Mid-Shore · Dorchester County
Therapy, psychiatry and autism services for Dorchester County, MD
From Cambridge to Hurlock and the marsh communities south of Blackwater, Dorchester County residents can work with Blue Sails by telehealth. Our Bethesda office is about 95 miles from Cambridge.
How you’ll meet with us
Anywhere in Maryland
The usual choice from Dorchester County
10411 Motor City Drive, Suite 615, Bethesda, MD 20817
About 95 miles from Cambridge
Bethesda office details
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Care for Dorchester County families
Cambridge is home to the Mid-Shore’s VA clinic, so Dorchester veterans have VA primary care close by. In the region’s 2025 behavioral health assessment, Dorchester residents named poverty as their top concern, ahead of housing.
Our Bethesda office is about 94–110 miles from Cambridge and nearby towns, so most Dorchester County families see us by telehealth. Therapy and psychiatric visits, including evaluations, can happen from home.
Early childhood services and local needs
In Dorchester County, the Infants & Toddlers Program (birth to 3) and Child Find (age 3 and up) share one intake line: 410-228-4747 x1023.
In Dorchester County, about 365 residents share each mental health clinician, compared with about 273 statewide (County Health Rankings 2025). In 2022, 34.5% of Dorchester County high school students said they had felt sad or hopeless for two weeks or more in the past year (Maryland YRBS).
About our offices
There is no ferry or bridge from Dorchester to Calvert County, so even our Lusby office, on the other side of the Bay, is a long drive by US 50 and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Bethesda is the shorter trip, but it’s still over two hours without traffic.
That’s why we recommend telehealth for Dorchester County clients.
- Cambridge to our Bethesda office: about 95 miles, roughly 2 hours 10 minutes without traffic, by US 50 and I-495.
- Cambridge to our Lusby office: about 107 miles, roughly 2 hours 40 minutes without traffic, by US 50, MD 2 and MD 4.
Distances and times are estimates for normal driving conditions. Traffic, weather and bridge delays can add time.
Communities we serve in Dorchester County
- Cambridge
- Hurlock
- East New Market
- Vienna
- Secretary
- Church Creek
- Taylors Island
- Hoopers Island
- Fishing Creek
Telehealth
Secure video sessions anywhere in Maryland.
How telehealth works
Sessions happen by secure video, and we aim to keep you with the same provider throughout your care. Weekday sessions run until 9 pm, so you can schedule after work or school.
Care for Dorchester County
Start with the service you need. We can help if you aren’t sure.
Dorchester County resources
For reference only. These organizations are not affiliated with Blue Sails.
- In an emergency, call 911. Local hospital care: UM Shore Medical Center at Cambridge.
- For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988. It connects to Dorchester County’s mobile crisis provider.
- Infants & Toddlers Program and Child Find: 410-228-4747 x1023.
- Veterans: In Dorchester County, VA care includes the Cambridge VA Clinic, 830 Chesapeake Dr, Cambridge (VA Maryland Health Care).
- Dial 211 to reach 211 Maryland for food, housing and other local services.
Questions from Dorchester County
Who do I call if I’m worried about my child’s development in Dorchester County?
Call 410-228-4747 x1023. In Dorchester County, the same line handles the Infants & Toddlers Program (birth to 3) and Child Find (age 3 and up). You can also refer a child under 3 online at referral.mditp.org. Both are free.
Is a school evaluation the same as an autism diagnosis?
No. A Child Find evaluation decides whether your child qualifies for special education services at school. An autism diagnosis is medical and comes from a clinical evaluation, which some plans, including TRICARE’s autism program, require. Blue Sails offers autism evaluations.
How close is the nearest Blue Sails office to Dorchester County?
Our Bethesda office is nearest, about 94–110 miles. Therapy and psychiatric visits, including evaluations, can be done by telehealth.
I’m a veteran in Dorchester County. Can Blue Sails help?
In Dorchester County, VA care includes the Cambridge VA Clinic, 830 Chesapeake Dr, Cambridge (VA Maryland Health Care). 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.
Who can help right away during a crisis in Dorchester County?
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 services does Blue Sails offer?
Outpatient therapy for adults, children, teens and couples, including trauma-focused care such as EMDR; psychiatric medication management for children and adults; autism evaluations and an autism early intervention day program for ages 2 to 6 (ask about availability); and care for veterans and military families. Blue Sails accepts TRICARE.
Insurance and costs
We accept Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. Our autism services accept Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE. Ask about sliding-scale fees.
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.
Talk with us about care in Dorchester County.
Call or request an appointment, and we’ll set up your first video session.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support, call or text 988.