Refer with confidence.
Providers, schools, hospitals and agencies across Maryland refer to Keeping Hopes Alive for accredited, coordinated behavioral health care close to home.
The Joint Commission
KHA OMHC accredited, Behavioral Health Care and Human Services
CARF
KHA PRP accredited since 2022
Maryland BHA
Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Center
We accept Maryland Medicaid
Our team reviews coverage with the client at intake
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What partners get.
A licensed OMHC that grew from a grassroots PRP, so we understand both the clinical side and the community side of the work.
Accredited excellence
Joint Commission and CARF accreditation reflect rigorous standards of quality, outcome measurement and client centered services.
Integrated care
We treat the whole person, coordinating mental health, social and vocational supports.
Accessible and flexible
Virtual care, telepsychiatry and in person options, available when and where clients need them.
Community centered growth
Wraparound services that strengthen families and communities for long term stability.
Results you can report back on.
412 clients served: 237 youth ages 12 to 24 and 175 adults 25 and older.
Youth
of active PRP youth achieved high school graduation or GED completion
of workforce aged youth, 16 to 24, obtained part or full time jobs through community partnerships
of high school completers enrolled in college, certification or training
Adults
maintained employment or training enrollment for six months or more
showed measurable progress in self management, budgeting and community engagement
avoided inpatient hospitalization during program participation
Source: Keeping Hopes Alive 2025 to 2026 press kit. Service retention: 88% of enrolled clients maintain active participation beyond six months.
PRP referral and documentation requirements.
PRP usually starts with a referral from a licensed provider. Our team handles the intake and paperwork with you.
Who qualifies for PRP in Maryland?
PRP is for youth and adults with a qualifying mental health diagnosis who need help with daily functioning. A licensed provider usually makes the referral. Call us and we will walk you through eligibility.
Can a school or agency refer a client to PRP?
Providers, schools, case managers and agencies can send a referral through our secure Refer a Client form, and our team follows up directly.
What to send with the referral
Use the secure form below, with documents attached if you have them, or call our office. Attach a referral form, assessment or release if you have one.
Referral types.
PRP referrals
Youth and adults with a qualifying diagnosis who need help with daily living, coping and community skills.
Outpatient therapy (OMHC)
Individual, family and group therapy, plus grief, anger and self esteem work.
Medication management
Psychiatric evaluation, prescribing and follow up, in person or by telepsychiatry.
Substance use support
Early intervention and outpatient therapy, including medication assisted treatment with counseling.
Four steps, one team.
Send the referral
Use the secure form below, with documents attached if you have them, or call our office.
We confirm receipt
Our team confirms the referral with you and reaches out to the client or guardian.
Intake and eligibility
We complete intake, review coverage and match the client to the right service and clinician.
Coordinated care
Care begins. With the client's consent, we keep the referring provider updated.
Counties served: Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel, Howard and Prince George's, with telehealth statewide.
Built for long term partnership.
We welcome referral relationships, coordinated care initiatives and community partnerships with organizations that serve Maryland families.
Great company, 10/10 recommend
Send a referral.
Takes about three minutes. Attach a referral form, assessment or release if you have one.
- We accept Maryland Medicaid
- Encrypted, HIPAA compliant submission
- Alerts to our team contain no client details
- Prefer the phone? Call (443) 580-2610
- Email: info@keepinghopesalive.com (please do not email client health information)
Refer a client
For providers, schools, hospitals, agencies and case managers. We confirm receipt and follow up with you directly.
Referral questions
Still unsure? Call us. A real person at our Baltimore office will help you figure out the next step.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes. Keeping Hopes Alive accepts Maryland Medicaid. Call (443) 580-2610 or send the secure form and our intake team will check coverage with you.
Who can refer a client to Keeping Hopes Alive?
Behavioral health and primary care providers, hospitals, schools, social services agencies, case managers and community organizations. Families can also reach out directly.
Is the referral form HIPAA compliant?
Referrals are sent over an encrypted connection to a secure, HIPAA compliant system. Our team receives an alert without client details and reviews the referral securely.
Which counties does KHA serve?
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel, Howard and Prince George's County, with telehealth across Maryland.
How quickly will you follow up on a referral?
Every referral is confirmed and followed up by our team. Call us for current intake timelines, or mark the referral urgent and we will call you.
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