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Community Mediation Services
Conflicts with family and friends can turn into major problems in your life, but you don’t have to let that happen. We can help.
Community Mediation of St. Mary’s County provides conflict management education and coaching, as well as mediation support services that empower people to turn conflict into conversation. CMSMC offers free services by appointment at the Health Hub on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., including:
- General Mediation: Sibling/Friend, Neighbor, or Landlord/Tenant disputes
- Family Mediation: Separation/Divorce, Co-parenting, Elder Care
- Parent-Teen Mediation
- Individualized Conflict Management Coaching
- Conflict Management Workshops
COVID-19 PCR Testing
COVID-19 is still with us and still a very real health risk in our community.
PCR Testing
Drive-through or walk-up COVID-19 testing available now at the Health Hub.
Rapid Tests
In-person, rapid PCR testing is available throughout the county.
Crisis Counseling Services
Whether you’re dealing with mental health needs or a substance abuse disorder, resources are available to help you make a positive change in your life. It starts with stabilizing your situation and transitioning into the recovery phase.
The St. Mary’s County Health Hub offers support in the following areas:
Professional assessment of mental health and substance use recovery needs
Crisis counseling
Help to coordinate treatment with behavioral health professionals
Connections to community resources and supports
Connections to peers who are living in recovery from substance abuse and mental health challenges
If you need immediate assistance — whether it’s an assessment or counseling — you can walk in at the Health Hub during business hours. Our behavioral health professionals will work to resolve your crisis in a less intensive setting than a hospital. We can connect you to long-term behavioral health counseling, medication management, and community resources.
We do recommend calling 911 or utilizing the hospital emergency department if you or someone you know is suicidal or homicidal, experiencing extreme psychosis, or is otherwise in need of immediate medical care or medications. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is also available for 24/7 support.
Learn about additional Crisis Services here.
Day Reporting Program
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office’s Day Reporting Program emphasizes health care, education, and other life needs to support rehabilitation and mitigate factors contributing to crime. Participants commit to vigorous treatment, rehabilitation, and daily monitoring in lieu of residential incarceration. The program decreases recidivism in the criminal justice system.
For more information on the Day Reporting Program and other rehabilitation initiatives, visit the sheriff’s office website.
Employment Services
Ready to find a job or take the next step in your professional life? The help you need is here at the Health Hub.
The Maryland Department of Labor provides employment services each month at the Hub, including career counseling, resume assistance, and professional skills workshops.
Appointments are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Contact the Health Hub at 301-904-8949 or smchd.healthhub@maryland.gov to reserve your place.
Expungement Clinics
Certain types of criminal records are eligible to be expunged, or removed from your record, under Maryland law. The law offices of Williams, McClernan, and Stack, LLC provides free legal help for those who may be eligible.
Expungement Clinics are held on the first Tuesday of every other month. The first clinic of 2024 will take place on March 5, 2024.
Schedule an appointment by contacting the St. Mary’s County Health Hub at 301-904-8949 or via email at smchd.healthhub@maryland.gov.
Financial Support Services
A smart approach to your finances is a major factor in leading a healthy, stable life.
PNC Bankoffers financial education and coaching at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub, including tips to help you maintain a budget, navigate banking resources, invest wisely, grow your savings, and plan for retirement.
To register for a session with a PNC Bank representative, please call 301-904-8949 or email smchd.healthhub@maryland.gov.
Harm Reduction Program Services
Harm reduction is a way of preventing disease and promoting health that “meets people where they are” rather than making judgments about where they should be in terms of health and lifestyle.
The following Harm Reduction Services are available at the Health Hub:
- HIV testing and referral to treatment
- Hepatitis C testing and treatment*
- Distribution of sterile needles and injection equipment
- Tips on safer injection
- Outreach and peer education
- Referrals for STI testing
- Overdose response training and preventative medication
- Linkage to treatment, recovery, and community support services
- Referrals for wound care
- Tips and resources for safer sex, including condoms
- Collection and safe disposal of used syringes
- Support Groups
Learn more about the Harm Reduction Program and additional Behavioral Health Resources.
*Telehealth service provided in Lexington Park, in partnership with Johns Hopkins. Insurance may be billed for treatment services provided.
Health Insurance Enrollment
A Medicaid Specialist from the St. Mary’s County Health Department is available at the Health Hub on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to answer questions about health insurance options and assist with Medicaid enrollment
Appointments are highly recommended to avoid wait times, however, walk-ins will be welcomed as scheduling permits. To make an appointment, please call 301-904-8949 or email smchd.healthhub@maryland.gov
To expedite services, bring the following documents:
Photo Identification
Proof of Income
2 biweekly pay stubs or 4 weekly pay stubs
Proof of Citizenship
Birth certificate, passport, or permanent resident card
Proof of Social Security Income
Social Security Number
Unemployment Benefits Letter
Literacy Council Services
Improving your literacy skills can provide a major boost to your professional opportunities and significantly improve your quality of life.
The Literacy Council of St. Mary’s provides one-on-one tutoring and customized learning opportunities for adults. Trained tutors help students advance academics at all levels, including GED preparation and skills for successful career paths. They also support learning English for speakers of other languages.
Medical Respite Services
Medical respite services support homeless individuals with ongoing medical needs after they are discharged from the hospital. It’s a collaborative effort with MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and Three Oaks Center.
Participants receive care coordination and temporary shelter at Three Oaks Center to facilitate post-discharge medical services. During this time, public agencies and community organizations work together to resolve factors contributing to the person’s homelessness.
Participants can access additional services through the nearby St. Mary’s County Health Hub.
Primary Health Care Services
Primary care is foundational, comprehensive, and accessible healthcare to address a wide range of medical needs, emphasize preventive care, and establish long-term patient-provider relationships.
Greater Baden Medical Services provides primary and preventive health care services for those 12 and older on Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Greater Baden Medical Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center that operates community-based health clinics. It offers services on a sliding fee scale and accepts private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and those who do not have health insurance.
Make an appointment by calling 301-888-2233 during business hours.
Reiki
Reiki is an alternative healing method that reduces stress and promotes relaxation through a gentle non-invasive technique using hand placement on or near the body to help facilitate a deep meditative state. It helps promote emotional and psychological wellbeing along with physical health.
Sessions are available for free every Wednesday from 11am-3pm. Fascia work and chakra clearing are available Mondays and Fridays from 12pm-4pm.
Call 301-904-8949 to make an appointment.
Youth Mentoring
Stella’s Girls offers mentoring for young people 8 to 24 years old, with an emphasis on black youth. The mentorship provides a framework to discover and understand their individual brilliance.
Youth Mentoring is available at the Health Hub on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
The mission is to provide a foundation that will enhance self-esteem, academic achievement, leadership skills, and cultural awareness. This provides them with the opportunity to develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually and be prepared to take an active role in their success as they face the challenges of the world.
Using evidence-based mentorship techniques, professional volunteers teach leadership skills, self-empowerment, and self-esteem while affirming gender equality for generations to come.