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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| Collect Community Opinion Surveys regarding Behavioral Health Services | 50 | Archived | Increase | Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority/Local Management Board; Garrett County Population Health, Innovation and Infomatics Unit; General Public; County and State Organizations; Public Behavioral Health Providers; Recipients of Treatment Services | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monitor and update as needed Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide | 1 | Archived | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share grant fund opportunities with B.H. providers and organizations for implementation and expansion of 24/7 crisis services | 1 | Archived | Increase | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide Mental Health First Aid Training Sessions to public and lay professionals (2 Adult, 1 Youth, 1 Law Enforcement) | 1 | Archived | Increase | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Promote cultural and linguistic competency training | 1 | Archived | Increase | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track and monitor number of impressions for existing public awareness | 1 | Archived | Increase | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| # of literally homeless or at risk of homelessness placed in permanent housing or maintain current housing | 75 | Archived | Increase | Garrett Local Behavioral Health Authority/Local Management Board; Garrett County Community Action Inc | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 241 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| # of Contracts Administered and Monitored to promote quality-driven treatment, support, and rehabilitation | 12 | Active | Increase | LBHA Staff | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| # of Individuals Attending Public Awareness or Training Events to Foster Recovery, Resiliency, and Health and Wellbeing for Emotional, Substance, Gambling, and/or Mental Health Disorders | 85 | Active | Increase | LBHA Staff, Department of Social Services, Mountain Haven Wellness and Recovery Center, AHEC West, Garrett County Public Schools | 1530 | 80 |
Data Narrative
The development of Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Performance Measures and Performance Targets for the FY 2024-2026 Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority Strategic Plan incorporates priority areas and outcomes from housing needs identified through the Garrett County Roundtable on Homelessness and the Garrett Workforce Housing Alliance. Additionally significant resource information has been obtained through the Garrett County Community Health Assessment, Garrett County Status of Health Report, and focused discussion topics related to access and affordability to rental properties for individuals and families experiencing barriers from Mental Health Advisory Committee, Drug-Free Communities Coalitions, and Stand Together. Measurement: Share grant fund opportunities with B.H. providers and organizations for implementation and expansion of 24/7 crisis services. This measure will become monthly during Fiscal Year 2024, once the selected vendor: Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI) implements services in October 2023. Measurement: # of literally homeless or at risk of homelessness placed in permanent housing or maintaining current housing. This performance measure occurred as a combination monthly total for the Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority in Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023) and an annual total for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023) for the Garrett County Community Action, Inc. The combined total number served through Fiscal Year 2023 was 247. # of Contracts Administered and Monitored to Promote Quality-Driven Treatment, Support, and Rehabilitation: GCLBHA administers 13 contracts addressing mental health and substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services for Garrett County residents across the lifespan. # of Individuals Attending Public Awareness or Training Events to Foster Recovery, Resiliency, and Health and Wellbeing for Emotional, Substance, Gambling, and/or Mental Health Disorders: GCLBHA sponsors training events solely and partners with other county and state entities to address initiatives that align with the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration's strategic plan goals and objectives.
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