Patient Resources & Support Links

The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. Offers education programs, support groups, advocacy, and a free helpline (1-800-950-NAMI). Find local NAMI Maryland chapters and peer support specialists.

Official U.S. government portal for mental health information. Find treatment resources, learn about mental health conditions, and access the latest research and policy guidance from SAMHSA and federal partners.

The most widely used therapist directory in the US. Search by zip code, insurance, specialty (anxiety, PTSD, depression), and treatment approach. Filter by telehealth-available providers in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida.

The professional association for psychologists in Maryland. Provides a licensed psychologist finder, consumer guides for mental health services, and Maryland-specific crisis resources and support programs.

Maryland's official behavioral health agency overseeing mental health and substance use services statewide. Includes public mental health system resources, crisis services locator, and community mental health centers.

A leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to mental health. Offers free, anonymous mental health screening tools (depression, anxiety, PTSD), educational resources, and advocacy programs. Includes state affiliate resources.

The U.S. federal agency leading public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Find treatment locators, prevention programs, and the 24/7 National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for referrals and information.

Science-based information on drug use and addiction from the National Institutes of Health. Includes evidence-based treatment approaches, research on opioid use disorder, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug interaction information.

Official government treatment locator for mental health and substance use programs. Search by location for nearby treatment facilities accepting your insurance, including buprenorphine prescribers for opioid use disorder.

A worldwide fellowship of people who have struggled with alcohol. Free meeting locator to find in-person and online AA meetings near you in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. No dues or fees — open to anyone seeking help with alcohol.

International nonprofit fellowship for people in recovery from addiction. Find NA meetings by city or zip code across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. Includes virtual meeting options. Free, peer-support based — no membership required.

Maryland's state-level substance use disorder treatment and prevention resources. Includes the MD ADAA crisis line, opioid treatment program locator, and Behavioral Health Crisis Services for Marylanders who need immediate help.

The CDC's comprehensive resource for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Includes BMI calculators, evidence-based diet and exercise guidelines, obesity statistics, and strategies for long-term weight management backed by science.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases provides research-based information on obesity, weight management, and metabolic health. Includes clinical trial listings, patient guides, and provider resources.

Official federal dietary guidelines published jointly by USDA and HHS. Provides science-based recommendations on what to eat and drink across all life stages to promote health and reduce risk of chronic disease, including obesity.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services federal prevention and wellness programs for mental health and substance use disorders. Includes federal policy initiatives, health equity resources, and prevention strategies.

Trusted health information from the National Library of Medicine. Comprehensive, easy-to-read medical encyclopedia covering thousands of conditions, drugs, and wellness topics. Excellent patient education resource — available in English and Spanish.

The nation's leading public health agency. Provides science-based health information, disease prevention guidelines, vaccination schedules, and health data. Covers chronic disease, infectious disease, mental health, and environmental health topics.

Official state health department for Maryland residents. Provides public health programs, COVID resources, immunization schedules, vital records, disease prevention programs, and links to county health departments across Maryland.

The primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Provides disease-specific health information, clinical trial listings, and research news. Over 27 institutes covering every major health domain — from cancer to mental health.

Federal health promotion portal (HHS) with Healthy People 2030 goals, physical activity guidelines, dietary guidelines, and preventive services recommendations. Find evidence-based strategies for managing chronic conditions and preventing disease.