Maryland is set to distribute approximately $111 million in behavioral health care grants this year, aimed at providing essential services for families and
children, as part of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future education reform plan.
These grants, based on 129 submissions to the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, will address behavioral health needs and expand access to services for Maryland students.
The Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports, established by the General Assembly in 2021 as part of the Blueprint plan, recommended these grants. The consortium is responsible for developing a statewide framework to enhance Maryland students' access to behavioral health services.
The grants, funded by the Blueprint for Maryland's Future fund, will commence in the spring and continue through the following year. They cover a wide range of programs aimed at supporting mental health and well-being.
Several notable grants include $4 million for Sheppard Pratt Health System Inc. to provide individual and family therapy, case management, and psychiatric services in Frederick County and additional funding for similar services in Howard, Prince George's, and Washington counties. Thrive Behavioral Health also received $6.7 million to provide substance abuse prevention, early childhood intervention, and other services in Anne Arundel County.
Overall, these grants aim to enhance behavioral health care access and services across Maryland, benefiting local communities and supporting the well-being of Maryland residents. See the full article and other organizations set to receive awards on Maryland Matters.
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