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ARC of Washington County Stepping Stones
Behavioral Health Services of Meritus Health
Brook Lane Health Services 
Brook Lane Health Services - North Village
Villa Maria Catholic Charities Washington County

JoAnn Shaffer Dooley, LCSW-C, RN, CS

Kevin P. Geis, Ph.D.

Institute for Family Centered Services

The Mental Health Center of Western Maryland (MHC)

Parker Psychological Services, Inc.

The Pro Bono Counseling Project

Potomac Case Management Services (PCMS)

QCI Behavioral Health

JoAnn Sheffield, LCSW-C, CCTP

Turning Point of Washington County

Washington County Health Department & Mental Health Services

Washington County Public Mental Health System Providers

ARC of Washington County
Stepping Stones
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

22911 Cavetown Church Road, Smithsburg, MD  21783

Phone: 301-824-5142   Fax: 301-824-5382

Services Provided: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program for Children and Adults, Autism Waiver services that include: respite care, therapeutic integration groups, intensive individual support services (Must be enrolled in Autism Waiver for Waiver services)  Indian Springs Campground (Must be a current ARC consumer for camp)

Ages Served: Children 3-17 years of age and adults 18-64 years of age.

Hours of Operation: After school, weekends, and summer

Fees: Must be Medicaid eligible for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services.

Behavioral Health Services of Meritus Health

Outpatient: 11116 Medical Campus Rd Suite 2989 Orange Entrance,  Hagerstown, MD 21742

Inpatient: Meritus Medical Center 1 West, Emergency Psychiatrist Services, Hagerstown, MD  21742

Phone: 301-766-7600 or 800-635-2774   Fax: 301-797-4976

Services Provided: Emergency Psychiatric Services, Outpatient Counseling, Psychiatrist Evaluation and Medication Management, Intensive Outpatient Program, Group Treatment, Inpatient Psychiatric and Detoxification Services, Employee Assistance Program, Corporate Trainings.

Eligible Persons: Children, adolescents, adults and seniors, Outpatient for over 18 yrs of age only

Hours of Operation:
    Outpatient Services: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am until 6 pm, Wednesday   9:30 am until 7:00 pm, Friday 9:30 am until 5:00 pm.
    Inpatient Services and Emergency Psychiatric Services: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fees: Varies depending on level of service.

Payment: Cash, Credit Cards, Insurance, Managed Care Plans, Medicare, Medicaid.

Brook Lane Health Services

13218 Brook Lane Drive, P.O. Box 1945, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Phone: 301-733-0330 or 800-342-2992  Fax: 301-733-4038 

Website: www.brooklane.org

Services: Short-Term Hospitalization, Psychiatric evaluation services, Laurel Hall School-Special Education Services, Stone Bridge Transitional Care Home, Stone Brook Residential Program for Adolescent females, Child & Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program, Adult Partial Hospitalization Program, Outpatient Treatment, Marital Therapy, Pastoral Counseling, Abundant Life Counseling - Biblically based counseling

Eligible Persons: Children 2-17 years of age, adults, seniors who have emotional and/or mental health issues.

Accessibility of Service: Handicap accessible for physical handicaps. Staff fluent in Spanish

Fees: Varies per program.

Payment: Cash, Credit Cards, Insurance, Managed Care Plans, Medicare, Medicaid.

Hours: Hospital is open 24 hours a day seven days a week, all other programs vary.

Brook Lane Health Services - North Village

18714 North Village Shopping Center, Hagerstown, MD 21742

Phone:301-739-7258, 301-733-0330 - intake phone, Fax: 301-739-7380 

Services: Outpatient services/therapy.

Specialties: ADHD; play therapy; family therapy; substance abuse counseling; depression; anxiety; sexual abuse;  aggressive behavior; dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse.

Eligible Persons: Children 3 years of age and up, adolescents, adults. 

Exclusions to Eligible Persons: N/A.

Accessibility of Service: Handicap accessible for physical handicaps.

Referral Process: Contact Admissions office at 301-733-0330.

Fees: Set amount.

Payment: Cash, Credit Cards, Insurance, Managed Care Plans, Medicare, Medicaid.

Hours: 7:00 a.m. -  9:00 p.m. - Monday through Thursdays 

             7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday

On-Call Availability: Call Admissions Office at 301-733-0330.

Name of Director: Michael Shea, Ed., LCSW-C, Director of Outpatient Services
                                Susan Patrey, Manager of Outpatient Services

Contact: Admissions Office

Villa Maria
Catholic Charities Washington County

229 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Phone: 301-733-5858,  Fax: 301-733-5626 

Email: hagersto@cc-md.org          Web: www.catholiccharities-md.org

Services: Outpatient services/therapy, family counseling, Skills for Success for children and adolescents, group therapy

Specialties: Depression; anxiety; children and adolescents, families, dual diagnosis

Eligible Persons: Children 3-17 years of age, adults.

Fees: Co-pay varies depending on insurance availability.

Payment: Cash, Medicaid, PAC, sliding scale.

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday's, Saturdays and evenings by appointment.

Catholic Charities Washington County is an outpatient mental health clinic of Villa Maria Catholic CHarities Child and Family Services..

JoAnn Shaffer Dooley, LCSW-C, RN, CS-P

1140 Opal Court, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Phone: 301-790-1560 Ext. 202,  Fax: 301-790-1666 

Services: Outpatient services/therapy
                "Healing Hearts" Workshop for parents who are separating or divorced

Specialties: depression; anxiety, trauma.

Eligible Persons: Children 8 years of age and older, adolescents, adults, seniors.

Fees: Set amount.

Payment: Cash, Insurance.

Hours: Monday through Friday, by appointment only, "Healing Hearts" workshop is held every month.

Kevin P. Geis, Ph.D.

1140 Opal Court,  Hagerstown, MD 21740

Phone: 301-790-1560 ,  Fax: 301-790-1666

   E-Mail: drgeis@innernet.net

Services: Outpatient services/therapy, psychological testing.

Specialties: Child/adolescent disorders; parenting issues; play therapy; family therapy.

Eligible Persons: Children 2-17 years of age.

Exclusions to Eligible Persons: N/A.

Fees: Set amount.

Payment: Cash, Insurance, some Managed Care Plans, Medicaid. Insurance company should be called to inquire about network inclusion since Dr. Geis is not included in all panels.

Hours: By appointment only.

Institute for Family Centered Services

82 W. Washington Street, Ste. 601, Hagerstown, MD  21740

Phone: 301-696-0726,  Fax: 301-696-0727

Web: www.ifcsinc.com

Services: Psychiatric rehabilitation services. Home based, family centered services for children and adults who are at risk for hospitalization or institutional placement.

Ages Served: Children, adolescents, adults and senior

Payment: Some insurance, some managed care plans, Medicaid, Grants, Purchase Of Services through DJS or DSS.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Family Service Coordinators are on call 24/7.

The Mental Health Center of Western Maryland

1180 Professional Court, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Phone: 301-791-3045  Secure Fax: 240-313-3071 

Website: www.thementalhealthcenter.net

Services: Outpatient Treatment for Children and Adults, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program - Children and Adults, Mobile Treatment.

Specialties:  Children with behavioral disabilities, family dysfunctions and abuse, adults with major mental illness; dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse.

Ages Served: Children age 3 year of age and up, adolescents, adults, seniors.

Payment: Cash, Credit Cards, Private Insurances, Medicare, Medicaid

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday

             8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday

Parker Psychological Services, Inc.

5257 Buckeystown Pike, PO Box 478

Frederick, MD  21704

Phone: 301-305-0693   E-mail: help@parkerpsych.com

Website: www.parkerpsych.com

Services: Parker Psychological Services provides psychological testing and supportive, cognitive, and behavioral therapy to clients age 65 and over and their families in the comfort of their homes. Services are provided to individuals who have a mental health issue and/or a cognitive disorder, such as a mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Services are also provided to individuals under the age of 65 who are suffering from a cognitive disorder, such as a mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Parker Psychological Services also provides supportive and behavioral interventions to individuals and their caregivers and/or family if they desire to keep their loved one at home or if they are seeking an out-of-home living environment. All services are currently provided in Washington and Frederick County

Initial Assessment
An initial assessment includes a clinical interview with the client and family members or care givers, a review of client background form, and psychological testing.

Follow-up Sessions
Follow-up sessions may include the following:

observation of client and/or client and caregiver interaction
additional testing to determine diagnosis and/or treatment and behavioral interventions
therapy in the form of supportive, cognitive, behavioral therapy or a combination of the three
consultation with family members, community resources, and primary care physicians to ensure continuity of care for the client
review of treatment and behavioral plan
training of the caregiver in implementation of treatment and/or behavioral plan interventions

Ages Served: ages 65 and older.

Payment: Cash, Medicare, Medicaid

THE · PRO · BONO
COUNSELING PROJECT

Phone: 410-825-1001, 301-805-8191, 877-323-5800
  Fax: 410-825-1388 

E-Mail: barbara@probonocounseling.org

Website: www.probonocounseling.org

Services:  Provides free and reduced-cost linkage with licensed mental health professionals for uninsured and under-insured families, couples and individuals of any age.  Therapists in private practice volunteer their time to assure that all those who live or work in Maryland have access to mental health care.  Outreach for specific at risk populations assures that members of the military and their loved ones, caregivers for loved ones with long term illnesses, folks diagnosed with cancer and their family members, victims of violence, single parents and seniors who are sad, grieving, have lost interest in daily activities, have family problems, have been financially exploited or have other problems a counselor can help to work on are invited to contact the Pro Bono Counseling Project for intake and referral to licensed and insured mental health professionals and related services.

A Public Service Project of: Maryland Chapter, NASW; Maryland Psychiatric Society;  Maryland Psychological Association; Maryland Society for Clinical Social Work, Inc.; Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of Maryland; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors of Maryland; Maryland Association of Marriage & Family Therapists.

Potomac Case Management Services (PCMS)

324 E Antietam Street, Suite 301, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Phone: 301-791-3087    Fax: 301-393-0730 

Web: www.pcmsin.org

Services: Mental health case management for all ages.

Specialties: Targeted Case Management; Early Childhood Mental Health Program, WC Juvenile Drug Court, In-home Behavioral health Program (Dept of Social Services Contract) Journey Life Care Program (Private Pay), Love and Logic Parenting.

Eligible Persons: TCM-Individual must  have chronic mental health diagnosis and reside in Washington County and have Primary Adult Care or Medicaid.  ECMH is for Children ages 0-5 with behavioral and/or mental health issues and have Medicaid of MCHP insurance.  JDC referrals come from the Program Coordinator as governed by the Washington County Court.  IHBH referrals come through DSS.  JLC referrals are open from anyone in the tri-state area that needs geriatric care services.  L & L is open to the public through various programs or private pay..

Exclusions to Eligible Persons: N/A.

Referral Process: Each program has a specific referral to be completed. For ease, please call our office at 301-791-3087 and ask for the referral/admission coordinator.

Fees: TCM, ECMH, JDC, IHBH have no fees.  JLC and L & L fees can be associated.

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday.

On-Call Availability: Beeper access for active clients 24/7.

Name of Director:  Dawn Johns

QCI Behavioral Health

201 N. Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Phone: 301-791-2660, Fax: 301-791-5032 

Services: Mobile treatment services, outpatient services/therapy, client psychiatric evaluations, Medication Management. 

Specialties: ADHD; substance abuse; dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse; dual diagnosis of mental illness and developmental disability; aggressive behavior.

Eligible Persons: Children 5 years of age and up, adolescents, adults, seniors who have a mental illness. Clients must be authorized by MHP to receive services and have a Medicaid card.

Exclusions to Eligible Persons: N/A.

Accessibility of Service: Handicap accessible for physical handicaps.

Referral Process: Referral form filled out by agency or telephone referral from any service.

Fees: Sliding Scale Fee.

Payment: Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Uninsured, Self Pay

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

JoAnn Sheffield, LCSW-C, CCTP
Therapist/Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical

1260 Maryland Avenue, suite 103 A, Hagerstown, MD  21740

Phone: 301-797-5268, Fax: 301-797-5109

jsheffieldmsw@aol.com 

Services: Outpatient counseling

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar I & II, Substance Abuse, PTSD, Trauma, OIF & OEF Veterans, Domestic Violence, Chronic Medical Conditions, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anger Management, ADD/ADHD, Love & Logic Parenting Skills, Life Coach, Grief/Loss, Aging Transition, Adjustment Issues, College Related Concerns, Women Issues, Self-Esteem

Relationship Issues: Couples Counseling, Family Counseling

Eligible Persons: All Ages

Fees:   Sliding Fee Available.

Payment: Cash, Medicaid, Medicare, BlueCross/BlueShield, Megellan, Optima Health, Tricare and Aetna.

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Turning Point of Washington County

25 East North Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Phone: 301-733-6063  Fax:301-733-6220

Web: www.waystationinc.org/WashingtonCty.htm

Services: Homeless Outreach Program, Residential Rehabilitation Program, Community Support Program, Day Program, Supported Employment Program, ACT, HTI Program.

Specialties: Serious and persistent mental illness. 

Eligible Persons: Adults 18 years and older who have a mental illness.

Exclusions to Eligible Persons: Psychiatric diagnosis excluded by Maryland's Public Mental Health System.

Accessibility of Service:  Handicap accessible for physical disabilities.

Referral Process: Single point of entry. Mail or fax referral form or call to initiate the referral process. Once referral information is received, an intake interview and assessment is completed within (5) working days.

Fees: Sliding Scale Fee.

Payment: Cash, Medicaid, Medicare, and Grant funding by the Washington County Mental Health Authority.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Washington County Health Department

Division of Behavioral Health Services

1302 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742

Phone: 240-313-3310  Fax: 240-313-3239

Website:  www.washhealth.org

Services: Outpatient services/therapy, Substance abuse counseling..

Specialties: Depression; anxiety; relationship difficulties; social phobia;  Trauma; Gambling Addiction; dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse; bereavement/loss.

Eligible Persons: Children 12 years of age and up, adolescents, adults, seniors who are Washington County residents. Out of state consumers pay full fee. Priority given to uninsured.

Exclusions to Eligible Persons: History of prior psychiatric hospitalizations and/or conditions which result in need for supports beyond the scope of the agency.

Accessibility of Service: Handicap accessible for physical, sight, and hearing handicaps. Program offers interpreters for hearing impaired consumers.

Referral Process: Call for screening. If accepted, intake will be scheduled to determine admission to the program.

Fees: Sliding scale fee.

Payment: Cash, Insurance, Managed Care Plans, Medicare, Medicaid.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Evenings and weekends as scheduled.

Last Updated: April 17, 2013