Mental Health Resources

The following resources are presented for your information only and do not necessarily represent our opinions or advice or constitute our endorsement of these services. For mental health emergencies, please CALL 911 or go directly to your nearest hospital.

Community Resources

Lists of local organizations, descriptions of what they do, contact info, and link to their websites.

Maryland-based resources

Maryland Association of Behavioral Health Authorities — provides a list of public behavioral health services by county.

Maryland Adult Protective Services

Maryland County Numbers for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents – Baltimore — a mental health residential treatment facility of the Maryland Department of Health.

National Associations

American Psychological Association – Help Center

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) — the leader in advocacy, education, training, and research for anxiety and stress-related disorders.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) — the nation's leading nonprofit serving individuals with ADHD and their families, with over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) — the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on mood disorders, providing scientifically-based tools and information.

International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) — an international nonprofit serving people with OCD and related disorders, as well as their families, friends, and professionals.

LD OnLine (Learning Disabilities and ADHD) — the world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving parents, teachers, and professionals.

Mental Health America — dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — a nonprofit advocacy organization for individuals and families affected by severe mental illness.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders — a nonprofit focused on preventing and alleviating the problems of eating disorders.

National Center for PTSD — a VA resource advancing care and research on PTSD and stress-related disorders.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network — works to improve access to care and services for traumatized children and adolescents.

National Domestic Violence Hotline — provides 24-hour advocacy, safety planning, and resources for those affected by domestic violence.

National Eating Disorders Association — provides information, referrals, support, prevention, and resources related to eating disorders.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) — provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) — leads the nation in science-based research on drug abuse and addiction, including prevention and treatment.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) — part of the National Institutes of Health; the federal focal point for mental health research and public information.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) — the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization, operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline.

Hotlines

Sometimes when we are overwhelmed in a situation, we need to talk to someone right away. We offer the following resources that could be helpful when you are in immediate need of support. Please feel free to call the hotlines at any time to reach a compassionate and trained person who can support you