Care Coordination
We help clients connect to behavioral health, medical, and community-based services that support long-term stability and well-being.
You're Not Alone in This
Today, Your Path Opens Up.Today, you don't have to carry the weight alone.Today, the life you deserve can start to take shape.Today, the support you've been searching for is finally within reach.You're one step closer to becoming the best version of yourself.
Maybe you're feeling stressed, down, or just stuck, and you don't know where to even start. That's okay. You don't need to have it figured out. You just need one place to begin, and that's exactly what we are here for.
We proudly serve Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Low Vision, veteran, and underserved communities throughout Maryland while welcoming anyone who could benefit from our services.
Prefer to talk first? Call or text 443-901-8259.
We See You
Whatever You're Going Through, You Don't Have to Go Through It Alone.
You don't need the perfect words for what you're feeling. If any of this sounds familiar, that's enough of a reason to reach out.
Feeling Overwhelmed
Life can feel like too much sometimes. You're not alone in that.
Facing Challenges
Housing, finances, or life changes can be heavy to carry on your own.
Feeling Unheard
It's okay to want someone who actually listens, without judgment.
Looking for Support
You've already taken the first step toward something better by being here.
Open Path Support Services is here to help you take the next step.
Here's What's Waiting for You
Everything You Need, In One Place
No bouncing between agencies. No starting over five times. Just one path, with everything you actually need already connected.
Behavioral Health Care
We work directly with a behavioral health clinic, so when you're ready, we connect you to real therapists and real treatment, not just a phone number to call on your own.
Stable, Supportive Housing
Through Mother Mayes House, we offer safe, structured housing for people working toward stability, including Deaf-friendly options and communication-accessible support.
Community Support
Ongoing guidance, resources, and a network of people who help you keep moving forward, long after the first conversation.
One relationship. Every door you need opened.
How Can We Help?
Are You Struggling With Any of These?
You don't need the perfect words. Just tap whatever sounds closest to what you're feeling right now. We'll figure out the rest together.
Are you struggling with:
Check what applies. There's no wrong answer, this just helps us understand how to help.
Why This Matters
The Need Is Real, and the Gap Is Wide
Across the communities we serve, access to mental health care, housing, and communication support remains deeply unequal. These are the gaps Open Path and Mother Mayes House work to close.
63%
of African American adults believe depression is a personal weakness rather than a real health condition, a belief that keeps real pain hidden and untreated1
33.8%
of Deaf individuals experience depression or anxiety, compared to just 6.8% of hearing individuals, often driven by communication barriers and isolation from people around them2
29.2%
of adults with vision impairment report an unmet health care need due to cost, compared to 12.6% of those without3
2x
more likely: lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are over twice as likely as heterosexual adults to experience a mental health condition4
41%
of veterans need mental health care every year, but fewer than half are enrolled in VA healthcare at all5
1 in 5
U.S. adults lives with a mental illness in any given year, and most never reach the care they need6
Sources: 1. National survey cited in "Religiosity and Stigmatization Related to Mental Illness among African-Americans and Black Immigrants" (medRxiv). 2. Kvam, Loeb & Tambs (2007), as cited by the National Association of the Deaf. 3. CDC, "Health Care Access and Use Among Adults With and Without Vision Impairment" (2018 BRFSS). 4. NAMI, "Mental Health Inequities: LGBTQI Bigotry and Discrimination." 5. Mission Roll Call / U.S. GAO veteran mental health data. 6. National Institute of Mental Health.
What We Do
Support That Removes Barriers
We help individuals access care, stay engaged, and move toward long-term stability through hands-on, communication-centered support.
Care Coordination
Connecting clients to behavioral health, medical, and community services that support long-term well-being.
Communication Access
ASL-accessible, Deaf-friendly, and communication-centered support so every individual can fully participate in care.
PRP and OMHC Connections
Connecting eligible individuals to psychiatric rehabilitation, outpatient mental health, and therapy services.
Recovery Support
Helping individuals stay connected to recovery-focused services and maintain long-term engagement in care.
Housing Navigation
Connecting clients to stable housing including Mother Mayes House and other community housing resources.
Life Skills and Independence
Building independence, strengthening life skills, and navigating community resources for lasting stability.
Low Vision Support
Specialized care coordination and accessible services for individuals living with low vision, removing barriers and ensuring full participation in care.
Transportation Assistance
Helping individuals get to appointments, services, and housing visits when transportation is a barrier to consistent care.
Our Promise
We Do More Than Connect People to Services
We help people stay connected to care, every step of the way. We don't just make referrals. We show up, follow through, and advocate for every individual we serve.
We believe everyone deserves access to care, support, and the opportunity to be fully understood, regardless of communication barriers or background.
24–48h
Referral response time: fast follow-up guaranteed for every submission
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Communication access commitment: ASL and accommodations for all clients regardless of communication method
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Organizations working together: Open Path plus Mother Mayes House for a full continuum of care, including stable housing
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Community-based: hands-on local support, not a call center
Inclusive Care
Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Low Vision Support
Open Path was built with the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Low Vision community in mind. Communication access is not optional. It is essential to receiving quality care. Our team provides culturally responsive, communication-centered services that remove barriers and ensure full participation in care.
All intake forms include a required communication preference field. Interpreter coordination and ASL-accessible services are available. Please indicate your preference when you contact us. We will accommodate you.
ASL Welcome
ASL Welcome from Open Path
American Sign Language Introduction
ASL video coming soon
How We Support You
Communication Access at Every Step
Every service Open Path provides is built to be accessible. Here is what that looks like in practice.
ASL-Accessible Services
Direct ASL communication and interpreter coordination available for all services. You do not need to navigate care without support.
Communication Preference on Every Form
Every intake and referral form includes a required communication preference field so your needs are documented from day one.
Low Vision Support
Large text, high contrast, and screen-reader friendly design throughout. Our accessibility bar lets you increase text size and contrast at any time.
Culturally Responsive Care
We understand the Deaf community is a distinct cultural community, not just a group with a hearing difference. Our approach reflects that.
Caption-Ready Video Resources
All video content is produced with captions. Our ASL video introduction is designed to welcome Deaf individuals in their primary language.
Deaf-Friendly Housing
Mother Mayes House, our sister housing organization, offers Deaf-friendly housing options as part of our full continuum of care.
What People Are Saying
Real People. Real Support.
Open Path has helped me so much with my mental health. As someone who is a part of the LGBTQ+ community, they found so many resources for me and I am super grateful.
Name Withheld
LGBTQ+ Community Member · Maryland
Navigating the system as a Deaf individual has always been frustrating. Open Path was different. They actually communicated with me the way I needed and never made me feel like a burden. I finally feel supported.
Name Withheld
Deaf Community Member · Baltimore, MD
Why It Matters
Access to Care Shouldn't Depend on
Access to Care Shouldn't Depend on
Who You Are or How You Communicate.
For too many people, the system wasn't built with them in mind. Open Path exists to change that, one person, one family, one community at a time.
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Services Offered
From care coordination to housing, all under one roof.
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Organizations
Open Path Support Services and Mother Mayes House, a full continuum of care.
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Maryland-Based
Community-rooted support for Maryland residents who qualify.
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Communities Served
Deaf, HoH, Low Vision, LGBTQ+, Veterans, recovery, and beyond.
"I knew there was a need. I wanted to figure out a way to be the best ally and provide those services."
Founder, Open Path Support Services
What We Do
Our Services
Comprehensive behavioral health support and care coordination services tailored to each individual's needs and goals.
Communication Access Support
We ensure individuals can fully access and participate in services through communication-centered support and advocacy, including ASL and Deaf-friendly services.
PRP and OMHC Connections
We help connect eligible individuals to psychiatric rehabilitation, outpatient mental health, therapy, and treatment services.
Appointment Support
We assist with appointment navigation, follow-up, referrals, and service coordination to keep clients engaged and on track.
Life Skills and Community Integration
We support clients in building independence, strengthening life skills, and navigating community resources for lasting stability.
Recovery Support
We help individuals stay connected to recovery-focused services and maintain long-term engagement with their care plans.
Housing Navigation
We connect clients to stable supportive housing, including Mother Mayes House and other community housing resources throughout Maryland.
Low Vision Support Services
We provide specialized support and care coordination for individuals living with low vision, connecting them to accessible resources, communication accommodations, and community services that respect their needs and goals.
Who We Serve
Support for Every Individual Who Qualifies
Open Path specializes in serving the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Low Vision communities, and proudly extends that same personalized, culturally responsive care to the LGBTQ+ community and the broader public throughout Maryland.
Populations Served
- Deaf Individuals
- Hard of Hearing
- Low Vision Individuals
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Individuals in Recovery
- Behavioral Health Clients
- Transitioning to Stability
- Broader Community
Why Open Path is Different
- Communication-Centered SupportDeaf-friendly, culturally responsive, accessible care for all.
- Community-Based and Hands-OnWe show up, follow through, and advocate for every individual.
- Personalized Care CoordinationIndividualized support tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.
- Housing ConnectionDirect access to stable housing through Mother Mayes House.
Communities We Serve
You Belong Here
We provide community-based behavioral health support, care coordination, and recovery services to individuals across Maryland, with a focus on those who have been underserved, overlooked, or left behind by traditional systems.
Inclusive Care
Our founding focus. Communication-accessible, culturally responsive care, with ASL-friendly services, interpreter support, and deep respect for Deaf culture and the Low Vision community.
LGBTQ+ Community
Identity-affirming behavioral health support with no judgment, no barriers. Whether you're navigating mental health, recovery, or community-based services, we see you and we're here.
Individuals in Recovery
Recovery is a process, not a destination. We provide recovery support services, care coordination, and life skills development to help individuals build lasting stability.
Veterans
Those who've served deserve support that understands what they've been through. We help veterans navigate behavioral health care, community resources, and the path back to stability.
Marginalized & Underserved Communities
Systems fail people every day, through gaps in access, cultural mismatches, and a lack of real advocacy. We exist to close those gaps for anyone who has slipped through the cracks.
General Community
You don't have to belong to a specific community to deserve support. Any Maryland resident who qualifies for community-based behavioral health services is welcome here.
Across Every Community
The Same Standard of Care.
The Same Standard of Care.
Every Time.
Regardless of who you are or where you're starting from, Open Path brings the same level of commitment: personalized support, consistent follow-through, and a team that advocates for you, not just refers you.
We specialize in meeting people where they are and walking with them toward stability through behavioral health, care coordination, life skills, and access to housing through Mother Mayes House.
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Care CoordinationConnecting you to the right services, every step of the way.
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Behavioral Health SupportPRP, OMHC, and community-based mental health services.
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Recovery SupportOngoing support for individuals in or pursuing recovery.
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Housing NavigationAccess to stable housing through Mother Mayes House.
Not sure where you fit? Start here.
If you're in Maryland and need behavioral health support, whatever your situation, background, or community, we're here to help you find the right path forward.
Get Started
Request Support or Submit a Referral
Select the form that fits your situation. All forms include a communication preference field. Our team follows up within 24 to 48 hours.
Request Support
Need help getting connected to behavioral health services, community resources, or supportive care? Complete the form and a member of our team will follow up within 24 to 48 hours.
Refer a Client
Open Path partners with hospitals, providers, case managers, and community organizations. Complete the form and our team will follow up within 24 to 48 hours.
Housing Inquiry / Refer a Resident
Mother Mayes House provides supportive shared housing for individuals working toward stability, recovery, and independence. Complete the form and our team will follow up within 24 to 48 hours.
A Sister Organization of Open Path
Mother Mayes House was built on the belief that housing is the foundation for healing, stability, and growth.
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Supportive Housing
Safe, Structured Housing for Stability and Recovery
Mother Mayes House provides supportive shared housing for individuals who need safe, structured living while working toward stability, recovery, and independence. We are a sister organization of Open Path Support Services, providing a full continuum of care.
- Safe, structured shared housing environment
- Recovery-focused atmosphere and community
- Deaf-friendly housing options available
- Life skills support and employment guidance
- Coordination with Open Path service providers
- Community integration support
Referrals accepted from hospitals, behavioral health providers, case managers, PRP and OMHC programs, families, and community agencies. Follow-up within 24 to 48 hours.
Who We Serve
Who is Mother Mayes House For?
We serve individuals who are transitioning into stability and need a safe, structured environment to support their growth.
Transitioning to Stability
Individuals coming out of treatment, hospital stays, or unstable living situations who need a safe, structured place to land.
In Recovery
Individuals committed to recovery who benefit from a recovery-focused community living environment.
Behavioral Health Support
Individuals receiving behavioral health services who need stable housing as a foundation for continuing care.
Inclusive Care
Deaf-friendly housing options available. Communication-accessible support throughout the placement process.
Returning to Community
Individuals re-entering community life who need structure, support, and a bridge toward independence.
Working Toward Independence
Individuals building life skills, seeking employment, and working toward long-term independent living.
Where It Started
This Work Is Personal
As a former Interpreter Training Program (ITP) student, our founder spent years watching people in the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Low Vision communities struggle to access care, not because they weren't trying, but because the systems around them weren't built with them in mind.
That stayed with them. Combined with nearly 30 years of experience across multiple industries, and watching his son, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, struggle to find behavioral health support that truly understood him, a bigger picture became clear: the same skills, connections, and drive that helped one person find their way could be built into something much larger.
"I knew there was a need. I wanted to figure out a way to be the best ally and provide those services."
Founder, Open Path Support Services
What We Believe
You Deserve Support That Meets You Where You Are
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all. We believe in showing up as a partner, an advocate, and a consistent presence in the spaces that have historically left people behind.
Whether you're navigating behavioral health for the first time, facing barriers because of how you communicate, or just need someone to walk alongside you, Open Path was built for exactly that moment.
Mother Mayes House
A Legacy of
A Legacy of
Open Doors
Mother Mayes House is named in honor of our founder's mother, a woman whose greatest gift was her willingness to welcome anyone who needed a place to land. No questions asked. No conditions attached.
That spirit lives on in every resident who walks through these doors. Housing isn't just shelter. It's the foundation everything else is built on.
"She would open her doors to complete strangers if they were in need. This is a way to help carry her legacy on."
Founder, on the inspiration for Mother Mayes House
A Sister Organization of Open Path
Safe, structured, supportive shared housing, built on the belief that everyone deserves a place to heal, grow, and move forward.
What We Stand For
Our Values
- Communication access is a right, not an afterthought
- Culturally responsive and inclusive support
- Community-centered, hands-on care
- Personalized, whole-person approach
- Collaboration with providers and families
- Long-term engagement, not just referrals
- Housing as a foundation for healing
- Equity in access for all communities
Who We Serve
You Belong Here
Our specialized focus is the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Low Vision communities, but our doors are open to everyone. We proudly serve the LGBTQ+ community, individuals in recovery, and the broader community throughout Maryland who are seeking behavioral health support.
If you've ever felt like the system wasn't designed with you in mind, whether you're Deaf, hard of hearing, low vision, LGBTQ+, in recovery, or simply looking for care that actually shows up. We were built for you.
Three Ways to Reach Us
Call or Text
Speak directly with our team. Available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
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Serving
All of Maryland
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Emergency Notice
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Open Path is not a crisis service.