Mental Health Association of Maryland
Lutherville, Maryland, United States
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Mental Health Association of Maryland is a non-governmental organisation based in Lutherville, United States working on mental health, health, children & youth +1 more.
The Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD) is a volunteer, nonprofit citizens organisation in Maryland that brings together consumers, families, professionals, advocates and concerned citizens to act on mental health and behavioral health. It provides free publications and resources on behavioral health across all life stages, runs community outreach, education and training programmes such as Mental Health First Aid, and advocates with the Maryland legislature and federal officials for laws and policies that improve access to quality behavioral healthcare. It also oversees the quality of the public behavioral health system through its Consumer Quality Team. Its vision is a just, humane and healthy society free from stigma and prejudice.
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental health
Nationally certified course teaching people to recognise and respond to mental health and substance use crises and connect them to care.
Healthy New Moms
Mental health
Raises awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and offers support and resources to moms, families and providers across Maryland.
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Elderly care
Skills-based training to increase awareness and develop skills for caring for older adults.
Vibrant Aging: Peers Program
Elderly care
Peer support programme for older adults and those providing peer support.
Consumer Quality Team of Maryland
Mental health
Partners with consumers, providers and funding agencies to resolve problems consumers experience in the public behavioral health system.
Children's Mental Health Matters! Campaign
Children & Youth
Raises awareness of children's mental health needs and enhances outreach to families and communities.
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