Rapid Access for Youth (RAY)
Walk-in therapy, medication management, and family education for young people ages 6 and up, with extended hours, telehealth, and no referral process.
Children & adolescents · Ages 4–17
Marcus Youth and Family Center
A warm, supportive place for children ages 4 through 17 and their families, with play therapy for younger children and individual, group, and family therapy for teens.
Our Children and Adolescent Program provides a warm, supportive environment designed to meet the unique needs of young people and their families. Younger children may engage in services within our play therapy room, and older teens and families meet with our therapists in welcoming offices where they are able to receive therapy in a variety of treatment approaches chosen to meet each person’s individual needs.
Who we serve
- Children from 4 through 17 years of age and their families
- Spanish-speaking therapists are available for our Spanish-speaking youth and their families.
- ASL-trained therapist available for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth and their families
- Children under 12 years of age must be enrolled by a parent or legal guardian, unless they qualify as unaccompanied homeless youth under the McKinney-Vento Act.
Services we provide
We offer a range of evidence-based and holistic treatment approaches, including:
- Play Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-aligned interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-based approaches
- Yoga-informed care
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Other individualized therapeutic approaches based on client needs
For adolescents and teens, we offer the option to meet with therapists one-on-one or participate in Group Therapy. Our comfortable, welcoming spaces are designed to facilitate healing, guidance, and positive peer support.
Insurance & payment
Arundel Lodge accepts a variety of insurance plans. Our staff will review your coverage during the intake process and help you understand any copays or financial responsibilities prior to receiving services.
Accepted insurances include:
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare
- Tricare East
- Blue Cross
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Veterans Referrals
How to access services
No referrals are required.
To begin services, clients may walk in for an intake at the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center (BHUCC), located within Luminis Health in Annapolis.
Walk-In Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
During the visit:
- Paperwork is completed
- Initial assessments are conducted the same day or next day based on availability
Required documents upon arrival
Please bring the following:
- Photo ID
- Insurance Card
- Social Security Number
- Custody paperwork (if applicable)
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