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Maryland Department of Health releases FAQ Document for Post Covid-19 Executive Orders
On July 1, 2021, certain executive orders issued during the State of Emergency were terminated. One of the orders was Executive Order 20-04-01-01, which expanded the use of telehealth and audio-only services. This order is replaced by the Preserve Telehealth Act (SB 3).
CLICK HERE to view a list of FAQs regarding this update.
If you have a behavioral health question related to post COVID-19 telehealth services, please contact bha.inquiries@maryland.gov with additional questions or concerns, or contact your Local Behavioral Health Authority
Maryland Department of Health Releases Resource Guide for Students and Young Adults Coping with Covid-19 Pandemic
Who is Providing Covid-19 Vaccines in Anne Arundel County?
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Visit the OpenArundel website for current data on the Anne Arundel County Cross-Departmental COVID-19 Response.
In recognition of Black History Month, it is important to recognize the history of racial disparities in access to mental health services in the U.S. in order to better understand current barriers to care.
The U.S Census of 1840 was the first to include a question about mental health, and the podcast History This Week details the resulting stigma against Black Americans.
Our hope is that in recognizing the past we can strengthen our efforts in improving mental health outcomes and provide culturally competent services to all.
February 17th is National Caregivers Day, and we would like to extend our gratitude for the many people in Anne Arundel County who provide both professional and unpaid care to others.
National Eating Disorder Week begins on February 27th. There are many misconceptions about eating disorders, their severity, and their causes. The National Eating Disorder Alliance has shared a list that addresses the most common of these myths.
For a list of local Behavioral Health local resources, click HERE.
For information and referrals, contact us at 410-222-2421 or email aac-lbha-connect@aacounty.org.
FY23 Annual Plan for the Anne Arundel County LBHA
For emergencies, The Anne Arundel County Warmline can be reached 24/7 at 410-768-5522 or dial 2-1-1, then press 1 for support from Maryland 211.
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Provider Announcements on the Anne Arundel County LBHA Team Drive and Provider Listings on the Anne Arundel County Network of Care
The Anne Arundel County Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) regulary emails announcements of interest to local providers. If you would like to receive the LBHA Provider Announcement emails, please submit your request to aac-lbha-connect@aacounty.org.
The Anne Arundel County Network of Care is a free online resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as other features.
If you would like your organization added to the Network of Care provider listings, CLICK HERE.
If you already have a provider listing on Network of Care but need to edit your listing, CLICK HERE.
Maryland Behavioral Health Walk-In & Urgent Care Centers List and Crisis Hotlines List- Updated December 2022
The Maryland Department of Health has released an updated list of state-wide Behavioral Health walk-in and urgent care centers. To download a copy of the list, CLICK HERE.
In additon The Maryland Crisis Hotlines Resource Guide has been updated. To access that list, CLICK HERE.
Advance Directives Information Sheet from the Maryland Health Care Commission
The Maryland Health Care Commission's Advance Directives Sheet has helpful information for providers and clients on the importance of advance directives, how to create them, where to save them and more.
Advance Directives Information Sheet
Maryland Insurance Administration Virtual Discussion: Mental Health and Heart Disease
The Maryland Insurance Administration will be hosting a virtual discussion, Mental Health and Heart Disease: The Connection and Prevention, on Wednesday, February 8th from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET. There is no cost to attend.
Topics include managing mental health, making lifestyle changes and understanding how to use your health insurance to fit your healthcare needs.
The Special Guest speaker will be Joseph V. Gennusa III, PhD, RDN, LDN-Johns Hopkins University ALACRITY Center for Health and Longevity in Mental Illness.
To register or access the Zoom link, CLICK HERE.
Free National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Webinars
For National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is offering a series of free webinars.
Introduction to Recognizing & Reporting Human Trafficking (ENGLISH LANGUAGE)- Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 or Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM ET. CLICK HERE for details or to register.
Introduction to Recognizing & Reporting Human Trafficking (SPANISH LANGUAGE)- Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 , 2:00 PM-3:30 PM ET. CLICK HERE for details or to register.
Human Trafficking Youth Forum for Caretakers and Adults Working with Youth- Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, 10:00 AM -4:15 PM ET. CLICK HERE for details or to register.
Coping With Tragedy Video
The Mission of the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency is to provide leadership and collaboration for planning, monitoring, and managing of a comprehensive, quality, person-centered, Behavioral Health continuum of care for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders that promotes prevention, recovery, resiliency, health and wellness for our residents who have, or who are at risk for, these behavioral health disorders.
The Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency (AACMHA) is dedicated to ensuring that Medicaid recipients and other low-income, non-insured county residents who meet certain criteria have access to a wide range of quality mental health services.
There are numerous agencies involved in providing mental health care and many different words are used to describe services. If you don't understand what a word or term means, visit our words to know page for more information.
Hotlines for families and youth
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CRISIS WARMLINE
410-768-5522
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Maryland's Crisis Line
Dial 2-1-1, Press 1
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Anne Arundel County Public Schools Student Safety Hotline
1-877-676-9854
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Anne Arundel County Veteran's Service
Phone Line
410-222-3500
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
National Suicide Prevention Hotlines
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Dial or Text 988 or Chat
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990
Text: "TalkWithUs" to 66746
Physician Support Line
1-888-409-0141
Monday – Friday: 8AM - 3AM ET
Saturday – Sunday: 8AM - 3AM ET
Veteran's Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255, Press 1, or text to 838255
24 hours a day, 7 days a week