Mental Health - Garrett County Health Department
Mental Health Clinic • Oakland, MD • Multiple (Oakland and Grantsville mentioned) locations
About
Summary: The Garrett County Health Department is Garrett County, Maryland’s public health agency based in Oakland. It offers a range of community health services and programs, including mental health supports (family/group therapy, health education, and related services), after-school programs, health clinics, and preventive care. The department emphasizes improving local health outcomes and provides community resources, vaccination services, and health education. It operates from multiple offices in Oakland (1025 Memorial Drive) and functions as a government health entity with a focus on population health, wellness, and public health initiatives in western Maryland. If you’re seeking mental health resources specifically, contact the department to inquire about therapy services, counseling programs, and referrals.
Clinic Type
Mental Health Clinic
Address
Garrett County Mental Health Center (location within Garrett County Memorial Hospital area per text)
Phone
301-501-3515
jessica.fitchett@maryland.gov
Opening Hours
Crisis services available 5 PM–8 AM (including weekends); Face-to-face crisis services 8 AM–5 PM (Monday–Friday); normal working hours for mental health therapist; EPS after hours/weekends holidays
Emergency Care
Emergency Psychiatric Service (EPS) located in Garrett County Memorial Hospital Emergency Room; dial 911 for access; after-hours crisis services; 988 Lifeline information provided
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Not specified
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are provided at the Garrett County Community Mental Health Center?
Diagnosis and evaluation of mental health concerns; medications management; individual, family and marital therapy; group therapy; child tele-psychiatry; family therapy; child/adolescent group therapy; school-based therapy with collaboration with school staff.
Who staffs the mental health center?
Staff consists of psychiatrists, social workers, nurses and mental health counselors; staff are Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors.
What crisis services are available?
Crisis services are available with Behavioral Health Crisis Services from 5PM-8AM (including weekends) and Face-to-Face Crisis Services 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday; Emergency Psychiatric Service (EPS) after hours located at Garrett County Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.
How can someone in crisis access services after hours?
Dial 911 and ask for the Emergency Psychiatric Service (EPS).
Is there a 24/7 crisis line?
988 provides 24/7 confidential support for thoughts of suicide or mental health/substance use crisis; call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
Are there Spanish language resources available?
Language assistance is available; LanguageLine services and a Spanish (Medical Spanish) interpreter are available in-person upon request.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Recovered.org (Garrett County Health Department Subst Abuse Prog/Behav Health Unit): 4.77/5 (Trustscore) (Not stated)
- Facebook (Garrett County Health Department page): 92% recommend (11 reviews)
Patients praise
- High overall rating on Recovered Trustscore (4.77/5)
- High recommendation rate on Facebook (92% recommend)
Common complaints
- No qualitative patient review text or specific complaint themes were available in the provided sources
- SeniorAdvice lists no reviews for the Oakland, MD facility
"Garrett County Health Department (Oakland, Maryland) is rated 4.77 on Recovered’s Trustscore"
— Recovered.org facility page"92% recommend (11 Reviews)"
— Garrett County Health Department | Oakland MD - FacebookSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Request for Proposals (RFP): Mobile Crisis Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) - Garrett County Health Department — Mar 31, 2026
- 'Go Green for Mental Health' in May | Garrett News | wvnews.com — May 23, 2026
- Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority Public Announcement: Pre-Bid Conference Call Scheduled (Wellness Recovery Center) - Garrett County Health Department — Jan 27, 2026
- AHEC West begins operations of Garrett’s Wellness Recovery Center | Garrett News | wvnews.com — Jul 6, 2026
- Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority Emphasizes the Importance of Suicide Prevention During Awareness Month | Deep Creek Times — Aug 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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