Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center

24/7 Immediate Support for Adults and Youth in Crisis.

The Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center (BHCSC) provides around the clock support for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crisis.

The BHCSC at Piccard is a comfort-focused, open setting with five adult recliners and five youth beds, with stays up to 23 hours. Adults and youth are supported in separate spaces to provide age-appropriate care and privacy, and the center also includes quiet rooms for calming and de-escalation. The BHCSC accepts both voluntary and involuntary individuals when appropriate, ensuring safety and stabilization for all clients. The goal is to provide a calm, safe environment to reduce immediate risk, relieve distress, and connect individuals to ongoing care and community resources.

Who We Serve

The BHCSC serves youth and adults age (18+) who:

Are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis
Need urgent care but may not require hospitalization
Are medically stable
Can be safely supported in a short-term, structured setting

Services and What to Expect

During a stay at the BHCSC, individuals receive rapid assessment and stabilization in a therapeutic, non-hospital setting. Services may include:

Psychiatric evaluation
Medication management
Crisis counseling
Safety planning
Peer support
Care coordination and discharge planning

Stays last up to 23 hours, and care focuses on helping people feel safe, reduce distress, and get connected to the right follow-up support in the community.

Access and Referrals

The BHCSC is open 24/7. Referrals can be made by individuals, family members, community providers, partner agencies, or anyone concerned about someone in crisis. Walk-ins are welcome.

All referrals are submitted through the online referral form.

Location: BHCSC at Piccard, 1301 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850

Phone Number: 240-777-1374

Cost and Insurance

No insurance is required.

No one is denied services due to inability to pay.