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IF YOU ARE IN A CRISIS AND NEED IMMEDIATE HELP

If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away:

  • Call your doctor's office.
  • Call 911 for emergency services.
  • Go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
  • Call the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention
    Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255); TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
    to be connected to a trained counselor at a suicide crisis center nearest you.
  • Ask a family member or friend to help you make these calls or take you to the hospital.
    or Contact your local crisis services at the following number:

Baltimore County – 911 or Baltimore County Response
System: 410-931-2214

Baltimore City – 911 or Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.
(BCRI): 410-433-5175 or 410-752-2272

IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND IN A CRISIS
If you have a family member or friend who is suicidal, do not leave him or her alone. Try to get the person to seek help immediately from an emergency room, physician, or mental health professional. Take seriously any comments about suicide or wishing to die. Even if you do not believe your family member or friend will actually attempt suicide, the person is clearly in distress and can benefit from your help in receiving mental health treatment.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration www.samhsa.gov
Within the Federal government, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a “Services Locator” for mental health and substance abuse treatment programs and resources nationwide. Visit their Web site at www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases or call 1.800.789.2647 (toll free).

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
website provides information from the Federal agency that conducts and supports research on mental illnesses. www.nimh.nih.gov

National Mental Health Association.
The www.depression-screening.org web site is sponsored by the National Mental Health Association as part of NMHA's Campaign for America's Mental Health. The mission of this web site is to educate people about clinical depression, offer a confidential way for people to get screened for symptoms of the illness, and guide people toward appropriate professional help if necessary.

Maryland CORE SERVICE AGENCIES-CSA by county www.dhmh.state.md.us/mha/csa.htm

Maryland Department of Mental Health and Hygiene www.dhmh.state.md.us/healthcare/index.htm

Local Health Departments in Maryland www.dhmh.state.md.us/html/org-lhd.htm

NAMI www.md.nami.org

Depression and Related Disorder affective disorder Association (DRADA) www.drada.org/index.html is a community organization; they serve individuals affected by a depressive illness, family members, health care professionals and general public.

Pro-Bono Counseling Pro Bono Counseling Project - 410-323-5800 http://www.probonocounseling.org/

OMHC Services

  • Medication Management
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Family Counselling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program
  • Group Counseling
  • Referral Services (continuity of care)

OMHC Services

Diagnostic evaluation

All patients who are new to Outpatient Center receive a diagnostic evaluation by a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, a Psychologist, or a Clinical Social Worker or Counselor, all of whom are licensed and trained to complete such evaluations. The face-to-face screening assesses the individual’s strengths, available resources and treatment needs.

 

Individual and Family Therapy

These services are provided by licensed professionals such as Clinical Therapists and Social Workers. Therapy generally occurs weekly until sufficient progress has occurred to decrease the frequency of sessions. Anger and stress management, coping and problem-solving skills, social skills, improved self-esteem and self-control, improved familial relationships, and behavior management are among some of the common treatment goals worked on within the therapy sessions.

 

Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)

A treatment plan is developed in collaboration with the individual and parent/and or guardian. ITP includes the individual’s diagnosis, presenting problems, needs, strengths, treatment expectations and responsibilities. Long term and short term goals in measurable terms and target dates for each goal. Criteria for successful completion of treatment and reasons for continuing treatment. A crisis response plan and baseline/progress on objectives.

 

Continuing Evaluation and Treatment

A contact note is completed after each visit describing the service delivered. Each month a progress summary note is completed that describes progress towards ITP goals and any changes in an individual’s status and if applicable suggested changes in treatment goals and services delivered.

 

Medication Services

If indicated medication services i.e. prescription, monitoring, and education regarding medication are provided.