Behavioral Health Administration Archives

Governor Moore announces $13.5 million in grants to improve behavioral health crisis services across state

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that the Maryland Department of Health awarded $13.5 million in grants to 19 jurisdictions across the state to help promote health equity and improve access to behavioral health crisis services for Marylanders. The grants will fund pilot programs to expand and improve mobile crisis team services and establish behavioral health crisis stabilization centers, which […]

Maryland Department of Labor launches Recovery Friendly Workplace pilot, participates in National Governors Association Policy Academy for Overdose Prevention

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor this week announced the launch of a Recovery Friendly Workplace pilot funded by the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration. Through September 2024, over $438,000 in federal funding will help Maryland Department of Labor support employers in cultivating a workplace environment that is inclusive of individuals who identify as being in recovery from […]

Maryland Department of Health announces new $2.4M grant to support service members, veterans

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced a new funding opportunity for Maryland nonprofits to establish and expand community behavioral health programs for service members, veterans and family members. Selected applicants will be eligible to receive approximately $100,000 through the Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program for Service Members and Veterans. “Expanding behavioral health services […]

Maryland Department of Health partners with Baltimore Ravens player to promote 988 crisis line

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the launch of a new ad campaign featuring Baltimore Ravens wide receiver James Proche to increase awareness about the 988 crisis line. Launched nationally in July 2022, 988 has been implemented across Maryland and officials are working to raise awareness about this resource with this partnership. “It is encouraging to have […]

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Maryland Department of Health launches program to reduce suicides among service members, veterans

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced the launch of the Trained Military Assistance Provider (TMAP) Program, a new initiative to reduce suicides and increase lethal-means safety for service members and veterans. Developed by the Maryland Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families, this training is free to all Maryland-based primary care staff. The […]

Maryland Department of Health launches 988, new National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the launch of 988, the new National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, in Maryland. Contacting 988 provides a direct connection to support for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, having thoughts of suicide, or being worried about someone who may need crisis support. “988 is an easy-to-remember number and […]

Maryland Department of Health, 211 Maryland announce enhanced search options for mental health, substance use services

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and 211 Maryland this week announced the launch of a new database on PressOne.211MD.org that improves access for Marylanders looking for mental health and substance use disorder resources. The site offers new dropdown filters — including age, language, payment options, special populations and service type — which narrow search results and identify the specific […]

Maryland Department of Health launches Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit, MD Young Minds program

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the launch of a new Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit and MD Young Minds, two new resources designed to support teens and adolescents who may be struggling with mental health issues. MDH’s Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) developed the new resources to help Maryland youth find mental health support. “Engaging directly with young […]

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