Local Behavioral Health Authority
Public Group active %sThe Local Behavioral Health Authority is the management entity for publicly funded mental health and substance related disorder services. The agency strives to improve these services for residents of Garrett County, works to better integrate existing services and expand currently available services. We also assist persons in receiving medication, transportation to services, housing, and employment.
The Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority has responsibilities of leadership, management, oversight, and operations for publicly funded behavioral health strategies and services in Garrett County.
Vision: Facilitate the continuance of a consumer-focused behavioral health system in Garrett County that is comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Mission: We will promote quality-driven treatment, support, and rehabilitation to foster recovery, resiliency, and health and wellbeing for emotional, substance, gambling, and/or mental health disorders.
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Lindsay uploaded the file: National Recovery Month Week 1: Health #RecoveryIsPossible to
Local Behavioral Health Authority 2 months, 2 weeks agoNo matter where you are on your recovery journey 👣 remember to care for your overall health and #wellness. Spend time with people who accept you 💞 engage in physical activity 👟 and explore nature 🌳. Learn about other ways to cope: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope #RecoveryIsPossible
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Lindsay uploaded the file: #LaborDay #Recovery samhsa.gov/find-help/recovery to
Local Behavioral Health Authority 2 months, 2 weeks agoOn Labor Day and during #RecoveryMonth, we celebrate the work of the dedicated people across the country who comprise the incredible recovery and mental health workforce and peer support network. We celebrate the hard work you do every day to support people in recovery. #LaborDay #Recovery samhsa.gov/find-help/recovery
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Sadie Liller posted an update in the group
Local Behavioral Health Authority 2 months, 3 weeks agoSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals, families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It’s also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope.
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Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Free Expungement Clinic to
Local Behavioral Health Authority 4 months agoMaryland Legal Aid, in collaboration with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, is hosting a free expungement clinic. Individuals with a criminal history can receive legal advice and have their expungement petitions prepared on-site.
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Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Garrett County International Overdose Awareness Day to
Local Behavioral Health Authority 4 months ago# Together We Can.
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Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Walk For Recovery to
Local Behavioral Health Authority 4 months agoIndividuals, families, businesses & organizations will come together to raise awareness of Substance Use Disorder and local resources, and to raise crucial funds for the opening of the women’s residential recovery facility.
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Lindsay uploaded the file: Free Clinical Services to
Local Behavioral Health Authority 6 months agoPlease see the attached flyer for free clinical services being offered statewide family members or other concerned
significant others of young people with opioid addiction. -
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Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group
Local Behavioral Health Authority 9 months agoBuilding Healing Systems (ACEs) Provider Survey Results
We greatly appreciate your assistance in distributing and/or participating our Building Healing Systems (BHS) Provider Survey through [organization] in the Spring of 2023. This survey was conducted for the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) regarding childhood maltreatment and…[Read more] -
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Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Opioid Town Hall to
Local Behavioral Health Authority 11 months, 1 week agoCome share your ideas for how we can do more to address the overdose crisis!
Event Details: This event will feature presentations from state and local government officials. Members of the public will also have the chance to speak during the meeting.
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Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Veteran Suicide Awareness to
Local Behavioral Health Authority 11 months, 1 week agoYou can prevent Veteran suicide. Start by learning the
VA S.A.V.E. acronym.
This training will help you act with compassion if you encounter a Veteran in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts. -
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Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Public Behavioral Health System Manual to
Local Behavioral Health Authority 11 months, 3 weeks agoThe attached Manual for Managing the Public Behavioral Health System seeks to clarify and build a
shared vision for local behavioral health system in our state. It defines roles, standard processes, and
supporting information to help achieve the best possible health outcomes for all Marylanders. In the
spirit of collaboration and shared learning,…[Read more] -
Heather Cooper joined the group
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Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Behavioral Health Provider Guide to
Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 1 month agoList of Behavioral Health Providers in Garrett County.
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Fred Polce posted an update in the group
Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 2 months agoRaw data + was updated by Fred Polce.
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Fred Polce posted an update in the group
Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 2 months agoRaw data + was updated by Fred Polce.
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Fred Polce posted an update in the group
Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 2 months agoRaw data + was updated by Fred Polce.
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