--- title: "Therapy & Psychiatry for Calvert County, MD | Blue Sails" description: "Calvert County runs about 35 miles along a single peninsula, from Dunkirk and the twin beaches down to Solomons." language: "en-US" canonical_url: "https://bluesailscounseling.com/locations/calvert-county/" source_url: "https://bluesailscounseling.com/locations/calvert-county/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- Southern Maryland · Calvert County # Therapy, psychiatry and autism services across Calvert County, MD Calvert County runs about 35 miles along a single peninsula, from Dunkirk and the twin beaches down to Solomons. Our office in Lusby, near the southern tip, serves the whole county in person and by telehealth. [Request an appointment](https://bluesailscounseling.com/client-intake/)[Call (410) 231-0488](tel:+14102310488) Your nearest office **Lusby office** 225 Town Square Drive, Suite 3, Lusby, MD 20657 About 16 miles from Prince Frederick [Lusby office details](https://bluesailscounseling.com/locations/lusby/) **Telehealth** Anywhere in Maryland [(410) 231-0488](tel:+14102310488) One number for every office **Monday – Friday** : 9:00 am – 9:00 pm **Saturday** : 9:00 am – 3:00 pm **Sunday** : Closed ## Getting care up and down the peninsula Calvert County runs about 35 miles from Dunkirk to Solomons along MD 2/4, and there is no VA clinic in the county. The average commute here is about 39 minutes. From Solomons, our Lusby office is about 10 minutes away. From Chesapeake Beach or Dunkirk it’s about 45 minutes to an hour, so telehealth can save northern Calvert families the drive. Therapy and psychiatric visits, including evaluations, can be done by telehealth. In 2026 the federal government listed all of Calvert County as a high-need mental health professional shortage area. The county has about 398 residents for every mental health clinician, compared with about 273 statewide (County Health Rankings 2025). If you’ve been waiting for an appointment, you’re not alone. ## For families of young children If your child is under 3 and you’re worried about speech, play or development, the Calvert County Infants and Toddlers Program at Calvert County Public Schools is free, and anyone can make a referral. From age 3, CCPS Child Find screens and evaluates preschoolers for special education. Both start with one number: 443-550-8405. School services and a medical diagnosis are separate. An IEP doesn’t diagnose autism, and some insurance plans, including TRICARE’s autism program, need a formal diagnosis first. Blue Sails offers autism evaluations, and you can start a medical evaluation while your child’s school evaluation is underway. ## Services for Calvert County families Pick a service to learn more. Every service starts with a short intake call. [TherapyTherapy for adults, teens and children, plus couples and family sessions, in Lusby or by video.Learn about therapy](https://bluesailscounseling.com/therapy/) [Psychiatry and medication managementPsychiatric evaluations and medication management, with telehealth follow-ups for busy weeks.Learn about psychiatry](https://bluesailscounseling.com/psychiatry-and-medication-management/) [Autism servicesOur autism early intervention program is designed as a structured day program for children ages 2 to 6, with full-day and half-day options. Program options and locations vary, so ask us what’s available for your family. Our autism services accept Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE.Learn about autism services](https://bluesailscounseling.com/autism-services/) ## North, central or south: how to meet If you live in southern Calvert, from St. Leonard to Solomons, the Lusby office is often a short drive. From Prince Frederick it’s about 16 miles. From northern Calvert, around 30 miles, so many families mix office visits with telehealth. Directions, parking and bus details for the office are on our [Lusby office page](https://bluesailscounseling.com/locations/lusby/). ## Distances from Calvert County - **Prince Frederick** to our Lusby office: about 16 miles, roughly 25 minutes without traffic, by MD 2/4. - **Huntingtown** to our Lusby office: about 21 miles, by MD 2/4. - **Chesapeake Beach** to our Lusby office: about 29 miles, roughly 45 minutes without traffic, by MD 261 and MD 2/4. - **Dunkirk** to our Lusby office: about 31 miles, by MD 4 and MD 2/4. Distances and times are estimates for normal driving conditions. Traffic, weather and bridge delays can add time. Communities we serve in Calvert County - Prince Frederick - Solomons - Lusby - St. Leonard - Port Republic - Huntingtown - Chesapeake Beach - North Beach - Dunkirk - Owings - Broomes Island Lusby office 225 Town Square Drive, Suite 3 Lusby, MD 20657 [Visit the Lusby page](https://bluesailscounseling.com/locations/lusby/) Telehealth Secure video sessions anywhere in Maryland. ## Calvert County resources For reference only. These organizations are not affiliated with Blue Sails. - In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The local hospital is CalvertHealth Medical Center in Prince Frederick. - Calvert Crisis Response, run by Calvert County Behavioral Health, is available 24/7 at 1-877-467-5628. Its mobile crisis team can come to you anywhere in the county. - Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Veterans and service members can press 1. - Calvert County Infants and Toddlers Program and CCPS Child Find: 443-550-8405, or refer online at [referral.mditp.org (opens in a new tab)](https://referral.mditp.org/referral). - Military families at NAS Patuxent River can get Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) support through the Fleet and Family Support Center, 301-342-4911. - The nearest VA clinics are the Lexington Park and Charlotte Hall VA clinics in St. Mary’s County, part of [VA Washington DC Health Care (opens in a new tab)](https://www.va.gov/washington-dc-health-care/locations/). - Dial 211 to reach 211 Maryland. ## Insurance and costs We accept Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. Our autism services accept Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE. Sliding-scale fees and self-pay are available. [Read about insurance and costs](https://bluesailscounseling.com/insurance-and-costs/) ## Hours and contact [(410) 231-0488](tel:+14102310488) Fax (410) 449-6171 **Monday – Friday** : 9:00 am – 9:00 pm **Saturday** : 9:00 am – 3:00 pm **Sunday** : Closed Evening and Saturday appointments available. Telehealth anywhere in Maryland ## Questions from Calvert County My toddler isn’t talking yet. Who do I call first? For children under 3, call the Calvert County Infants and Toddlers Program at 443-550-8405 or refer online at referral.mditp.org. It’s free, and anyone can make the referral. If you also want a medical autism evaluation, you can ask for one at the same time. Blue Sails offers autism evaluations. My child already has an IEP. Why would we need an autism evaluation too? An IEP shows your child qualifies for special education at school. It isn’t a medical diagnosis. Some autism services, including TRICARE’s autism program, require a formal diagnosis, and TRICARE sets its own rules for who can provide it. Blue Sails offers autism evaluations. We’re a Pax River family on TRICARE. What should we do before starting autism care? TRICARE’s autism program needs a confirmed diagnosis and approval before ABA starts. Children of active-duty members also need to be enrolled in EFMP. The Fleet and Family Support Center at Pax River (301-342-4911) can help with EFMP. Blue Sails accepts TRICARE. Call us and we’ll check your coverage with you. I’m a veteran in Calvert County. Where is the nearest VA care? There’s no VA clinic in Calvert County. The closest are the Lexington Park and Charlotte Hall VA clinics in St. Mary’s County. 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. Can my teen see a psychiatric provider without the drive to Lusby? Yes. Psychiatric visits, including evaluations and medication follow-ups, can be done by telehealth. That helps families in Dunkirk, Owings and the beaches, where Lusby is about 45 minutes to an hour away. Who do I call in a mental health crisis in Calvert County? Call 911 in an emergency. For urgent mental health or substance use help, call Calvert Crisis Response 24/7 at 1-877-467-5628, or call or text 988. Veterans can press 1. ## Talk with us about care anywhere in Calvert County. Tell us where in the county you live and whether you’d prefer Lusby or telehealth. We’ll explain next steps and costs. [Request an appointment](https://bluesailscounseling.com/client-intake/)[Call (410) 231-0488](tel:+14102310488) If you are in immediate danger, call 911. 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