Commission to Study Mental and Behavioral Health in Maryland
In January 2019, Lt. Governor Rutherford announced Executive Order 01.01.2019.06, signed by Governor Hogan, establishing the Commission to Study Mental and Behavioral Health in Maryland. The commission, which will be chaired by Lt. Governor Rutherford, has been tasked with studying mental health in Maryland, including access to mental health services and the link between mental health issues and substance use disorders. The commission includes representatives from each branch of state government, representatives from the state departments of Health, Public Safety and Correctional Services, and Human Services, as well as the Maryland State Police, the Maryland Insurance Administration, the Opioid Operational Command Center, and six members of the public with experience related to mental health.
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View the Commission’s Interim Report.
View the Commission’s 2019 Annual Report.
Check back for more information on the Commission to Study Mental and Behavioral Health in Maryland, including upcoming meetings and the progress of the commission.
Upcoming Commission Meetings:
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Thursday, November 5, 2020, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Virtual Meeting*
Members of the public who are interested in providing comments to the Commission may participate in the meeting via Zoom and are asked to RSVP mbh.commission@maryland.gov no later than Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 5:00PM. In an effort to keep the meeting focused and on schedule, we ask that comments be limited to 2 minutes.
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Upcoming Subcommittee Meetings:
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Crisis Services
Chair: Steve Schuh
Upcoming Meetings:
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Google Meet*
meet.google.com/dxr-tkgx-jbi
Join by Phone: +1 352-973-0206
PIN: 787 277 337#
Contact: Marianne Gibson, marianne.gibson@maryland.gov
Crisis Services Subcommittee meetings will be held the first Wednesday of every other month.
Finance & Funding
Co-chairs: Dennis Schrader, Kathleen Birrane
Upcoming Meetings:
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Google Meet*
meet.google.com/igj-qwqh-gaq
Join by Phone: +1 573-721-9207
PIN: 749 129 732#
Contact: Terri Smith, terri.smith@maryland.gov
Public Safety & Judicial System
Co-chairs: Dr. Lynda Bonieskie & Senator Katie Fry Hester
Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Zoom Meeting*
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83249100907?pwd=V1J1dzkwcHhPTFlmR3dCZGpNMlNPZz09
Meeting ID: 832 4910 0907
Passcode: 378901
Join by Phone: 13017158592
PIN: 13017158592
Contact: Dr. Lynda Bonieskie, lynda.bonieskie@maryland.gov
Youth & Families
Co-chairs: Dr. Randi Walters; Christian Miele
Upcoming Meetings:
Monday, November 9, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Google Meet*
meet.google.com/vpz-ycng-ezf
Join by Phone: +1 708-634-8653
PIN: 636 238 330#
Youth & Families Subcommittee meetings will be held the second Monday of every other month.
Contact: Kristen Robb-McGrath, kirsten.robb-mcgrath@maryland.gov
*Connecting via internet using the link provided is encouraged.
**Page Updated 10/8/2020