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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.

Resource Guides

Resource Guide for the Homeless Behavioral Health Resource Guide
Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:30

Emergency Preparedness Resources

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

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.

Maryland Health Connection
State of Maryland health insurance exchange.

Healthcare.gov
Healthcare.gov healps you find insurance options, get help using insurance, get updated on health care laws, access information on the quality of care you are receiving and learn about new preventative and wellness initiatives.

Medicaid.gov
Medicaid.gov helps you learn about each state's Medicaid and children's health insurance programs.

Worcester County Network of Care - Health Communities
Network of Care is an interactive website where you can easily access a wide variety of information on resources, services and programs.

Maryland Children's Health Insurance Program (MCHIP)
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.

Maryland Children's Health Program Premium (MCHP Premium)
Maryland Children's Health Insurance Premium Program gives full health benefits for income eligible children up to age 19 who do not qualify for the free MCHP program. By paying one low monthly premium per family, children et health care through HealthChoice.

Medical Assistance for Families Program
The Medical Assistance for Families Program provides full health benefits to parents and other family members caring for children. Eligibility depends on family size and income.

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.

Maryland Family Planning Program
Provides services to eligible women under 51 years old. The Family Planning Program offers a limited benefit package.

Children's Medical Services
Children's Medical Services is a program that can help low-income, uninsured or underinsured Maryland residents ages 0-21 to get specialty care for chronic illness or disability by providing payment for the needed services.

Maryland Health Insurance Plan
MHIP was created for Maryland residents who are unable to obtain health insurance due to pre-existing medical conditions or private coverage is available, but benefits are excluded because of the health condition.

Maryland Health Insurance Plan Federal
MHIP Federal was created for Maryland residents who are unable to obtain health insurance due to pre-existing medicacl conditoins

Employed Individuals with Disabilities Program
EID extends Medical Assistance health benefits to working Marylanders with disabilities. This program lets you return to worka nd keep your health benefits by paying a small fee.

Maryland Waiver Programs
Waiver programs through Mediciaid is responsible for the implementation and ongoing administration of home and community-based services waivers and targeted case management programs for special population groups such as the elderly, the mentally ill and the physically and mentally disabled.

Maryland Insurance Administration
Can help you learn what types of insurance coverages are avilable at what cost and assist you if you have a complaint about how your insurance company response when you file a claim.

Worcester County Health Department ACCU/Ombudsman Program: 410-629-0164
Provides outreach, education and care coordination activities to the Medical Assistance population as well as the uninsured and underinsured populations. The program insures that clients remain in care and that all populations have access to needed health care services, local resources and programs.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013 11:43

Mental Health & Addictions Resources

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Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration
web site at adaa.dhmh.maryland.gov.

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.
SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357. SAMHSA's National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues.

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 Monday, 20 May 2013 10:16

Worcester County Network of Care - Healthy Communities

WCHD News

Baltimore, MD (May 21, 2013) — The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reminds all Marylanders that the week before Memorial Day is Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week. Thousands of residents will head to the beach or to pools this weekend. Staying safe at the water means using common sense to prevent both injuries and illnesses.