referrals to Sheppard Pratt's outpatient therapists or other mental health resources. 9. Sinai Hospital of Baltimore 2401 West Belvedere Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21215-5271 410-601-9000, TTY: 410-601-4900; Emergency Center: 410-601-8800, TTY: 410-601-5247 16
17 Enrichment Programs 1. YMCA Towson Family Branch 410-823-8870 600 W. Chesapeake Ave. Towson, MD 21204 fax: 410-823-0744 2. YMCA a. Druid Hill Family Branch 410-728-1600 1609 Druid Hill Ave. Baltimore, MD 21217 fax: 410-462-4591 b. Harry & Jeanette Weinberg YMCA at Stadium Place 410-889-YMCA (9622) 900 E. 33rd Street Baltimore, MD 21218 c. Urban Services 410-728-0945 20 S. Charles St., Suite. 600 Baltimore, MD 21201 d. White Marsh / Fullerton Family Branch 410-661-5600 P.O. Box 18405 Rosedale, MD 21237 fax: 410-882-9913 3. Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks 410-887-3871 301 Washington Avenue TTY:410-887-5319 Towson, Maryland 21204 Services provided: comprehensive offering of recreation activities including baseball, softball, soccer, crafts, teen centers and teen drop-ins, roller skating and ceramics. Programs are held in Baltimore County schools and parks. Website: http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/recreation/index.html 4. Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound 410-448-1721 1900 Eagle Drive Baltimore, Maryland 21207 Services provided: purpose is to foster human development through wilderness activities & expeditions. Courses teach wilderness skills, help to develop self confidence, leadership & teamwork. Website: http://www.outwardboundurban.org/ 5. Baltimore County Police Department - Police Explorer Program 410-887-5892 700 East Joppa Road Towson, Maryland 21286 Services provided: introduction to law enforcement for youth ages 14-20. Regular meetings and basic instruction in various phases of law enforcement. Field trips and ride-along programs. 17
18 Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers: Drop in centers for youth ages 8-17 where police officers and youth can interact in a positive manner through constructive activities that aid in character development. Supervised and staffed by Police Department officers, Recreation Coordinators and community volunteers. Free counseling services available to the children. The Bureau of Substance Abuse provides drug prevention services which include tutorial assistance, arts and crafts, community service opportunities and life skills training. LOCATIONS: Cockeysville--410-887-7708 Dundalk--410-887-7229 or 410-887-7230 9835 Greenside Drive 7701 Dunmanway Cockeysville, Maryland 21030 Dundalk, Maryland 21222 Hillendale--410-887-5561 Lansdowne--410-887-7414 1111 Halstead Road 2301 Alma Road Baltimore, Maryland 21234 Lansdowne, Maryland 21227 Mars Estates--410-887-6422 Scotts Branch--410-887-4710 1498 Homberg Avenue 3651 Rolling Road Baltimore, Maryland 21221 Baltimore, Maryland 21244 Shady Spring--410-887-0505 Winfield--410-887-4707 or 410-887-4701 8876 Goldenwood Road 8304 Carlson Lane Baltimore, Maryland 21237 Baltimore, Maryland 21244 Woodmoor 410-887-6806 or 410-887-6807 7111 Croydon Road Baltimore, Maryland 21207 Baltimore County Public Library 410-887-6100 320 York Road Towson, Maryland 21204-5179 Services provided: programs for children, youth and families including story times, puppet shows, and a summer reading club. Baltimore County Public Library - Mobile Library Services 410-887-7586 or 410-887-7255 North Point Library 1716 Merritt Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21222-3295 Services provided: bookmobiles serving Baltimore County residents. 18
19 Mental Health 1. Perinatal/Postpartum Depression Resources Websites: www.healthynewmoms.org www.postpartum.net www.1800ppdmoms.org www.nimh.nih.gov Franklin Square Hospital Center Postpartum Support Group 443-777-7427 9000 Franklin Square Drive Baltimore, Maryland 21237-3998 Services provided: support group facilitated by hospital staff for new moms and their babies. 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 Link to support groups in Maryland: http://www.infantandchildloss.org/index.php?module=pagemaster&page_user_op=view_pag e&page_id=44&mmn_position=39:7 2. Local Agencies Sheppard Pratt Health System Urgent Assessments and evaluations: 410-938-5302 Outpatient Therapy: Therapy Referral Service: 410-938-5000 or 1-888-938-4207 Inpatient (Towson or Ellicott City): 410-938-3800 Website: www.sheppardpratt.org The Pro Bono Counseling Project 410-323-5800; 301-805-8191 or 1-877-323-5800 Services provided: provides counseling on a wide variety of issues, including family and couples issues and depression, for person with low incomes; generally provided at no cost. Statewide. Website: www.probonocounseling.org The Care Clinic/Center for Families, University of MD, Baltimore 410-706-4869 520 W. Lombard, Gray Hall, 1 st Floor 410-706-1703 Baltimore, MD 21201 Services provided: provides free child and family therapy to children and families affected by or sexual abuse or exposure to domestic violence. Provides clinical assessment, advocacy services and psychiatric services. Jewish Family Services 410-466-9200 5750 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21215 (other locations in Owings Mills and Howard County) Jewish Information and Referral Service: search engine can be found at: http://www.jirs.info/ E-mail: jfs@jfs.org Website: http://www.jfs.org/index.php 19
20 Services provided: multi-service agency provides counseling for all age groups, including children, adolescents, adults and elder care services as well as many other services. Many services are available on a non-sectarian basis. Most health insurances accepted as well as a limited sliding fee scale. Dundalk Youth Services Center (DYSC) 410-288-4356 2660 Yorkway Dundalk, Maryland 21222 Fax: 410-284-7920 Services provided: individual and family counseling including play therapy services offered to younger clients. Groups for adolescents and for adults are offered within the agency and community, as needed. Groups vary according to expressed needs and available resources. Outreach program includes community education on various topics. E-Mail: dysc@erols.com Website: http://www.dundalkfamilypeace.org/ East Baltimore Youth and Family Services 410-276-1100 Maceo Hallmon, Director 500 N. Caroline Street Baltimore, Maryland 21205 Fax: (410) 752-6922 E-Mail: hmaceo@starpower.net Website: http://www.ebcconline.org/home.html Psych Associates Care, LLC Bel Air Office 410-569-4900 Towson Office 443-279-2000 42 N. Main Street, Suite 100 120 Sister Pierre Drive Bel Air, MD 21014 Towson, MD 21204 Services provided: comprehensive behavioral health services offered by psychiatrists and social workers. Website: http://www.pacllc.net Mosaic Behavioral Health Centers (an affiliate of Sheppard Pratt) Timonium Office: 410-453-9553 1931 Greenspring Dr., Timonium, MD 21093 Northwest Office: 410-922-1900 3525 Resource Dr. Randallstown, MD 21133 Catonsville Office: 443-612-1402 22 Bloomsbury Ave. Catonsville, MD 21228 Services provided: comprehensive outpatient mental health counseling centers addressing a range of behavioral health challenges. Website: http://www.mosaicinc.org/ 20
21 North Baltimore Center (Sheppard Pratt Affiliate) 410-366-4360 2225 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Services provided: outpatient mental health including therapy to adolescents, adults and mediation evaluation and management. Website: http://www.northbaltimorecenter.org/ The Women s Growth Center 410-532-GROW (532-2476) 5209 York Road, #B12 Baltimore, MD 21212 Services provided: Provides individual, couples, family and group therapy on an outpatient basis offering a feminist approach to therapy. Services are by appointment and fees are based on a sliding fee scale. Some insurance accepted. Website: http://www.womensgrowthcenter.com/ Johns Hopkins Community Psychiatry 410-550-0104 Bayview Medical Center 4940 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, Md. 21224 Target Population: All ages, dual diagnosis, substance abuse and mental health issues Services provided: Outpatient psychiatry services: medication management, therapy, case management, some transportation. John s Hopkins Women s Center 410-855-9534 911 North Broadway Baltimore, MD 21231 Target Population: Women ages 18 and over Services provided: parenting classes, art therapy, GED and Computer classes, methadone maintenance, reduced fare card for transportation. Kennedy Krieger Institute The Family Clinic 410-923-5980 2901 East Biddle Street Baltimore, MD 21213 Target Population: Neglected children Services provided: Assessment, therapy, START program for offending children, some transportation. Evaluation Clinic crisis assessment, psychological assessment, cognitive evaluation. Home-based therapeutic services counseling, in-home services, child advocacy, behavior management, parenting skills. Certified Counseling Associates, Inc 410-521-4798 Rockdale Professional Center Suite 23 Baltimore, MD 21244 21
22 The Counseling Center of Maryland 410-583-7443 600 Providence Road Towson, MD 212286 Metro Maryland Counseling Center 410-561-9584 16 Greenmeadow Drive, Suite 106 Timonium, MD 21093 Psychology Consultants Associated 410-828-6062 York Place 1205 York Road Lutherville, MD 21093 Wellspring Counseling 410-321-6035 8600 LaSalle Road The Chester Building Suite 325 Towson, MD 21286 Mt. Washington Clinical Practice 410-367-9105, ext. 11 1702 South Road Baltimore, MD 21209 Applied Therapeutic Services 410-494-1400 1045 Taylor Ave. Suite 212 Baltimore, MD 21286 Baltimore Counseling Center 410-426-6370 6310 Harford Road Baltimore, MD 21214 Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland - Woodlawn Office 410-281-1334 3104 Lord Baltimore Drive Suite 206 Baltimore, Maryland 21244 Services provided: Offers child sexual abuse treatment program to children who have experienced various forms of child abuse (sexual, physical, or emotional). Provides domestic violence individual and group counseling for victims and children, court accompaniment, case management, outreach and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. Website: www.fcsmd.org Franklin Square Hospital Center 443-777-7785 Whitesquare Professional Building 9000 Franklin Square Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21237 Behavioral Health: 443-777-7878 Crisis Intervention: 443-777-8444 22
23 Key Point Health Services 410-282-1792 Community Mental Health Clinics Harford County 443-625-1600 135 N. Parke Street Aberdeen, MD 21001 Catonsville 410-788-0300 500 N. Rolling Road Catonsville, MD 21228 Dundalk 410-282-1792 7702 Dunmanway Baltimore, MD 21222 Baltimore County Core Service Agency 410-887-2731 Bureau of Mental Health Services provided: regulates the public mental health system for Baltimore County. Medical Assistance (MAPS-MD) provider information: 1-800-888-1965 23
24 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 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 Lutherville, MD 21093-4605 1-888-288-1104 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. 4. The Mental Health Association of Maryland: 1-800-572-MHAM (6426) 700 W. 40 th Street, Suite 460 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 24
25 Talbot County (serves the Eastern Shore): 410-822-0444 Washington County: 301-733-6555 5. Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, Baltimore County 410-391-0770 Essex Library Meeting Room Support Group: 1 st and 3 rd Monday 25
26 Parenting Education 1. The Family Tree/Parent Stress line: 1-800-243-7337 2108 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Office: 410-889-2300 fax: 410-637-8387 Website: http://familytreemd.org/ Services provided: offers a range of programs providing structured support and home based education to parents and their children; advocacy and outreach services offered free-of-charge to thousands of families. Programs include Family Education and Support, Positive Parenting Program: 12-week skill-building program through the development and strengthening of their own skills. Parent Assistance in the Home (PATH): a home-based program parenting where a Family Support Advocates assesses a family s needs and services are provided in the home for 60 to 90 minutes weekly and offers short-term, intensive intervention for up to 12 weeks. Family Life Workshops and Groups: Workshops are currently offered in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard and Prince George s counties and Baltimore City. Neighborhood Investment programs and Community Services programs. Included Parents Anonymous Groups. 2. Friends of the Family, Inc. 410-659-7701 Family Support Centers (FSC) Services provided: various parent education classes and support groups. Website: http://www.friendsofthefamily.org/ Bon Secours FSC 410-362-3629 Our House 410-396-8469 26 N. Fulton Avenue 2702 Sethlow Road Baltimore, MD 21223 Baltimore, MD 21225 Southeast Baltimore 443-923-4300 DRU FSC 410-523-1828 Early Head Start Center 2100 Eutaw Place 2811 Dillon Street Baltimore, MD 21217 Baltimore, MD 21224 Park Heights FSC 410-578-0244 Waverly FSC 410-235-0555 4236 Pimlico Rd. 829 Montpelier Street Baltimore, MD 21215 Baltimore, MD 21218 26
27 Separation/Divorce Resources 1. The Family Tree/Parent Stress line: 1-800-243-7337; 410-889-2300 2108 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218 fax: 410-637-8387 Website: http://familytreemd.org/ 2. Lighthouse Inc. 410-788-5483 60 Mellor Ave Catonsville, MD 21228 Services provided: parenting education classes on separation and divorce ages 4-12. Counseling, Family Preservation/Permanency Planning, Juvenile Justice. Family counseling for families with children up to 18. 3. Parents Without Partners Support Groups: Baltimore Chapter: (410-494-3900; 410-437-5373 Services provided: Parents Without Partners provides single parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques Website: http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org/chapterfind.asp 4. National Family Resilience 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 Legal Services 1. Legal Aid (low income) 1-800-679-8813 Website: http://www.mdlab.org/ 2. Maryland Disability Law Center 410-727-6352 Services: Maryland Disability Law Center (MDLC) is the designated Protection and Advocacy agency for the State of Maryland, mandated to advance the civil rights of people with disabilities. We are a nonprofit legal services organization. We use an array of strategies including information and referral, direct representation, abuse and neglect investigations, technical assistance, community outreach and training. Our goal is to create a more integrated and just society by advancing the legal rights of people with disabilities and ensuring equal opportunities to participate in community life. Website: http://www.mdlclaw.org/chemicalcms/home.php 27
28 3. Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Service 410-547-6537 Services: MVLS provides free or reduced fee representation to low-income individuals and non-profits throughout Maryland who have civil legal problems. Website: http://www.mvlslaw.org/ 4. Maryland Mediation Centers 410-553-0206 407 South Crain Highway Suite 200 B Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061 Services: Community Mediation Maryland Centers are located throughout the State of Maryland. All provide mediation services at the community level, regardless of participants' ability to pay, making mediation accessible to any member of the community. Website: http://www.marylandmediation.org/centers.htm 28
29 Substance Abuse/Addictions Treatment 1. Baltimore County Substance Abuse Systems: 410-877-3828 Baltimore City Coordinator: 410-637-1900 Provides information, resources, funding, and referral for alcohol, and substance abuse treatment. Website: http://www.ncaddmaryland.org/access.cfm 2. ACCESS to Treatment provides referral to substance abuse treatment and services by county: Baltimore County 410-887-3828 Baltimore City 410-637-1900 Link to ACCESS for other counties: http://www.ncaddmaryland.org/access.cfm 3. Project Grace (Balto. City): 410-649-0507 Outreach project with Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems to provide linkage for consumers to substance abuse providers. 4. Alcoholics Anonymous: 410-663-1922 8635 Loch Raven Boulevard, Suite 4 Baltimore, MD 21286 Maryland Website: http://www.marylandaa.org/ National Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org 5. Baltimore Area Alcoholics Anonymous 410-663-1922 8635 Loch Raven Boulevard, Suite 4 Baltimore, MD 21286-2309 Email: intergroup@baltimoreaa.org Website: http://www.baltimoreaa.org Maryland Website: http://www.marylandaa.org/ National Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org Services provided: support groups and education about alcohol addictions. American Council on Alcoholism, Inc. (ACA) 1-800-527-5344 Provides statewide referral services for alcoholism. 6. American Council for Drug Education 1-800-488-DRUG 7. The Freestate Region of Narcotics Anonymous (NA): 1-800-317-3222 Maryland Website: http://www.freestatena.org/ Nar-Anon Family Groups of MD, DC and VA: www.naranon-maryland.com/ Phone: 1-800-477-6291 National Website: http://www.na.org/ 8. Harbour Pointe -- Gambling Hotline: 1-800-LOST BET (1-800-567-8238); 410-244-0783 924 East Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202 29
30 Services provided: Hotline is operated by professionals and volunteers. This line responds to calls from compulsive gamblers and their loved ones who are in crisis. Makes referrals to Gamblers Anonymous and other self-help groups. Website: http://www.lostbet.com/ 9. Al-Anon/Alateen Baltimore County 410-832-7094 Baltimore City 410-766-1984 E-mail: alanon@md-al-anon.org Website: http://www.md-al-anon.org/ 10. Cocaine Hotline 1-800-662-HELP 11. Heroin Help Line: 410-386-2424 12. Narcotics Anonymous 410-876-4316 or 1-800-317-3222 13. Partners in Recovery 410-420-6315 The Addiction Treatment Center-GBMC/Sheppard Pratt 98-A Industry Lane 1200 East Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 Forest Hill MD 21050 Services provided: services provided include Ambulatory Detoxification, Partial Hospitalization, Dual Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Continuing Care, Outpatient Group Therapy, Outpatient Education, Relapse Prevention Program, Multifamily Group, Family and Individual Therapy, Intervention Services, Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program and DMV & DWI Programs. 14. Phoenix Recovery Center--inpatient and outpatient services 410-671-7374 107 Edgewood Road Edgewood MD 21040 Website: www.phoenixrecoverycenter.com Services provided: a non-hospital detox, an intensive outpatient program with supervised transitional beds, outpatient program and halfway house. All of these programs are licensed and certified by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 15. Mountain Manor--Main Administrative Offices 410-233-1400 3800 Frederick Ave. Baltimore MD 21229 Email: cnejus@ mountainmanor.org Website: http://www.mountainmanor.org 30