Central Maryland · Baltimore City
Therapy, psychiatry and autism services for Baltimore City
Baltimore residents can start therapy or psychiatric care with Blue Sails by telehealth, or meet in person at our Bethesda office, about 39 miles southwest of downtown.
Your nearest office
10411 Motor City Drive, Suite 615, Bethesda, MD 20817
About 39 miles from Downtown Baltimore
Bethesda office details
Anywhere in Maryland
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Care for Baltimore City families
Baltimore City has more mental health clinicians per resident than the state average (County Health Rankings 2025), yet the city’s hospital needs assessment ranked mental health among its top three priorities and nearly half of community leaders said there still aren’t enough providers. In 2022, 40.6% of city high school students said they had felt sad or hopeless for weeks at a time, compared with 36% statewide.
From Fells Point and nearby neighborhoods, our Bethesda office is about 39–46 miles (53–65 minutes in light traffic). Therapy and psychiatric visits, including evaluations, can also be done by telehealth.
Early childhood services and local needs
For children under 3, the Baltimore City Infants & Toddlers Program takes referrals at 410-396-1666. For ages 3 and up, call Baltimore City Public Schools Child Find at 443-984-1011.
Even so, finding the right fit and an opening can still take time.
Driving to Bethesda from the city
From downtown, take I-95 south to the Capital Beltway (I-495) west. Our Bethesda office is roughly 55 minutes away without traffic. Weekday rush hours are slower, so evenings and Saturdays are often easier.
Most Baltimore clients choose telehealth for regular sessions and save the drive for occasional in-person visits, if they make it at all.
- Downtown Baltimore to our Bethesda office: about 39 miles, roughly 55 minutes without traffic, by I-95 and I-495.
Distances and times are estimates for normal driving conditions. Traffic, weather and bridge delays can add time.
Communities we serve in Baltimore City
- Downtown
- Fells Point
- Canton
- Federal Hill
- Hampden
- Mount Vernon
- Roland Park
- Highlandtown
- Hamilton
- Charles Village
Telehealth
Secure video sessions anywhere in Maryland.
What to expect
We aim to keep you with the same provider throughout your care. If the fit isn’t right, you can switch providers without starting intake over.
Telehealth sessions are the same length and follow the same plan as office visits. You need a private space and a device with video.
Services available to Baltimore residents
Start with whichever service fits. Our intake team can help you choose.
Baltimore City resources
For reference only. These organizations are not affiliated with Blue Sails.
- In an emergency, call 911. Local hospital care: The Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of Maryland Medical Center, Sinai Hospital, Mercy Medical Center and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.
- For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988. It connects to Baltimore City’s mobile crisis provider.
- Infants & Toddlers Program: 410-396-1666. Child Find: 443-984-1011.
- Veterans: In Baltimore City, VA care includes the Baltimore VA Medical Center, 10 N. Greene St.
- The Baltimore Vet Center offers free, confidential readjustment counseling for eligible veterans, service members and families.
- Dial 211 to reach 211 Maryland for food, housing and other local services.
Questions from Baltimore City
Who do I call if I’m worried about my child’s development in Baltimore City?
For children under 3, call the Infants & Toddlers Program at 410-396-1666 or refer online at referral.mditp.org. For ages 3 and up, call Baltimore City Public Schools Child Find at 443-984-1011. Both are free.
Does a Child Find evaluation diagnose autism?
No. Child Find decides whether your child qualifies for school services. A medical autism diagnosis comes from a clinical evaluation. Some insurance plans, including TRICARE’s autism program, require one. Blue Sails offers autism evaluations.
How close is the nearest Blue Sails office to Baltimore City?
Our Bethesda office is nearest, about 39–46 miles (53–65 minutes in light traffic). Therapy and psychiatric visits, including evaluations, can be done by telehealth.
I’m a veteran in Baltimore City. Can Blue Sails help?
In Baltimore City, VA care includes the Baltimore VA Medical Center, 10 N. Greene St. Blue Sails offers therapy and psychiatric care for veterans and military families. If you get your care through VA, ask your VA care team what options you have, and call us to talk through yours.
What if it’s a mental health emergency in Baltimore City?
Call or text 988, or call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room in an emergency. 988 is available at any hour and connects to local crisis services; veterans and service members can press 1.
What does Blue Sails help with?
Blue Sails provides outpatient therapy for adults, teens, children and couples, with trauma-focused options such as EMDR, plus psychiatric medication management for children and adults. For autism, we offer autism evaluations and an autism early intervention day program for ages 2 to 6 (ask about availability). We care for veterans and military families, and Blue Sails accepts TRICARE.
Insurance and costs
Coverage through Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna or UnitedHealthcare? We accept all five. Our autism services accept Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE. Sliding-scale and self-pay options are available.
Hours and contact
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Evening and Saturday appointments available.
Start care in Baltimore, from home.
Call or request an appointment, and we’ll set up your first telehealth session or a visit to Bethesda.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support, call or text 988.