Western Maryland · Hagerstown area
Therapy, psychiatry and autism services for Washington County, MD
Hagerstown sits where I-70 and I-81 cross, and our Bethesda office is a little over an hour down I-70 and I-270. Washington County residents can meet with us there or by telehealth from anywhere in Maryland.
Your nearest office
10411 Motor City Drive, Suite 615, Bethesda, MD 20817
About 57 miles from Hagerstown
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 Washington County families
Meritus Health’s latest assessment found that hospital visits for suicide or self-harm in Washington County rose almost 40% in one year, from 280 in 2023 to 391 in 2024. Families described long waitlists and trouble fitting appointments around work and child care.
Our Bethesda office is about 47–84 miles (65–100 minutes in light traffic) from Hagerstown and nearby towns, so most Washington County families see us by telehealth. Therapy and psychiatric visits, including evaluations, can happen from home.
Early childhood services and local needs
For children under 3, the Washington County Infants & Toddlers Program takes referrals at 301-766-8217. For ages 3 and up, call Washington County Public Schools Child Find at 301-766-8509.
In Washington County, about 307 residents share each mental health clinician, compared with about 273 statewide (County Health Rankings 2025). In 2022, 37.2% of Washington County high school students said they had felt sad or hopeless for two weeks or more in the past year (Maryland YRBS).
Care we offer Washington County
Every service starts with a short intake call so we can match you with the right provider.
Two ways to meet
From Hagerstown, the Bethesda office is about 57 miles, roughly an hour and 15 minutes without traffic. Some clients come in for a first visit and then switch to video. Others start online and stay there.
From Hancock or Clear Spring the drive is longer, so telehealth is usually the better fit. You can change between video and in-person visits as your schedule changes.
Distances from Washington County
- Hagerstown to our Bethesda office: about 57 miles, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes without traffic, by I-70 and I-270.
- Hancock to our Bethesda office: about 84 miles, roughly 1 hour 40 minutes without traffic, by I-70 and I-270.
Distances and times are estimates for normal driving conditions. Traffic, weather and bridge delays can add time.
Communities we serve in Washington County
- Hagerstown
- Boonsboro
- Hancock
- Smithsburg
- Williamsport
- Sharpsburg
- Keedysville
- Clear Spring
- Maugansville
- Halfway
Telehealth
Secure video sessions anywhere in Maryland.
Washington County resources
For reference only. These organizations are not affiliated with Blue Sails.
- In an emergency, call 911. Local hospital care: Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.
- For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988. It connects to Washington County’s mobile crisis provider.
- Infants & Toddlers Program: 301-766-8217. Child Find: 301-766-8509.
- Veterans: In Washington County, VA care includes the Hagerstown VA Clinic, 1101 Opal Ct, Suite 202 (VA Martinsburg Health Care); Martinsburg VA Medical Center is across the line in West Virginia.
- Dial 211 to reach 211 Maryland for food, housing and other local services.
Insurance and costs
The commercial plans we accept are Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. For autism services, we also accept Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE. We offer sliding-scale fees and self-pay, and we’ll explain expected costs before your first session.
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.
Questions from Washington County
My toddler isn’t talking yet. Where do we start in Washington County?
For children under 3, call the Infants & Toddlers Program at 301-766-8217 or refer online at referral.mditp.org. For ages 3 and up, call Washington County Public Schools Child Find at 301-766-8509. Both are free.
Will Child Find tell us whether our child has autism?
Not as a diagnosis. Child Find looks at whether your child is eligible for school services. If your insurance, such as TRICARE’s autism program, needs a medical diagnosis, that comes from a clinical evaluation. Blue Sails offers autism evaluations.
Do we have to drive to an office from Washington County?
Not usually. Our Bethesda office is the closest, about 47–84 miles (65–100 minutes in light traffic). Therapy and psychiatric visits, including evaluations, can be done by telehealth.
Where can a veteran in Washington County get mental health care?
In Washington County, VA care includes the Hagerstown VA Clinic, 1101 Opal Ct, Suite 202 (VA Martinsburg Health Care); Martinsburg VA Medical Center is across the line in West Virginia. 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 Washington 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 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.
Ready to start? We’re a call away.
Tell us whether you’d prefer Bethesda or telehealth, and we’ll find a provider with times that fit around your commute.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support, call or text 988.