(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Behavioral health services” means mental health services or alcohol and substance abuse services. (c) (1) “Crisis services” means temporary services designed to address and stabilize a severe behavioral health problem and to avoid an emergency situation. (2) “Crisis services” includes hotlines, in–home support, and residential crisis services. (d) “Maryland […]
(a) Subject to the limitations of its budget, the Department: (1) In collaboration with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, the Maryland National Guard, and the Maryland Defense Force, shall provide behavioral health service coordination for veterans in all geographic regions of the State to connect them to behavioral health […]
(a) The behavioral health services for which the Department provides service coordination for veterans under this subtitle shall include mental health first aid. (b) Mental health first aid shall consist of training for veterans and the immediate family members of veterans on how to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. (c) Each […]
