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Behavioral Health/Core Service Agency
Baltimore County Department of Health
6401 York Road, 3rd floor
Baltimore, MD 21212-2130
Email: health@baltimorecountymd.gov
Phone: 410-887-3828
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The Baltimore County Bureau of Behavioral Health is a unit in the Department of Health that in addition to receiving local funding for its operations, has been designated by the Maryland Mental Hygiene Administration as a Core Service Agency. The Bureau functions as the mental health authority for the administration of state funded services for people with mental illness residing in Baltimore County. To learn about the available services for the public or information for professionals, see the links below.
24-Hour Hotlines
| Baltimore County Crisis Response System | 410-931-2214 |
First Call for Help (all types of referrals) | 410-685-0525 or 211 |
| Grassroots Crisis Line - suicide intervention hotline | 410-531-6677 |
| Maryland Youth Crisis - suicide intervention and other | 1-800-422-0009 |
| Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Hotline | 410-828-6390 |
Mental Health Advisory Council
The Mental Health Advisory Council serves as an advocate for a comprehensive mental health system for persons of all ages. The Council also serves as an advisory group to the Baltimore County Bureau of Behavioral Health, which serves as the Core Services Agency for the County. Meetings are held every third Friday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Baltimore County Department of Health and are open to the public.
If you have questions regarding the Mental Health Advisory Council or wish to attend a meeting, call 410-887-3828.
Baltimore County Mental Health Fair and Town Meeting
A major activity of the Mental Health Advisory Council is the annual Mental Health Fair and Town Meeting. Traditionally held each October, the Town Hall Meeting brings together governmental agencies and non-profit providers in the County serving mental health consumers and their families.
A panel of representatives from health and human services agencies answer questions from the public. Representatives from these agencies are also available to meet one to one with the public for specific issues and concerns. Public officials such as the County Executive are invited to attend the meeting.
Revised February 2, 2010
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