Frederick County Mental Health Association: Home
Behavioral Health • Frederick, MD • Since 1965
About
The Mental Health Association of Frederick County (MHA-FC) is a nonprofit mental health organization based in Frederick, Maryland, founded in 1965. It serves adults, families, children, and adolescents with resources, events, and programs. Key offerings include a community resource guide and a data dashboard, plus events like children’s festivals and community programs (e.g., Catoctin Affairs). The organization operates from four offices in the United States, with its headquarters at 226 S. Jefferson Street, Frederick, MD 21701. MHA-FC employs about 53 people and reports annual revenue around $2.9 million. Contact: mha@fcmha.org; main phone: 301-663-0011. Website: fcmha.org.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
340 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21701
Phone
Call Center: 40 Years (not a phone number)
slynn@fcmha.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Telehealth
Available (Telehealth/Virtual Walk-In Service mentioned)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Walk-In Crisis Services can be accessed either in-person at 340 Montevue Lane or online.
Walk-In Crisis Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator (3 reviews (Yelp))
- LocalityBiz: 1 out of 5 stars (5 reviews (LocalityBiz))
Patients praise
- Recognition as a valuable community non-profit resource for mental health support and advocacy
- High ratings from charitable organizations for financial health, transparency, and accountability
- Appreciation for crisis response and walk-in services provided to the local community
Common complaints
- Client reports of poor administrative experiences, including unprofessional communication and difficulty with intake processes
- Client dissatisfaction with clinical care, including concerns about medication management and staff licensure/qualifications
- Employee feedback regarding organizational structure, specifically noting underdeveloped programs and inadequate staff training
"The place has left with more trauma than benefiting me and has had a horrible impact on my life."
— LocalityBiz review"The Mental Health Association of Frederick County Inc has achieved a high rating of 98%, reflecting strong performance in accountability and finance."
— GiveFreely (Charity Navigator) rating summarySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The Mental Health Association of Frederick County Announces Appointment of Interim CEO - Frederick County Mental Health Association — Aug 20, 2025
- Mental Health Association to operate county mobile crisis program | Health | fredericknewspost.com — Oct 27, 2025
- A Champion for Families in Frederick County - Frederick County Mental Health Association — Jul 16, 2025
- From Anxiety to Confidence: A Family’s Journey with Healthy Families Frederick County - Frederick County Mental Health Association — Nov 20, 2025
- Mental Wellness in the Workplace: A Vital Investment for Business Success - Frederick County Mental Health Association — Jul 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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