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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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Carroll County Health Department - Carroll County Maryland
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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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