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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Local Behavioral Health Authority 5 years, 10 months agoStrategy card settings were updated by Fred Polce.
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Local Behavioral Health Authority 5 years, 10 months agoHey there Garrett County!!!!
As 2019 begins, there are several planning initiatives taking place which directly impact Behavioral Health Services and Supports for Garrett County Residents. In an attempt to obtain feedback from as many Garrett County residents as possible, please take a few minutes and complete the Behavioral Health Survey, by…[Read more]
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Local Behavioral Health Authority 5 years, 10 months agoStrategy card settings were updated by Fred Polce.
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Local Behavioral Health Authority from "BHA acts as an advisory role for publicly funded behavioral health services Management Agency for Garrett County, the office is located in the Garrett County Health Department." to "The Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority has responsibilities of leadership, direction, management, and education for publicly funded behavioral health services in Garrett County." 5 years, 10 months ago