​Residents of Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico counties in Maryland have access to several crisis hotlines and support services:​

  • Eastern Shore Crisis Response Hotline: (888) 407-8018​

Provides immediate crisis support across Maryland's Eastern Shore, including mobile crisis teams and stabilization services. ​

  • Life Crisis Center Hotline: 410-749-4357 (HELP)​

Offers crisis intervention, counseling, and support services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. ​

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988​

Provides 24/7 free and confidential support for individuals in distress, prevention, and crisis resources. ​

  • Tidal Health 24-Hour Hotline: 410-543-7160​

Offers immediate assistance for behavioral health crises. ​

  • Affiliated Santé Eastern Shore Mobile Crisis: (888) 407-8018​

Provides mobile crisis intervention services throughout the Eastern Shore. ​

  • Maryland 211: 211 or text your zip code to 898-211​

Connects individuals to health and human services resources, including crisis

  • Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline: (800) 422-0009

Provides 24-hour crisis intervention and supportive counseling for youth experiencing crises, including family and relationship problems, shelter needs, and more.

  • Worcester County Health Department Crisis Response Team: 410-632-1100 ext 1146​

    Offers crisis intervention services, including mobile crisis response, to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. ​

  • Somerset County Department of Social Services: 410-677-4200​

After-Hours Abuse/Neglect Reporting: 410-651-0630​

Provides assistance with child protective services, adult services, and other social support programs.

  • The CRICKET Center (Worcester County Child Advocacy Center):

    During Business Hours: 410-641-0097​|After Hours and Holidays: 410-632-1111 or 911

    Offers support and resources for child abuse victims and their families, including forensic interviews, medical examinations, and counseling.

  • Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence: (800-927-4673​)

    Provides direct services for victims of family violence, including a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling, support groups, emergency shelter, and legal advocacy.

  • Maryland Problem Gambling Helpline: (800-426-2537)

Offers free and confidential assistance for individuals struggling with gambling problems, including crisis intervention and referrals to support services. ​

  • Postpartum Depression (PPD) Hotline: (800) PPD-MOMS (773-6667)​

Provides peer support and referrals for mothers experiencing postpartum depression.

  • Trevor Project Crisis Line: (866)-488-7386​

    Offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ individuals aged 13-24. ​

  • Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255, Press 1​

    Connects veterans in crisis and their families with qualified responders for confidential support.

  • Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

    Wicomico Somerset CISM Team 410-543-6981; after hours emergency 410-543-6996

    CISM offers victims, survivors, witnesses, first responders and care givers disaster response by offering:

    • Prevention education and training. 

    • Intervention to help reduce long term impact by quickly dealing with symptoms. 

    • Help returning to normal habits. 

    • Individual help for those who may need extra attention

    CISM services are available before, during, and after an event that can cause emotional distress to those exposed to the event. 

    Examples:

    • Disaster

    • Multi-casualty incident 

    • Death of a child 

    • death of a first responder 

National Hotlines

  • SAMHSA 24/7 Treatment Referral Line: (800) 662-HELP (4357)

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline (NAMI): (800) 950-NAMI (6264)

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799−SAFE (7233)

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)

  • Veterans Crisis Line: 988, press 1