Potomac Community Services

Potomac Community Services Potomac Community Services is a mental health agency providing case management and counseling.

Let's get real about stress: It's not just "all in your head" and you can't always "just relax." Chronic stress literall...
11/05/2025

Let's get real about stress: It's not just "all in your head" and you can't always "just relax." Chronic stress literally changes your brain chemistry, affects your physical health, and impacts every relationship you have. Telling someone to "calm down" or "stop stressing" is like telling someone with a broken leg to "just walk it off." Stress is a medical issue that deserves medical support. At Potomac Community Services, we don't minimize your stress – we help you manage it with real tools and compassionate support. 💪

Is stress taking over your life? You don't have to white-knuckle your way through it. Reach out today and let's find solutions together. 📞 301-791-3087 | 🌐 www.potomaccommunity.org | ✉️ info@potomaccommunity.org

Tonight we "fall back" and gain an hour – but for those struggling with mental health, time changes can trigger more tha...
11/02/2025

Tonight we "fall back" and gain an hour – but for those struggling with mental health, time changes can trigger more than just sleep disruption. Seasonal depression, routine disruptions, and that sudden darkness at 5pm can feel overwhelming. If the time change affects your mood, sleep, or anxiety, you're not imagining it – it's real, and it matters. At Potomac Community Services, we understand that even small changes in routine can feel significant when you're managing mental health. Your struggles with the seasons are valid. 🌙

Struggling with seasonal changes or mood shifts? Contact us to create strategies that help you through the darker months ahead. 📞 301-791-3087 | 🌐 www.potomaccommunity.org | ✉️ info@potomaccommunity.org

November is National Caregivers Month, and we want to say what nobody says enough: Caregivers, you are ALLOWED to strugg...
11/01/2025

November is National Caregivers Month, and we want to say what nobody says enough: Caregivers, you are ALLOWED to struggle. You're allowed to feel exhausted, overwhelmed, resentful, and guilty all at once. Caring for someone with Alzheimer's, dementia, mental illness, or chronic conditions doesn't make you a saint – it makes you human. The pressure to be endlessly selfless, patient, and cheerful is unrealistic and harmful. At Potomac Community Services, we support caregivers who need support too. Your mental health matters just as much as theirs. You can't pour from an empty cup. 🫶

Caring for someone else? Don't forget to care for yourself. Let's talk about caregiver support services. 📞 301-791-3087 | 🌐 www.potomaccommunity.org | ✉️ info@potomaccommunity.org

This Halloween, let's talk about masks. We all wear them sometimes – the "I'm fine" mask, the "everything's perfect" mas...
10/31/2025

This Halloween, let's talk about masks. We all wear them sometimes – the "I'm fine" mask, the "everything's perfect" mask, the "I don't need help" mask. Masks can be fun for Halloween, but they shouldn't be necessary for survival. At Potomac Community Services, you can take off the mask. Show up exactly as you are – tired, overwhelmed, confused, scared, hopeful, healing – whatever is true for you today. Authenticity is scarier than any Halloween costume, but it's also where real connection and healing begin. 🎭➡️💜

Ready to take off the mask? We're here for the real you, not the perfect version. Let's start authentic healing. 📞 301-791-3087 | 🌐 www.potomaccommunity.org | ✉️ info@potomaccommunity.org

Forgiveness isn't about excusing harmful behavior or "getting over it." It's about freeing yourself from carrying someon...
10/29/2025

Forgiveness isn't about excusing harmful behavior or "getting over it." It's about freeing yourself from carrying someone else's actions in your heart and mind. Sometimes the person you most need to forgive is yourself – for not knowing better, for trusting the wrong people, for struggling when you think you should be stronger. Self-forgiveness is often the hardest but most healing work we do. You deserve the same compassion you'd give a dear friend. 💛

Struggling with forgiveness – of others or yourself? Let's explore what healing looks like for you. Contact us at 🌐 www.potomaccommunity.org | 📞 301-791-3087

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, c...
10/27/2025

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend." - Melody Beattie ✨

Today we're grateful for every person who chose healing, every family who chose support, and every community member who chose understanding over judgment. Your stories of resilience fill our hearts daily.

What are you grateful for today? Share in the comments or take a moment to appreciate your own journey.

Contact: 🌐 www.potomaccommunity.org or 301-791-3087

Want to make a difference? Start by changing the conversation about mental health in your family, workplace, and communi...
10/25/2025

Want to make a difference? Start by changing the conversation about mental health in your family, workplace, and community. When someone says "I'm struggling," respond with "Thank you for trusting me" instead of "Stay positive!" When someone mentions therapy, respond with "Good for you" instead of "What's wrong?" Small shifts in how we talk about mental health make HUGE differences in whether people seek help. You don't need a degree to be part of the solution – just compassion and understanding.

Make a difference today. Share this post to change how we talk about mental health. Together, we can save lives.

Contact: 📞 301-791-3087 | 🌐 www.potomaccommunity.org

MYTH: "Mental health services are only for people in crisis." TRUTH: Mental health support is for EVERYONE. Just like we...
10/24/2025

MYTH: "Mental health services are only for people in crisis." TRUTH: Mental health support is for EVERYONE. Just like we maintain our physical health with regular check-ups, our mental wellness deserves the same attention. At Potomac Community Services, we meet you exactly where you are – whether you're thriving and want to stay that way, facing daily stress, or navigating life changes. Prevention is just as important as intervention.

Curious about our services? Let's chat about how we can support YOUR journey.
Contact: 📞 301-791-3087 | 🌐 www.potomaccommunity.org

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to talk about something often overlooked: the mental health impact...
10/20/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to talk about something often overlooked: the mental health impact of medical diagnoses. Receiving any health diagnosis – cancer, diabetes, or chronic illness – doesn't just affect your body; it affects your entire emotional world. Anxiety about treatment, depression from lifestyle changes, fear about the future – these are NORMAL responses that deserve professional support. Physical healing and mental healing go hand in hand.

Facing a medical challenge? Your mental health deserves the same attention as your physical health. We're here for the whole you.

Contact: 📞 301-791-3087 | 🌐 www.potomaccommunity.org

Trauma doesn't have an expiration date. Whether it happened yesterday or decades ago, your pain is valid and your healin...
10/18/2025

Trauma doesn't have an expiration date. Whether it happened yesterday or decades ago, your pain is valid and your healing matters. Sexual abuse survivors often hear "just move on" or "that was so long ago" – but trauma lives in the body and mind until it's properly addressed.

At Potomac Community Services, we understand trauma-informed care isn't just a buzzword – it's recognizing that behind every behavior, there might be a story of survival. You are not broken. You are not damaged goods. You are a survivor deserving of compassionate support. 💜

If you're ready to reclaim your power and heal from trauma, we're here to walk with you. Your story matters.

Contact: 📞 301-791-3087 (confidential) | ✉️ info@potomaccommunity.org

Children's mental health isn't "just a phase" or something they'll "grow out of." Kids experience real anxiety, depressi...
10/16/2025

Children's mental health isn't "just a phase" or something they'll "grow out of." Kids experience real anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma responses, and more. The greatest gift we can give children is taking their emotional experiences seriously.

At Potomac Community Services, we support families in understanding that addressing a child's mental health early isn't labeling them as 'broken'" – it's empowering them with tools for life. Every child deserves to feel heard, validated, and supported. 💙

Is your child struggling? Early support creates lifelong resilience. Let's talk about how we can help your family.

Contact: 📞 301-791-3087 | 🌐 www.potomaccommunity.org

Fire Prevention Week reminds us: some fires are emergencies, others are slow burns. Mental health crises can be the same...
10/15/2025

Fire Prevention Week reminds us: some fires are emergencies, others are slow burns. Mental health crises can be the same way. Sometimes it's a sudden emergency requiring immediate intervention. More often, it's a slow burn – gradual changes in sleep, appetite, motivation, joy – that need attention before they become a crisis. At Potomac Community Services, we believe in both emergency response AND prevention. Don't wait for the fire to spread. Early intervention can prevent a mental health "emergency." ⚡

Noticing the signs of a slow burn? Let's create a prevention plan together before it becomes a crisis.

Contact: 📞 301-791-3087 | ✉️ info@potomaccommunity.org

Address

324 E Antietam Street, Ste 301
Hagerstown, MD
21740

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13017913087

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