2022 Key Findings
15.08% of youth experienced a major depressive episode in the past year (The State of Mental Health in America, 2022).
professional resources
The Mission of the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency (AACMHA) is to provide leadership and collaboration for planning, monitoring, and managing of a comprehensive, quality, person-centered, Behavioral Health continuum of care for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders that promotes prevention, recovery, resiliency, health and
The Mission of the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency (AACMHA) is to provide leadership and collaboration for planning, monitoring, and managing of a comprehensive, quality, person-centered, Behavioral Health continuum of care for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders that promotes prevention, recovery, resiliency, health and wellness for the residents of Anne Arundel County who have, or who are at risk for, these behavioral health disorders. To learn more about the AACMHA, please call 410.222.7858 or visit their website.
The Anne Arundel County Crisis Response System (CRS) is recognized as one of the most innovative crisis systems throughout the State. In response to the growing need for crisis services and the desire to serve individuals in the least restrictive setting, AACMHA developed the CRS to provide an array of behavioral health options and suppor
The Anne Arundel County Crisis Response System (CRS) is recognized as one of the most innovative crisis systems throughout the State. In response to the growing need for crisis services and the desire to serve individuals in the least restrictive setting, AACMHA developed the CRS to provide an array of behavioral health options and supports for individuals in distress. To learn more about the CRS and the signature programs they offer, please call 410.768.5522 or visit their website.
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) works to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression. The ADAA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through the alignment of science, treatment, and edu
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) works to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression. The ADAA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through the alignment of science, treatment, and education. To learn more about the ADAA and find out how you can get involved, please visit their website.
The Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA) is a well-rounded community-based membership organization. BMHA programming and trainings have encompassed historical and race-based trauma, structural racism, cultural competence, mental health stigma, social determinants of health, and mental health in the Black community. To learn more about the
The Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA) is a well-rounded community-based membership organization. BMHA programming and trainings have encompassed historical and race-based trauma, structural racism, cultural competence, mental health stigma, social determinants of health, and mental health in the Black community. To learn more about the BMHA and find out how you can get involved, please visit their website.
Through a myriad of corporate partnerships, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) encourages mental wellness; raises awareness of the stigma and the use of stigmatizing language when referring to mental illness; provides mental health resources and support, offers scholarships to Black students who seek a career in the mental health
Through a myriad of corporate partnerships, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) encourages mental wellness; raises awareness of the stigma and the use of stigmatizing language when referring to mental illness; provides mental health resources and support, offers scholarships to Black students who seek a career in the mental health field; extends mental health services to young people in underserved schools and communities, combats recidivism and supports re-entry for returning citizens. To learn more about the BLHF and find out how you can get involved, please visit their website.
The Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD) believes every person has a right to respect, dignity, and the opportunity to achieve their full potential free from stigma and prejudice. We're working to ensure that all Marylanders have access to high-quality behavioral healthcare. To learn more about the MHAMD and find out how you can get involved, please visit their website.
NAMI Anne Arundel County (NAMI AACO) offers FREE education and support programs for all those affected by mental illnesses. Courses are offered by NAMI AAC with training support provided by NAMI Maryland. To learn more about NAMI AACO and the signature programs they off, please call 443.569.3498 or visit their website.
NAMI Maryland provides educational resources and events, statewide outreach, advocacy, and affiliate organizational support. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illnesses and their families. NAMI Maryland's core principle, empowering family members and individuals affected by mental illness is a criti
NAMI Maryland provides educational resources and events, statewide outreach, advocacy, and affiliate organizational support. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illnesses and their families. NAMI Maryland's core principle, empowering family members and individuals affected by mental illness is a critical factor in recovery and a potent force in providing community education and bringing about systemic change. To learn more about NAMI Maryland, please call 410.884.8691 or visit their website
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 180 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national stan
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 180 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. To learn more about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and find out how you can get involved, please visit their website.
If you live in Anne Arundel County, MD, the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency is a great resource for Suicide Prevention. To reach their Crisis Warmline, please call 410-768-5522.
If you live outside of Anne Arundel County, but reside in the State of Maryland, please call 2-1-1 (Option 1) or send a text to 898-211 to reach the State of Maryland's Crisis Hotline.
If you live outside of the State of Maryland, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is an awesome resource and can be reached at 1-800-273-8255.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!