ACCESS to Behavioral Health Services
How to Apply
Call 240-777-1770 for information. Walk in assessment and referral services are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. It is recommended that individuals seeking behavioral health assessments arrive at 8:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Apply in person at 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 101, Rockville, MD, 20850.
Documents To Bring
Identification, proof of residency, proof of insurance and/or income if applicable.
Eligibility Requirements
For assessment and referral services, individuals must be Montgomery County residents, age 18 or older. Individuals must be uninsured with no or low income or have Medicaid or Medicare insurance. Telephone consultation and information and referral services are available for all residents and professionals.
Fees and Payments
Fees are charged for assessments, counseling, and visits with the Bridges Transitional Psychiatry prescribers. The program accepts Maryland Medicaid and Medicare. Clients will be responsible for co-payments. Access to Behavioral Health Services utilizes the Maryland Department of Health sliding fee schedule to determine the fees for uninsured clients. To be eligible for a reduction of fees, clients are expected to provide verification of income in the form of pay stubs, bank statements, or tax returns. Letters of support from family members or shelters are accepted. Clients will not be denied services based on their ability to pay.
FAQ's
1. Does the County provide mental health and substance use disorder services to people who do not have medical insurance?
There is a state and federal system to reimburse agencies or individual doctors or therapists who provide mental health and substance use disorder services to individuals with Medicaid or who have serious problems and are low income, but do not have Medicaid. The County also provides some services for such individuals.
2. Where do I go for mental health or substance treatment if I have private medical insurance?
Contact your insurance provider or primary care doctor for information about how to get a referral to mental health or substance abuse services. Access to Behavioral Health Services may also provide resources.
3. How do I get a family member or friend into substance use disorder or behavioral health treatment?
Be supportive of him or her coming to understand that he or she may have a problem with which someone professional could help. Encourage him or her to contact services that will help him or her understand his or her problem or begin the appropriate services. This may include attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting for someone beginning to recognize substance use disorder, calling the Crisis Center for someone experiencing a situational or emotional crisis, or calling us to learn about community services that could help.
Additional Information
Walk-in hours: Monday to Friday
Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. for morning walk-in assessments and by 12:30 p.m. for afternoon walk-in assessments.
Services Provided
- Comprehensive behavioral health assessment and referral services.
- Consultations to address mental health and/or substance use concerns by phone or in person.
- Bridges Transitional Psychiatry provides counseling and psychiatry for uninsured clients that are transitioning to community services.
- Access staff may assist with obtaining additional social service resources.
Access to Behavioral Health Services no longer provides Targeted Case Management. That is a service that is contracted to community providers through the Local Behavioral Health Authority.
P239