New Berlin BH Site Opens

Expanding Our Behavioral Health Services to Meet Community Needs

We are proud to announce the acquisition and operation of the outpatient Behavioral Health & Crisis Center in Berlin, Maryland.

The Berlin Behavioral Health & Crisis Center, formerly operated by Atlantic General Hospital, has now transitioned into the capable hands of Chesapeake Health Care. Donald Owrey, MBA, FACHE, President and CEO for Atlantic General Hospital and Health System, expressed his satisfaction with this transition, stating, “I was extremely pleased that Chesapeake Health Care was able to continue the responsibility of managing the center’s operations and closing existing gaps in crisis care for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. They have been a wonderful partner in this transition and share in our commitment to organize and provide services to our community as efficiently as possible.”

Here are some of the dedicated staff at the new Berlin Behavioral Health & Crisis Center.

At the Crisis Center, a dedicated team of behavioral health care providers will focus on addressing immediate crisis symptoms, providing observation, determining appropriate levels of care, and diverting unnecessary hospital admissions. Through triaging, individuals will be connected with peer and community services support, offered crisis counseling, medication management services (including psychiatric and substance abuse treatment when necessary), care navigation, and coordination of their overall health needs.

The Berlin Behavioral Health & Crisis Center caters to both adults and children aged 5 and above. Conveniently located in proximity to Atlantic General Hospital, the center will operate on a walk-in basis, ensuring accessibility for those in need. Its doors will be open from Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Crystal Lambert, LCSW-C, Director of Mental Health for Chesapeake Health Care, acknowledged the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health crisis in the community, stating, “The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the already growing mental health crisis in our community. We’re proud of the work that our team here is providing. This Crisis Center is already having a positive impact on the lives of those in our community.”

Kudos to Our IT Team

July 28th was System Administrator Appreciation Day! A huge shoutout goes to the unsung heroes behind the scenes - our incredible IT team at Chesapeake Health Care. Their dedication and hard work keep our systems up and running smoothly, making sure we can focus on what we do best.

From troubleshooting tech issues with lightning speed to safeguarding our data with care, they are the backbone of our organization, and we couldn't function without them! Send a big "Thank You" to our amazing IT team!