Advocacy
Autism Society of Maryland
autismsocietymd.org
410-290-3466
The Autism Society of Maryland is a nonprofit that creates connections and empowers people on the autism spectrum with the resources to live life fully. It provides information and advocacy, raises awareness of autism and works to improve the quality and access to services and educational opportunities.
Autism
Achieving True Self
achievingtrueself.com/page/1/1/2/anne-arundel-county-md-autism-services
866-287-2036
Achieving True Self provides in-home autism services to Anne Arundel County and the community at large. Its treatment services use principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to help people with autism and support the ultimate independence of the individual served and their family.
The Whole Self Center
wholeselfcenter.com
410-923-1100
331 Gambrills Road, Suite 4A, Gambrills, MD 21054
The Whole Self Center provides direct homecare and community-based services to support children and adolescents with autism. It is a Maryland Medical Assistance Autism Waiver Provider and offers family consulting, intensive individual support services, therapeutic integration and respite care.
Behavioral Health
Be Well Behavioral Health
bewellbehavioralhealth.com
410-762-4550
1916 Crain Highway, Suite 2, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Be Well Behavioral Health is a private practice treating adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, ADHD and mood, psychosis and substance use disorders. Treatments may include medication and therapy.
MRC Behavioral Health Services
mrcbehavioralhealth.com
410-487-6302
1405 Madison Park Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
MRC Behavioral Health is a company that makes high-quality psychiatric care more accessible and affordable for patients. It offers child and adolescent psychiatry, individual and family counseling, ADHD assessment and therapy, in-home counseling, anger and stress management and psychological assessments.
Deaf, Hearing-Impaired and Deaf-Blind
Deaf Unity
peponline.org/programsservices/wraparoundservices.asp
410-764-9118
Deaf Unity is an individualized local program for people with mental illness who are deaf and/or deaf-blind, focusing on skills acquisition, symptoms assimilation and community integration, provided by People Encouraging People.
Developmental Disabilities
Bello Machre
bellomachre.org
443-702-3000
7765 Freetown Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Bello Machre cares for children, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities by providing in-home, independent living, group home, meaningful day and respite care services and more in Maryland. Bello Machre provides personalized community services by trained and compassionate caregivers among other comprehensive services that enrich lives.
Maryland Department of Health’s Developmental Disabilities Administration
health.maryland.gov/dda
410-767-6500
The DDA is the main Maryland state agency that pays for services in communities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Early Intervention and Special Education
Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Services
aacps.org/o/aacps/page/special-education
410-222-5365
Birth to 5 Programming
410-424-3268
Instruction Programming
(grades 1-12) & Service Access
410-222-5411
The Division of Specialized Instruction and Early Intervention Services provides students with disabilities access to high-quality specially designed instruction and resources through services and supports, equipping students with the skills to exit Anne Arundel County college career- and community-ready.
High Road School of Anne Arundel
sesischools.com/locations/maryland/high-road-school-of-anne-arundel-county/
410-846-5282
1131 Benfield Blvd., Millersville, MD 21108
High Road School of Anne Arundel County is a private education program designed to meet the individualized academic, behavioral and therapeutic needs of students requiring special education services. It serves students with emotional/behavioral disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities and learning disabilities.
Eating Disorders
Bradford Counseling
bradfordcounseling.com
667-777-4935
877 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Suite 308, Severna Park, MD 21146
Bradford Counseling Services provides counseling to children ages 5 and older, adolescents and families around Anne Arundel County, specializing in patients with eating disorders ages 10 and older. Counseling sessions typically last 40 to 55 minutes.
Karfgin & Karfgin, PA
410-346-5527
1831 Forest Drive, Suite F, Annapolis, MD 21401
Dr. Lanz Karfgin specializes in helping patients with eating disorders, with 20 years of experience including time directing an adolescent inpatient program. He helps eating disorder patients transition home post-hospitalization and offers virtual therapy sessions by phone or video. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Emotional Disorders
Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency
aamentalhealth.org/programs-services/children-and-adolescents
410-222-7858
Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency intervenes as early as possible to identify and treat mental health problems in children and teens. Programs for teens and adolescents include outpatient therapy, residential programs, aftercare, supported housing, urgent care centers, the mobile crisis team, transportation help and financial assistance.
NAMI Anne Arundel County
namiaac.org
443-995-2222
NAMI Anne Arundel County supports residents county-wide with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education.
Family Support and Training
Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s Adolescent and Family Services Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic
aahealth.org/behavioral-health/adolescent-and-family-services
410-222-6785
122 North Langley Road, Suite A, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Staff at Adolescent and Family Services work with adolescent patients and their families that address challenges related to their behavioral health issues using a person-centered, trauma informed approach. They offer individual, family and group therapy.
Feeding Disorders
The Speech Cove
thespeechcove.com
443-788-1536
7310 Gov Ritchie Highway, Suite 306, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
The Speech Cove is a private practice that helps those with speech sound disorders, orofacial myofunctional functional disorders and feeding/swallowing difficulties. A team of skilled therapists delivers customized and efficient treatment.
Health
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
luminishealth.org/en/locations/lhaamc
443-481-1000
2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
Luminis Health Medical Center offers emergency services, community and wellness resources and virtual urgent care. The hospital is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Learning Disabilities
Severna Park Tutoring & Educational Advocacy
sptutor.org
410-995-7696
517 Benfield Road, Suite 302, Severna Park, MD 21146
Severna Park Tutoring provides a learning-teaching process in reading, writing, math and executive functioning. Staff use their years of teaching experience in their in-person tutoring program, which crafts personalized plans to foster academic growth, tackle learning disabilities and disengagement challenges and elevate cognitive abilities through learning opportunities.
Legal Resources
Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities
aacounty.org/aging-and-disabilities/services/legal-assistance
410-222-4257
The Department offers legal counseling, advice and representation through a contracted legal services provider.
Pediatric Dentistry for Special Needs Patients
Bayside Kids Dental
baysidekidsdentist.com
443-698-8180
1350 Blair Drive, Suite I, Odenton, MD 21113
Bayside Kids Dental helps every patient develop and maintain a healthy, happy smile, and that includes children with special needs and those with dental fears and phobias. The office provides quality and compassionate care through accessibility and tailored treatment plans.
Chesapeake Pediatric Dental Group
chesapeakepediatricdental.com
410-799-0780
7556 Teague Road, Suite 110, Hanover, MD 21076
Chesapeake Pediatric Dental Group specializes in pediatric care for kids with unique needs and dental anxiety. Staff members utilize the three phases: “tell,” “show,” and “do,” in which they explain dental procedures to patients in age-appropriate ways, allow them to touch and feel dental equipment and establish trust and comfortability.
Severn Pediatric Dentistry
severnpediatricdentistry.com
410-995-8000
2288 Blue Water Road, Suite 328 Odenton, MD 21113
Pediatric dentists at Severn Pediatric Dentistry have advanced training to prepare them for the special medical issues of infants, children and adolescents, including those with extraordinary needs, in an office designed with children in mind.
Physical Therapy
Annapolis Family Physical Therapy
annapolispt.com
Annapolis locations:
410-266-6626
2564 Riva Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-266-7174
2006 Industrial Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401
Severna Park
410-544-2422
156 Ritchie Highway, Suite 100
Severna Park, MD 21146
Annapolis Family Physical Therapy offers injury assessments and rehabilitation, joint rehabilitation, pediatric therapy and aquatic and massage therapy.
Recreation
Anne Arundel County Adaptive Programs
aacounty.org/recreation-parks/recreation/recreation-programs/adaptive-programs
410-222-7313
Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks offers recreation activities for children and teens with disabilities. Programs assist people in developing ways that enhance their health, well-being and independence.
Speech Therapy
The SpeechCove
thespeechcove.com
443-788-1536
7310 Gov Ritchie Highway, Suite 306, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
The Speech Cove is a private practice that helps those with speech sound disorders, orofacial myofunctional functional disorders and feeding/swallowing difficulties. A team of skilled therapists delivers customized and efficient treatment.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Anne Arundel County Brain Injury Support Group
410-320-8948
1114 Benfield Blvd., Suites A-D, Millersville, MD 21108
The support group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at LifeQuest from 7p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Contact Debbie Cottrill for more information at deblcottrill@gmail.com.
Mary T. Maryland Brain Injury Services
marytinc.com/maryland-brain-injury-services/
763-754-2505
Maryland Brain Injury Services specializes in neuro-rehabilitation for people with brain injuries. In your home or its Anne Arundel location, staff provide services to support patients with the adjustment to life after a brain injury.
MedStar Health: Concussion Clinic at Waugh Chapel
medstarhealth.org/locations/concussion-clinic-at-waugh-chapel
855-763-1688
2401 Brandermill Blvd.
Gambrills, MD 21054
MedStar Health’s Concussion Clinic staffs experienced clinicians who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and recovery of concussions.
