Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Frederick County
Founded in 1965, the Mental Health Association of Frederick County (MHA) has dedicated six decades to building a community where mental wellness is prioritized. Our mission centers on preparing resilient children, securing vulnerable families, and providing crisis support through education, advocacy, and treatment. With programs like 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Services, sliding-fee counseling, and child care resource referrals, we ensure accessible care for all ages. Our CARF-accredited outpatient clinic and suicide prevention training underscore our commitment to quality.Guided by values of equity, integrity, and transparency, we serve Frederick County and surrounding regions, offering hope through initiatives like telephone reassurance for seniors and trauma-informed care. As a nonprofit, we rely on community support to maintain services such as supervised visitation, family coaching, and mental health education, ensuring no one faces crises alone.
Services
Crisis Intervention
Counseling Services
Child Care Programs
Suicide Prevention Training
Walk-in Behavioral Health
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We have 60 years of experience in mental health services and community advocacy.
- Our CARF-accredited outpatient clinic ensures high-quality counseling care.
- 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Services provide immediate support for any emotional crisis.
- Sliding fee scale counseling ensures accessibility regardless of financial status.
- Comprehensive programs address needs from childhood development to senior support.
Associations and certifications
- CARF International
What people say
24/7 crisis support
Compassionate staff
Life-saving programs
Accessible care
Strong community impact
Services
Crisis Intervention
Our 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Care Center provides immediate, face-to-face assistance for non-life-threatening emotional or mental health crises. Services include peer support specialists, urgent psychiatric appointments, and telehealth options. This program ensures timely intervention to stabilize individuals during critical moments.
Counseling Services
CARF-accredited outpatient therapy offered on a sliding fee basis or through Medicaid. Services address depression, anxiety, ADHD, family conflicts, and life transitions. Confidential sessions for individuals, couples, and families are conducted by licensed professionals in a supportive environment.
Child Care Programs
Child Care Choices offers resource referrals, professional development for educators, and technical assistance for child care businesses. PERKS program promotes social-emotional development in children birth to five through on-site educator support and parent trainings.
Suicide Prevention Training
Community workshops like ASIST teach suicide alertness and intervention skills. Training equips participants to recognize warning signs, engage at-risk individuals, and connect them with professional resources, reducing suicide risks across all age groups.
Walk-in Behavioral Health
Free, same-day support for emotional, mental, or relationship crises. Available 24/7 at 340 Montevue Lane or virtually, this service includes crisis navigators, peer specialists, and follow-up care planning to ensure continuity of support.
People
Suzi Borg
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Suzi Borg leads MHA with over two decades of nonprofit management experience, focusing on expanding crisis services and community partnerships to enhance mental health accessibility.
Amy Thompson
Chief Operating Officer
Amy Thompson oversees daily operations, ensuring efficient delivery of MHA's programs while maintaining compliance with organizational and funding requirements.
Travis Walter
Director of Crisis Services Division
Travis Walter manages crisis intervention initiatives, including the 24/7 call center and Walk-In Crisis Care Center, prioritizing immediate response and trauma-informed care.
Adam Schlager
Director of Family Support Services Division
Adam Schlager directs family-focused programs like Healthy Families Frederick and Systems Navigation, supporting vulnerable families through home visits and system advocacy.
Sarah Martin
Child Care Choices Program Director
Sarah Martin leads child care initiatives, connecting families with resources and training educators to improve early childhood mental and emotional development.
Questions
What mental health services does MHA offer?
MHA provides crisis intervention, counseling, child care programs, suicide prevention training, and walk-in behavioral health services for all ages.
Are services available after hours?
Yes, our Walk-In Crisis Care Center and 24/7 Call Center offer immediate support for any emotional crisis at any time.
How can I access crisis care?
Visit our Walk-In Crisis Care Center at 340 Montevue Lane, Frederick, or call 301-662-2255 for virtual or phone support.
Do you offer counseling for low-income families?
Yes, our sliding fee scale ensures counseling accessibility regardless of financial status, with services covered through Medicaid or donations.
How is MHA funded?
MHA relies on donations, grants, and community support to maintain free and sliding-scale services for Frederick County residents.
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