Goal:

Increase access to care, improve quality of care, and promote coordination of care in the Public Behavioral Health System.

Strategy Description:

The Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority (GCBHA) has responsibilities of leadership, direction, management, and education for publicly funded behavioral health services in Garrett County. Behavioral Health services include mental health and treatment for substance use disorders and support aspects of care.  The GCBHA also has administrative and planning functions for the Local Management Board, Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. GCBHA staff is constantly researching opportunities that will provide additional funds to improve the mental health services to residents of Garrett County. The agency works to better integrate existing services and expand services that are currently available. GCBHA also assists persons in receiving medication, transportation to services, housing, and employment. GCBHA is funded through grants from the Mental Hygiene Administration of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Level of Change:

Systems

Primary Focus Area:

Behavioral Health: including Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Data Category Tag:

GCHD Behavioral Health Authority

Strategic Planning Alignment:

Operations

Estimated Implementation Date:

2021-05-03

Estimated Completion Date:

2026-06-30

Estimated Ease of Implementation:

Moderate

Estimated Cost of Implementation:

Moderate

Potential Community Benefit:

High

Health Equity:

Research: