Mental Health Resources
Provided By The Allegheny East Conference Relationship Ministry
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Mental Health and Special Needs Resources
(Maryland & Washington, DC)
The following list includes national, Maryland, and Washington, DC resources for mental health, counseling, and support for families with special needs. These resources provide access to therapy, support groups, advocacy, and crisis services.
National Resources
Psychology Today – Find a therapist directory, mental health articles, resources. https://www.psychologytoday.com
Therapy for Black Girls – Therapist directory and supportive community for Black women and girls. https://therapyforblackgirls.com
The Arc (National) – Advocacy and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. https://thearc.org
Autism Speaks – Resources, advocacy, and support for individuals with autism and families. https://www.autismspeaks.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Education, advocacy, and family support. https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America (MHA) – Prevention, early identification, education, and support. https://mhanational.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – National hub for behavioral health treatment locator and hotlines. https://www.samhsa.gov
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – Research-based information and resources. https://www.nimh.nih.gov
Maryland Resources
The Arc of Maryland – Advocacy and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. https://www.thearcmd.org
Pathfinder for Autism – Autism resources, training, and family support. https://www.pathfindersforautism.org
Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD) – Education, outreach, and connection to services. https://www.mhamd.org
Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) – Statewide behavioral health services. https://health.maryland.gov/bha
211 Maryland – Crisis and referral line for mental health and other supports. https://211md.org
Carelon Behavioral Health of Maryland – Manages Medicaid behavioral health services. https://maryland.carelonbh.com
NAMI Maryland – Education, support, and advocacy. https://namimd.org
Washington, DC Resources
DC Department of Behavioral Health – Hotline 1-888-793-4357; connects to local providers. https://dbh.dc.gov/page/where-get-help
Whitman-Walker Health – Behavioral health, psychiatry, counseling, and substance use services. https://www.whitman-walker.org
Catholic Charities DC – Counseling, medication management, case management. https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org
NAMI DC – Local chapter offering advocacy and connections to services. https://www.namidc.org
St. Elizabeths Hospital – Inpatient psychiatric care. https://dbh.dc.gov/service/st-elizabeths-hospital
United Way NCA – Mental health referrals and support services. https://unitedwaynca.org
Other Resources
Mental Health & The Church Homepage | Kay Warren https://share.google/9I8I0eaa3fJRF1lQD
Helping Parents Become Spiritual Leaders | D6 Family Ministry https://share.google/EQxtfIGqsffy0S5KI
Teen Joy and Faith Resilience | D6 Family Ministry https://share.google/56ymPAbRd920QIqS5
Breaking the Cycle of Arguing: Equipping Families to Parent From the Heart | D6 Family Ministry https://share.google/XpVmgi6CxDYIp8Byl