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Suicide prevention: Risk factors, warning signs to look out for
Call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential support.
QCI celebrates kindness and wellness at our open houses in Southern Maryland and Largo.
A big thank you to the LBHA and Prince George's NAMI for stopping by as well as vendors Mission of Love, LARS (Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc. ), 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), Maryland Wellness, and Heart to Hand. There were same-day intakes and diagnostic evaluations, health screenings including blood pressure, vitals, and blood sugar checks, as well as bagged food and pantries available to patients and the community. To de-stress, we hosted mini-massages (thanks to Cater Wellness) and a puppy playroom. The lizards in the left photo were a hit too! We look forward to seeing more of you in 2026!
Sometimes I Want a Hug: A Therapeutic deployment book for military families
Male and female service member versions available
by Erin Winters (Author), Kaitin Röckle (Illustrator)
Prepare for an emotional journey that’s both heartfelt and hopeful, that helps children understand the ups and downs of a parent's deployment in a military family.
Being in a military family comes with unique challenges that can be hard for kids to understand. When a child's parent goes away on deployment, there can be big emotions, confusion, uncertainty, and stress throughout the family unit.
Written by a military spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor, A Sweeter Hello offers therapeutic tools for coping with deployment, normalizes and validates the child's experience, and nurtures positivity in hard times and looking forward to their parent's homecoming.
Perfect for:
Military families preparing for or currently experiencing deployment
Parents who want to help their children cope with separation
Kids who need reassurance and positivity during tough times
Teachers, counselors, and caregivers seeking a helpful resource for supporting military kids and families
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month
Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans
Calls accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-877-770-4801
The Behavioral Health Administration prides itself on our comprehensive system of prevention, treatment and recovery support services for individuals who are currently serving or have served in the US Uniformed Services (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve) and their families seeking wellness in our state.
The Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans program has a leadership role in both policy and program development and provides direct services to Service Members, Veterans, and their Families in Maryland; regardless of discharge status. This office coordinates with national, state and local organizations to enhance and expand services, as well as empower SMVF throughout their recovery and wellness.
This unit offers care coordination, peer support, and referral services for US uniformed service members, veterans, and their families in Maryland. The program also provides educational opportunities and fosters collaboration with behavioral health and medical providers, peers, first responders, and community partners.
From the Maryland Department of Human Services: Trump Administration Shutdown SNAP Update
Maryland will issue 100% of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to customers based on the normal benefits schedule starting November 18.
What you need to know: If you normally receive SNAP benefits on or after November 18, there is no change for you and you will receive your regular SNAP benefit amount for November on your Maryland Independence EBT card.
If you normally receive SNAP benefits before November 18, you already received a partial benefit. You will receive the remainder of your SNAP benefit by November 18.
We invite you to continue to keep your information up to date, check your eligibility, and apply for help at MarylandBenefits.gov.
We encourage customers to continue using the Card Lock/Unlock feature to protect your food and cash benefits from theft.
What happened: The Trump Administration decided to stop funding SNAP effective November 1, 2025 and then kept changing its plans on the amount and timing of November SNAP benefits.
Governor Moore stepped in with an emergency order to prevent Marylanders from going hungry while the federal government was refusing to fund SNAP benefits.
On November 13, the federal shutdown ended and the Trump administration agreed to begin funding all SNAP benefits again. Maryland is working to quickly get benefits to customers.
Please call the Maryland Department of health with questions at 1-800-332-6347.
"We [Patrons for Peace Project, Inc.] work with unhoused individuals, many of whom are in a mental health crisis. We have been referring clients to QCI Behavioral Health for over 25 years because of the comprehensive and professional care that is always provided by the staff. The handpicked team of individuals who work for QCI Behavioral Health are the most caring, hardworking dedicated staff we have ever encountered in an organization."
-- Ruth K. Walls, MS, MSN, RN, President
"QCI saved my life. I was having to pay a lot of of my money to see a doctor. I was told about QCI and filled out the paper work, not thinking I would hear back. QCI gave me a doctor, therapist, nurse, [and] community support. They really helped me when I was really sick and needed that. Now I am better and don’t need that [level of service]. I was helped to get Metro Access and now I can go get to my appointments on my own. I’ve been lucky to have met my therapist, Allison. She is really into the job. She helped me get my immigration card for free. We work together really well." -- MS
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QCI is a proud partner with Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc. LARS empowers individuals in need of food, housing, and financial assistance to achieve well-being, stability, and self-sufficiency.
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