SMR Counseling Services
Last updated on Aug 5, 2022
  • Sliding Scale
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU)
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Other State Funds
  • State Financed Health Insurance plan
  • State mental health agency
  • State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact Info

11785 Beltsville Road
Calverton, MD - 20705

T (240) 389-1487

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About SMR Counseling Services

This is a sliding scale approved program

They offer a limited number of Pro Bono (free) counseling services to eligible patients the community.

Services:

Marriage/Couples Counseling
Pre-Marital Counseling
Crisis/Trauma
Womens Issues
Teen and Pre-Teen Counseling
Anger Management
Anxiety
Stress Management
Grief Counseling
Divorce/Conflict Resolution
Career Counseling

Sliding Scale

SMR Counseling Services operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that SMR Counseling Services provides their services even to patients who cannot afford care (such as low-income or who people who need to self-pay). Patients will pay according to their income. Be prepared to provide information on your household income.

2024 Federal Sliding Fee Schedule based on Annual Income

Federal Poverty Guideline At or Below 100% 101% – 125% 126% – 150% 151% – 200% Above 200%
Family Size Nominal Fee ($10) Level 1 Charge $20 Level 2 Charge $30 Level 3 Charge $40 No Discount
1 $0 - $15,060 $15,061 - $22,590 $22,591 - $27,861 $27,862 - $30,120 $30,121+
2 $0 - $25,550 $25,551 - $30,660 $30,661 - $37,814 $37,815 - $40,880 $40,881+
3 $0 - $25,820 $25,821 - $32,275 $32,276 - $38,730 $38,731 - $51,640 $51,641+
4 $0 - $31,200 $31,201 - $39,000 $39,001 - $46,800 $46,801- $62,400 $62,0401+
5 $0 - $36,580 $36,581 - $45,725 $45,726 - $54,870 $54,871 - $73,160 $73,161+
6 $0 - $41,960 $41,961 - $52,450 $52,451 - $62,940 $62,941 - $83,920 $83,921+
7 $0 - $47,340 $47,341 - $59,175 $59,176 - $71,010 $71,011 - $94,680 $94,681+
8 $0 - $52,720 $52,721 - $65,900 $65,901 - $79,080 $79,081 - $105,440 $105,441+

Community Mental Health Center

SMR Counseling Services is a certified Community Mental Health Center and therefore operates through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance.

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. SMR Counseling Services receives funding from either the county or another local government. This means that mental health services for local residents might be offered for free or at a reduced rate. Call to find out.

Community Services Block Grant

The US Department of Health and Human Services offers funds in the form of Community Services Block Grants to all states. The purpose of these funds is to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families find work, access education, obtain housing, and improve their health. SMR Counseling Services is a recipient of this grant. You may qualify for assistance provided you meet low-income eligibility requirements but you must apply by contacting the following office:

Maryland Department of Housing & - Community Development
Kenneth C. Holt ( Secretary )
7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, MD - 20706
Phone: 301-429-7400
Fax: 410-514-7499
http://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Office of Community Programs - Division of Neighborhood Revitalization - Department of Housing and Community D
Stuart P. Campbell ( Director )
7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, MD - 20706
Phone: 301-429-7522
Fax: 410--558-6527
stuart.campbell@maryland.gov
http://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds

SMR Counseling Services receives IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds.

Community Mental Health Center

Community Mental Health Centers operate through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance. SMR Counseling Services is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

Other State funds

SMR Counseling Services recieves funding from the state of Maryland other than traditional funding like Medicare, Medicaid, or Community Services Block grants. This means that it likely that these subsidies will translate to affordable or free mental health services to you. Call SMR Counseling Services to find out.

State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

SMR Counseling Services receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

SMR Counseling Services Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.

State welfare or child and family services funds

SMR Counseling Services recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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Office Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed