Walk-In Crisis Services are now available at the new Walk-In Crisis Care Center

located at 340 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702.

Walk-In Crisis Services can be accessed either in-person or online.
If you prefer to access the Virtual Walk-in Service, Please Click Here

Walk-In Crisis Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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HOW WE HELP

Through education, advocacy, empowerment, and treatment, MHA helps everyone face their challenges and make lasting positive changes.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

All of our support depends on your support. Click here to learn about ways to give.

HOW WE HELP

Through education, advocacy, empowerment, and treatment, MHA helps everyone face their challenges and make lasting positive changes.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

All of our support depends on your support. Click here to learn about ways to give.

Parents today are faced with the challenge of raising children in an increasingly complicated world. We offer a number of programs that promote positive parenting and support parents with this difficult, yet rewarding, task.

HELPING FAMILIES >

Mental health is about more than our struggles – it is our ability to realize our capabilities. To connect with others. To build strong relationships and achieve our goals.

HELPING ADULTS >

The first five years of a child’s life are when 90% of brain growth occurs. The key to a child’s success tomorrow is preparing children’s mental and emotional resilience now. MHA offers a wide array of programs and services that educate, support and nurture children and adolescents, to give them the best chance at living full, productive lives.

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Parents today are faced with the challenge of raising children in an increasingly complicated world. We offer a number of programs that promote positive parenting and support parents with this difficult, yet rewarding, task.

HELPING FAMILIES >

Mental health is about more than our struggles – it is our ability to realize our capabilities. To connect with others. To build strong relationships and achieve our goals.

HELPING ADULTS >

The first five years of a child’s life are when 90% of brain growth occurs. The key to a child’s success tomorrow is preparing children’s mental and emotional resilience now. MHA offers a wide array of programs and services that educate, support and nurture children and adolescents, to give them the best chance at living full, productive lives.

HELPING CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS >

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