Maryland Department of Health
Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access

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Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access

About the Commission

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The Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access was established in the 2023 legislative session. 

Objectives​​

The Commission was created to recommend “appropriate, accessible, and comprehensive behavioral health services” statewide across the behavioral health continuum of care. HB1148 (Chapter 291), SB582 (Chapter 290​) 

Workgroups


​Contact​​ ​​

Point of contact for any questions:  [email protected]

​Upcoming Events

Notice o​f Open Meetings​

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Joint Meeting of the Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access and the Behavioral Health Advisory Council:



Tues, Jan 20, 10:30 am  – 12:30 pm

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Or dial: ‪(US) +1 321-405-2833‬ PIN: ‪998 515 547‬#
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Workgroups

The Joint BHAC/BHC Workgroup meeting for Improvement of Health,​ Social, and Economic Outcomes Related to Subst​ance Use workgroup​
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​The Joint BHAC/BHC Workgroup meeting for Children, Young Adults, and Families with Complex Behavioral Health Needs:


Behavioral Health Workforce Development, Infrastructure, Coordination, and Financing:


Geriatric Workgroup:


Criminal Justice Workgroup:


Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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Or dial: ‪(US) +1 803-638-8072‬ PIN: ‪445 459 000‬#

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If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]​