Adolescent and Family Services

Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s Adolescent and Family Services (AFS) provides outpatient mental health and addiction services to County children and adolescents, ages 4 to 18, and their families. 

In the event that someone you know is considering suicide and needs immediate help, call 911.

Anne Arundel County Crisis Warmline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
410-768-5522

Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-422-0009

National Suicide Prevention Hotlines
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Student Safety Hotline 
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-877-676-9854


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Mental health services are offered by a team of psychiatrists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Clinical Professional counselors who evaluate children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral and developmental problems. Diagnostic evaluations, medication monitoring, and individual, family and group therapy are available.

All Department of Health clinicians are trauma trained and certified. Services are offered to children and adolescents who have Medical Assistance or who are eligible for Medical Assistance.

Recognizing that substance use and mental health concerns are often co-occurring, the AFS staff works with patients and their families to create holistic treatment plans that address their challenges related to substance abuse within the larger context of their lives. The staff provides information and services, including individual and family therapy, drug and alcohol assessments and urine screening. If a patient requires a higher level of care, appropriate referrals are made. Services are available to youth who have Medical Assistance or who are eligible for Medical Assistance. For families with private insurance seeking assessments only, fees are determined on a sliding scale based on the family income.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact:

Adolescent and Family Services    
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic    
Behavioral Health Building    
122 North Langley Road, Suite A    
Glen Burnie, MD 21060    
410-222-6785

Behavioral Health Building    
711 Bestgate Road  
Annapolis, MD 21401  
410-222-6785

Hours of Operation:    
Monday – Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.    
Thursday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Additional Resources

Trends in Youth Suicide in Anne Arundel County 2012-2016