The holiday season can be a time of greater stress for many people. Walden/Sierra would like to remind members of the Southern Maryland community that its crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential help and support. Walk-in services are also provided at several locations in St. Mary’s County, including Walden’s California, Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall offices.
Heightened stress can result from a variety of difficult personal, financial and family issues around the holidays. The need for crisis intervention, counseling and referrals to other community resources is often greater this time of the year.
Walden’s hotline counselors help individuals facing depression, family violence, substance abuse, homelessness and more. Emergency assistance and trauma counseling are also available to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
To reach the Walden hotline, call 301-863-6661.
Walden/Sierra is a nonprofit behavioral health agency that has been providing comprehensive substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention and trauma counseling services for St. Mary’s County and surrounding communities since 1973. The 24-hour crisis hotline is sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Government.