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Maryland Department of Health partners with Baltimore Ravens for new campaign addressing addiction [VIDEO]

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the recent launch of a new ad campaign featuring Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews to increase public awareness about addiction, reduce stigma and provide information on how Marylanders can seek help. In recognition of this campaign, Governor Wes Moore issued a citation (PDF) honoring the Baltimore Ravens and their partnership […]

Maryland joins effort to improve mental health care

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced its selection to participate in The Link Center’s newly launched State Policy Academy alongside five other states. The State Policy Academy, led by the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services, will provide training and peer learning opportunities to state departments of behavioral health and developmental disabilities services. The […]

Governor Moore announces $13.5 million in grants to improve behavioral health crisis services across state

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that the Maryland Department of Health awarded $13.5 million in grants to 19 jurisdictions across the state to help promote health equity and improve access to behavioral health crisis services for Marylanders. The grants will fund pilot programs to expand and improve mobile crisis team services and establish behavioral health crisis stabilization centers, which […]

Maryland Department of Health warns of fentanyl risk in unprescribed pills

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has been made aware that Dr. Ndubuisi Joseph Okafor who practices in the District of Columbia is no longer able to prescribe controlled substances. This may affect healthcare access for Marylanders. When patients suddenly lose access to their healthcare provider, they may feel they have no other options but to turn to other sources […]

Maryland Department of Health partners with Baltimore Ravens player to promote 988 crisis line

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the launch of a new ad campaign featuring Baltimore Ravens wide receiver James Proche to increase awareness about the 988 crisis line. Launched nationally in July 2022, 988 has been implemented across Maryland and officials are working to raise awareness about this resource with this partnership. “It is encouraging to have […]

Maryland Department of Health launches 988, new National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the launch of 988, the new National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, in Maryland. Contacting 988 provides a direct connection to support for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, having thoughts of suicide, or being worried about someone who may need crisis support. “988 is an easy-to-remember number and […]

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