Behavioral Health - St. Mary's County Health Department
Psychotherapy and Counseling • Saint Marys City, MD • Since 1886
About
Summary: The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is a government agency in Leonardtown, Maryland, established in 1886. It protects and promotes the health of St. Mary’s County residents by delivering a range of services aligned with local needs and applicable regulations. Key areas include public health information, emergency preparedness, vaccinations (including for infants and young children), healthcare services, and community health programs. The department emphasizes empowering residents, strengthening partnerships, providing culturally sensitive programs, monitoring health status, informing policy development, and responding to health emergencies. Additional details: contact options, multiple offices (HQ in Leonardtown and an additional location in Lexington Park), and ongoing news/releases such as health department communications and program solicitations. If you’re specifically seeking information on Behavioral Health, SMCHD operates the Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) and issues related RFPs for in-home intervention programs. For direct inquiries, use smchd.healthdept@maryland.gov or the listed phone numbers.
Clinic Type
Psychotherapy and Counseling
Address
21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone
13014754330
smchd.healthdept@maryland.gov
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Emergency Care
crisis stabilization
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What hours is the office open?
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook (SMCHealthDepartment page): 74% recommend (8 reviews) (8 reviews)
- Indeed (employer reviews): 3.4 / 5 overall rating (14 reviews) (14 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some users indicate they would recommend the St. Mary’s County Health Department on Facebook (74% recommend).
Common complaints
- Overall sentiment from employee/employer reviews is only moderate (3.4/5 on Indeed), which may indicate dissatisfaction among reviewers (note: not specific to behavioral health patients).
"“74% recommend (8 Reviews).”"
— Facebook page highlights (St. Mary's County Health Department)"“Overall rating. 3.4. Based on 14 reviews …”"
— Indeed employer reviews (St. Mary’s County Health Department)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Copy of Maryland Local Behavioral Health Authorities — Oct 31, 2025
- Mobile crisis services expanding in Southern Maryland | Local News | somdnews.com — Sep 2, 2025
- ‘More Good Days Together’: St. Mary’s County Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month - The BayNet — May 20, 2026
- St. Mary’s County And Charles County Launch New Mobile Crisis Service - The BayNet — Jul 12, 2025
- St. Mary’s Goes Purple To Host 4th Annual Walk For Recovery Sept. 20 - The BayNet — Sep 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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