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Anne Arundel County

Free Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services to Veterans

Anne Arundel County veterans returning from Iraq & Afganistan and their families will receive free mental health and substance abuse treatment as announced by

County Executive John Leopold

Please contact 410-222-0117 to locate an area clinic

and health care provider in your area.

Confidential services will include assessments, inpatient and outpatient treatment and intensive case management.

Request for Information

Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency in partnership with the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County, is seeking at least 1 FTE independently licensed mental health professional, or a mental health professional working under the license of an Outpatient Mental Health Center, to provide mental health and substance abuse assessments, case management and mental health treatment to approximately 100 Medicaid/ Medicare recipients living in Housing Commission homes in Glen Burnie. Knowledge of billing Medicaid/ Medicare is a requirement.

The Housing Commission can provide free office space and a phone line.

Please submit proposals to: 

                            Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc.

                            PO Box 6675, MS 3230

                            1Truman Parkway, Suite 101

                            Annapolis, MD 21401

Request For Information

The Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc. seeks licensed mental health service providers and various other service providers equipped to support young persons with multiple needs, including:

• Severe and persistent mental illnesses;
• Possible personality disorders;
• Mild mental retardation;
• Somatic health issues, including but not limited to obesity and asthma;
• Limited material resources (including housing), primary supports, education and/or occupational skills;
• And a history of aggressive and/or assaultive behavior.

Funding for this program is flexible "wrap around" and will be based on the requirements of the individual proposals as they are submitted and should not be viewed as a barrier for placement. Multi-agency plans are expected and encouraged, considering the diverse needs of this population.

Clinical particulars for each consumer will be made available on an individual basis. Interested parties should contact Brent Seabrook at AACMHA 410-222-7858 for more information.

NAMI of Anne Arundel County

use www.localcommunities.org

for items of interest go to calendar.

Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Strategic Goals,

Benefits, Health Care & Memorial Affairs

Download Pamphlet: VAPamphlet_2-1-08

INTERESTED PARTIES

Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency

is developing a pool of qualified entities. 

Areas of interest:

1.  Financial - Rates, Costs, & Analysis

2.  Q&A - COMAR, Medical Documents/Records, Licensed Professional

3.  Contract Compliance

4.  Behavioral/Specially Mental Health, Substance Abuse,Mental Retardation

5.  Medical Doctors

6.  Forensic, Traumatic Brain Services Specialist Consultants

7.  Grant Writers

8.  Housing Development - Knowledge of HUD

9.  Mental Health Planners

Please send resume OR company information

(include pertinent license information and specify area of interest) to:

Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency

Attn:  Jane Jensen

POB6675, MS-3230,

1 Truman Pwky, Suite 101

Annapolis, MD 21401

email:  mhaaac@aol.com

Fax:  410-222-7881

All information will be kept on file and considered for current/future needs.

NEW THERAPY REDUCES

DRUG ABUSE AMONG PATIENTS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS

DOWN LOAD INFO CLICK: NEWTHERAPY

TRAININGS

Attention Employers & Paraprofessional Staff,

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars presents a training schedule for Paraprofessional Staff

5 Essential Workshops:

Training for Paraprofessional Mental Health Workers

Summer 2008 - Fall 2008

Co-Sponsored & Hosted by:

Southern Maryland Community Network
305 Prince Frederick Boulevard, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Please Contact:

Jaimie Becraft, Marketing & Seminar Coordinator
Office: 410-535-4942 Email: becraftj@cbpseminars.org

Early Childhood Mental Health

Certificate Program

Sponsored by the U of Maryland, Baltimore,

Dept. of Psychiatry

contact:  innovations@psych.umaryland.edu

or call 410-706-0961

Understanding Mental Illness Part 1 & 2

Positive Communication Skills Part 1 & 2

Don't Let Anger Get the Best of You

Building Self-Esteem in Clients

Download: Registration Brochure SMCN-Paraprofessional   SMCN-Licensed

Positive Practices in Behavioral Support Seminars:

Nonaversive Behavioral Support & Basic Principles of Positive Programming

Comprehensive Functional Assessment & Advance Support Strategies

Emergency Management & Reactive Strategies with a Non-aversive Framework

Assuring Staff Consistency & the Provision of Quality Services

Download brochure:  Baltimore-web

Project Dignity - Rental Assistance Program

Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County

Download: APPLICATION

Counselors Helping (South) Asians/Indians, Inc. (CHAI)

A non-profit organization committed to helping the South Asian Community address the disparity in obtaining treatment for mental health issues. 

South Asians are defined as immigrants from

India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives Island.

Webpage:  www.chaicounselors.org

Email:  raziakosi@chaicounselors.org

Phone Number:  443-615-1355

EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (EID)

Download Presentation and

Contact Information: MEDICAID_SSI_SSDI

Fact Sheets: 

EID Fact Sheet 4 8 08                   EID Fact Sheet LP 3-2008

A work incentive program for SSI & SSDI.

AACMHA BOARD OF DIRECTOR NEWS                                   

Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010 Anne Arundel County Mental Health Plan   To download click:   →   MH Plan. 

Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Report - posted October 10, 2007. Download the Report: finalfy07annualreport .  (Attachments are on file at the CSA.)

PROVIDER/VENDOR NEWS

PAC

Maryland Primary Adult Care Program (PAC) covers primary health care, certain outpatient mental health services and prescription drugs for certain low income eligible Maryland Residents.  Applicants must be 19 years of age or older, not eligible for Medicare, and a US citizen or a qualified alien who meets all requirements for benefits.

Visit Webpage:  www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/pac/index.htm

Support Group for Deaf Adults Grieving the Loss of a Parent

This seven-session evening group is for deaf and hard of hearing adults grieving the death of a parent within the past year.  The experience of losing a parent is difficult and deep.  However, the journey through grief has potential for growth and understanding.  Facts and exercises will be given.  

"A journey of one thousand miles, begins with a single step." 

Leader: Lizabeth Katz, LCSW-C; lkatz@jssa.org
 TTY: 301-990-7215; V: 301-990-6880 

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGING - UPDATE ON SELECTED INCOME-BASED FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS THAT CAN BENEFIT SENIORS DOWNLOAD →  eligibilitymemo3-07 AND Eligibilitymemo3-07ATTACHMENt

Co-Occurring Disorders Information Posted at http://coce.samhsa.gov - please visit the SAMSHA Site and download latest information.

Budget Forms. Use the standard DHMH 432 Budget Forms. They are available on the following website: http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/forms/sf_gacct

Co-Occurring Charter Document follow link to download:  AA County Charter Document and Consensus. Minkoff and Kline Toolkit for Co-Occurring Treatment:  Copies will be forwarded to you via email upon request to:  mhaaac@aol.com

Assertive Community Treatment Services (ACT) for Adults with Mental Illness in Anne Arundel and Prince George's Counties - Please download forms by clicking:     →  ACT REFERRAL & CONSENT FORMS

 Anne Arundel County’s National Network of Care Website  www.networkofcare.org,

under Mental Health, Maryland, Anne Arundel County

PETITION FOR EMERGENCY EVALUATION - DOWNLOAD:

www.courts.state.md.us/district/dctcivforms.html

DEATH NOTICE:

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PMHS Non-Medicaid Eligibility Criteria
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