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Larry L. Leitch, M.A.,M.P.A. Health Officer
Elizabeth Ruff, M.D. Deputy Health Officer
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MENTAL HEALTH - Services - Support and Advocacy Groups
Support and Advocacy Groups
- Consumer Drop-In Center
A safe, comfortable environment for consumers of mental health services to access peer support, socialization and recreation.
On Our Own of Carroll County, Inc.
27 East Main Street, 2nd Floor Rear (above the Donut Factory)
P.O. Box 1174
Westminster, MD 21158-1174
(410) 751-6600
- DRADA (Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association)
Provides supports to help minimize the suffering from depression and other affective disorders by assisting with self-help groups, providing educational programs and information.
(410) 955-4647
- Double Trouble In Recovery
A 12-step support group for individuals struggling with psychiatric disorders and substance abuse disorders. Meets in the Consumer Drop-In Center.
(410) 751-6600
- Grassroots Hotline
Provides 24-hour hotline assistance to people. Also serves as the Youth Suicide Hotline.
1-800-422-0009
- Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health
Offers supports to families with young children and adolescents who are suffering from psychiatric disorders. Provides advocacy, training, peer support, information and assistance.
1-888-607-3637
- Maryland Family Voices
Statewide grassroots network of families and friends advocating for children with special health needs.
c/o Parent's Place of Maryland
7484 Candlewood Road, Suite 5
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 574-3750
E-mail RhowellAdvocate@aol.com
Contact: Rochelle Howell
- NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
An educational organization and support group for individuals and family members whose lives are affected by psychiatric disorders.
1500 Wheat Drive
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 876-6416
Contact: Pam Maranto
- On Our Own of Carroll County
Consumer-run organization providing support, advocacy, socialization, education and recreation for individuals recovering from psychiatric disorders.
On Our Own of Carroll County
27 East Main Street, 2nd Floor Rear (above the Donut Factory)
P.O. Box 1174
Westminster, MD 21158-1174
(410) 751-6600
Contact: Jeanne Medlin
- Parent's Place of Maryland
Offers information, referral services, educational workshops and courses, assists consumers in their efforts to obtain the best possible services for their children.
(410) 859-5300
E-mail: info@ppmd.org
- Rape Crisis Intervention Services
Rape Crisis Intervention Services
224 North Center Street, Room 102
P.O. Box 1563
Westminster, MD 21158-1563
(410) 857-0900
24-hour hotline: (410) 857-7322
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