Behavioral Health Integration
Read a letter from Deputy Secretary Henry on Maryland’s approach to integration of mental health and substance abuse services and the July 14 memo from Joshua Sharfstein published in 2011.
Read theJoint Chairman’s Report and Consultant’s Final Report here. (last updated March 8, 2012)
This page will connect you with information on our behavioral health system and services integration, including the 2012 behavioral health integration stakeholder process.
Behavioral Health Administration Process
In December 2011, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene submitted a report to the Maryland General Assembly regarding the next steps in the behavioral health integration process. As part of this process, the Secretary indicated that a proposal would be developed by September 30, 2012 to merge the Mental Hygiene Administration and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration. In order to begin the process of developing a plan to integrate these two administrations, the Department is seeking public input on the following questions:
- What are the key functions of a Behavioral Health Administration?
- How should a Behavioral Health Administration be organized to accomplish these key functions?
- What are the recommended transition steps to create a merged Behavioral Health Administration?
All comments can be sent to bhadministration@dhmh.state.md.us. The deadline for submissions is May 25, 2012.
Regulations Workgroup
DHMH is planning to integrate regulations for mental health and substance abuse services. You can read the current plan, including the plan for public input, for this process under Status Updates. Questions and/or comments can be sent to regulations_integration@dhmh.state.md.us
2012 Finance and Integration Options Stakeholder Process
Read a kick-off letter from Chuck Milligan and the seven guiding principles put forth by Joshua Sharfstein. To receive e-mail regarding this process, or if you have questions/comments, please write to bhintegration@dhmh.state.md.us.
Training Workgroup