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Suicide PreventionMHAMD believes every person has a right to respect, dignity, and the opportunity to achieve their full potential free from stigma and prejudice. We're working to ensure that all Marylanders have access to high-quality behavioral healthcare.
Influencing policy to assure all Marylanders have access to quality behavioral health care.
Learn MoreTraining professionals and everyday Marylanders how help those with behavioral health needs.
Learn MoreOffering behavioral health education and resources for all stages of life.
Learn MoreProviding oversight to improve the quality of Maryland's public behavioral health system.
Learn MoreMHAMD’s library of free resources provides information on behavioral health throughout all stages of life.
The Mental Health Association of Maryland’s public policy staff works with the Maryland legislature, members of Congress, government officials, and other stakeholders including consumers, family members, mental health professionals, and other advocates to affect laws and policies at the State and Federal levels.
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MHAMD chairs a number of coalitions addressing behavioral health in Maryland.
Each year MHAMD works on close to 100 proposed pieces of legislation.
MHAMD’s training programs focus on delivering mental health training to health care professionals and laypeople.
Mental Health First Aid is a nationally certified course that teaches the skills needed to recognize signs of a mental health or substance use disorder crisis and take action.
Engage with™ is a comprehensive skills-based training designed to increase awareness and develop the skills needed to engage in caring for older adults.
Beginning in 2020, the PEERS program will pilot an 8-hour training course for Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) or anyone who provides peer support.
MHAMD’s community outreach and education programs provide Marylanders of all ages with information to improve understanding of mental health and illness, increase knowledge of effective interventions, and strengthen pathways to care.
MHAMD’s children’s mental health efforts raise awareness of children’s mental health needs and enhance outreach efforts to families and communities.
Healthy New Moms works to raise awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and offer support and resources to moms, families and providers across the state.
MHAMD established its Older Adult Program to address the need for widespread education and advocacy regarding mental wellness and the aging process.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid® course is designed for adults who work with youth, ages 12-18.
1. Current regulations went into effect in January of 2010.
The Wellstone and Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was passed in 2008, but Interim Final Regulations were released in 2010. All insurance plans that are not specifically exempted from the law must now be in compliance.
