Comprehensive
Behavioral Health
Services
At R.I.S.E. Family Services, we offer a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services designed to meet children, youth, and families wherever they are on their journey. Our programs are evidence-based, person-centered, and delivered by a team of licensed clinicians, certified specialists, and trained direct care professionals. All services are available at our Laurel, Maryland office, in clients’ homes, and in community settings across Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, and Howard Counties. To refer a client or inquire about services, contact us at 301-778-8835 or use the referral form linked below.
Beyond Talk Therapy
R.I.S.E. provides outpatient therapy services for individuals, families, couples, and groups across the lifespan. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and strength-based models to support clients in building healthy coping strategies and improving quality of life.
Services Include:
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Anger management groups
- Couples therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral in Trauma Schools (IP-week program)
Life Skills in Practice
Our PRP program provides community-based psychiatric rehabilitation services for adults and youth with serious mental illness. PRP focuses on building the functional skills needed to live, work, and participate in community life – not just symptom management, but real skill development.
Services Include:
- Independent living skills
- Community support
- Mental health mentoring
- Skills coaching
- Coordination with treatment teams
- Available for adults and minors
Relief for caregivers.
Stability for families.
Support that lasts.
Caring for a child with behavioral health needs is one of the most demanding and important roles a person can take on. At R.I.S.E. Family Services, we believe that when caregivers are supported, families stay whole — and children thrive.
Our Respite Care Services provide planned, structured relief for parents and caregivers of youth ages 7–17 who are living with serious emotional disturbances and behavioral health challenges. A trained R.I.S.E. specialist comes to your home or meets your family in the community, providing safe, supervised, skill-building support for your child — so you can rest, attend to your own needs, and recharge.
This is not a crisis service. Respite is prevention. It is the space between burnout and breakthrough — the weekly relief that keeps families intact and caregivers strong.
What Respite Care Includes
Every session is individualized to your child and delivered entirely in person by a trained, background-cliterate R.I.S.E. specialist.
- Structured supervision and safety monitoring
- Skill-building and therapeutic activity programming
- Reinforcement of coping and social skills
- Medication observation (when included in the care plan)
- Supervised community outings with caregiver consent
- Session documentation and coordination with the treatment team and CCO
Who Qualifies
Respite Care Services are available to families with children ages 7-17 who have a behavioral health diagnosis and are enrolled in Maryland Medicaid or HealthChoice Services. Services are also available through state funding for families who do not have Medicaid coverage.
You do not need to be a current R.I.S.E. client to access Respite Care. Referrals are accepted from licensed behavioral health providers, Care Coordination Organizations (CCOs), and families directly.
How to Get Started
Referrals can be made by a licensed behavioral health provider, your child’s Care Coordination Organization (CCO), or your family contact us directly and we will help connect you with the right referral source. We respond to all referral inquiries within two business days.
To refer a client or learn more, contact us at 301-770-8835 or email securidm@rise-family.org.
Empower Through
Exposure
At R.I.S.E. Family Services, we believe that young people grow when they are challenged, supported, and given space to discover who they are. Our Youth-Based Programs are designed to help them develop the skills and confidence to succeed in life.
Programs are designed for youth ages 7-17 and run year-round, with our flagship summer program, Youth-Based Exposure, being our flagship program. We offer a variety of programs for youth ages 7-17 and are designed to complement – not replace – individual treatment.
Summer Power Groups is R.I.S.E.’s flagship summer enrichment initiative — a dynamic, 5-week therapeutic group series designed to keep youth engaged, supported, and growing during the summer months. Each group combines structured activities, creative expression, movement, and open discussion to promote emotional regulation, confidence, and real-world skills.
Groups run Monday through Thursday with each day dedicated to a specific program. A second session (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) is available based on demand.
The V.I.B.E.
Girls, Ages 7–15
The V.I.B.E. is a hands-on experience for girls ages 7–15 where they build confidence, find their voice, explore who they are, and strengthen connections through engaging activities, open discussions, and real-life skill building. V.I.B.E. stands for Vision, Identity, Belonging, and Empowerment.
Mind Keepers
Girls, Ages 7–10
Mind Keepers is a superhero-themed therapeutic group focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and social-emotional awareness. Each session includes a creative indoor component and an outdoor mindfulness or movement element — helping younger girls build the mental tools they need to navigate big emotions and everyday challenges.
Power Moves
Girls, Ages 11–17
Power Moves is a creative workshop series designed to support emotional expression, identity development, and stress relief through movement and wellness activities. This group meets the moment where girls are — and helps them move through it with strength, creativity, and community.
The Confidence League
Boys, Ages 7–15
The Confidence League is designed to promote self-esteem, emotional expression, and peer engagement for boys. Using sports, art, and structured group dialogue, this program creates a safe and empowering space for boys to connect, grow, and discover what they are capable of.
Out & About
All Enrolled Youth
Out & About is our community exploration day — a standing field trip experience open to all enrolled Summer Power Groups participants. Each week, youth venture into the community for curated outings designed to build independence, expand horizons, and strengthen group bonds through shared experience. Transportation provided.
Summer Power Groups are open to currently enrolled R.I.S.E. clients and new families referred by schools, therapists, or community partners. Medicaid enrollment is not required for all programs.
To enroll your child or refer a student, contact us at 301-778-8835 or email securadmin@rise-family.org. Space is limited.
Contact Us to EnrollA Circle of Support
The M.O.M.S. Club has been a part of R.I.S.E. Family Services since our founding. It is a peer support and skill-building community for mothers navigating the challenges of raising children with behavioral health needs — while managing their own wellbeing. The M.O.M.S. Club is a space where mothers are seen, heard, and supported — not just as caregivers, but as individuals with their own needs, strengths, and goals. More details on upcoming programming coming soon. Contact us to learn more or express interest in joining.
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Refer a Client or Inquire About Our Services
To refer a client or inquire about our services, contact us at 301-778-8835 or use our referral form.