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Village Behavioral
Health Center
East Baltimore · Belair Road

Mental health care that meets you where you live.

Outpatient therapy and psychiatric rehabilitation for adults in Baltimore, delivered in our clinic and out in the community.

Visit
5526 Belair Road
Baltimore, MD 21206
Call
(443) 759-4184
Hours
Open 7 days a week
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Insurance
Maryland Medicaid accepted
Our programs

Two programs, one care team

Many clients use both: therapy in the clinic, plus hands-on support with daily life between sessions.

OMHC

Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

Licensed clinicians help you work through depression, anxiety, trauma, and life stress, with a treatment plan built around your goals.

  • Comprehensive intake assessment
  • Individual psychotherapy (CBT, ACT, and more)
  • Medication management with our nurse practitioner
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Safety planning and coordination of care
PRP

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

Rehabilitation specialists meet you in your home and community to build the skills that keep recovery on track.

  • Independent living and daily-routine skills
  • Linking to housing, benefits, and medical care
  • Symptom management and wellness coaching
  • Regular in-person community visits
Getting started

Your first steps with VBHC

  1. Call, email, or stop by

    Reach our front desk however is easiest. We'll check your insurance and find a time.

  2. Intake assessment

    Meet with a clinician who will learn about your history, needs, and goals.

  3. Build your plan

    Together you'll set goals and choose services: therapy, PRP, or both.

  4. Begin services

    Start regular sessions and visits, with your plan reviewed as you progress.

Bring: photo IDInsurance cardCurrent medication listAny recent records or referrals
Our team

Meet the people behind your care

Licensed clinicians, a nurse practitioner, and a dedicated rehabilitation team work together across our outpatient clinic and psychiatric rehabilitation program.

Clinical team

Therapy, assessment, and treatment planning

Lindsey Weller

LCSW-C
Clinical Director

Lindsey leads VBHC's clinical programs, overseeing quality of care, clinical supervision, and program development for the outpatient clinic and psychiatric rehabilitation program.

Ademola Bisiriyu

NP
Nurse Practitioner

Ademola provides medication management for VBHC clients, working alongside their therapists and rehabilitation team.

Christopher Akeke

LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker

Short bio to come.

Deden Kamande

LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker

Short bio to come.

Chidiogo Adesoye

LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker

Short bio to come.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation team

Skills-building and support in the home and community

Aaliyah Smith

PRP TEAM LEAD
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Francisca Oyebade

PRP
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor

Zainab Kamara

PRP
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor

Adesuwa Igbe

PRP
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor

Donna Wood

FRONT DESK & PRP
Front Desk Support and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor
For referring providers

Refer a client to PRP

Therapists, psychiatrists, primary care providers, and case managers can refer adults who could benefit from community-based psychiatric rehabilitation. Upload a completed referral form and our intake team will reach out to the client.

  • Completed PRP referral form, signed by the referring licensed provider
  • Client's primary and any secondary diagnoses
  • Medicaid ID and client contact information
  • Recent assessment or treatment notes, if available

Upload a referral

  1. Download and complete the PRP referral form.
  2. Upload it through our secure portal.
  3. We'll confirm receipt within one business day.
Referrals contain protected health information. Please use the secure upload, not regular email.
Internships

Field placements for students

VBHC offers field placements for students in social work (BSW and MSW), professional counseling (LGPC track), and addictions counseling programs. Interns gain hands-on experience in a community mental health setting, across both our outpatient clinic and our psychiatric rehabilitation program.

  • Regular clinical supervision from licensed staff
  • Experience with intake, assessment, treatment planning, and therapy
  • Community-based work alongside our PRP team
  • Placements structured around your school's hour and learning requirements

Interested in interning with us?

Email us with the subject line “Internship inquiry” and include:

  1. Your school, program, and degree level
  2. The semester you want to start and the hours required
  3. Your resume

Field education coordinators are welcome to reach out about affiliation agreements.

Careers

Join our team

We're always glad to hear from people who want to do meaningful community mental health work in East Baltimore. Our team works across therapy, medication management, and psychiatric rehabilitation, with regular supervision and a supportive, team-based culture.

CLINICAL

Therapists

LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, and LCPC clinicians providing assessment, treatment planning, and individual therapy in our outpatient clinic.

PRP

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselors

Community-based staff who help adults build independent living skills and connect with resources in their homes and neighborhoods.

How to apply

Email your resume with the position you're interested in as the subject line.

Make an appointment

Call or email us to schedule

(443) 759-4184

Request by email

Include your name, the best phone number to reach you, and the days and times that work for you. We'll reply within one business day to confirm a time. Please don't include diagnoses or other health details in your email.

For emergencies, call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Location

5526 Belair Road
Baltimore, MD 21206

Serving adults across Baltimore City and nearby communities. We accept Maryland Medicaid. Open every day, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.