For All Season Cuts Ribbon on New Location in Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE, MD — On October 22, For All Seasons and the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the agency’s new location at 407 Race Street in Cambridge. The event drew a packed crowd of community members, business owners, elected officials, agency staff, and Board members, all celebrating the opening of For All Seasons’ larger, more visible downtown site.

The relocated Cambridge location will allow For All Seasons to better meet the growing mental health needs of residents in Dorchester County and the surrounding Mid-Shore region. This expansion is part of the agency’s Bringing Mental Health to Main Street initiative, which aims to make mental health services visible, accessible, and integrated into daily community life.

In the coming weeks, For All Seasons’ Open Access™ walk-in mental health services will also be added at the Race Street office. More information about these services is available at ForAllSeasonsInc.org.

“We have been in the Cambridge community since the early 90s, but we were tucked away on Cedar Street. With the help of Chuck Kelly, we are now in an amazing new space that is central to the community,” shared Beth Anne Dorman, President and CEO of For All Seasons. “Every single person is touched by mental health – whether it’s you, a family member, or a friend – it affects all of us. Our vision for this initiative is that when people come to these thriving main streets filled with businesses and restaurants, they also see For All Seasons providing mental health and rape crisis services right alongside them. We’re not just here; we are part of the community.”

Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., who attended the event, added, “Mental health is a huge issue nationally – and especially in rural areas. This is exactly the type of facility that’s going to make a difference. Thank you for doing it.”

Several other elected officials joined the celebration, including Maryland State Senator Johnny Mautz, Delegate Tom Hutchinson of District 37B, Council Member Mike Detmer of the Dorchester County Council, District 5, Chief Judge George R. Ames, District 1, Judge Bernie Dryden, Dist. 2, and Judge William Jones of the Dorchester County Circuit Court.

“This is a great day for Dorchester County,” said Judge William Jones. “This organization goes well beyond what people may realize – it’s truly a hidden gem. The legal system, the justice system, and the citizens of this county will all benefit from this expansion.”

Delegate Tom Hutchinson added, “Thank you, Beth Anne, and the entire For All Seasons team. In Annapolis, one of our biggest focuses on the Health and Government Operations Committee is expanding behavioral health services. Seeing the impact of your work here in my district is just remarkable.”

For All Seasons’ expanded work in Dorchester County has been made possible through a grant from Dorchester County’s Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund, a grant from the Rural Maryland Council’s Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund, and additional donations from For All Seasons supporters. Together, these investments strengthen access to mental health and victim services for residents across Dorchester County.

The Dorchester County Council recently administered its first awards under the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund, established under Maryland’s Cannabis Reform Act of 2023. This fund supports the agency’s expansion to benefit communities impacted by cannabis-related incarcerations prior to the passing of the Act. Council Member Mike Detmer remarked, “Our county staff did a great job putting out the request for proposals, evaluating them, and scoring them. For All Seasons, unsurprisingly, scored very well. I’m a big fan of this organization, and I couldn’t think of a better way for these funds to be used.”

Dorman noted that Dorchester County continues to experience some of the highest needs in the region, including the highest rate of sexual assaults among the five Mid-Shore counties.

“We are providing services for the things that people often don’t want to talk about,” Dorman said. “Our services wrap around children, adults, families, the court systems, first responders, and our veterans. There is a tremendous need, and we are honored to be here to help meet it.”

For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center offers mental health services, victim and crisis support, and education & outreach on Maryland’s Mid-Shore and throughout the state. The agency’s unique model of care ensures anyone can receive the highest-quality, trauma-certified mental health care when they need it, regardless of language or ability to pay. For information about For All Seasons walk-in hours, contact 410-822-1018 or visit ForAllSeasonsInc.org.

 

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#1: Pictured are attendees at For All Seasons recent Ribbon Cutting and Open House at their new location at 407 Race Street in Cambridge.