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


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Contact​


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Point of contact for any questions:  [email protected]
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​Upcoming Events

Notice o​f Open Meetings​

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The Joint BHAC/BHC Workgroup meeting for Children, Young Adults, and Families with Complex Behavioral Health Needs:

​Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10 a.m.

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

​Tuesday, July 15 · 10:30am – 12:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 321-405-2833‬ PIN: ‪998 515 547‬# More phone numbers​


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

Monday, May 12 · 4:00 – 6:00pm

Monday, June 16 10 am - 12 pm 

Tuesday, July 8 · 2:30 – 4:30pm
Google Meet Video call link:​
https://meet.google.com/zbw-yznc-yjx
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 321-418-1153‬ PIN: ‪297 849 136‬#​


Monday, September 22, 2025 · 2 – 4 p.m.
Google Meet Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fmr-zfzu-oag
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 406-948-1798‬ PIN: ‪328 778 195‬#

Monday, November 10, 2025 · 4 – 6 p.m.
Google Meet Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fmr-zfzu-oag
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 406-948-1798‬ PIN: ‪328 778 195‬#
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Geriatric Workgroup Meeting of the Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access:

Tuesday, March 11 · 12:00 – 1:30pm


Tuesday, May 6, 2025 · 12:00 – 1:30pm


Tuesday, August 5, 2025 · 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Google Meet Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cxr-yixi-sut
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 316-550-0045‬ PIN: ‪700 826 679‬#


Tuesday, September 2, 2025 · 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Google Meet Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cxr-yixi-sut
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 316-550-0045‬ PIN: ‪700 826 679‬#


Tuesday, November 4, 2025 · 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Google Meet Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cxr-yixi-sut
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 316-550-0045‬ PIN: ‪700 826 679‬#​​


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