The Office of Suicide Prevention does not provide counseling, crisis, or emergency care. If you want to talk, contact 988. For immediate help, call 911.
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At the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), we recognize that behavioral health is not a set of isolated issues but a complex, interconnected reality that impacts individuals, families, and communities in profound ways. Our office within BHA is entitled Integrated Wellness and Prevention, which houses the Suicide Prevention Program, the Problem Gambling Prevention Program, and the Substance Use Prevention Program.
Suicide, problem gambling, and substance use are deeply linked; they are all influenced by mental health, trauma, economic stressors, and social determinants of health. Addressing these challenges separately creates gaps in care. Instead, we focus on Integrated Wellness and Prevention, ensuring that individuals receive compassionate, coordinated support that meets them where they are rather than compartmentalizing their struggles.
By combining evidence-based strategies, community partnerships, and a commitment to person-centered care, we aim to treat people as whole humans, not in silos. Whether it’s through reducing stigma, increasing access to resources, or strengthening community-driven solutions, we work to create a Maryland where everyone has the support they need to thrive.
Go Green for Mental Health Awareness Month!
We are excited to invite you and your organization to join the Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD), the Maryland Department of Health’s Integrated Wellness and Prevention Office, and the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling in our efforts to destigmatize mental health, substance use, and problem gambling challenges.
We believe that mental health is health, yet it remains misunderstood and stigmatized. Our campaign aims to promote mental health awareness by encouraging Maryland organizations, businesses, and communities to "Go Green", a symbol of growth, hope, and solidarity for mental wellness.
How You Can Participate
Say “Yes!” to Go Green! by signing up at mhamd.org/yes-to-green to join the movement and receive the Go Green Toolkit and free Virtual Participation Badge, which you can feature on your website or email signature. Download and use the Virtual Meeting Background (see below).
Show your support by lighting up your home or building in green, wearing green, hosting or attending an event, starting conversations about mental health, or downloading and using the attached Digital Meeting Background. We encourage you to share your efforts, workplace initiatives, and community events on social media so we can help amplify your impact. Don’t forget to tag us and use #GoGreenMD! Be sure to follow our social media pages so we can reshare your events and highlight the amazing work happening across our communities.
If you’re hosting an awareness event and would like to have it included in our 2026 awareness event calendar, submit your event information here mhamd.org/green/awareness-event-submission-form.
Social Media
Office of Integrated Wellness and Prevention - Suicide Prevention Program
Mental Health Association of Maryland
Facebook: @MentalHealthMaryland
Instagram: @mentalhealth_maryland
X (Twitter): @mentalhealthmd
Linktree: linktr.ee/MHAMaryland
Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling
Facebook: @MDCEPG
Instagram: @mdcepg
X (Twitter): @MDCEPG
Key Dates to Engage
May 1 - National Go Green Day
May 6 - World Maternal Mental Health Day (Join us for a Maternal Mental Health and Suicide Panel discussion from 10am - 1pm. Details and registration can be found on our linktr.ee/mdhsuicideprevention)
May 8 - Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
May 3-9 - Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
May 10-16 - Mental Health Awareness Week
All Month Long
Let’s make mental health awareness visible across Maryland!
Read the official Go Green Invitation Letter here.
