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Calvert County Local Behavioral Health Authority

The Calvert County Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) is a division of Calvert County Health Department. The LBHA is responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring public behavioral health services at the local level. The agency exists under the authority of the Behavioral Health Administration and is an agent of the county government, which approves the LBHA's organizational structure. The LBHA assures that a comprehensive range of services are available, accessible and affordable, including: evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, case management, rehabilitation, community support, therapeutic foster care, supervised housing, emergency services and crisis intervention.

Mission- To cultivate a comprehensive behavioral health system in Calvert County that supports wellness, empowerment, and recovery for all residents.

Vision- To ensure access to a range of high quality behavioral health services within Calvert County.

Values:

Individualized services- We are dedicated to ensuring personalized behavioral health services are available within Calvert County to meet the needs of our community members.
Collaboration- We will work together with community stakeholders and organizations in a creative, innovative, and productive manner.
Transparency- We seek open and honest communication with stakeholders and our community.
Responsiveness- We support stakeholders in identifying and addressing the needs of our community using consultation, technical assistance, and referrals.
Results- We are data driven with a focus on efficiency, accountability, and outcomes.

Resource Directory:

The LBHA is available to help connect you to the appropriate resources. Please see the links below for a list of resources for all of your behavioral health needs:

Calvert County Adult Behavioral Health Resources

Calvert County Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Resources

Child & Adolescent Supportive Services Pamphlet

Hope4Calvert

2-1-1 Maryland

Financial Resources for Individuals in Calvert County

MOUD works for me

Funding Opportunities:

None currently available.

Request for Proposals:

None currently available.

Critical Incident Reporting

Critical Incident reporting is a program requirement outlined in COMAR 10.63.01 and is an important step in improving the quality of behavioral healthcare in Calvert County, making it safer and more effective. All licensed behavioral health programs shall report all critical incidents to the Department, or its designee, within 5 calendar days following the program receiving knowledge of the incident, on the form required by the Department. The Calvert County LBHA also requires all grant funded programs to submit critical incident reports following the 10.63 guidelines as part of the contracted services.

A "critical incident" means any of the following:

(a) Death of a program participant;

(b) Life threatening injury to a program participant;

(c) Non-consensual sexual activity, as prohibited in COMAR 10.01.18;

(d) Any sexual activity between a staff member and a program participant;

(e) Unexpected evacuation of a building under circumstances that threaten the life, health or safety of participants;

(f) Diversion of medication from the stock of a program providing opioid treatment services; or

(g) Any injury related to an opioid medication dispensed by a program providing opioid treatment services.

To report an incident please use BHA’s required FORM. Residential Treatment Settings, Residential Crisis Services, Group Homes, and Residential Rehabilitation Programs must also submit a Death Reporting Form when a death occurs within their program.

Key Dates:

September 6, 2025- Recovery Fest from 10am-2pm at Annmarie Garden in Solomons

October 10, 2025- Fall Behavioral Health Festival from 4:30pm-6:30pm at Calvert Middle School located at 655 Chesapeake Blvd in Prince Frederick 

Presentations:

Presentation sign up for various topics on Behavioral Health

Publications:

LBHA Quarterly Newsletter

Calvert County Behavioral Health Gap Analysis Report

Online Children & Adolescents Resource Guide

Local Behavioral Health Authority Annual Plan

Financial Plan for FY2022

Please sign up to receive information from the LBHA mailing list. We have 5 different lists to choose from.

Grievance/Appeals:

A consumer of the public behavioral health system may file a grievance with the Calvert County LBHA concerning any issue regarding treatment. The consumer may also file an appeal to the LBHA concerning denial of treatment.

Advisory Council

Brief description of purpose:

The Behavioral Health Advisory Council works to enhance behavioral health services countywide. It promotes policy, workforce development, and services that will ensure a system of care that is coordinated and integrates prevention, recovery, and cost-effective strategies. Further, the Council advocates for a culturally comprehensive approach to publicly funded services for prevention, early intervention, and recovery services to support Calvert County residents with behavioral health disorders and their families.

Dates/ Times:

• Every other month on Wednesdays from 12pm-2pm
• Starting in February
• Meeting Minutes

Link to join

• https://meet.google.com/btx-dftp-ogc
• Or dial: ‪(US) +1 225-532-1845 PIN: ‪321 138 101#

How to apply

Current vacancies include:

• Representative of a State inpatient facility that serves county*
• At least one practicing physician
• A provider of behavioral health services that is not a physician
• At least one provider of behavioral health prevention services

Subcommittees:

• Governance- Ensuring the Council and its documents and policies are compliant with all legislation, laws, and regulations.  Recruitment and engagement of a knowledgeable Council to uphold this standard is also a priority.
• Behavioral Health Access Team (BHAT)- To improve access to and knowledge of behavioral health resources within our community, through education and partnerships to reduce stigma, as well as collaborating to expand services to address identified gaps.
• Crisis- To coordinate a data driven, responsive, and flexible crisis service system in Calvert County.
• Criminal Justice- Track the impact of criminal justice legislation, policy, and programs on individuals with behavioral health disorders in Calvert County.
• Child & Adolescent (C&A)- Identify and address the specific behavioral health needs of youth in our community by strategic planning, educating providers about best practices, and informing the public about resources.

Contact Information:
443-295-8584 (Local)
443-968-8979 (Fax)
E-Mail: mdh-dl-calchd-coreservicescchd@maryland.gov