The Behavioral Health
System’s Office (BHSO) is the Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) for
Allegany County. The BHSO is responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring publicly
funded behavioral health services within the county. This includes planning for
service development, encouraging providers to develop and deliver a full range
of treatment and rehabilitation services for persons with mental illness or
substance use disorders, and working with the Behavioral Health Administration,
Office of Health Care Quality, and Administrative Service Organization to investigate
complaints and monitor the delivery of services.
Additionally, the
BHSO works to ensure people have access to needed services, educates the public
about mental health and substance abuse, hosts trainings to enhance skills of
behavioral health providers, and advocates with other systems on behalf of
individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
Programs & Services:
Provider Forms & Resources:
Providers can click HERE to access current referral forms for clients.
For more information, call (301) 759-5070 or email us at achd.bhso@maryland.gov.