FAQs
What is Spectrum Support, Inc.?
- Spectrum Support, Inc. is a non-profit agency supporting people with developmental and psychiatric disabilities, and is funded primarily through the State of Maryland (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene).
- Spectrum Support, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) agency. Therefore, all contributions are tax deductible.
How long has Spectrum Support, Inc. been in existence?
Founded in 1989 as R&D Instructional Services, Inc., to provide services in state psychiatric hospitals in Maryland such as Springfield, Springrove, Clifton T. Perkins, and Brandenburg. From there expanded to provide supports to people returning to the communities or who currently live with friends and family in the community.
Where does Spectrum Support, Inc. provide supports?
Throughout central and western Maryland, including Baltimore, Baltimore County, Columbia, Sykesville, Frederick, Hagerstown and Cumberland.

