The Behavioral Health Administration's (BHA) Office of Planning is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of state, local, and federal behavioral health planning activities. 

Responsibilities include the development of State Behavioral Health Plans and federal Mental Health and Substance Abuse Block Grant applications, oversight of State behavioral health plan implementation, local behavioral health planning, Cultural and Linguistic Competency Strategic Plan (CLCSP), and Maryland Department of Health community bond program activities. This office also provides staff support to the Maryland Behavioral Health Advisory Council.​​