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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.
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and while many of us are familiar with PTSD as it relates to combat veterans, it can affect anyone who has experienced a traumatic event. According to the National Center for PTSD, six percent of the population experience this disorder, and women are more likely to develop PTSD. NIMH has developed a fact sheet about PTSD, with information about co-occurring disorders, risk factors, symptoms, and more.
June is also Men's Health Month. Men are less likely than women to seek help with their mental health or substance use, and men are almost four times as likely as women to die by suicide, with white males accounting for almost 70% of suicide deaths. It is important that we continue to address the stigma and societal norms that prevent men from seeking help when they need it.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month is also held in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. Here in Anne Arundel County, there are a variety of activities planned all month through the Anne Arundel County Public Library ,and the third annual parade and festival in Annapolis on June 3rd.
Annapolis will also be hosting the third annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring a gala on Friday, June 16th and a parade and festival on Saturday,June 17th. Juneteenth is considered by many to be our country's second Independence Day, as it commemorates the day that more than 250,000 enslaved black people found out they had been freed, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
With so many outdoor activities in the county this month, it is beginning to feel like summer has truly arrived. Be sure to check out the Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks 2023 Spring/Summer Guide, featuring programs, events, and activities to find more ways to enjoy the season.
If you are in crisis and need help, our Warmline is open 24/7 at 410-768-5522.
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.
Brooklyn Park Library Event: LGBTQ+ Mental Health and You
On Thursday, June 15th, On Our Own of Maryland will be at the Brooklyn Park Library from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM ET to lead a discussion for Teens: LGBTQ+ Mental Health and You. Click Here for more information.
Community Event: Adult Mental Health First Aid training in Annapolis
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County will be hosting an in-person Adult Mental Health First Aid training on Monday, July 31st, 2023 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM ET.
This training is appropriate for anyone age 18 and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem.
This will be held in Annapolis, and tickets are $25 per person. Registration ends on Monday, July 17th.
Click Here for more details or to register for this event.
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week Activities
May 7th-13th is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. We have created five days of activities for children and youth that explore our theme for this year, "Lets Connect". Each day features a different activity to help children to explore belonging, practice gratitude, and more.
Download the Children's Mental Health Awareness Daily Activities
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
Call 911 for immediate assistance in any emergency
CRISIS WARMLINE
410-768-5522
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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