There are many local, state, and national organizations that provide excellent information about all aspects of mental illness. A few of the most respected organizations are listed here to guide you in your search.* 

To start a call with any of the agencies listed below,  simply click on the phone number.

 

IF YOU OR ANOTHER PERSON ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY 

DONT USE THIS SITE 

CALL 988 OR GO TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM!

 

Who to call in a Crisis? 
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 

Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

Charles County Resources

 

Charles County Department of Health, Behavioral Health Division: 301-609-6900

Outpatient mental health treatment and medication management for Charles County residents. Accepts Maryland Medicaid and most insurance. Ages 6 and older for therapy, 18 and older for medication management.

 

Charles County Department of Social Services: 301-392-6400

Assistance with food, housing, medical benefits, child protective services, and adult protective services. After-hours abuse reporting: 1-800-917-7383.

 

Charles County Crisis Warmline: 410-768-5522

24-hour crisis warmline serving Charles County residents. Call for crisis support, emotional assistance, and referrals.

 

Sante Southern Maryland Crisis Response: Call or text 988

Mobile crisis team serving Charles County and St. Mary's County. A trained mental health professional and peer support specialist respond in person to individuals in crisis at home or in the community. In-person response available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to midnight. Phone counselors available 24/7.

 

Center for Abused Persons (Charles County): 301-645-3336

The only 24-hour, seven-day-a-week crisis hotline in Charles County for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Provides emotional support, shelter referrals, and advocacy.

 

Southern Maryland Community Network: 301-843-0081

Behavioral health services including housing support and community resources. Serving Southern Maryland since 1981. Accepts Maryland Medicaid.

 

Charles County Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA): 301-609-5757

Plans and monitors behavioral health services for Charles County. Contact for information on available public mental health programs and resources.

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Local Numbers

• Baltimore (Baltimore Crisis Response)  410-752-2272

• Baltimore County (Baltimore Crisis Response) 410-931-2214

• Calvert County Crisis Hotline 410-535-1121

• Charles County Crisis Warmline  410-768-5522

• Charles County Department of Health, Behavioral Health: 301-609-6900

• Charles County DSS: 301-392-6400

• Center for Abused Persons (Charles County, domestic violence): 301-645-3336

• Howard County (Grassroots Crisis Hotline)  410-531-6677

• Maryland Crisis Hotline 800-422-0009 / TDD line 410-531-5086

• Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline 800-422-0009

• Prince George's Crisis Services 301-429-2185​

• Santé Southern Maryland Mobile Crisis (Charles and St. Mary's Counties): Call or text 988

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National Numbers​

•  AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044

• American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

• Family Violence Helpline: 1-800-996-6228

• LGBTQ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

• Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling: 1-800-522-4700

• Maryland Coalition of Families: 410-730-8267, press 1

• NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-6264

• National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1- 800-799-7233

• National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)

• Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) 

• RAINN sexual assault hotline 24/7:  1-800-656-4673

• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

• Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT  1-800-366-8288

• Trans Hotline 24/7  1-877-565-8860

• The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

• Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8355 

• 211 Maryland: Dial 2-1-1 

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