History, Overview, & Functions
TRICO Corporation was established on December 10, 1987, as a nonprofit, charitable corporation designed to provide counseling, care, and prevention services to residents of St. Mary's County (Southern Maryland) and throughout Maryland.

TRICO Corporation is a 501(c)(3) Corporation and a 509(a)(2) publicly funded Foundation.


Although treatment is an important function of the TRICO services, PREVENTION of more serious mental health, substance abuse, and youth delinquency problems is specifically addressed by TRICO through individual counseling, motivational and recreational groups. Remedial services are also provided for those who indicate a need or desire for such programs.

Emphasis is placed upon AVAILABILITY of services. We serve everybody who comes to us, no matter their ability to pay.

The Corporation is organized into four functional divisions, each providing or striving to provide complementary services.

TRICO's CLINICAL DIVISION
Julie Morgan, LCPC, Director of Clinics

The TRICO's Clinical Division provides comprehensive individual, family, and group mental health services, focusing on children, youth and their families, and persons with developmental disabilities.

TRICO's HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
Thomas Brien, M.Ed. - Human Services Director
Karen Beltz, BS, PRP Program Director
Julie Hendricks, BA, Children's PRP
Mary Beaton, Direct Care

The TRICO's Human Services Division provides Recreational, Guidance, Remedial and Prevention, and motivational programs for children, adolescents, and adults at our offices, at their homes, work or school. A significant addition to our Human Services Division, is the Research and Development Program Plan that focuses on the individuals' habilitation/ rehabilitation. Our goal is to maximize the effectiveness of individual's realistic life goals.

TRICO FOUNDATION/DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Staff Development Committee

The TRICO Foundation/Development Division is the fundraising and disbursement arm of the corporation. Our development division has been and continues to be actively pursuing both private and public funds for all our areas of service. The Foundation also disburses emergency funds to those in need when funds are available. For more information go to the TRICO Foundation page.

In 1996, the RAINBOW COMMUNITY SHOP became a subdivision of the TRICO Foundation Division. This group consists of persons with disabilities who have come to TRICO for activities and/or clinical services. During this year, the individuals have named the group, established desired activities and with consultation of TRICO staff, have established a business that is managed and operated by these individuals. It is currently part time (two days per week) although we look forward to expanding operations, enabling more time for existing persons and the evolution of new personnel.

The TRICO RESIDENTIAL DIVISION is currently working closely with the Development Division striving to raise funds for residential facilities for youth and mature adults, abused spouses, and children. Initially for group homes to house delinquent youths and adults with mental disabilities and/or those with special needs. Then eventually, a residential facility that can accommodate 20 youths and 20 mature adults with or without special needs who desire or are in need of residential care.

We participate in many health care plans . . . including Medical Assistance and Medicare. For those who are not part of a participating health care plan or insurance program we offer convenient payment plans that enable all who come to receive our services.

We also offer a variety of contractual arrangements to mental health services, individuals, businesses, all levels of government agencies, and schools to allow for the most economical delivery of quality care and treatment.