The 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.
Fred Polce posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 6 months ago
Strategy card settings were updated by Fred Polce.
Fred Polce posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 6 months ago
Strategy card settings were updated by Fred Polce.
Fred Polce posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 6 months ago
Strategy card settings were updated by Fred Polce.
Fred Polce posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 6 months ago
Raw data + was updated by Fred Polce.
Fred Polce posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 6 months ago
Strategy card settings were updated by Fred Polce.
Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 6 months ago
Raw data + was updated by Gillian Shreve.
Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 6 months ago
Raw data + was updated by Gillian Shreve.
Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 6 months ago
Strategy card settings were updated by Gillian Shreve.
Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 7 months ago
Raw data + was updated by Gillian Shreve.
Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: RFP Targeted Case Management Services for Children and Youth to Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 7 months ago
Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority is inviting providers to bid for Targeted Case Management Services for Children and Youth.
Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 8 months ago
The Behavioral Health Administration’s (BHA) Review Committee will be hosting a virtual meeting/conference call to review the Garrett County BHA Plan and Budget on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (please see meeting information below).
You are invited to join us to hear feedback, comments and recommendations the committee may have on the…[Read more]
Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Student and Young Adult Resource guide for coping with COVID-19 to Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 8 months ago
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) developed this behavioral health resource guide for middle and high school students, adolescents and young adults coping during the school year.
Please use and share these resources on mental health, substance use, suicide prevention, and grief and loss with your peers.
Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Coalition for Community Schools to Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 8 months ago
Next Generation Coalition is an alliance built and led by youth leaders. This document explains who they are and what they do
Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Behavioral Health Authority Plan of Operations Section E to Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 9 months ago
GCBHA welcomes your comments on The Fiscal Year 2022 Plan of Operations Section E, Planning Process. Please remember in order to add your comments you will need to join mygarrettcounty.com
Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Behavioral Health Authority Plan of Operations Section G to Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 9 months ago
GCBHA welcomes your comments on Section G Data Planning for the FY2022 Plan of Operations. Please remember in order to add comments you will have to join mygarrettcounty.com
Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 9 months ago
The actual title of Section F is “Service Delivery and Recovery Supports”
Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Section F Service Delivery to Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 9 months ago
Please review Section F Service Delivery for Fiscal Year 2022 Behavioral Health Authority Plan of Operations. We welcome suggestions or revisions in the comment section.
Sandy Miller posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 3 years, 9 months ago
I thought you may want to include this in the Peer Recovery Specialist section.
Peer Recovery Specialists work with counselors to provide phone cards for consumers who need this resource in order to be consistent with scheduled counseling sessions.