About Us

The Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency (AACMHA) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 corporation.

AACMHA is the Core Service Agency (CSA) for the County. AACMHA partners with the Anne Arundel County Department of Health to form the Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA), which acts as the system manager for planning, managing, and monitoring public behavioral health services to create an ideal continuum of care for its residents.

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The Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency (AACMHA) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 corporation located at:

1 Truman Parkway, Suite 101

Annapolis, Maryland 21401

In September 2024, The Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency's Crisis Response received a three year accreditation from CARF International.

This is a significant achievement and reflects the dedication and commitment from our Agency to improving the quality of life for those we serve in our community. 

Learn More about CARF's Accreditation Standards

The Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency (AACMHA)  has a not-for-profit management structure with a Board of Directors appointed by the County Executive and accountable to the County Council for its activities. 

The Board of Directors is comprised of county officials, persons living with mental illness, family members of persons living with mental illness, behavioral health advocates, businessmen and women, and other citizens.

The Board of Directors oversees the operations of the AACMHA and, as the mental health authority for the county, is responsible for developing and implementing the annual Strategic Plan.

2024 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule

All meetings begin at 4:00 PM ET.

Tuesday, January 23rd

Tuesday, February 27th

Tuesday, March 26th

Tuesday, April 23rd

Tuesday, May 28th

Tuesday, June 25th

Tuesday, July 23rd

Tuesday, August 27th

Tuesday, September 24th

Tuesday, October 22nd

Tuesday, December 10th (November and December meetings are combined)

Required Board of Directors Members

The Anne Arundel County Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) is comprised of two separate corporate bodies, the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency (AACMHA), a 501(c)3 non-profit, and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health (AACDOH), which is part of local government.  

The Anne Arundel County LBHA is responsible for the development, delivery, and quality assurance of behavioral health services in Anne Arundel County. 

Anne Arundel County Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) FY23 Annual Plan

Anne Arundel County Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) FY25 Plan Update

Anne Arundel County Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) Strategic Narrative FY24-26

Anne Arundel County Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) Strategic Plan FY24-26

The Anne Arundel County LBHA emails monthly newsletters with the latest news and behavioral health-related events for providers and the public.

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Previous LBHA Newsletters

November 2024

October 2024 

September 2024

August 2024

July 2024

June 2024

May 2024

April 2024

March 2024

February 2024

January 2024

December 2023