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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Text or call: 9-8-8

If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, immediate help is available. Call, text, or chat 988 to speak to a trained crisis counselor offering support 24/7/365.

Website: https://988lifeline.org/


Maryland's Commitment to Veterans (MCV)
Resource Quick Guide

Maryland Department of Health 

Behavioral Health Administration - provides general information regarding the public behavioral health system of Maryland
 
Maryland's Office of Overdose Response - https://stopoverdose.maryland.gov/
Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response promotes collaboration across all state and local agencies working to address substance use and overdose in the state.

United States Department of Health and Human Services

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services enhances and protects the health and well-being of all Americans. 

Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
Maryland Community Services Locator


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

Maryland Department of Health Office of Health Care Quality
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 Department of Health - Health Care Resources
https://health.maryland.gov/gethealthcare/pages/home.aspx

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.
 
World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO, as the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations system