CHESTERTOWN — For All Seasons hosted an open house March 20 at its new location at 315 High St.
Staff provided information on expanded services and tours of the new downtown space.
According to a news release, the new location ties into the agency’s “Bringing Mental Health to Main Street” initiative, bringing services to main streets across the Mid-Shore and making services walkable for people living in the Shore’s towns and cities.
As of March 24, the agency is offering its Open Access™ program — a walk-in mental health service with same-day access to appointments. The hours in Chestertown are 2 to 3 p.m. on Mondays.
For All Seasons has been serving Kent County for 25 years and Kent County Public Schools with school-based programs for the past 16 years.
“Tonight, we stand in this new ‘home’ for our Kent County services, but make no mistake … we have been here, walking alongside this community for decades. And, the really exciting thing is, with this new space, we will be able to do even more,” said CEO and President Beth Anne Dorman.
“For too long, mental health care has been tucked away, hidden behind closed doors, as if it were something separate from daily life. At For All Seasons, we believe the opposite. Mental health is not a side issue — it’s as essential as the schools that educate our children, the hospitals that heal our bodies and the businesses that keep our communities thriving. That’s why we don’t just set up offices. We plant ourselves in the heart of the communities we serve,” she added.
“It is an honor to welcome For All Seasons to its new Chestertown office. Mental health is a vital part of a thriving community, and the services For All Seasons provides are truly life-changing. Their commitment to accessible, compassionate care ensures that no one has to face their challenges alone. We are grateful for their expanded presence in Kent County and look forward to the positive impact they will continue to make,” said Kent County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sarah King.
Elected officials who attended the open house included Chestertown Mayor David Foster and Rock Hall Mayor James Cook.
“It’s so beneficial to have For All Seasons in such a visible and convenient location downtown and not in a corner somewhere,” Foster said. “I can’t imagine the situation of being told to come back in three weeks when needing a mental health appointment, so also having For All Seasons Open Access available now with same-day appointments will prevent that.”
Cook added, “This has been a focus and a big lift for the whole team, bringing this to Chestertown, which is a good central location for the county. Very few places offer anything like this, so to have this available is just phenomenal. I’ve been a huge supporter for years.”
For All Seasons’ “Mental Health on Main Street” initiative is supported by the Rural Maryland Prosperity Improvement Fund from the Rural Maryland Council.
The American Rescue Plan Act funds administered by the Town of Chestertown also have funded For All Seasons’ ability to move and expand its Kent County office to bring in-person Open Access™ to its Chestertown site, according to a news release.
The Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission has funded For All Seasons’ ability to expand its school-based and community-based care, early intervention and prevention strategies for Kent County youth.
“Where you stand tonight is not just a new office. It’s a statement: ‘Mental health belongs in the center of our community, where everyone can see it, access it and know that help is always within reach.’ These four walls are more than just an office. They represent hope,” Dorman said.
For more information, visit forallseasonsinc.org.
For All Seasons provides mental health and victim services to children, adults and families across the Mid-Shore and throughout the state of Maryland.
Services, offered in both English and Spanish, include therapy, psychiatry, victim advocacy, 24-hour crisis hotlines, outreach and community education.
