Mission

Potomac Center provides opportunities to individuals with mental retardation primarily from the Western Maryland Region. A safe, healthful setting is provided where an interdisciplinary team provides person-centered planning focused on individual choice.

Vision

All people with mental retardation will be empowered to choose quality supports necessary to achieve their individual outcomes.

Unique or Distinctive Qualities

Potomac Center has developed and maintained a high level of performance in the field of developmental disabilities. Since 1984, the Center has successfully undergone voluntary accreditation surveys by The Council on Quality and Leadership. This organization sets very high standards for agencies serving people with developmental disabilities. Over the years, the Center has also successfully completed many state surveys conducted by the Office of Health Care Quality and Legislative Audits.

Employees are provided ample training opportunities inclusive of introduction to most current trends in the field of developmental disabilities. The Center has had many opportunities to benchmark with other facilities and agencies throughout the state and the country

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Contact Information

• Telephone: 240-313-3500
• FAX: 240-313-3507
• Toll Free: 1-877-4MD-DHMH
• TDD Line: 1-800-735-2258
• Address: 1380 Marshall Street Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
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