Children and
Adolescent
Services

The Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency (AACHMHA) is committed to intervening as early as possible to identify and treat developing mental health problems in children and teenagers who meet the criteria.

Many of our adult services also are available to children including the 24-hour hotline (410.768.5522), case management, outpatient therapy, residential programs, aftercare, supported housing, urgent care centers, the mobile crisis team, transportation help and financial assistance.

In addition, several programs have been developed to meet the special needs of children, adolescents and their parents including:

School-Based Mental Health Initiatives
In partnership with the county schools, AACMHA is working to develop a program that will help middle school kids with mental health issues make a smooth transition to high school.

Mentoring
AACMH provides funding for a YWCA program that provides mentoring for children and adolescents with mental health issues.

Summer Programs
AACMHA is working closely with other county groups to develop summer recreational programs geared toward the specific needs of children with mental health problems.

Parent Education Groups
These groups are designed to help the parents of children with mental health problems provide their kids with needed support and help.

Children Under Age Six
Early intervention can play a key role preventing or reducing mental health problems in children. AACMHA has helped to start the Georgetown Project an early intervention and assessment program for children age five and younger.

Young Adults
The transition from childhood to adulthood can be very traumatic for children with mental health problems. Targeted case management, and other services are available for children between the ages of 16 and 21 to help them through this difficult stage.

There also is a Transition Age Youth (TAY) program for people 18 to 22. This program provides special services designed on an individualized basis to assist young adults with mental health issues.

Helping Children Cope with Crises and Violence discusses the recent crisis, how to recognize stress in children, and how to cope.

For information about any of these programs or services, contact (410) 222-7858.