Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Phone: (301) 660 7414 | Email: [email protected]
Developmental Community Services, Inc. provides client-centered mental health and person-centered daily living dedicated to empowering children, teens, and adults to live emotionally balanced, resilient lives. We believe healing happens through connection, so we combine compassionate support with expert care in a welcoming, inclusive space.
We envision a Frederick community where mental health care and daily living support that’s accessible, stigma-free, and rooted in trust and innovation. As an aspiring leading provider in the region, we prioritize meaningful relationships between clients, providers, families, and the broader community. Our trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach ensures every individual receives care that respects their voice, values their experience, and fosters sustainable growth. At DCS, we’re here for All Your Well Being.
Developmental Community Services, Inc. provides client-centered mental health and person-centered daily living dedicated to empowering children, teens, and adults to live emotionally balanced, resilient lives. We believe healing happens through connection, so we combine compassionate support with expert care in a welcoming, inclusive space.
We envision a Frederick community where mental health care and daily living support that’s accessible, stigma-free, and rooted in trust and innovation. As an aspiring leading provider in the region, we prioritize meaningful relationships between clients, providers, families, and the broader community. Our trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach ensures every individual receives care that respects their voice, values their experience, and fosters sustainable growth. At DCS, we’re here for All Your Well Being.
Our Mission
Developmental Community Services, Inc. provides exceptional mental health and residential support services designed to empower individuals to live fulfilling, connected lives. We are committed to honoring each person’s dignity, fostering independence, and delivering care that promotes healing, growth, and stability.
Our Mission
Developmental Community Services, Inc. provides exceptional mental health and residential support services designed to empower individuals to live fulfilling, connected lives. We are committed to honoring each person’s dignity, fostering independence, and delivering care that promotes healing, growth, and stability.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a trusted space For All Your Well Being—where care is not only clinically and residentially exceptional but deeply personal, where healing is nurtured with intention, and where individuals and families feel seen, heard, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a trusted space For All Your Well Being—where care is not only clinically and residentially exceptional but deeply personal, where healing is nurtured with intention, and where individuals and families feel seen, heard, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Our Philosophy of Care:
Healing Through Connection
Our Philosophy of Care:
Healing Through Connection
At Developmental Community Services, Inc., we believe that relationships are the foundation of recovery. Mental health healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens through meaningful human connection. That’s why we are intentional about implementing an evidence-based practice while creating a therapeutic environment built on trust, empathy, and collaboration.
At Developmental Community Services, Inc., we believe that relationships are the foundation of recovery. Mental health healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens through meaningful human connection. That’s why we are intentional about implementing an evidence-based practice while creating a therapeutic environment built on trust, empathy, and collaboration.
We recognize that each client brings a unique story, shaped by relationships, environment, and experiences. By fostering authentic, respectful connections between clients, providers, families, and the wider community, we create a circle of support that encourages growth, safety, and self-discovery.
We recognize that each client brings a unique story, shaped by relationships, environment, and experiences. By fostering authentic, respectful connections between clients, providers, families, and the wider community, we create a circle of support that encourages growth, safety, and self-discovery.
Our care model promotes open communication, shared decision-making, and partnership. Whether it’s a warm interaction at the front desk, a consistent check-in from a care coordinator, or a therapist who truly listens, we strive to ensure that every person is recognized as an individual with strengths, needs, and a voice that matters.
Our Core Values
Compassion
Connection
Equity & Inclusion
Integrity
Growth & Innovation
Client Empowerment
Collaboration
Our Core Values
Compassion
We lead with empathy and kindness, creating a safe space where every individual feels cared for and understood.
Connection
We believe meaningful relationships are the foundation of healing, and we foster strong bonds between clients, providers, families, and the community.
Equity & Inclusion
We honor the diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences of those we serve, ensuring culturally responsive and equitable care for all.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, accountability, and transparency in everything we do—from clinical decisions to community partnerships.
Growth & Innovation
We embrace evidence-based practices and forward-thinking technology to continuously improve outcomes and expand access to quality mental health care.
Client Empowerment
We support clients in becoming active participants in their care, encouraging self-advocacy, confidence, and long-term resilience.
Collaboration
We believe healing is a shared journey. By working closely with families, schools, community organizations, and each other, we create a
network of support that strengthens outcomes.
Wellness & Care Team
Our mental health providers are Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors in the state of Maryland. They will use evidence-based practices to help you to discuss, process, cope, and reduce symptoms while on your journey to recovery.
Is a licensed and certified medical provider who practices as a psychiatric nurse, in which s/he completes a diagnostic evaluation of you to determine a medication regimen and monitors your anti-psychotropic medication use.
Oversees the daily administrative and operational functions of the clinic, responsible for scheduling and maintaining your appointments including submitting claims to insurance companies ensuring proper reimbursement and accurately managing patient billing inquiries.
Wellness & Care Team
Our mental health providers are Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors in the state of Maryland. They will use evidence-based practices to help you to discuss, process, cope, and reduce symptoms while on your journey to recovery.
Is a licensed and certified medical provider who practices as a psychiatric nurse, in which s/he completes a diagnostic evaluation of you to determine a medication regimen and monitors your anti-psychotropic medication use.
Oversees the daily administrative and operational functions of the clinic, responsible for scheduling and maintaining your appointments including submitting claims to insurance companies ensuring proper reimbursement and accurately managing patient billing inquiries.
Ready to Begin?
Your journey starts with a simple conversation.
Click below to schedule your first step towards healing.
Ready to Begin?
Your journey starts with a simple conversation.
Click below to schedule your first step towards healing.
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