Lower Eastern Shore · Worcester County
Therapy, psychiatry and autism services for Worcester County, MD
Worcester County sits on Maryland’s Atlantic coast. From Ocean City and Berlin to Snow Hill and Pocomoke City, residents can work with Blue Sails by telehealth.
How you’ll meet with us
Anywhere in Maryland
The usual choice from Worcester County
10411 Motor City Drive, Suite 615, Bethesda, MD 20817
About 146 miles from Ocean City
Bethesda office details
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Care for Worcester County families
Worcester County stretches from Ocean City’s resort strip to Pocomoke City, where the Lower Shore’s VA clinic is located. It’s a federally designated high-needs mental health shortage area, and in Atlantic General Hospital’s 2025 community survey, depression and anxiety ranked among residents’ top five health concerns.
Our Bethesda office is about 141–156 miles (197–210 minutes in light traffic) from Ocean City and nearby towns, so most Worcester 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 Worcester County Infants & Toddlers Program takes referrals at 410-632-5121. For ages 3 and up, call Worcester County Public Schools Child Find at 410-632-5033.
In Worcester County, about 319 residents share each mental health clinician, compared with about 273 statewide (County Health Rankings 2025). In 2022, 34.8% of Worcester County high school students said they had felt sad or hopeless for two weeks or more in the past year (Maryland YRBS).
About the distance
Our Bethesda office is about 146 miles from Ocean City, more than three hours without traffic, and summer weekend traffic on US 50 makes it longer. Telehealth is the practical choice for Worcester County.
- Ocean City to our Bethesda office: about 146 miles, roughly 3 hours 25 minutes without traffic, by US 50 and I-495.
- Snow Hill to our Bethesda office: about 145 miles, roughly 3 hours 20 minutes without traffic, by MD 12, US 13 and US 50.
- Pocomoke City to our Bethesda office: about 156 miles, roughly 3 hours 30 minutes without traffic, by US 13 and US 50.
Distances and times are estimates for normal driving conditions. Traffic, weather and bridge delays can add time.
Communities we serve in Worcester County
- Ocean City
- Berlin
- Ocean Pines
- West Ocean City
- Snow Hill
- Pocomoke City
- Bishopville
- Showell
- Girdletree
Telehealth
Secure video sessions anywhere in Maryland.
Care around a seasonal schedule
If your hours change with the season, tell our intake team. Weekday sessions run until 9 pm and Saturday sessions until 3 pm, and your provider can adjust your appointment time as your schedule shifts.
Sessions happen by secure video, and we aim to keep you with the same provider throughout your care.
Services for Worcester County
Pick a service to learn more, or call and we’ll help.
Worcester County resources
For reference only. These organizations are not affiliated with Blue Sails.
- In an emergency, call 911. Local hospital care: Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.
- For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988. It connects to Worcester County’s mobile crisis provider.
- Infants & Toddlers Program: 410-632-5121. Child Find: 410-632-5033.
- Veterans: In Worcester County, VA care includes the Pocomoke City VA Clinic, 1701 Market Place, Suite 211, Pocomoke City (VA Maryland Health Care).
- Dial 211 to reach 211 Maryland for food, housing and other local services.
Questions from Worcester County
My toddler isn’t talking yet. Where do we start in Worcester County?
For children under 3, call the Infants & Toddlers Program at 410-632-5121 or refer online at referral.mditp.org. For ages 3 and up, call Worcester County Public Schools Child Find at 410-632-5033. 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.
Where is the closest Blue Sails office for Worcester County families?
The closest is our Bethesda office, about 141–156 miles (197–210 minutes in light traffic). Therapy and psychiatric visits, including evaluations, can be done by telehealth.
Where can a veteran in Worcester County get mental health care?
In Worcester County, VA care includes the Pocomoke City VA Clinic, 1701 Market Place, Suite 211, Pocomoke City (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.
What if it’s a mental health emergency in Worcester 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.
Which services can Worcester County residents use?
Outpatient therapy for adults, couples, teens and children, including trauma-focused EMDR; psychiatric medication management across ages; autism evaluations; and an autism early intervention day program for ages 2 to 6 (ask about availability). Blue Sails serves veterans and military families and accepts TRICARE.
Insurance and costs
We accept Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. Autism services accept Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE. Sliding-scale and self-pay rates 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.
Talk with us about care in Worcester 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.