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Depression resources in Maryland

Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, board-certified psychiatrist and the reviewer of this article.

Reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA·Updated March 15, 2026·About 5 minutes

State and regional lines here include 988 in Maryland (Behavioral Health Administration) and 211 Maryland. Maryland Behavioral Health Administration funds and oversees publicly funded mental health services in Maryland. 2 academic medical centers run psychiatry departments: Johns Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Maryland Department of Psychiatry. Beyond 988, Maryland runs its own crisis line: Maryland Crisis Connect, dial 211 and press 1, 24/7. NAMI's helpline directory lists 4 local peer helplines in Maryland, from NAMI Anne Arundel County to NAMI Montgomery County MD. Hours and numbers change, so confirm with each organization before relying on them.

If this is a crisis

Call or text 988 anywhere in Maryland, any time. Press 2 for Spanish. TTY users dial 711, then 988. Veterans press 1. Maryland also runs its own line: Maryland Crisis Connect, dial 211 and press 1, 24/7. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Crisis and warm lines in Maryland

Maryland Behavioral Health Administration

Phone: 443-651-0181
Website: health.maryland.gov/bha

NAMI peer helplines in Maryland

From NAMI's helpline directory, updated August 24, 2026. Peer support and referrals, not crisis lines.

  • NAMI Anne Arundel County. 443-569-3498. Every day, 8am to 8pm Eastern.
  • NAMI Howard County. 410-772-9300. Monday to Thursday, 9:30am to 4:30pm Eastern.
  • NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore. 410-435-2600. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern. English and Spanish.
  • NAMI Montgomery County MD. 301-949-5852. Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm Eastern.

Programs and agencies in Maryland

Crisis care and mobile crisis

State behavioral health agencies

Community mental health centers

NAMI state organization

Source: AnxietyResource.org, Maryland.

Maryland Medicaid Behavioral Health

Maryland Medicaid Behavioral Health covers behavioral health care for eligible Maryland residents. Use its provider search to find in-network therapists and psychiatrists.

Academic psychiatry in Maryland

Telepsychiatry in Maryland

A clinician who treats you by video has to hold a Maryland license, because licensing follows where you are during the visit. Practices to compare and prescribing rules are on the state resources overview.

Frequently asked questions

What crisis and warm lines does Maryland have besides 988?
988 in Maryland (Behavioral Health Administration); 211 Maryland; Maryland's Commitment to Veterans (1-877-770-4801). Warm lines are for talking things through when you're not in immediate danger. In a crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
Is there a local NAMI helpline in Maryland?
Yes. NAMI's helpline directory lists 4 in Maryland, including NAMI Anne Arundel County (443-569-3498), NAMI Howard County (410-772-9300), NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore (410-435-2600). They offer peer support and local referrals, not crisis care. For a crisis, call or text 988.

Also useful in Maryland

Last reviewed September 23, 2026. Cite as: Refai, S. (2026, September 23). Depression resources in Maryland. DepressionResource.org. https://depressionresource.org/state-resources/maryland/

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