University of Maryland Medical Center, Secure Starts
https://www.umms.org/ummc/health-services/psychiatry/services/child-adolescent/outpatient/secure-starts

From agency: University of Maryland Medical System
Resource Details
Alternate Name UMMS Center for Infant Study Secure Starts, Taghi Modarressi Center;University of Maryland Medical Center, Secure Starts at the Center for Infant Study
Description Provides assessment and early intervention for infants and young children who are at high risk for serious mental disorder, or who already manifest signs of disorder.

SERVICES:
1) THE INFANT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC: Evaluates and treats infants and children (to 5 years of age) and their families. Included in the clinic's target population are children with failure to thrive, attachment disorders of infancy, those who have experienced physical abuse or neglect, and infants of severely mentally ill mothers.

2) THE SEXUAL ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM: Treats children up to five years that have experienced sexual abuse and their families.

3) THE THERAPEUTIC NURSERY: Associated with the Coldspring Head Start program, treats children enrolled in the Head Start Program who demonstrate behavioral problems. The Therapeutic Nursery offers individual therapy, family assessment and therapy and consultation with Head Start teachers.

4) PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM: Seminars on early childhood mental health held for social health care workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. 
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
 
Program
Eligibility Parents and children receiving Medical Assistance who are 5 years old or younger.
Program Fees Accepts Medical Assistance, commercial insurances, and University of Maryland Insurance.
Application Process Call for an appointment.
Documents Required Call for information.
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Contact Information
Secure Starts 410-328-3522
Outpatient Child Psychiatry 410-328-6018
Inpatient/Partial Programs 410-328-6231
Main Contact Name Drs. David Pruitt & Kay Conners
Main Contact Title Directors
Main Contact Phone 410-328-6680
Director or Senior Administrator Name Drs. David Pruitt & Kay Conners
Director or Senior Administrator Title Directors
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-328-6680
Sites offering this Program 701 West Pratt Street