• The Intercultural Counseling Connection is a referral network of mental health professionals committed to providing culturally responsive counseling and therapeutic services for asylum seekers, refugees, and other forced migrants in the greater Baltimore area. Counseling services through the Connection network are provided for free (pro bono) or under reimbursement through Medical Assistance (Medicaid).

    Click HERE to visit their site and find out more.

  • Pro Bono Counseling is a Baltimore-based organization that provides access to volunteer licensed mental health professionals and other necessary supportive services. Anyone can seek help - all are eligible!

    How to Get Help:

    1) Call Pro Bono Counseling at 410-825-1001

    2) Participate in a short, confidential phone interview

    3) Connect to a volunteer, licensed counselor or other resource

    Click HERE to learn more.

  • AsylumWorks is a private nonprofit organization built to provide tailored services to empower newcomers seeking safety, regardless of language or country of origin. Their services are free and available to individuals and families living in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.

    Click HERE for eligibility requirements, to see if they are accepting new clients, and/or to apply to become a client.

    Click HERE for an overview of each program they offer and HERE to go directly to their Health and Wellness program!

  • Wellness and Recovery Centers (WRC) provide free and voluntary recovery support services to anyone who walks in the door needing support. No medical diagnosis, referral, or other criteria is required.

    About Wellness & Recovery Centers

    WRCs in our affiliated network are independent nonprofit organizations, staffed and run by peers who self-identify as having lived experiences with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Peers share mutual understanding and respect for what it is like to experience emotional distress, while honoring that each person has their own unique and intersectional journey, whether that includes trauma, mental illness, substance use, systems involvement, disability, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, etc.

    WRCs are funded by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration and are recognized as part of the continuum of care in the public behavioral health system.

    Each WRC offers a blend of supports and services in response to the needs of its members, such as:

    • One-on-one peer support

    • Support groups & self-help resources

    • Social & wellness activities

    • Self-advocacy & personal empowerment

    • Support with crisis prevention and diversion

    • Connection to local mental health/substance use treatment and other health services

    • Assistance with enrolling in benefit programs (example: Medicaid, SNAP, SSD/I)

    • Support with applying to educational, employment, and housing opportunities

    • Access to trainings in wellness, recovery, and peer support concepts and skills

    Click HERE to find a center near you!

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MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

  • EveryMind brings mental health services and support to the State of Maryland and the National Capital Region.

    If you’re facing a mental health crisis, navigating life’s challenges, or seeking education to better support others, check out what EveryMind offers.

    Their service model provides four core services:

    • 24/7 Call, Text & Chat Support

    • Counseling and Mentorship

    • Case Management and Care Coordination

    • Mental Health Education.

    EveryMind proudly serves a broad range of individuals, including those experiencing homelessness, veterans and military families, newly arrived immigrants, Medicaid participants, students and their families, and anyone in need of immediate mental health support.

    They also offer mental health training and education to individuals, groups, and organizations!

    Click HERE to learn more about their programs!

  • Synergy Family Services is committed to providing culturally competent services to underserved populations. They offer a wide range of outpatient mental health services, including:

    • Individual Counseling

    • Group Therapy

    • Family Therapy

    • Medication Management

    • Crisis Intervention

    Click HERE to read about Synergy and the services they provide!

    Click HERE to learn more about each service and to contact them!

    Synergy Family Services accepts Maryland Medicaid, Medicare, Purchase of Service Agreements and cash/credit (Psychiatric Services only).

  • Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area (LSSNCA) provides case management, mental health and wellness support, and workforce development services to help refugees, asylum-seekers, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, Afghan allies, and others seeking safety achieve self-sufficiency.

    More on Mental Health and Wellness Services

    Wellness services employ a trauma-informed approach to provide mental health care. Clinical therapists offer counseling to Afghan individuals, families, and groups receiving services from LSSNCA, following intakes, psychosocial assessments, and trauma inventories.


    To request an appointment with LSSNCA,  click HERE.

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