Walden/Sierra is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving Southern Maryland since 1973 through crisis services, counseling and substance abuse treatment.
As part of our commitment to providing community-based services to individuals, couples and families, we have d eveloped a strong network of partnerships with local schools, community agencies and the judicial system.


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Contact Information

As a community-based non-profit with a commitment to holistic services to all, regardless of ability to pay, Walden relies on donations from individuals, groups, businesses and foundations to address gaps in public funds. The majority of Walden's current clients are of low income. You may donate on-line or send your tax-deductible donation to: Walden Sierra, 30007 Business Center Drive Charlotte Hall, MD 20650. Any amount is appreciated!

You may also support Walden through your participation in our fundraising events, the Walden 5K Cross Country Race (each June) or Outback Steakhouse Luncheon (every March). Please save the date: the Walden 2010 5K will be on June 12th at Greenwell State Park. To sign up to run, walk or sponsor, please contact 301-997-1300 ext 804 or e-mail [email protected].

Executive Director, Dr. Kathleen O'Brien, Ph.D.
301-997-1300 ext 803
email

Assistant Director, Gary Lynch
301-997-1300 ext 807
email

Financial Director, Charles Wood
301-997-1300 ext 810
email

Community Engagement Manager, Laura Webb
301-997-1300 ext 804
email

Human Resources Manager, Tami Radisch
301-997-1300 ext 808
email

Compass House Program Supervisor, Anni Christensen
301-997-1300 ext 862
email

Substance Abuse Outpatient Services Program Supervisor
Betsy Lenhart-Cooksey
, 301-997-1300
email

Residential Treatment (Anchor ICF) Program Supervisor
Rob Prince
, 301-997-1300
email

Site Locations

Anchor Treatment Center (Charlotte Hall Office)
30007 Business Center Drive
Charlotte Hall, MD
301-997-1300 phone; main desk ext 846 and 847
301-290-0280 fax


California Office and Compass House
44871 St. Andrew's Church Road
California, MD
301-997-1300, ext 860 (hotline) ext 871 (counseling) ext 861 (Compass)
301-863-3368 fax


Lexington Park Office
Lexington Park Office
21770 FDR Blvd
Lexington Park, MD
301-997-1300 ext 881
301-866-9189 fax


Leonardtown Office (administrative location and mailing address only)
26845 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
301-997-1300 ext 801 and 802
301-997-1321 fax

Please see our Agency Information section for current listing of corporate and foundation support.

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