Love & Support

• Diakonia; Provides support and training to those in need including, personal case management, connection to resources, GED & job skills classes, Parenting & Nutrition classes, Personal Finance lessons. Contact Diakonia at 410-213-0923 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) helps families who care for someone with behavioral health needs. Using personal experience as parents, caregivers, youth and other loved ones, they connect, support and empower Maryland families. Staff provided one-to-one support to parents and caregivers of young people with mental health issues and to any loved one who cares for someone with a substance use or gambling issue. Contact Maryland Coalition of Families at 410-730-8267
• Grace Maternal Women’s Health Contact Amanda Clark, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm – Project H.O.P.E. Holistic Opportunities for Prevention and Education Program addresses the current gap in services offered to high-risk pregnant women on the Lower Eastern Shore. The Program, provided through Qlarant in Easton, targets poverty stricken and ill-informed women facing pre-partum or postpartum depression as well as addiction. Holistic healing is characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account the mind, body and spirit as well as environmental and social factors. Workforce Training Through grant funding by the state of Maryland, we are able to partner with young people ages 16-24. The aim is to plug them into the right resources to improve their job skills, further their education and find a job.  In turn, this provides them the opportunity to better serve themselves and their family. Mother’s Circle (Maternal Mental Support Group) One in seven women experience postpartum depression or anxiety and most do not have the support to talk about it.  The Mother’s Circle is a support group made available through a grant with the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.  This support group is for pregnant women or postpartum moms currently experiencing depression or anxiety symptoms.  The group provides support. compassion and encouragement for women during this immense transition in their lives and offers tools to heal from perinatal mental health symptoms.
  This group meets every other Wednesday at our Center from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. W.E.W. (Women Empowering Women) GCMWH desires to be the link which will connect every mom with any addictions to an appropriate addiction facility and/or program where they will feel valued, safe and loved. Our program provides drug addiction support which promotes prevention and empowers these women to break the cycle of addiction and domestic violence which affects them and/or their family unit.  Dinner, child care and transportation are provided. This group meets every other Wednesday at our Center from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Young Moms of the Lower Shore (YMLS) This support group provides guidance to young mothers to help them handle the everyday challenges of motherhood and become strong role models for their children.  Dinner, child care and transportation are provided.   The program includes a guest speaker, interactive crafts, practical education, and a time for sharing.  The YMLS meets on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of each month at Pocomoke High School from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm in southern Worcester County.
  • Case Management GCMWH provides case management services for clients based upon their needs.  Our case managers provide an array of services to help individuals and families cope with complicated situations in the most effective way possible, thereby achieving a better quality of life.  They help people to identify their goals, needs, and resources.
    • Linking clients with the valuable resources within our community
    • Transportation to resources
    • Material assistance
    • Financial planning goal setting
    • Parent education
    • Court advocate
    • Counseling services by a LCPC
    • Support groups for young moms and dads
    • Individualized nursing care plans.  This benefit decreases fragmentation of care and increases improvement in client care
  • GED Testing and Classes The GED program is offered through the services of one of our board members. Clients interested in obtaining their GED can be tested at GCMWH and take classes on site or at 11 other sites in the County where instruction is offered.
  • Gracie’s Baby Boutique  Gracie’s Baby Boutique was designed for new moms/dads to “purchase” new baby items such as baby clothes, car seats, “Pack and Plays”, diapers, and other maternity/baby items through “Mommy Money” under our L.E.A.P. program.
  • ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Testing The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study (ACE Study) uncovered a stunning link between childhood trauma and the chronic diseases people develop as adults, as well as social and emotional problems.  These experiences can harm developing brains in children, predisposing them to autoimmune disease, heart disease, cancer, depression, and a number of other chronic conditions, decades after the trauma took place.  Appropriate integration of resilience factors born out of ACE concepts — such as asking for help, developing trusting relationships, forming a positive attitude, listening to feelings — can help people improve their lives.  Our trained staff can help with reversing these factors.
  • Post Partum Home Visits Following the birth and discharge from the hospital, a Maternal Newborn Specialist will perform a post-partum home visit.  This is an ideal environment to have one-on-one contact with clients to observe and evaluate the mother and the baby. The infant will have a limited physical exam to observe skin color, general activity, temperature, breast feeding technique, and cord care status.  If warranted, referrals may be made to an appropriate medical professional for further evaluation.
  • The L.E.A.P. Program L.E.A.P. (Learning, Empowering, Affirming, and Progressing) is an outreach, teaching and mentoring program which aims to help individuals improve themselves in four basic ways. Individuals who sign up for the L.E.A.P. program will Learn valuable parenting skills, feel Empowered and Affirmed as parents, and will Progress to set and achieve their goals in life. Clients schedule classes at GCMWH during normal business hours.  At present, there are approximately 40 in-house, individualized classes available for any client.  Each class is designed to guide participants through a healthy pregnancy, parenting skills, infant care, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, etc. Most importantly, classes continue post-delivery to address relationships, effective discipline, and healthy boundaries.We encourage clients to participate in our many programs to insure a healthy pregnancy. Clients earn “Points” by attending prenatal classes, OB appointments, support groups, dental appointments or  psychological counseling. These points can be used to “purchase” essential baby supplies in Gracie’s Baby Boutique.
  • Counseling for post abortion recovery Many men and women experience unresolved emotions after an abortion. For some, this is right after the abortion and for others these feelings may surface years later. The Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health is that safe place to talk one-on- one with a trained client advocate or medical professional to promote healing, both  emotionally and spiritually.  We offer an eight-week post-abortion individualized program and may refer a client to an intensive weekend retreat called Rachel’s Vineyard.
  • Counseling for referral to an adoption agency The Center is not affiliated with any adoption agency.  However, we are often the first to discuss this option with the mother. We present what an adoption plan looks like so the client can make an informed decision. Birth parents are in control of the adoption process. They make and usually choose between three types of adoption: open, partially open, and confidential. Ongoing support is offered for the birth parents before, during and after the adoption as they work with the adoption agency.
  • Hospital Grade HCG Urine Tests These tests can detect pregnancy hormones ten days after conception and provide results within 3 to 5 minutes. If the test is positive, a written proof of pregnancy is given to the client and a referral made for further medical care to an appropriate obstetrical office.
  • Limited Ultrasound Examinations Sonograms are performed by an R.N. trained in sonography for purposes of confirming an intrauterine pregnancy, detecting fetal cardiac activity, and estimating gestational age.  Our ultrasounds are not for the purposes of diagnosing or detecting any medical problem or condition for the baby or client.  All ultrasounds performed are done so under the supervision of a qualified medical provider.
• Worcester County Developmental Center: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Provides Day Programming, residential services and community based supports for adults with intellectual disabilities. Contact Jack Ferry at (410)632-2382, ext. 117

Food

• Berlin First Baptist Church serves Berlin area Tuesdays from 10am to 12:00pm Contact Sharon Parsons at berlinfirstbaptist@verizon.net 410-641-4306 Tuesdays through Thursday 9:30am to 1:30pm
• Diakonia: Food Pantry/SNAP Assistance. The food pantry is available 7 days a week. Please bring Picture ID or proof of residency in Worcester County. Non Worcester County Residents will receive information about other food pantries in your area. For Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low income families buy food needed for good health. Staff are trained to assist anyone in the tri-county area (Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester counties) in applying for SNAP. Contact Susan Blaney
• Community Church at Ocean Pines: Sarah’s Pantry. Hours of operation Wednesday – Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm. Marion Bickerstaff 410-641-8392. Email: pantry@ccaop.org
• Schools Providing Food Pantry
  • Showell Elementary Call them at 410-632-5350
  • Stephen Decatur High School  Call them at 410-632-2880
  • Stephen Decatur Middle School Call them at 410-632-3400
• The Samaritan Shelter offers a food bank that is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Individuals must bring proof of residency and can only attend  once per month. In addition to the food bank, hot nutritional lunches are served on Wednesdays & Fridays from 11:00am to 12:30pm for anyone in need and can be eaten in their dining room or boxed up and taken out.

Transportation

• Medical Assistance Transportation transports Medicaid recipients to medically necessary local and regional appointments or Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. Long distance transportation is also available on Mondays through Thursdays, if the participant qualifies. Program staff screen recipients for transportation to assure eligibility to provide the most efficient means of transportation available. Transportation services are provided by staff drivers as well as other community transportation providers.  To schedule transportation call 410-632-0092 Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Health

• Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health Leikia Hallett Monday thru Thursday 10:00am-5:00pm Hospital Grade Pregnancy Test; Ultrasounds; Pregnancy Classes; Abortion Counseling; Workforce Development Program 443.513.4124 https://www.facebook.com/gracematernalhealth

Shelter

• Diakonia: Not Just A Bed. Individuals or families work with on-site case managers to develop a plan to improve their lives and address issues contributing to housing insecurity. Needs addressed include securing employment, health & financial education, obtaining medical insurance coverage, home management and mental and physical health assessment and support. Homeless Prevention /Veterans Services helps people at risk of becoming homeless remain in their homes or find other safe, affordable housing. Through a combination of case management, connection with support programs and some financial assistance. Contact Diakonia at 410-213-0923 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• The Samaritan Shelter The Samaritan Shelter is a growing supportive organization in Pocomoke City, MD offering assistance in an encouraging and accountable environment to individuals in crisis situations. For Shelter needs 410-957-4310
• Ocean City Cold Weather Shelter when temperatures are  below 25 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church offers a cold weather shelter for men, women, and families in Worcester county. Doors will open from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, admittance after 7:00pm must be by Ocean City Police escort. Contact Trisha Long at 410-524-7474

Security

• Berlin Police Department: hours 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Public Safety and Community Support
• Worcester County Department of Social Services:  for Child Protective Services, call 410-641-0097 (or 410-632-1111 if after hours)
• Department of Adult Services: for Adult Protective Services, call 1-800-917-7383

Stability

• Building Bridges to Stable Families Program: Building Bridges to Stable Families Program is a voluntary service to Worcester County Residents. BBP services provide support to children of Worcester County who have an incarcerated parent or guardian. Services are provided to the incarcerated parent, children and the entire family unit as appropriate. BBP’s goal is to facilitate the development of an incarcerated individual’s independent living and social skills, including the ability to make decisions regarding: self-care, management of illness, life, work, and community participation and promote the use of community resources to integrate the individual into the community. Services may be provided in an on site facility/jail or in a setting most conducive to promoting participation of the individual in community life. This may include the individuals home, job site, educational setting, community resources, detention center, etc. Services for the family may include linkage to counseling services for the child and/or family as well as other supportive services. Access the referral at https://www.worcesterhealth.org/images/BBReferral.pdf
• Department of Social Services (DSS) provides child welfare, adult protective services, and child support enforcement. Contact DSS at 410-677-6800 for the main office; 410-632-1111 for Child Support Information and Resources; 410-677-6800 or 410-641-0097 for Child Protective Services (410-632-1111 opt. #2 for after hours)
• Shore Up! Inc. for information on Energy Assistance call Keith White 410-749-1142 ext. 303

Clothing

• Community Church at Ocean Pines: Shepherd’s Nook
  • Hours of operation Wednesday – Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm.
  • Referral required- contact WYFCS via phone or email for screening.
  • Six month request granted- renew every six months for access.
  • Also provides food via Sarah’s Pantry.
• Worcester County Public Schools
  • Contact your child’s school social worker or community worker for access to resources.
• Della’s Closet
  • New or gently used clothes for youth and foster children.
  • Also provides “first-night” bags for children moving between foster homes.
  • Infant and baby supplies can be found based on availability.

Mental Health Agencies

Community Behavioral Health

Hours of Operation- Monday-Friday,  8:00am to 6:00pm. Locations in Salisbury, Snow Hill, Centerville, Cambridge, Princess Anne, Columbia, Chestertown, and Easton.

Serves mental health needs for adults, children, adolescents, geriatrics, and families ages 4 through adulthood. Other services- Teen Intervene (substance use treatment for teenagers), PRP services, home visiting programs for families of young children, adult case management, and more. Not all services are offered for all counties.

To schedule an appointment call 844-224-5264 or visit them online to register digitally.

Accepts private insurances, Medicare, and Maryland Medicaid. Sliding Scale available as needed.

Lighthouse Counseling Christian Ministry

Hours of Operation- Monday- Friday 8:00am to 8:00pm. Located in Berlin, MD.

Serves ages 4 through adulthood, providing individual counseling, addictions counseling, youth and adolescent counseling, and couples and marriage counseling.

Call 410-973-2211 to schedule an appointment.

Accepts most major private insurances, Maryland Medicaid, Delaware Medicaid, Medicare. Self pay is available.

Compass Health Services

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, some Saturdays may be available by appointment. Locations in Salisbury, MD and Baltimore, MD.

Serves children (5+), adolescents, and adults needing outpatient mental health care. Other services include medication management for youth and adults, group therapies, and PRP for youth and adults.

Call 443-987-7803 for appointments in Salisbury or 667-239-3144 for appointments in Baltimore.

Accepts Maryland Medicaid, Medicare, and Cigna.

Lead4Life,

Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Fridays 9am-3pm, Saturdays 9am-12pm. Located in Salisbury, MD.

Provides Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRP)  to those between the ages of 5 and 65. Provide bilingual staff who can interpret Spanish and Haitian Creole. Also provides navigation resources for those in crisis.

Call 443-523-0721 for appointments.

Accepts Medicaid and private pay.

Doris Garner, PhD.

Hours of Operation: by appointment only. Located in Westover, MD.

Works with all ages 10+  on a variety of issues and specializes in both eating disorders and the diagnosis of ADHD/ADD. Also supplies family therapy.

Call 410-957-3105 for intake and scheduling.

Accepts Medicare and MD Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross/Carefirst, Cigna, United Healthcare.

Cove Recovery

Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Fridays 8:30am-4:00pm. Located in Salisbury, Cambridge, Berlin, and Princess Anne.

Offers mental health services for individuals, couples, and families, mostly focusing on co-occurring substance use disorder.

To schedule call 410-548-3333.

Accepts Maryland Medicaid and most private insurances. Sliding scale based on family size and income available.

LifeMark

Hours of Operation: Mon/Tuesday 8-4, Wed/Thurs 8-5:30, Friday 8-1. Locations in Salisbury, MD and Georgetown, DE.

Provides family, individual, and group therapy in order to make their clients make positive strides to their growth and well-being.

Call 443-859-8584 to make an appointment.

Most insurances accepted. Sliding scale based on family size and income available.

Worcester County Health Department

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Locations throughout Worcester County, MD.

Offer a variety of services related to physical, mental, and behavioral health. Mental Health includes PRP services, individual therapy for teens and adults, co-occurring disorder treatment, school-based services, and more.

Call (410) 629-0164 for questions and programs intake.

Most private insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare are accepted. Sliding scale is available for those without insurance.

Life’s Energy Wellness Center

Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday by Appointment.  Locations in Salisbury, Cambridge, and Easton, MD.

Provides mental health services to people of all ages. Provides other services such as family therapy, co-occurring disorder treatment, and PRP services.

To make an appointment at any of their locations call 800-867-2395.

Accepts most private insurances, Medicare, Maryland Medicaid, and Self Pay options. Insurance counseling available if you are uninsured. Sliding scale available with demonstration of need.

Ocean Front Counseling

Located in Berlin, MD and Milton, DE.

Provides ABA services and behavioral support services for youth aged 2-21 and adults.

Call (302)-604-2424 for more information and scheduling.

Accepts Carefirst, Aetna Delaware, Highmark Delaware, Cigna, Highmark Health Options, Delaware First Health, and Maryland Medicaid plans.

The Personal Wellness Center

Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm, Friday 8am-2:30pm. Located in Salisbury, MD.

TPWC has a vision of creating a happier and healthier community by optimizing wellness in the mind, body, and spirit of individuals. They offer individual, group, and family therapy, school-based options for students, PRP for minor children, psychiatric services, and medication management. They additionally offer reflexology, aquamassage, and other full-body relaxation techniques for adults.

Call 410-742-6016 to make an appointment.

The practice offers a sliding fee scale for those who need it as well as most major insurances, Maryland and Delaware Medicaid, and Medicare.

Acadia Counseling & Wellness

Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 8:30Am to 6PM, Friday 8:30am-4:00PM. Located in Berlin, MD.

Serves ages 5 through adulthood for individual counseling as well as family therapy and addiction outpatient services. Their specialties include co-occurring treatment and treatment/dual diagnosis.  Telehealth and group therapy available.

Call 410-973-2567 to schedule an appointment.

Accepts most private insurances.

Balanced Life Counseling Services

Hours of Operation: Monday-Wednesday 9am-5pm, Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-2pm. Located in Salisbury, MD.

Balanced Life Counseling offers individualized therapy for all ages as well as therapy in family and group settings. Telehealth is available as well if needed.

To make an appointment, call their office at 443-978-8688.

Accepts most private insurances, Tricare, Medicaid Maryland, and Medicare. They also have self-pay options.

Mosaic Counseling and Wellness

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Some evenings and weekends may be offered to clients as available.

Serves ages over the age of 7 in family, group, and individual settings. Mosaic is proud to offer an office accessible to emotional support animals. They offer specialties such as art therapy, eco-therapy, and faith-based programming (if requested). They are also skilled in working with first responders, police, and paramedics.

To make an appointment call 443-358-5809.

Accepts Carefirst, Aetna, Integra, United, Tricare (limited spots available), and Maryland Medicaid-Priority Partners. They offer a sliding scale based on need.

Life Crisis Center

Located in Salisbury, MD. Emergency crisis calling is available 24/7 at (410) 749-4357.

Provides free counseling service to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.  They provide services for victims and their families of all ages. LCC offers a 24/7 domestic violence shelter as well as a Crisis Hotline by calling 211. Life Crisis also hosts CASA, a volunteer-based program connecting children going through criminal court as victims with a trained adult.

To make an appointment call their office at 410-749-4357. 

Services that are offered to those involved in domestic or sexual violence is offered free of charge.

Atlantic General Health System

Hours of Operation: depends on office location. Located in Berlin, MD, Ocean City, MD, Ocean View, DE, and Selbyville, DE.

Provides Pediatric and Adult care as well as some providers offer therapeutic assistance or medication management.  If necessary, translator services can be requested.

Call 410-641-3340 for an appointment.

AGH accepts a sliding fee scale and financial assistance to those who qualify. They accept most major insurances.

Chesapeake Health Care

Hours of Operation: depends on office location. Located in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, counties.

Services Provided include medication management, family, and individual therapy. Serves children by appointment. Specialty services include EMDR, play therapy, and trauma-informed care. Also offer PRP services.

Call 410-219-1100 for scheduling and questions.

Most major insurances accepted. Sliding Fee Scale if you qualify.

And, of course…

Feel free to browse our website to see all of the programs we offer here at Worcester Youth & Family  Counseling Services, Inc.! 

Substance Use and Addiction

• Teen Services
  • Teen Intervene (Dorchester and Worcester Counties)- through Community Behavioral Health. Open to ages 12-19. Contact them at 1-844-224-5264 for more information.
  • Worcester County Health Department– Offer events and education for teens dealing with substance use.
  • Cove Recovery– Locations in Cambridge, Berlin, Salisbury, and Princess Anne. Accepts insurance (private and MD Medicaid) and works in groups and individuals for co-occurring substance use disorders. Call (410) 548-3333 for more information.
  • Integrative Counseling –Offices in Maryland for drug abstinence, family services, and adolescent intensive outpatient. Call (410) 740-8067 for more information. Currently provides in-person over the bridge and online/virtual for Lower Shore residents.

• Adult Services
  • Chesapeake Treatment Services Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 5:30am to 2:00pm and Saturdays 5:30am to 9:30am providing adult Medication-Assisted treatment which is a combination of therapy and medications to treat Opioid Use Disorder. Call Chesapeake Treatment Services at 443-373-2113
  • Open Arms & Hearts Health Services offers a full range of comprehensive outpatient treatment programs and services for those addicted to opiates, alcohol, and other drugs. Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 5:00am to 1:00pm and Saturdays 5:00am to 12:00pm Contac the office at 443-437-7128.
  • Worcester County Health Department– The Worcester County Health Department is committed to recovery and improving the health of the community by providing a wide variety of services specializing in mental health ad addiction issues. Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Call the Berlin office at 410-629-0164, the Pocomoke office at 410-957-2005 or the Snow Hill office at 410-632-1100 to schedule an appointment.
  • HealthPort’s ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) and Addictions programs are available for varying levels of need. Call (410) 341-3420 to learn more and start your referral process.
  • Worcester Addictions Cooperative Service Health Center (WACS) – 410-213-0202- programming and support onsite. Put on by the Atlantic Club- more resources and events on their website.
  • Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)- Veteran-based programming for finding housing to unhoused veterans with mental health or substance misuse as a barrier. Call St. James AME (Salisbury) at 410-743-1427 or Diakonia (Ocean City) at 410-213-0923 for information.
  • Hudson Behavioral Health– call 410-219-9000, 24/7, for in-patient and recovery facility options. Works within various private health insurances and Medicaid.
  • Cove Recovery– Locations in Cambridge, Berlin, Salisbury, and Princess Anne. Accepts insurance (private and MD Medicaid) and works in groups and individuals for co-occurring substance use disorders. Call (410) 548-3333 for more information.
  • Life’s Energy Wellness Center- Locations in Salisbury, Cambridge, and Easton. Co-occurring disorder treatment and PRP services available. Call (800)-867-2395 for more information.
  • Acadia Counseling & Wellness Co-occurring treatment and addiction outpatient services. Located in Berlin, MD. Call (410) 973-2567 to learn more.
  • Recovery Resource Center– Based in Salisbury, MD and providing AA/NA meetings and peer support. Call (410) 749-9482 for more information.
  • Worcester Goes Purple / Wicomico Goes Purple– Outreach, events, and education for substance misuse.

• Internet and Phone-Based Resources
  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline can be reached at 1-800-662-4357. They can be reached 24/7 for mental health or substance use needs.
  • Worcester County Peer Warm Line is available over the phone for those that want peer support for struggles with substance misuse – call 844-663-7337 to contact someone. Worcester County residents that need help after hours can go to the 15th Street (Ocean City) Fire Department for live help.
  • Various phone apps for sobriety, connections, and documentation. 
  • FindTreatment– easy search for treatment throughout the US.
  • AA Online Intergroup -meeting directory for online AA meetings with filtering options.
  • Alcoholic’s Anonymous – Another online meeting directory searchable by state and zip code.

Support and Crisis Hotlines

Youth and Teens:

• • If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).
  • For someone you believe is in danger of hurting themself or others, call 911 immediately.
  • Jesse Klump Memorial Fund hours of operation are variable. Call the hotline at 988 or visit their website to learn more about their services.
  • If you or someone you know is a transgender/gender non-conforming individual in need of support you can reach the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860.
  • TeenLine- Available for call, text, email, or chat when you need a safe way to talk about mental health. Teen specific hotline is 800-852-8336 and is open until 10pm PST; will be directed to general crisis line after hours.
  • National  Runaway Safeline- call 1-800-RUNAWAY for 24/7 help if you are running away, thinking about running away, or are a parent worried about a runaway child.
  • LoveIsRespect answers questions about dating violence in teens. Call at 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522.
  • Boystown crisis support is for kids and teens for depression, suicidal ideation, bullying, and more. Also has some services available in Spanish. Call 800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121 for support.
  • NAMI Teen and Young Adult has a full resource directory for teens with questions related to mental health. Contact 800-950-6264 or text FRIEND to 62640 for help.
  • Kids In Crisis provides hotline support for kids dealing with mental health, substance abuse, unsafe homes, school or family conflicts, and more. Call 203-661-1911 to speak to someone 24/7.
  • Trevor Lifeline provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people under the age of 25.  Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678.

Adults or General Help:

• • For someone you believe is in danger of hurting themself or others, call 911 immediately.
  • Jesse Klump Memorial Fund hours of operation are variable. Call the hotline at 988 or visit their website to learn more about their services.
  • If you or someone you know is a transgender/gender non-conforming individual in need of support you can reach the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860.
  • Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling offer peer support, treatment providers and other resources. Call them at 1-800-GAMBLER (426-2537)
  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline English and Spanish speakers provide free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 TTY: 1-800-799-4889
  • Trans Lifeline  Provides transgender peer support and resources.  1-877-565-8860.

Local Crisis Intervention

• 988  – Suicide and crisis lifeline services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that can be accessed via phone call, text, or chat.  Counselors are available whether you are facing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, alcohol/drug issues, or just need someone to talk to.
• Jesse Klump Foundation – Providing education and Outreach for Suicide Prevention. For General information email weremember@jessespaddle.org (443)982-2716.
• Affiliated Sante Group- Eastern Shore Crisis Response Services (ESCRS) provides behavioral health emergent, urgent, information and referral crisis response programs. Serving nine counties on the Easter Shore 24 hours a day 7 days a week. four mobile crisis teams located in Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, and Wicomico Counties are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to mental health and substance use crises as defined by the caller. Contact them at 1-888-407-8018.
• Chesapeake Health Care- Behavioral Health and Crisis Center provides assistance to those experiencing acute crisis symptoms and connects them with long-term support. Call (410)-973-6679 for more information.
• Americans With Disabilities Act U.S. Access Board 24 Hour Hotline 1-800-872-2253 Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line 1-800-514-0301(Voice) 1-800-5140383 (TTY)
• Community Outreach Addictions Team (C.O.A.T.) Peer support specialist partnered with local law enforcement assists people into treatment by offering phone and in-person support, connections to local resources, and follow up assistance. Contact C.O.A.T. at 443-783-6875/410-742-3784
• Crisis Services The Retreat of Lower Shore Clinic provides short term Residential Crisis Services in a community based setting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as a voluntary alternative to hospitalization or to shorten the length of a hospital admission. Call the office Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm at 410-341-3420.
• Life Crisis Center Provides a 24 hour crisis hotline. Services include counseling for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, suicide prevention, support groups, emergency safe home, shelter and medical care referral, and assistance
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) -Lower Shore Clinic provides mobile psychiatric, employment, rehabilitation, nursing, peer support, housing and substance use services. ACT teams provide outreach at a client’s home, work, or any other appropriate location chosen by the client. The teams provide case management and advocacy to assist clients in becoming as independent as possible. Adults in need of services are assessed by clinical staff to determine client’s needs, strengths, resources and also receive a psychiatric evaluation which includes history, mental status examination and diagnosis. Servicing adult residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties.
• Poison Control Center has experts available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to help manage poisoning and overdoses many times right at home. Call 1-800-222-1222 or text “POISON” to 797979 to add Poison Control as a contact in your phone.
• Worcester County Safe Station provides immediate assistance to individuals seeking a path to recovery. The station is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for individuals seeking treatment services.

Youth Education and Schools

• Local, State, and National Resources
  • Worcester County Board of Education Contact the Board of Education at 410-632-5000.
  • Worcester County Teachers Association – visit their site or contact them at (443) 235-4878
  • Maryland State Department of Education – Resources and standards for schools across the state of Maryland.
  • Maryland State Education Association – activism from education workers and the public working to promote educators’ voices, keep public schools funded, and study the effects of testing on overall education.
  • National Education Association
  • United States Department of Education

• Worcester County Public Schools
  • Buckingham Elementary hours of operation 8:30am – 4:30pm provides public education for Pre-K through Grade 4
  • Pocomoke Elementary provides Early Childhood Education , Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Program, Response to Intervention K-3 grade academics. Contact the school at 410-632-5130.
  • Snow Hill Elementary School Pre-K to 3rd grade school that builds on the strengths, talents, and resources of students, educators, and community, and provides a safe and positive learning environment for all students. All students are encouraged to develop emotionally, intellectually, socially and physically. Snow Hill Elementary offers a dynamic and continuously evolving curriculum that encourages the respect of individual differences and the development of life-long learning skills to promote success in a very changing society. Contact the school at 410-632-5210.
  • Ocean City Elementary School Pre-K through 4th grade National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, working as a unifying team with one vision in mind. This vision is to meet students academic needs in an environment that nurtures their emotional, social, and physical well-being and prepares for success in a global society. Contact the school at 410-632-5379.
  • Showell Elementary School Pre-K3 through 4th grade school between Showell and Ocean City Maryland. Showell Elementary employs, full-time art, English-language learner, speech, early intervention, music and physical and special education teachers. They have a curriculum resource teacher, a full time nurse, and an outstanding maintenance staff, dedicated to providing the highest quality of teaching and learning. Contact the school at 410-632-5350.
  • Pocomoke Middle School Grades 4 through 8. Pocomoke Middle is committed to providing a safe learning environment where staff members, students, parents, and community partners nurture the development of responsible, thoughtful citizens in an increasingly interdependent global society. Contact the school at 410-632-5150.
  • Snow Hill Middle School Grades 4 through 8 offers students many exciting opportunities including Glee Club, NJHS, Student Government and Students Against Destructive Decisions. Contact the school at 410-632-5240.
  • Stephen Decatur Middle School A Maryland Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a National School of  Excellence is a Professional Development school serving Grades 7 and 8. Contact the school at 410-632-3400.
  • Berlin Intermediate School Grades 5 and 6, BIS is an Arts Immersion School recognized as a Kennedy Center National School of Excellence in Arts Education. The school has also been recognized by the Governor as a model Maryland Green School. BIS received the top award for Energy Efficiency in the county in 2013 through 2015. Contact the school at 410-632-5320.
  • Worcester Technical High School Grades 9 through 12 Students can pursue certifications in a technical career fields at Worcester Technical High School Newark, MD. Contact the school at 410-632-5050
  • Pocomoke High School Grades 9 through 12 Pocomoke High School, an enthusiastic rural learning partnership of parents, educators, and community agencies, empowers all students to meet rigorous academic standards and to develop into responsible, involved life-long learners who can excel in their endeavors, contribute positively to their society, and fulfill their personal dreams. Contact the school at 410-632-5180
  • Snow Hill High School Grades 9 through 12 The mission of Snow Hill High School, a small dynamic learning community, is to nurture and enhance the academic, social, physical and emotional potential in each of our students by providing multiple pathways for student success using standards-based curricula.  Through innovative teaching and learning, as well as partnerships in our community, we empower all students to contribute positively to society.  Contact the school at 410-632-5270
  • Stephen Decatur High School Grades 9 through 12 Offers special programs such as Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Program, Mentoring Program, Freshman Seahawk Day, Senior Seahawk Application Week, Homecoming, Annual Career Week-Job Fair, Service-Oriented Clubs, Read 180 Program, NHS Tutoring Program, SAT Prep Program, numerous Advanced Placement Programs. Contact the school at 410-632-2880
  • Cedar Chapel Special School serves children aged 3-21 with intellectual disabilities or medically fragile conditions in Worcester County. This school allows for major core studies as well as sports, community and vocational training, and work towards the highest levels of independence. Learn more about which students qualify by visiting their website or calling 410-632-5230.

• Worcester County Private Schools
  • Worcester Preparatory School  Serves Pre-K through 12, located in Berlin, MD. Worcester Prep prides themselves on being close-knit, focused on social and emotional development as well as academics, and nurturing individual interests in students. This school is application-based and requires an entrance evaluation. Tuition is titrated and based on school age; scholarships are offered as available. Call 410-641-3575 to learn more or schedule a meeting with an admissions counselor.

Early Learning

• SHORE UP! is a program focusing on children ages six weeks to three years. Development, both social and educational, is our primary focus, which enhances the families’ ability to focus on goals and attaining self-sufficiency.  Socialization allows parents to build their understanding of parenting and community engagement. Additional training support is provided in health, nutritious meals, school readiness, and shared community resources.
  • Children are eligible for Early Head Start and Head Start if:
    • they are under the age of five and their family meets the income requirements as outlined by current federal guidelines;
    • they are homeless or in foster and/or kinship care;
    • are a part of families who qualify for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), or families who receive public assistance, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Locations:
    • Snow Hill Head Start Center, Located at 6352 Worcester Hwy, Newark, MD, 21841.
    • Stockton Head Start Center, Located at 5480 Stockton Rd, Stockton, MD, 21864.
    • Salisbury Head Start Center, Located at 520 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804
    • More locations available on their website. 
• The Nest Early Learning Center serves 2, 3, and 4 year old students staffed with childcare workers and assisted by Worcester Technical High School apprentices interested in Early Education. Staff uses Frog Street curriculum (the same as Worcester County Public Schools) to help with development of skills and to get kids kindergarten ready. The Nest provides two healthy snacks to kids in their programs.
  • Children are eligible in Worcester County and are accepted on an application basis; spots are limited. The application can be found here. 
  • The Nest partners with Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program to fast-track their application and to help with state-sponsored scholarships for their courses. Contact staff at GMVasiliou-Wierengo@worcesterk12.org to learn more about costs related to care.
  • Location:  6290 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841 (inside of Worcester Technical High School)
• The Judy Center Early Learning Hub provide comprehensive, full-day services for kids birth-5. Their mission is to teach language, motor function, social and emotional skills, and preparation for school. While not a full-day program, their events allow for learning for the whole family on how to make kids ready and successful in school.
  • Tiny Tot time- classes based on interactive play, art, music, and learning for kids aged 0-4 not already enrolled in school. Visit here to learn about upcoming events. 
  • Family Service Workers- Coordinators that work with families on pre-school skills and provide materials, events, field trips, and parenting workshops to eligible families.
  • Other services include: free books, vision and dental screenings, community outreach, case management, and classroom supplies.
  • Locations:
    • Snow Hill Elementary School: 515 Coulbourne Lane, Snow Hill, MD 21863
    • Pocomoke Elementary School: 2119 Pocomoke Beltway, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
    • Buckingham Elementary School: 100 Buckingham Rd., Berlin, MD 21811
• Bundles of Joy University offers infant-5 care in Wicomico and Worcester County. Infants and toddlers up to 2 years of age are given care and early screening for pre-education strengths and weaknesses. Moving upwards in age, students begin to learn more on critical thinking, creativity, social play, and more using the Creative Curriculum model.
  • Bundles of Joy is often on a waitlist and steps to secure enrollment are featured here. 
  • Locations:
    • Salisbury- 1409 S. Division Street, Salisbury MD 21804
    • Berlin- 615 Franklin Ave., Berlin, MD 21811

Shelter

• Diakonia: Not Just A Bed. Individuals or families work with on-site case managers to develop a plan to improve their lives and address issues contributing to housing insecurity. Needs addressed include securing employment, health & financial education, obtaining medical insurance coverage, home management and mental and physical health assessment and support. Homeless Prevention /Veterans Services helps people at risk of becoming homeless remain in their homes or find other safe, affordable housing. Through a combination of case management, connection with support programs and some financial assistance. Contact Diakonia at 410-213-0923 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• The Samaritan Shelter The Samaritan Shelter is a growing supportive organization in Pocomoke City, MD offering assistance in an encouraging and accountable environment to individuals in crisis situations. For Shelter needs 410-957-4310
• Ocean City Cold Weather Shelter when temperatures are  below 25 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church offers a cold weather shelter for men, women, and families in Worcester county. Doors will open from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, admittance after 7:00pm must be by Ocean City Police escort. Contact Trisha Long at 410-524-7474

Urgent Care Centers

• 75th St. Injury & Illness Center, 7408 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD- Hours of Operation: open everyday 8am-8pm. No appointment necessary. Call 410-524-0075 or email frontdesk75thmedical@yahoo.com for additional information.
• West Ocean City Injury & Illness Center, 12547 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD- Hours of Operation: 8am-6pm Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. No appointment necessary. Call 410-213-0119 for additional information.
• Your Docs In, West Ocean City Location. 12547 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD. Pocomoke Location. 1511 Ocean Highway, Pocomoke City, MD. Hours of Operation:  8am-8pm Monday-Friday; 8am-6pm Saturday-Sunday. No appointment necessary. Call 877-222-4934 for additional information.

Hospitals

• Atlantic General Health System Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8am to 5pm Adult Psychiatry and adult counseling (16+ years); BH Crisis Center will provide access to providers and social work for ages 5+ starting 8/21/2021; contact Atlantic Health Center 410-641-3340 for BH providers http://www.agh.care; for Crisis Center http://www.agh.care/TRIBECrisiscenter

Support and Crisis Hotlines

Youth and Teens:

• • If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).
  • For someone you believe is in danger of hurting themself or others, call 911 immediately.
  • Jesse Klump Memorial Fund hours of operation are variable. Call the hotline at 988 or visit their website to learn more about their services.
  • If you or someone you know is a transgender/gender non-conforming individual in need of support you can reach the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860.
  • TeenLine- Available for call, text, email, or chat when you need a safe way to talk about mental health. Teen specific hotline is 800-852-8336 and is open until 10pm PST; will be directed to general crisis line after hours.
  • National  Runaway Safeline- call 1-800-RUNAWAY for 24/7 help if you are running away, thinking about running away, or are a parent worried about a runaway child.
  • LoveIsRespect answers questions about dating violence in teens. Call at 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522.
  • Boystown crisis support is for kids and teens for depression, suicidal ideation, bullying, and more. Also has some services available in Spanish. Call 800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121 for support.
  • NAMI Teen and Young Adult has a full resource directory for teens with questions related to mental health. Contact 800-950-6264 or text FRIEND to 62640 for help.
  • Kids In Crisis provides hotline support for kids dealing with mental health, substance abuse, unsafe homes, school or family conflicts, and more. Call 203-661-1911 to speak to someone 24/7.
  • Trevor Lifeline provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people under the age of 25.  Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678.

Adults or General Help:

• • For someone you believe is in danger of hurting themself or others, call 911 immediately.
  • Jesse Klump Memorial Fund hours of operation are variable. Call the hotline at 988 or visit their website to learn more about their services.
  • If you or someone you know is a transgender/gender non-conforming individual in need of support you can reach the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860.
  • Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling offer peer support, treatment providers and other resources. Call them at 1-800-GAMBLER (426-2537)
  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline English and Spanish speakers provide free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 TTY: 1-800-799-4889
  • Trans Lifeline  Provides transgender peer support and resources.  1-877-565-8860.

Local Crisis Intervention

• 988  – Suicide and crisis lifeline services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that can be accessed via phone call, text, or chat.  Counselors are available whether you are facing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, alcohol/drug issues, or just need someone to talk to.
• Jesse Klump Foundation – Providing education and Outreach for Suicide Prevention. For General information email weremember@jessespaddle.org (443)982-2716.
• Affiliated Sante Group- Eastern Shore Crisis Response Services (ESCRS) provides behavioral health emergent, urgent, information and referral crisis response programs. Serving nine counties on the Easter Shore 24 hours a day 7 days a week. four mobile crisis teams located in Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, and Wicomico Counties are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to mental health and substance use crises as defined by the caller. Contact them at 1-888-407-8018.
• Chesapeake Health Care- Behavioral Health and Crisis Center provides assistance to those experiencing acute crisis symptoms and connects them with long-term support. Call (410)-973-6679 for more information.
• Americans With Disabilities Act U.S. Access Board 24 Hour Hotline 1-800-872-2253 Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line 1-800-514-0301(Voice) 1-800-5140383 (TTY)
• Community Outreach Addictions Team (C.O.A.T.) Peer support specialist partnered with local law enforcement assists people into treatment by offering phone and in-person support, connections to local resources, and follow up assistance. Contact C.O.A.T. at 443-783-6875/410-742-3784
• Crisis Services The Retreat of Lower Shore Clinic provides short term Residential Crisis Services in a community based setting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as a voluntary alternative to hospitalization or to shorten the length of a hospital admission. Call the office Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm at 410-341-3420.
• Life Crisis Center Provides a 24 hour crisis hotline. Services include counseling for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, suicide prevention, support groups, emergency safe home, shelter and medical care referral, and assistance
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) -Lower Shore Clinic provides mobile psychiatric, employment, rehabilitation, nursing, peer support, housing and substance use services. ACT teams provide outreach at a client’s home, work, or any other appropriate location chosen by the client. The teams provide case management and advocacy to assist clients in becoming as independent as possible. Adults in need of services are assessed by clinical staff to determine client’s needs, strengths, resources and also receive a psychiatric evaluation which includes history, mental status examination and diagnosis. Servicing adult residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties.
• Poison Control Center has experts available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to help manage poisoning and overdoses many times right at home. Call 1-800-222-1222 or text “POISON” to 797979 to add Poison Control as a contact in your phone.
• Worcester County Safe Station provides immediate assistance to individuals seeking a path to recovery. The station is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for individuals seeking treatment services.

Urgent Care Centers

• 75th St. Injury & Illness Center, 7408 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD- Hours of Operation: open everyday 8am-8pm. No appointment necessary. Call 410-524-0075 or email frontdesk75thmedical@yahoo.com for additional information.
• West Ocean City Injury & Illness Center, 12547 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD- Hours of Operation: 8am-6pm Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. No appointment necessary. Call 410-213-0119 for additional information.
• Your Docs In, West Ocean City Location. 12547 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD. Pocomoke Location. 1511 Ocean Highway, Pocomoke City, MD. Hours of Operation:  8am-8pm Monday-Friday; 8am-6pm Saturday-Sunday. No appointment necessary. Call 877-222-4934 for additional information.

Primary Care Physicians

• Adult
  • Chesapeake Health Care Pocomoke 305 10th St., Pocomoke MD – Hours of Operation Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday 7:30am to 6:00pm. Call 410-957-1852 to schedule. Berlin 9956 N. Main St. Suite 2, Berlin, MD – Hours of Operation Wednesday only 7:00am to 5:00pm Call 410-973-2820 to schedule.
• Pediatric
  • Chesapeake Health Care Pocomoke 305 10th St., Pocomoke, MD – Hours of Operation Monday & Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm; Tuesday & Thursday 7:30am to 6:00pm. Call 410-957-1852 to schedule. Berlin 9956 N. Main St. Suite 2, Berlin, MD – Hours of Operation Monday & Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm; Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am to 7:00pm. Call 410-973-2820 to schedule.

Hospitals

• Atlantic General Health System Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8am to 5pm Adult Psychiatry and adult counseling (16+ years); BH Crisis Center will provide access to providers and social work for ages 5+ starting 8/21/2021; contact Atlantic Health Center 410-641-3340 for BH providers http://www.agh.care; for Crisis Center http://www.agh.care/TRIBECrisiscenter

Chiropractors

• Ocean City Chiropractic Clinic, 12417 Ocean Gateway, Suite 2A, Ocean City, MD – Hours of Operation: 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday; 8am-12pm Friday. Call 410-213-1233 to schedule an appointment.
  • Dr. Sean Williams, D.C.: Specialties and Techniques Include – Gonstead Technique, Diversified Full Spine Adjusting, Extremity Adjusting, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Injuries, Geriatric Care
  • Dr. Mahmoud ZiaShakeri, D.C., C.C.S.T.: Specialties include – Pinched Nerves, Disc Related Issues (Bulge, herniation, etc.), Spinal Stenosis, Worker’s Compensation/Auto Accident Injuries, Sprain/Strains (Spine and Extremities), Headaches and TMJ, Extremities (Plantar fasciitis, Heel Spurs, Tendonitis, etc.), Fibromyalgia, Pediatric/Geriatric Care. Techniques include – Gonstead Technique, Cox Technique, Myofascial Release/Soft Tissue Mobilization, ART/Trigger Point Therapy, Extremity Adjustment, Dry Needling
• Family Chiropractic Care, 22217 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD – Hours of Operation: 9am-12pm, 3pm-6pm Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 3pm-6pm Tuesday. Call 412-213-0901 to schedule an appointment.
  • Dr. John Sampson, D.C.: Specialties and Techniques Include – Auto Accident Injuries, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Disc Pain, Pinched Nerves, Sciatica, Headaches, Workplace Injuries, Spinal Decompression, Peripheral Decompression, Laser Therapy
• Healing Hands Chiropractic, 10776 Grays Corner Rd, Berlin, MD – Hours of Operation: 9am-6pm Monday- Thursday. Call 410-629-0610 to schedule an appointment.
  • Dr. Chris Rush & Dr. Tracy Rush: Services and Techniques Provided – Activator Technique Adjustments, Fibromyalgia, Nutritional Analysis, On Site X-Ray
• Optimal Health Chiropractic, 9956 N Main St, Suite 4, Berlin, MD – Hours of Operation: 8am-1pm, 3pm-6pm Monday-Thursday; 8-2 Friday. Call 410-629-1845 to schedule an appointment.
  • Dr. Jeff Michael & Dr. Sarah Kernan: Services Provided – Auto Injuries, Personal Injury, Sports Injury, Electrical Stimulation Therapy (Electrical Muscle Stimulation, Interferential Current Therapy, Microcurrent Therapy), Custom Foot Orthotics, Dry Needling, Spinal Adjustments & Manipulation, Spinal Decompression, Treatment of Common Chiropractic Conditions, Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease, Therapeutic Exercise, Therapeutic Ultrasound
• Pocomoke Chiropractic Center, 100 8th St, Pocomoke City, MD – Hours of Operation: 2pm-7pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Call 443-437-7496 to schedule and appointment.
• Thomas P Kappes, D.C., 110320 Nicolas Ln, Berlin, MD – Hours of Operation:  8am-5pm Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 8am-12pm Friday
  • Dr. Thomas P Kappes, D.C.: Specialties Include – Spinal Decompression, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neck Pain, Back Pain

Optometrist/Vision Centers

• OC Eye Care, 12417 Ocean Gateway, Suite 14, Ocean City, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 9am-4:30pm; Friday 9am-3pm. Offers eyewear and contact lenses. Call 410-213-9020 for appointments and further questions.
  • Dr. Stephanie Price-Harris offers routine eye exams as well as optomap imaging, glaucoma screenings, and diabetic eye evaluations.
• Ocean Pines Vision Care, 11002 Manklin Meadows Ln #6, Berlin, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: . Call 410-208-4949 for further questions.
• Azar Eye Institute, 11031 Nicholas Ln #2, Berlin, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: . Call 410-546-2500 for appointments and further questions.
• Berlin Optical, 16B S Main Street, Berlin, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm. Offers eyewear and contact lenses. Call 410-641-2020 for appointments and further questions.
  • Dr. Kenneth Bortnick and Dr. Jeff Jolley offer eye examinations as well as prescriptions for both eyeglasses and contacts.
• Peninsula Eye Center, Berlin Location: 314 Franklin Ave, Berlin MD, 21811. Call 410-641-3955 for appointments and further questions. Pocomoke Location: 500 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD, 21851. Call 410-957-1355 for appointments and further questions. Hours of Operation for Both Locations: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm.
• Chesapeake Eye Center, 10231 Old Ocean City Blvd., Suite 102, Berlin, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. Offers eyewear and contact lenses. Call 410-641-1744 for appointments and further questions.
  • Dr. Todd Bescak, D.O, Dr. Jason Yonker, M.D., Dr. Jason Williams, M.D., & Dr. Jeanne Murphy, O.D. offer eye exams and optical services as well as glaucoma treatments and necessary surgical procedures such as cataract surgery and refractive surgery.
• An Optical Galleria, 9927 Stephan Decatur Hwy., Ocean City, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm; 9am-1pm Saturdays between May and September. Offers glasses and contacts lenses. Call 410-390-3924 for appointments and further questions.
  • Dr. Alexander Carpenter offers eye exams which include the diagnosis, treatment, and management of your vision. Screenings for glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other eye related conditions are available.
• Lower Shore Vision Center, 1518 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD, 21851 – Hours of Operation: Monday 8am-7pm, Tuesday 8am-5pm, Wednesday 8am-5pm, Thursday 8am-1pm, Friday 8am-5pm. Offers eyewear and contact lenses. Call 410-957-1113 for appointments and further questions.
  • Dr. James R. Nickol, O.D. and Dr. Frank L. Weidema, O.D. offer eye exams to treat and correct your vision. They work with patients who have eye conditions such as lazy eye and cataracts, diseases like conjunctivitis and glaucoma, and vision problems such as astigmatism and myopia.
• Walmart Vision and Glasses, Berlin Location: 11416 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD, 21811. Call 410-600-3122 for appointments and further questions. Pocomoke Location: 2132 Old Snowhill Rd., Pocomoke City, MD, 21851. Call 410-957-9616 for appointments and further questions. – Hours of Operation for Both Locations: Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm. Both locations offer eyewear and contacts.

General Dentistries

• Fenwick Dental, 13901 Coastal Highway, Suite 4, Ocean City, MD, 21842 – Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday 8am-1pm. Call 410-250-1559 for appointments and further questions.
  • Dr. Ketan Ginoya (Dr. Ken) & Dr. Ashwini Jagadeesh (Dr. Ashwin) offer services such as cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, implant dentistry, invisalign, crowns and bridges, and dentures.
• DePalma Dental, 500 Franklin Ave, Berlin, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4pm. To schedule an appointment as a New Patient call the New Patient Hotline at 888-502-7490. Existing Patients should call 410-641-3222 to further their dental care.
  • Dr. Michael DePalma, DDS & Dr. Erin DePalma, DDS offer services for all ages. These services include: Cosmetic Dentures, Sedation Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, Family Care, Preventative Care, Digital X-Rays, Smile Whitening, CEREC One Visit Crowns, Porcelain Veneers, Sleep Apnea, and Mercury-Free Filings.
• Berlin Dentistry, 1 Pitts Street, Berlin, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm; Friday 8am-4pm. Call 410-641-3490 for appointments and further questions. Emergency patients are welcomed, please call ahead. 
  • Dr. Gerard Ott, DMD & Dr. Jeremy Masenior offer comprehensive family dentistry ranging from routine visits to complex care.
• Seaside Smiles, 10445 Old Ocean City Blvd., Suite 12, Berlin, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: Berlin – Monday 8am-4:30pm; Salisbury – Tuesday-Thursday: 8am-5pm. Call 410-749-0009 for appointments and further questions. Pediatric Dental and Orthodontics office. 
  • Dr. Vickers and her team offer pediatric dental cleanings up to the age of 12. They also offer orthodontic treatment to to all ages including braces and Invisalign.
• OC Pearl Family Dental, 10776 Grays Corner Rd, Unit 9, Berlin, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: Monday by Appointment; Tuesday-Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday by Appointment. Call 410-641-3315 for appointments and further questions.
  • Dr. Mirette Khalil Zaky’s services include Cleaning and Prevention, Family Dentistry, Pediatric Services, Cosmetic Dentistry, Tooth Replacement, Extraction and Preservation, Oral Appliances, Orthodontics, and Sedation Dentistry.
• Dentistry in the Pines, 11042 Nicholas Ln, Suite B 101, Berlin, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm. Call 410-208-9009 for appointments and further questions.
  • Dr. Ruby Mirza offers services such as Teeth Cleaning and Preventative Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Denture and Partial Denture, Invisalign, Oral Cancer Screening, Cosmetic Dentistry
• Atlantic Dental Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, 12308 Ocean Gateway, #6, Ocean City, MD, 21842 – Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Call 410-213-7575 for appointments and further questions.
  • Dr. Lawrence Michnick DDS, Dr. Christopher Tackas DMD, & Dr. Kristen Mazzei DMD provide General and Family Dentistry including Cleanings, Invisalign, Crowns and Bridges, TMJ Treatment, and Partial and Complete Dentures; as well as Cosmetic Dentistry and Nitrous Oxide Sedation including BOTOX, Dental Bonding, Dental Veneers, Teeth Whitening, Composite Filings, Smile Makeover, and more.
• Pedar B. Didriksen, DDS Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, 11310 Manklin Creek Rd., STE 5, Berlin, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm. Call 410-208-2900 for appointments and further questions.
  • Dr. Pedar Didriksen, DDS offers General and Family Dentistry as well as Cosmetic Dentistry including services like Invisalign, Implants, Crown and Bridge work, Veneers, Ultradent Teeth Whitening
• Dr. Jean Michele Brauning DMD, 9936 Stephan Decatur Hwy., #505, Ocean City, MD, 21842. Call 410-213-1032 for appointments and further questions including Hours of Operation.
• Snow Hill Dental Associates, 303 North Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 21863 – Hours Of Operation:  Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm; Friday 7:30am-1pm Call 410-632-2551 for appointments and further questions. Dental Emergency Patients Welcome, Please Call Before.
  • Dr. Ben Strahl and Dr. Ryan Mariner offer Preventative and Routine cleaning services as well as Pediatrics. They offer comprehensive treatment plans including Root Canals, Fillings, Crowns, Invisalign, and more. They provide advanced Cosmetic work as well as necessary Surgical Procedures.
• Dentist Pocomoke City, 102 8th St., Pocomoke City, MD, 21851 – Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-5pm; Wednesday 12pm-6pm. Call 410-957-0788 for appointments and further questions.
  • Dr. Stephan T. Wagner DDS, PA provides Dental Cleanings and Preventative Care, Pediatrics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Resorative Dentistry, and Dental Implants.
• Aspen Dental, 11349 Samuel Bowne Blvd, Berlin, MD, 21811 – Hours of Operation: Monday 10am-7pm; Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm. Call the Berlin line at 410-600-3554 or the corporate line at 667-288-6644 regarding appointments or further questions. Walk in Dental Emergency Patients are Welcome.
  • Dr. Shekhar Gupta DDS, Dr. Ekaterina Spirina DDS, and Dr. Jae Kim OS offer General Dentistry services like Dental Checkups, Filings, Crown and Bridge Work, and Tooth Extractions. They also complete denture services including Fitting and Replacing Denture, Fixing Broken Dentures, and even offer a Denture Money Back Guarantee. Cosmetic Dentistry is also available as well as Specialty Dental Services like Advanced Oral Cancer Screening and Digital Radiology.

Veteran Support

• Department of Veterans Affairs and Hotline Numbers
  • Benefits 1-800-824-1000
  • Healthcare Needs call 1-877-222-VETS(8387)
  • VA Inspector General 1-800-488-8244
  • Combat Call Center 1-877-WAR-VETS (877-927-8387)
  • Homeless Veteran Services 1-877-AID-VET 9877-424-3838)
  • National Association of Black Veterans, Inc. (NABVETS) Call James Briddell Sr. of NABVETS at 443-366-8534

LGBTQ Resources

Why did we add this page? 

WYFCS is a strong believer in equity and care for EVERYONE, regardless of circumstance, religion, race, or creed. In the 2024 US National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People, 39% of queer youth have seriously considered suicide in the last year and that number rises to 46% among transgender and nonbinary young people. We see the impacts of fear and anti-LGBTQ bias in our own clients, and wanted to extend even more support here.

Human Rights Campaign- https://www.hrc.org/

The Trevor Project- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Outright International- https://outrightinternational.org/

Global Action for Trans Equality- https://gate.ngo/

Trans Youth Family Allies- http://www.imatyfa.org/

American Veterans for Equal Rights- http://aver.us/

Recursos Para Hispanohablantes

Queremos ofrecer recursos a nuestras familias hispanohablantes. Sin embargo, no contamos con personal hispanohablante. Disculpen cualquier error gramatical.

Recursos para LGBTQ+ en espanol- https://glaad.org/spanish-language/ 

Guía de recursos para la salud mental de NAAMI- https://www.nami.org/app/uploads/2023/08/Spanish-Language-Resource-Directory.pdf

988 Lifeline ofrece servicios gratuitos en español las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. No tiene que hablar inglés para recibir ayuda. 

Abogados de inmigracion- https://www.justia.com/lawyers/immigration-law/maryland/worcester-county

centro nacional de leyes de inmigración- https://www.nilc.org/

Victim’s Treatment Services

Worcester County Child Advocacy Center  https://worcestercac.org/

The Child Advocacy Center’s main objective is to reduce trauma to child victims by bringing all necessary local agencies together. The multidisciplinary team is made up of law enforcement officers, child protective service personnel, prosecutors, lawyers, advocates, mental health therapists and medical personnel. The multidisciplinary team meets regularly to communicate and collaborate on child abuse cases. Cases are reviewed beginning with the victim’s initial outcry through investigation, treatment and prosecution.

Life Crisis Center https://www.lifecrisiscenter.org/

The Life Crisis Center (LCC) advocates for and provides a wide range of services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Through prevention, intervention, therapy, legal services, advocacy, and collaboration, we work to provide a safe place for healing. Some of the comprehensive support services offered to the community include a 19 bed safe home, intensive case management, supervised visitation, counseling, legal services, victim support, abuser groups, and outreach. The LCC is a United Way agency of the Lower Eastern Shore.

Additionally, the LCC also houses the suicide hotline and is the designated information and referral center for Maryland 2-1-1 for the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland. Through an array of supportive and therapeutic services, it is our hope that survivors and their families find healing and hope for the future.

Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services, Inc. (current website)

Worcester Youth’s clinical mental health program treats victims of crime including (but not limited to) domestic violence, childhood abuse, physical/sexual assault, stalking, and harassment. Treatment includes a comprehensive diagnostic interview, follow up therapy, and referrals to other services if needed.  Victims of crime are not charged for services.

Legal Assistance

Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office  https://worcestersao.com/

Worcester County Circuit Court http://mdcourts.gov/circuit/worcester

Maryland Legal Aid  https://www.mdlab.org/

Shore Legal Access https://shorelegal.org/

Human Trafficking Project https://htprevention.org/

Immigration and Asylum Rights https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights

Pro-Bono Resource Center of Maryland- Directory for Services in Worcester County, MD https://probonomd.org/app/uploads/2017/09/Worcester-County-Legal-Services-Directory-SB-10.2013.pdf

Women’s Law Center of MD- Protective Orders Advocacy https://wlcmd.org/protective-orders/

Victim Resources

2-1-1 Maryland

MADD Victim Services  https://madd.org/

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday)  https://vinelink.com/

Maryland Crime Victims and Resource Center  https://www.mdcrimevictims.org/

Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence  https://www.mnadv.org/

National Sexual Violence Resource Center  https://www.nsvrc.org/

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  https://www.rainn.org/

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence  https://ncadv.org/

Sexual Offender National Registry https://www.nsopw.gov/

Maryland Governor’s Crime and Prevention Office- Victim’s Services https://gocpp.maryland.gov/victim-services/

VictimConnect Resource Center- https://victimconnect.org/

Anti-Violence Project- Report Anti-LGBTQ Violence- https://avp.org/get-help/report-violence/