The resource links contained in this page offer a wealth of information related to your health. Health Information Sheets offer easy to read information on a variety of health subjects, searchable and arranged in alphabetical order.  The Financial Assistance section provides links to financial aid. Start with the SAIL site for an overview of assistance available and an easy to use questionaire that will help match you to available programs. The Mental Health and Addictions resource links will take you to helpful and informative links related to behavioral health and addictions.

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Resource Guide for the Homeless

Behavioral Health Resource Guide
Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 08:58
 
Emergency Preparedness Resources PDF Print E-mail

The following links include additional information and resources for emergency preparedness.

Maryland Emergency Management Agency

Ready.gov

Center for Disease Control (CDC)
 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 08:28
 
Financial Aid and Insurance Information PDF Print E-mail

Maryland Service Access and Information Link (SAIL)
SAIL helps match you to available programs and apply for those programs. A series of questions will help you decide which social services benefits you and members of your family may want to apply.
https://www.marylandsail.org/Default.aspx

Maryland Children's Health Insurance Program (MCHIP)
MCHIP uses federal and state funds to ensure that all Maryland’s children have medical insurance. The Maryland Children's Health Insurance Program (MCHIP) gives full health benefits for children up to age 19, and pregnant women of any age who meet the income guidelines. MCHIP provides care through a variety of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/how/medical/mchip.htm

Primary Adult Care (PAC) Program
The Maryland primary adult care program offers health services to people 19 and over who make limited amounts of money each year.
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/pac/index.htm

Maryland Women,Infants, Children (WIC) Program
The Maryland WIC Program is a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children under the age of five.
http://www.fha.state.md.us/wic/

Medical Assistance for Families
Beginning July 1, 2008, parents and other family members caring for children can apply to get full health care benefits.
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/ma4families/html/applicants.htm
Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 July 2010 14:37
 
Mental Health & Addictions Resources PDF Print E-mail

 

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Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration
web site at http://maryland-adaa.org
 

United States Department of Health and Human Services

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services
"A Life in the Community for Everyone"
web site at
http://www.samhsa.gov

Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
Maryland Community Services Locator
at http://www.mdsl.org

Worcester County Department of Social Services (DSS) 

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
www.aacap.org
Provides information on mental health for children and adolescents

American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org
Provides information pertaining to mental health diagnosis’ for children, adolescents, and adults.

American Association of Suicidology
www.suicidology.org
Provides information to recognize warning signs of suicidality

Department of Mental Health Office of Health CareQuality
www.dhmh.state.md.us/ohcq
Licensing and certifying mental health providers in Maryland

Life Crisis Center
www.lifecrisiscenter.org
Provides crisis intervention and 24 hour hotline

Mental Health Association of Maryland
www.mhamd.org
Provides family support and advocacy.
 
Maryland Primary Adult Care Program (PAC)
www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/pac/
MPAP is a state funded program covering people whose income is above that of the Medicaid Program but under the standards of MPAP.

Mental Hygiene Administration
www.dhmh.state.md.us/mha
Provides general information regarding the public mental health systems of Maryland.

Maryland Department of Disabilities
www.mdod.maryland.gov
Provides information regarding services for Maryland residents with disabilities as well as fact sheets regarding various services and programs available. 

National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI)
www.nami.org
Provides information, advocacy, support, and referral for persons with mental illness and their family members.  Go to “State and Local NAMI” to find the chapter closest to you.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
www.samhsa.gov
SAMHSA  works to improve the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, alcohol and drug addiction treatment and mental health services.

Survivors of Suicide
www.survivorsofsuicide.com
Provides information to individuals coping with the loss of a loved one through suicide as well as access to local SOS chapters.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 February 2011 15:46
 


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 (Baltimore, MD) February 21, 2012 -- The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) reminds Marylanders that influenza season can last into the spring, and that it’s not too late to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your families from the flu. 
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(Annapolis, MD, Feb. 17, 2012)—The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) issued today its Call for Proposals to support local action strategies around implementation of the State Health Improvement Process (SHIP).  Launched earlier this year by the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH), the SHIP provides a framework for accountability, local action, and public engagement to improve overall public health outcomes in our state.  
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 BALTIMORE, MD (February 15, 2012) –This tax season, Marylanders can join the cancer fight with a quick checkmark when completing their state income tax form, according to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH). The Maryland income tax form provides state residents the opportunity to donate to the Maryland Cancer Fund which in turn supports cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment programs.  
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