Section 7.5-209 – Annual Report on Behavioral Health Services for Children and Young Adults
(a) In consultation with interested stakeholders, the Director shall prepare an annual report on behavioral health services for children and young adults in the State. (b) The report shall include: (1) The number and the percentage of children and young adults who, during the reported year: (i) Were eligible for public behavioral health services; (ii) Used a public behavioral health […]
Section 7.5-210 – Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program — Competitive Matching Grants — Eligibility — Statewide System of Outcome Measurement — Annual Budget Appropriation
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible individual” means: (i) A service member; (ii) A veteran; (iii) The spouse of a service member or veteran; (iv) A child of a service member or veteran; or (v) A stepchild of a service member or veteran. (3) “Program” means the Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program […]
Section 7.5-301 – “Council” Defined
In this subtitle, “Council” means the Behavioral Health Advisory Council.
Section 7.5-302 – Council Established
There is a Behavioral Health Advisory Council in the Office of the Governor.
Section 7.5-303 – Membership; Chair; Term
(a) (1) The Council consists of the following members: (i) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate; (ii) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House; (iii) Five representatives of the Department, including: 1. The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee; 2. The Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health, or the […]
Section 7.5-304 – Procedures; Compensation and Reimbursement for Expenses; Staff
(a) (1) The Council may adopt procedures necessary to do business, including the creation of committees or task forces. (2) The Council may consult with State agencies to carry out the duties of the Council. (3) The Council shall meet at least six times a year. (4) A majority of the voting members of the Council is a quorum. (b) A […]
Section 7.5-101 – Definitions
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Addictive disorder” means a chronic disorder of the brain’s reward–activation system in which the individual pathologically pursues reward or relief by substance use or other behaviors, with diminished control, and the individual persists in the behavior despite adverse consequences. (2) “Addictive disorder” includes gambling, which is […]
Section 7.5-305 – Duties
The Council shall: (1) Promote and advocate for: (i) Planning, policy, workforce development, and services to ensure a coordinated, quality system of care that is outcome–guided and that integrates prevention, recovery, evidence–based practices, and cost–effective strategies that enhance behavioral health services across the State; and (ii) A culturally competent and comprehensive approach to publicly funded prevention, early intervention, […]
Section 7.5-201 – Established
There is a Behavioral Health Administration in the Department.
Section 7.5-401 – License Required; Exemptions
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a behavioral health program shall be licensed by the Secretary before program services may be provided in this State. (b) The Secretary may exempt the following persons from the licensure requirements of this section: (1) A health professional, in either solo or group practice, who is licensed under the Health […]