Resources
You Matter to Us!
If you are in need of immediate help:
- Call 911 for emergency services.
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency room or psychiatric urgent care center.
- Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 24/7 to be connected to a trained mental health/addictions counselor at a crisis center nearest you (for those in crisis and loved ones). You can also text 988 or chat online at 988online.org.
- Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. You don't have to be enrolled in VA health care or registered with VA to connect; loved ones can also connect for support.
- Press 2 for Spanish.
- Text HOME (or Ayuda for Spanish) to 741741 to reach a trained counselor at the Crisis Text Line. You can also message on WhatsApp.
For immediate crisis, mental health, or suicide prevention support in Waldorf, MD, call or text 988. For life-threatening emergencies, always dial 911.
Key local and regional crisis resources available in Waldorf:
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Southern Maryland Crisis Response: Call 1-877-618-0074 for specialized 24/7 mobile crisis and stabilization services.
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Charles County Crisis Hotline: Call 301-645-3336 for local mental health and crisis support.
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Maryland Crisis Hotline: Call 1-800-422-0009 for 24-hour crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and family counseling.
Maryland Information & Referral
Dial 2-1-1 for community resources and mental health service navigation.
The Santé Group - South MD CRS/MRT: thesantegroup.org/our-priorities/south-md-crsmrt/
Tel: 877-618-0074
Charles County Resource Connection: Visit the directory for a complete list of local shelter and distress resources: charlescountyresourceconnection.com/In-Crisis
Tel: (301) 934-9305
You can find additional support with these great organizations:
- NAMI Helpline: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text "HelpLine" to 62640. NAMI also offers free programs and support groups throughout Maryland.
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service).
- Maryland Crisis Hotline: Call 211, press 1.
- Safe Schools Maryland: Use the Safe Schools Maryland app from the Google Play store.
- If you need words of wisdom, encouragement and life advice, call Peptoc, a free recorded service of uplifting words from children at West Side Elementary in Healdsburg, California. Call 1-707-873-7862 for a small dose of joy.
- Maryland's Restaurant Meals Program allows eligible individuals—such as older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness—to use their EBT benefits at participating restaurants to purchase prepared or hot meals. Participants must be enrolled in the program, and all use of benefits is confidential.
If you are experiencing violence or abuse, please reach out for support (everything is confidential):
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522.
- The National Child Abuse Hotline can be called or texted at 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453).
- The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
Understanding Maryland's Good Samaritan Law
Learn who is protected during an overdose emergency and why calling 911 quickly matters. Watch here for more information from the Maryland Department of Health.
Learn More About Mental Health Resources
Have Questions? Let's Get Started
If you or someone you know needs support, don't hesitate to reach out. Complete our referral form or call (301) 266-2824.