Mobile Crisis Services
Serving Washington County
240-625-2246
Mobile Crisis Services responds to people where they are in the community during a behavioral or mental health crisis. Our team listens, supports, and helps individuals and families find the resources they need. All services provided are voluntary and confidential.
Having a Crisis?
Call 988 or Mobile Crisis first if not a life threatening emergency
988
Call or text 988 in a behavioral health crisis to chat with a caring counselor
Mobile Crisis
Call Washington County mobile crisis services at 240-625-2246 for an in person community based response
Meritus Mental Health Urgent Care
Walk-in services are available (orange entrance) at Meritus Medical Center
When to Call 911?
Call 911 for life threatening emergencies, unsafe situations, or need for immediate medical attention.
How We Help...
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In person response and assessment
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Crisis intervention and stabilization
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Safety and crisis prevention planning with individuals and families
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Psychoeducation
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Connection to appropriate community resources and coordination with existing services
Support for Challenging Moments
Mobile Crisis Services is here to help, not just during psychiatric emergencies. We support people through complex or hard‑to‑define situations, including:
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Poverty‑related stressors
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Adult and youth mental health concerns
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Behavioral challenges
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Substance use and addiction
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Domestic violence
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Traumatic situations and grief
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Case consultation and support for clinicians and first responders
Our Team
Mobile Crisis Clinicians
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Master’s‑level social workers (LMSW or LGPC minimum)
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LCSW‑C or LCPC clinicians may complete Emergency Petitions
Mobile Crisis Specialists
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Highly trained staff with experience in crisis response, substance use, and first‑responder systems
All staff are trained in evidence‑based crisis interventions, CPR and First Aid certified, and equipped to administer naloxone. Mobile Crisis Staff will collaborate with law enforcement, as appropriate
Mobile Crisis Services offer immediate, short-term crisis support. Services do not include removing individuals from the home, financial assistance, food or housing support, long-term therapy or case management, diagnosing behavioral health conditions, or prescribing medication.
Get in touch - Washington County
We are here to help you reach your mental health goals
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Call or Fax Us
240-625-2246 Office
240-831-8927 Fax
For life-threatening situations call 911 and ask for a Mobile Crisis co-response.
Email Us
This email is not actively monitored. Emails will be answered by the next business day.
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