What to Expect When Your Son Arrives at Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School
The first days after admission can feel like a blur. At Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School, your son will be held while awaiting his court date or placement. He'll receive both a behavioral health screening and a health assessment shortly after arriving.
Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School is an all-male juvenile detention center in Baltimore County, operated by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. Youth stay here while awaiting their court date or placement. The facility holds up to 72 youth, and the intake process is designed to get young people settled quickly while staff assess what support they need.
Hickey's primary role is holding youth while they await court or placement decisions. For families, that means the early focus is on stabilizing the situation - getting through admission so your son can be safely housed and supported while things are pending.
Every youth receives a behavioral health screening upon arrival. This helps Hickey identify immediate mental health needs right away.
Behavioral health services are provided by certified or licensed clinicians and include crisis counseling. The facility also offers psychoeducation, evaluations, services for survivors of human trafficking, medication management, and substance use education - giving clinicians multiple tools to address what your son may be dealing with.
Note: Behavioral health screening happens when your son arrives. Crisis counseling is available from certified or licensed clinicians if needed.
Every youth receives a health assessment upon entering Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School. This gives staff a baseline understanding of your son's medical needs and flags anything requiring immediate attention.
- ✓ On-site around-the-clock nursing staff
- ✓ An on-call physician
- ✓ A designated hospital emergency contact
Hickey has an on-site dental clinic. If your son has dental concerns, keep that in mind when you communicate with the facility.
- Save the facility’s main contact details - You may need them quickly during the first few days: Superintendent Tonaza Burgess, Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School, 9700 Old Harford Road, Parkville, Maryland 21234; Phone: (410) 663-7700; TDD: (800) 735-2258.
- Be ready to share accurate health information - Since all youth receive a health assessment when they enter the facility, having a clear list of diagnoses, allergies, and current medications can help you communicate what staff need to know.
- Ask who to contact for medical concerns - The facility has on-site around-the-clock nursing staff, an on-call physician, and a designated hospital emergency contact. When you call, ask who the right point of contact is if you have a time-sensitive medical question.
Contact: Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School, 9700 Old Harford Road, Parkville, Maryland 21234. Phone: (410) 663-7700. TDD: (800) 735-2258. Superintendent: Tonaza Burgess.
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