Our Mission

The mission of Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc. is to provide personalized psychiatric rehabilitation and behavioral health services to those individuals in our community who are recovering from severe and persistent mental illness. We aim to provide these services in a thoughtful, compassionate, and empowering manner by promoting community integration, the cultivation of available support and resources, advocating for the clients’ personal growth, and engaging in ethical practices.

Our Vision

Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc. envisions a future where all individuals recovering from mental illness are empowered to make informed choices, engaging in shared decision-making, and practice self-directed care without fear of judgement, stigma, or a lack of support from the community.

Statement of Core Values

To meet a Need – to work toward mental health recovery and an improved quality of life for individuals we serve,

To Lead – to continually seek and create more effective ways to serve individuals,

To Care – to employ the highest standards of professionalism with compassion, empathy, and sensitivity at all times,

To Respect – to recognize and respond to the human dignity of every person, to value the unique and diverse qualities of each individual, and to treat everyone with equality,

Our Guiding Principals

Quality – We will meet professional standards in our field and continuously improve all aspects of our work.

Empowerment – We will encourage the autonomy of our clients and staff using teamwork to achieve individualized goals, personal growth, and development in a strength-based model.

Integrity – We will conduct ourselves in an ethical, honest, and forthright manner.

Innovation – We will use the expertise of our staff, as well as the latest advancements, to create a system that is a model for others.

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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

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