If you or someone you know is having thoughts of harming themselves or others please call 911 or report to the nearest Emergency Room.

Telephone Hotlines

Crisis

Information

Websites

General

Cecil County

State of Maryland

Federal

Entitlements

Federal Benefits

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

To be eligible for SSI, a person must be age 65 or older or disabled or blind and have limited resources and income. A person age 18 or older is considered to be disabled if a physical or mental impairment prevents him or her from working and is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. A minor child can be eligible for SSI based on disability. In the State of Maryland, SSI recipients also receive Medicaid (Medical Assistance) which can pay for health care expenses and prescriptions.

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)

This income support is for those who have met eligibility requirements for disability based on their prior work history. Benefits are paid to individuals who are unable to work for a year or more because of a disability. Benefits continue until a person is able to work again and a number of work incentives are available to ease the transition back to work. An individual can receive SSDI until age 65.

For both programs, there is an application process and the individual must meet several eligibility requirements. The application process begins by contacting the local Social Security office:

Social Security Administration
101 Chesapeake Blvd. Suite A
Elkton, MD 21921
Local: 1-866-331-2218
TTY: 410-392-6582
Hours are Monday- Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Information is also available online at: http://www.ssa.gov

State Benefits

Energy Assistance Programs

Various programs to assist with home heating, energy and weatherization costs

• The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
• The Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP)
• The Utility Service Protection Program (USPP)

Applicants must meet income eligibility requirements. For more information please contact:

Cecil County Department of Social Services
135 E. High St.
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-0270
www.dhr.state.md.us/cecil.htm

Food Stamp Program

Food stamps help low-income households buy the food they need for good health and are used like cash to buy food. Eligibility requirements include resource and income limits.

Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)

Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) provides cash assistance to needy families with dependent children when available resources do not fully address the family's needs and while preparing program participants for independence through work.

To apply for Food Stamps or Temporary Cash Assistance contact:

Cecil County Department of Social Services
Multi-Service Building
170 E. Main Street
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-0100
https://www.marylandsail.org

Section 8 Housing Assistance

The Section 8 Rental Voucher Program increases affordable housing choices for very low-income households by assisting with rent. For more information contact:

Cecil County Housing Agency
Chesapeake Blvd. Suite 1800
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-5245

Health Insurance

Medicare

Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people age 65 or older and some disabled people under age 65. For more information contact:

1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
www.medicare.gov

Medicaid / Medical Assistance (MA)

Medicaid (also called Medical Assistance) is a program that pays the medical bills of people who have low income and cannot afford medical care. Medicaid covers persons who fall into certain categories such as low- income families, children, pregnant women, women with breast or cervical cancer, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

People who receive money through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) automatically receive Medicaid. If you do not receive SSI or TCA, you must file an application at:

Cecil County Department of Social Services
Multi-Service Building
170 E. Main Street
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-0100
www.marylandsail.org

If you are applying for a child or are pregnant, you may file an application for the Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP), which covers the same services as Medicaid. You may apply at:

Cecil County Health Department
401 Bow St.
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-5126
www.cecilcountyhealth.org

Medical Assistance for Families

Medical Assistance for Families will provide comprehensive health care to many more parents and other family members caring for children. Eligibility depends on family size and income. The annual income limit is about $21,200 for a family of three. Medical Assistance for Families will provide health services including:

• Low-cost or free prescriptions;
• Doctor visits;
• Emergency room visits;
• Hospital stays and lab services

Health Insurance

Primary Adult Care (PAC)

PAC offers health services to people 19 and over who make limited amounts of money each year. To qualify you must be age 19 or over, not on Medicare and you must meet income and asset conditions. PAC offers:

• Free visits to a family doctor.
• Free outpatient visits to a counselor or psychiatrist for mental health services.
• Lower-priced or no-cost prescription drugs.
• PAC does NOT pay for hospital stays, emergency room visits, or specialty care.

To apply, you can get an application from:

Cecil County Department of Social Services or
By calling: 1-800-226-2142 or
Online at: http://www.dhmh.md.gov/mma/pac/index.htm

Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID)

EID allows eligible Marylanders with disabilities to pay a small fee to receive health care coverage. EID provides:

• Full fee-for-service Medicaid coverage
• Wrap around services for those with other health insurance or Medicare

For an individual to be eligible, income cannot exceed 300 % of the Federal Poverty Level.

To apply contact:

Maryland Department of Disabilities EID project
443-514-5304 or 1-800-637-4113
eid@mdod.state.md.us

Assistance with Prescription Medications

CareMark Discount Prescription Drug Discount Program 1-877-321-2652
www.cecilcounty.us/caremark

www.NeedyMeds.org

NeedyMeds.org has information on medication and health care assistance programs. Programs called PAPs (patient assistance programs) provide free or low-cost medication to low-income people who are uninsured or under-insured. NeedyMeds.org can help you search for programs to assist you with your prescription costs.

Managed Care Organizations

Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) are health care organizations that provide services to Medicaid recipients in Maryland. These organizations contract with a network of providers to provide covered services to their enrollees.

HealthChoice is the name of the Maryland's statewide mandatory managed care program which began in 1997. The HealthChoice Program provides health care to most Medicaid recipients. Eligible Medicaid recipients enroll in a Managed Care Organization (MCO) of their choice and select a Primary Care Provider to oversee their medical care.

HealthChoice

There are currently 7 MCOs participating in HealthChoice:

Amerigroup Community Care: 1-800-454-3730 www.amerigroupcorp.com

Diamond Plan: 1-866-533-5154
www.diamondplan.net

Jai Medical Systems: 410-433-2200
www.jaimedicalsystems.com

Maryland Physicians Care: 1-800-953-8854 x 3111
www.marylandphysicianscare.com

MedStar Family Choice: 410-933-3069
www.medstarfamilychoice.net

Priority Partners: 1-800-654-9728
www.ppmco.org

UnitedHealthcare: 1-800-318-8821
www.uhcmedicaid.com/maryland

Specialty mental health services are provided by the State's public mental health system and are accessed through:

Administrative Service Organization: 1-800-888-1965

Regional Mental Health Services

Community Behavioral Services
410-297-2271
109 West Bel Air Ave.
Aberdeen, MD 21001

Community Behavioral Services is non-profit agency offering several types of mental health programs, including Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs for adults and children in Harford and Cecil counties. CBS offers on-site as well as off-site services to assist clients with community support and achieving and maintaining independent living. CBS also offers a supported employment program.

Elkton Vet Center
410-392-4485
103 Chesapeake Blvd. Suite A.
Elkton, MD 21921

The Veterans Center is a Federal Program operating as readjustment counseling service with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary mission is to provide counseling and support to war zone veterans. Services offered include: individual, group and family counseling, drug & alcohol assessment and referral, job referral and employment counseling and guidance.

Family Services Association, Inc.
410-398-4060
718 Bridge St.
Elkton, MD 21921

Family Services Association offers mental health services and treatment for adults including: addiction treatment (DUI, DWI), educational programs including parenting skills and domestic violence/anger management and case management. Services for children and families include: wrap-around, mentoring and case management. Family Services accepts Medical Assistance and self-pay clients.

Key Point Health Services
443-625-1600
135 North Parke St.
Aberdeen, MD 21001

Key Point Health Services is a private non-profit mental health care agency providing psychiatric and psychological treatment for the complete spectrum of mental health concerns including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, ADD, ADHD. Services include counseling for adults, children and seniors.

Regional Mental Health Services

On Our Own of Cecil County
410-392-4228
114 East Main St.
Elkton, MD

On Our Own of Cecil County is a self-help group for people who have suffered from a mental illness and are at different stages of recovery. Services offered include: a "drop in" day center, "warm-line" telephone hotline, family fun nights, outings and trips, classes and trainings on health and wellness, WRAP groups and peer-to-peer support and advocacy.

Pro Bono Counseling Project
410-323-5800 or 1-877-323-5800
www.probonocounseling.org

The Pro Bono Counseling Project assures that uninsured or under-insured, low-income families and individuals in need of mental health care are linked with licensed mental health professionals who provide care at no cost. Eligibility factors include: uninsured/ underinsured/ low to moderate incomes/ limited resources and people who do not request care for chronic mental illness or substance abuse, do not require the therapist to appear in court and do not present a threat of suicide or violence to the therapist.

Upper Bay Counseling and Support Services, Inc
410-996-5104
200 Booth St.
Elkton, MD 21921 www.upperbay.org

Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services, Inc. provides a broad and expanding range of high quality behavioral health and community services. Upper Bay is the largest provider of behavioral and mental health services in Cecil County. Staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors, and clinical nurses. Upper Bay accepts medical assistance and Medicare, most commercial insurances, and private pay clients.

Villa Maria Continuum: Abingdon Behavioral Health Clinic
410-676-4002
1301 Continental Dr.
Abingdon, MD 21009

The Abingdon Behavioral Health Clinic provides a variety of mental health counseling and treatment programs. Facility is ADA compliant and offers 24-hour emergency phone coverage.

Acute Psychiatric Hospitals

MeadowWood 302-328-3330
575 South Dupont Hwy.
New Castle, DE 19720

MeadowWood's Adult Psychiatric Program treats individuals with acute psychiatric illnesses who are unable to remain safe at home. Services provided include: Intensive Treatment Services Program, Senior Behavioral Health Program, Detoxification Program and Partial Hospitalization Programs.

Rockford Center
302-996-5480
100 Rockford Dr.
Newark, DE 19713
www.rockfordcenter.com

Rockford Center is a private, acute-psychiatric hospital with 94 licensed beds that offers both inpatient and partial hospitalization services to children, adolescents and adults. Rockford Center accepts private insurance, self-pay and Medicare and Medicaid from residents of Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Rockford offers a 24/7 assessment service that is free of charge.

Union Hospital- Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
410-392-2689
106 Bow St.
Elkton, MD 21921
www.uhcc.com/Behavioral-Health

Union hospital's 13 bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit's treatment and care focus on psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization. Working closely with the Emergency Department's referring physicians and social workers, their specifically trained psychiatric caregivers provide intensive assessment and intervention to diagnose the illness or condition that led to the need for hospitalization. Staff provides the treatment and support needed to help patients through their time of crisis, so they can safely transition back to the community.

For medical or psychiatric emergency report directly to the Emergency Department or dial 911.

State Psychiatric Hospitals

The following hospitals are owned and operated by the State of Maryland, under the governance of the Mental Hygiene Administration of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. For more information please visit: www.dhmh.state.md.us/mha or www.dhmh.state.md.us/mha/psychiatricfacilities.html

The Eastern Shore Hospital Center (ESHC) is an 76-bed, smoke-free mental health facility ESHC's mission is to provide the highest quality inpatient mental health services on the Eastern Shore for adults age 18 and older.

Springfield Hospital Center
410- 970-7000
6655 Sykesville Rd.
Sykesville, MD 21784 dhmh.state.md.us/springfield

Springfield Hospital Center provides a wide range of clinical services for the treatment of persons with Mental Illness. Springfield Hospital Center only admits through direct referrals from hospital emergency rooms, inpatient units in general hospitals, or from State/ local courts.

Spring Grove Hospital Center
410-402-7455
55 Wade Ave.
Catonsville, MD 21228
www.springgrove.com

Spring Grove Hospital Center is a 440-bed complex that provides a broad spectrum of inpatient psychiatric services to adults and adolescents, as well as residential psychiatric services to adults.

State Psychiatric Hospitals

Thomas B. Finan Center
301-777-2405 or 1-888-854-0035
P.O. Box 1722
10102 Country Club Rd.
Cumberland, MD 21501
www.dhmh.state.md.us/finan

The Thomas B. Finan Center is a licensed 119-bed state inpatient psychiatric hospital. The Center's operating capacity is 114 beds and focuses on the adolescent (13-17), adult (18-64) and geriatric (65 and over or functional level) populations.

Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center
410-778-6800 or 1-888-784-0137
P.O Box 229
Chestertown, MD 21620

Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center provides acute and long-term psychiatric services to the citizens of the five Upper Eastern Shore counties of Talbot, Caroline, Queen Anne's, Kent, and Cecil. These services are provided in conjunction with and in support of the general hospitals on the Eastern Shore which provide psychiatric inpatient care and with the various nursing homes, clinics, and community rehabilitation programs dispersed throughout the shore.

Health Department Services

Cecil County Health Department
410-996-5550
John M. Byers Health Center
401 Bow St.
Elkton, MD 21921

The Cecil County Health Department's public health responsibility is to improve the health of Cecil County and its residents, in partnership with the community, by providing leadership to find solutions to our health problems through assessment, policy development and assurance of quality health services and education. Interpreting services are available free of charge to all clients receiving Cecil County Health Department services

Administrative Services 410-996-5550

Services provided to the public are issuing birth and death certificates, health insurance eligibility determinations, and transportation to non-emergency medical appointments for qualified Medical Assistance recipients.

Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center 410-996-5106

Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center provides: substance abuse related education, assessment, intervention, counseling and treatment services to adult and adolescent patients and their family members. Patients are also encouraged to attend recovery oriented support groups, including Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, several of which are held at the Health Department.

Community Health Services Division 410- 996-5130

Services include: home visits for pregnant and post partum women and children, WIC (Women, Infants and Children's) Program nutrition counseling, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, and family planning services

Environmental Health Division 410-996-5160 The Environmental Health Division enforces state regulations, conducts inspections, and issues licenses and permits. Services include: soil testing for septic systems, well permits, food services inspections, rabies vaccination clinics and control, inspection of bathing beaches, swimming pools, issuing burning permits, and nuisance investigations.

Health Department Services

Division of Health Promotion 410-996-5168

The Division of Health Promotion interacts with the community by providing health education and outreach programs. Services include HIV/AIDS prevention, blood pressure screenings, dental sealant program, referrals and follow-up for childhood immunizations, colorectal, breast and cervical cancer screening outreach and free stop smoking programs.

Office of Epidemiology and Emergency Preparedness 410-996-5113

This Office promotes the health of Cecil County residents by providing epidemiological and public health emergency planning and support. Epidemiological services include community health assessments, project planning and development, and project evaluation. OEEP works jointly with the Office of Communicable Disease Control and Environmental Health Services to provide support and assistance with epidemiological investigations and outbreak control measures. Emergency preparedness activities include emergency response planning and evaluation, staff training and curriculum development, and developing publications for public use.

Special Populations Division 410-996-5112

The Special Populations Division is comprised of four units. Each of these units provides distinct, yet related, services.

• The Mental Health-Core Service Agency performs planning and funding of service development for areas not otherwise covered in the public mental health system. Services include funding for the uninsured.
• The Personal Care program provides in-home practical help to chronically ill persons to allow them to stay in their homes and to live independently, as long as possible.
• Adult Evaluation and Review Services provides assessments for frail adults at risk of institutionalization. This unit develops comprehensive plans of care to allow the client to remain in their home.
• The Developmental Disabilities program provides case management to eligible residents having a developmental disability or suffering a severe disability occurring prior to the age of 22. The goal is to assist the individual to achieve optimal integration into society.

Office of Communicable Disease Control 410-996-5100

The Office of Communicable Disease Control promotes the health of Cecil County residents through monitoring and controlling communicable diseases and conditions. Services of this office include: outbreak investigation and control, immunizations, screening, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, and case management of residents affected by communicable diseases.

Other Resources

Homeless Services/ Transitional Housing

Clairvaux Farm
21 Veazey Cove Rd., Earleville, MD 21919
410-275-2936

A 20-acre residential facility with accommodations for 35 persons. There are residential buildings for families with children, women and men, a dining hall, chapel, community building, pavilion, offices and barns.

Domestic Violence Shelter
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-0333

George Porter House:
238 Mackall St., Elkton, MD 21921
410-398-4381

A large duplex transitional house for 8 persons.

Settlement House
168 E. Main St., Elkton, MD 21921.
410-392-8066

The Men's Shelter of Cecil County, emergency and transitional residence for 16 men.

Wayfarers House
107 Delaware Ave., Elkton, MD 21921
410-398-4381

A large 9-bedroom house with a capacity for 16 women with or without children.

Mary Randall Center
401 North St., Elkton, MD 21921
410-620-4701

A centrally located day center for meeting, worship and help for all persons, focusing on those who are experiencing homelessness or who are otherwise struggling.

Local Resources

Addictions

Cecil County Health Department
Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
410-996-5106
401 Bow St.
Elkton, MD 21921

Services provided by the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center include: crisis intervention, Drug Court - Adjudicated Adult Treatment Program, DWI/DUI assessments, referral, and treatment, family education, group and individual counseling for adults and adolescents, school based screening and early-intervention, therapeutic case management and urine drug testing

Treatment:

Support:

Aging

Area Agency on Aging
Senior Services and Community Transit of Cecil County
410-996-8435
410-996-5295
200 Chesapeake Blvd. Suite 2550
Elkton, MD 21921
www.ccgov.org/dept_aging

Senior Services offers a wide variety of activities and trips, as well as educational programs, art classes, Information and Assistance and fitness opportunities through our two Centers: The Elkton Center is open from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Mon. through Fri. The Perryville Center is open from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Tues, Wed, and Thurs. Transportation is available to both centers. Schedule in advance by calling 410-996-5295.

Nazarene Adult Day Care
410-658-6000
2626 Tome Hwy.
Colora, MD 21917

Provides services to Patients and caregivers transportation, activities, meals, healthcare, and monitoring allow clients and caregivers the ability to live more productive lives

Union Hospital's Adult Day Program
410-392-0539
152 Railroad Ave.
Elkton, MD 21921

Compassionate, professional staff is available to care for mentally or physically challenged loved ones. Along with helping impaired adults maintain or restore daily living skills, staff provides meals, manages medications and hosts social activities. Services are provided Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Transportation is provided to and from the center, and financial assistance is available

Developmental Disabilities

Bayside Community Network
410-398-6394
1290 W. Pulaski Hwy.
Elkton, MD 21922

Bayside Community network serves adults with developmental disabilities by offering: supported employment, vocational day program/sheltered workshop, residential services, behavioral support services, community supported living arrangements, summer programs/camps and vacations, individual support services, and transportation.

Cecil County Health Department
Developmental Disabilities Program
410-996-5140
401 Bow St.
Elkton, MD 21921

The Developmental Disabilities Program can assist people with developmental disabilities and their family's access services and supports needed to help them live in the community. The program's Resource Coordinators provide information, assist with locating resources in the community and assess eligibility and urgency of need for Developmental Disabilities Administration funded services.

Chesapeake Care Resources
410-287-5040
80 Marysville Rd.
North East, MD 21901

Chesapeake Care Resources, Inc. provides residential, day habilitation, respite, health, transportation, and social/recreational programs/services for adults with developmental disabilities. The service coverage area includes Cecil and Harford Counties in Maryland and New Castle County in Delaware.

Shorehaven, Inc.
410-398-9850
1040 Singerly Rd.
Elkton, MD 21921

Shorehaven is a 12-month non-public Special Education residential and day school program for children with developmental disabilities. Other services include: adult day habilitation program for developmentally disabled adults and community based group home program for children and adults.

Other Cecil County Resources

Cecil Partnerships for Children, Youth and Families
410-620-0762
110 East Main St.
Elkton, MD 21921
www.cecilpartnerships.org

Cecil Partnerships for Children, Youth and Families, Inc., has been the Local Management Board for Cecil County, responsible for the planning and implementation of programs to serve the community. By combining State, Federal and Local funds, we have collaboratively developed innovative programs that address the needs of our county's children, youth and families.

West Cecil Health Center
410-378-9696
535 Rowlandsville Rd.
Conowingo, MD 21918
www.westcecilhealth.org

The mission of the West Cecil Health Center is to improve the health care status of underserved, underinsured, and noninsured members of the community. Services offered include: Primary care, diagnosis and care for minor and major illnesses, routine physicals and check-ups, newborn and well-child check-ups, immunizations for children and adults, cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes management and gynecology.