The Baltimore County Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) was established in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 3, Part II of the Health General article of the Annotated Code of Maryland for the provision of joint existing Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Committees. The merging of the two advisory committees into the Behavioral Health Advisory Council was accomplished through County legislation in December 2018. The Behavioral Health Council works with the Local Behavioral Health Authority to:
- Monitor, review and evaluate the adequacy of publicly funded behavioral health services within the County
- Determine the needs of the county behavioral health system, including quality of services, gaps in the system and interagency coordination
- Participate in the development of the local behavioral health plan and budget and make recommendations
- Prepare and disseminate an annual report to required parties
Members
The BHAC leadership consists of seven members appointed by the Baltimore County Executive who represent an area outlined in the Annotated Code of Maryland. The BHAC also has non-voting members who are necessary to advise and advocate about behavioral health issues. Apply for a vacancy online.
| Name | Date Appointed | Current Term Expires | Appointed By |
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| Dan Morhaim, M.D. Chair | County Executive Representative: Physician | ||
| Tony Wright Co-chair | 01/12/2004 | 12/31/2019 | County Executive Representative: Consumer |
| Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., MBA, CPE, FACP Ex Officio Member | County Executive Representative: County Health Officer | ||
| Stephanie House Ex Officio Member | County Executive Representative: Local Alcohol and Drug Abuse Agency, County Mental Health Director, Core Service Agency Director |
Meetings
Meetings are held the second Friday of the month (with the exception of August) from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Drumcastle Government Center, 6401 York Road, Third Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21212 in the third floor conference room. For information, please contact 410-887-3828. View the Behavioral Health Advisory Council meeting agendas and minutes, which will open as PDFs in a new window.
2021
To view upcoming meeting details and documents, select from the list below or view the full 2021 calendar for past meeting details.
2020
| Date | Time | Location | Meeting Documents |
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| January 10 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center |
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| February 14 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center |
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| March 13 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center |
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| April 10 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center |
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| May 8 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| June 12 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center |
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| July 10 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| September 11 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| October 9 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| November 13 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| December 11 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center |
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2019
| Date | Time | Location | Meeting Documents |
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| January 11 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| February 8 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| March 8 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| April 12 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| May 10 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| June 14 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| July 12 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| September 13 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| October 11 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| November 8 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center | |
| December 6 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Drumcastle Government Center |