Mental Health Resources
Baltimore County Department of Health
6401 York Road, 3rd floor
Baltimore, MD 21212-2130
E-mail: health@baltimorecountymd.gov
Phone: 410-887-3828
TTY users call via Maryland Relay
Psychiatric Medication Assistance | Forms and Documents | Links for Consumers & Providers
Psychiatric Medication Assistance
There are several agencies and programs that offer funding for medication on a limited and long-term basis:
- Maryland Primary Care Program (PAC) provides Primary Care Provider services, free outpatient visits to a counselor or psychiatrist for mental health services, and lower priced or no-cost prescription drugs (you may need to pay a co-pay for some prescriptions). Individuals who are interested in applying for PAC, but who do not have access to the internet, may call 800-266-2142 to request an application form and additional information.
- Employed Individuals with Disabilities Program (EID) provides similar services as Medical Assistance to certain individuals who are working and have a disability. Coverage includes certain mental health and physical health care as well as prescription coverage. Call 866-373-9651 to request an application.
- Bureau of Behavioral Health/Core Service Agency (CSA) offers one-time assistance for persons meeting eligibility requirements who have exhausted other options to obtain funding for psychotropic medication. Persons must have a case manager, therapist, physician, etc. to apply on their behalf for assistance. The application can be accessed by calling 410-887-2731 or through the "Forms" section of this site.
- The Medicaid Program has a Pharmacy Access Hotline for recipients who are having problems obtaining needed medications or experiencing other pharmacy related issues. The hotline accepts calls from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and has the option for callers to leave a message when calling after 5 p.m. Pharmacy staff will return calls the next business day. The Pharmacy Access Hotline can be reached by calling 410-767-5800 or 800-492-5231 toll free and selecting option #3.
Forms and Documents
Adult Services Forms
- Adult Flex Fund Form (PDF)
- Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) Application and referral instructions (PDF)
- (TAY) Transitional Age Youth Application (Residential Rehabilitation) (PDF)
Youth and Family Services Forms
- RTC Admissions Checklist (PDF)
- Villa Maria In-Home Intervention Program Referral (PDF)
- Camp Journey Information, Referral and Directions (PDF)
- IFP (Inter-agency Family Preservation Program Referral (PDF)
- Functional Family Therapy Referral (PDF)
- Respite for Youth with Medical Assistance Referral (PDF)
General Forms
Links for Consumers & Providers
Maryland Primary Adult Care Program (PAC)
MPAP is a state funded program covering people whose income is above that of the Medicaid Program, but under the standards of MPAP.
Maryland Department of Disabilities
Provides information regarding services for Marylanders with disabilities as well as fact sheets regarding various services and programs available. Please see the Employed Individuals with Disabilities Program for information regarding health coverage for employed Marylanders with disabilities.
Mental Hygiene Administration
Provides general information regarding the public mental health system of Maryland.
Baltimore City Core Service Agency
Provides information on mental health treatment and resources, and the Public Mental Health System in Baltimore City.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Provides information, advocacy, support, and referral for persons with mental illness and their family members. Go to "State and Local NAMI" to find the chapter closest to you.
Mental Health Association of Maryland
Provides family support and advocacy.
Department of Mental Health, Office of Health Care Quality
Licensing and certifying mental health providers in Maryland.
Licensed Assisted Living Facility List
List of licensed assisted living homes (also commonly known as group homes) throughout Maryland, organized alphabetically by County.
On Our Own of Maryland
Consumer-run drop in center. Go to "Affiliates" for the chapter closest to you.
Mental Health Regulations/Legislations
This site contains listings of the current regulations and legislations regarding the Public Mental Health System of Maryland
General Information
The following organizations provide general information to mental health professionals, students, and consumers.
- National Institute of Mental Health
- American Psychological Association
- American Psychiatric Association
- National Association of Social Workers
Revised October 6, 2011
