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:  mdh.behavioralhealthcommission@maryland.gov
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​Upcoming Events

Notice o​f Open Meetings​

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

Tuesday, May 20​​​​​, 2025​ 
10​:30 AM - 12:3​0 PM​
Time Zone: ​America/New_York​​​
Google Meet joining info​
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oca-srxp-tge​​

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 321-405-2833‬ PIN: ‪998 515 547‬#
​​​​​More phone numbers:
https://tel.meet/oca-srxp-tge?pin=6489945636274


Behavioral Health Workforce Development, Infrastructure, Coordination, and Financing

Monday, May 12 · 4:00 – 6:00pm
Google Meet Video call link:​ https://meet.google.com/fmr-zfzu-oag
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 406-948-1798‬ PIN: ‪328 778 195‬#

Monday, June 16 10 am - 12 pm 
Google Meet Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fmr-zfzu-oag
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 406-948-1798‬ PIN: ‪328 778 195‬#

Monday, September 22, 2025 · 2:00 – 4:00pm
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 · 4:00 – 6:00pm
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

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


Tuesday, May 6, 2025 · 12:00 – 1:30pm

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


Tuesday, July 1, 2025 · 12:00 – 1:30pm

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 · 12:00 – 1:30pm

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 · 12:00 – 1:30pm

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 mdh.behavioralhealthcommission@maryland.gov


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