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Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Information & Referral
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
INFORMATION & REFERRAL: Provides extensive information and referral for mental health programs in Anne Arundel County specifically for those who are receiving Medicaid or are not insured. For emergency mental health needs including medications, it is best to contact Anne Arundel Crisis Response.
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, Baltimore City, Cancer Screening
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
CANCER SCREENING: Provides free pap test, breast exams, and mammograms. Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) will set up the appointment on the hospital campus. Screenings are available at participating hospitals.
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Children with Special Health Care Needs Resource Line
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
INFORMATION and REFERRAL: Provides resources to families of children with special healthcare needs by phone and email. These resources may include, but are not limited to: financial, childcare, recreation, home care, education, support, medical and dental.
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Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Complaints
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
COMPLAINTS: Receives complaints and grievances about mental health care experiences within Anne Arundel County.
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Baltimore City Cancer Program at University of Maryland Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
CANCER SCREENINGS: Offers clinical breast exams, pap tests and mammogram screening services for uninsured and underinsured men and women. Also offers colorectal cancer screenings to income eligible women and men.TRANSPORTATION: Can provide transportation related to cancer treatment to eligible individuals.PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE: Can provide financ...
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Maryland Department of Health, Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, Baltimore City, Diagnostic Services and Treatment
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES AND TREATMENT: Provides referrals to treatment facilities for clients who are suspected of having cervical or breast cancer. Assists clients with application to the Maryland Breast and Cervical Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Program which covers the cost of cancer diagnosis and/or treatment.
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Colon and Lung Cancer Screening Programs at MedStar Health
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
Provides colon and lung cancer screening services for eligible clients.SERVICES:1) SCREENING: Free colonoscopy for colon cancer screening and no cost low-dose CT scan for lung cancer screening.2) DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT: Program provides referrals to MedStar providers for clients who are suspected of having colon or lung cancer. Connect clients to...
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Maryland Children's Health Program
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
HEALTH INSURANCE: Provides health benefits for children up to age 19, pregnant women of any age, or family members caring for children who meet the income guidelines. MCHP enrollees obtain care from a variety of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) through the Maryland Health Choice Program.SERVICES:1) BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN: Provides well and sick car...
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Spring Grove Hospital Center
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
CHILDREN & ADULT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES: Provides short-term, intermediate and long-term in-patient psychiatric treatment for adults and children.OLDER ADULT PSYCHIATRIC PROGRAM: Provides psycho-geriatric program for patients ages 65 and older. Provides medical care for acutely ill and recovering adult patients. Does not perform surgery.
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Maryland Board of Pharmacy
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
MARYLAND BOARD OF PHARMACY: Protects Maryland consumers, ensure standards for pharmaceutical services are followed, authorizes licensure of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and resolve complaints.
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3 Maryland Department of Health, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
BACKGROUND:In December 2019, Chinese health officials announced they were investigating a pneumonia outbreak of unknown cause in the city of Wuhan, China. At that time, it was reported that many of the cases were linked to a seafood and animal market in Wuhan. Since then, health officials have reported that the outbreak was caused by a novel corona...
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Behavioral Health Administration, COVID-19 Substance Use Recovery and Wellness Support
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
ONLINE SUPPORT: A list of online supports for those currently in recovery or seeking recovery to stay connected to treatment resources. Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) has compiled a list below of digital resources which offers diverse online support to individuals seeking connection and engagement during...
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COVIDConnect
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
COVIDCONNECT: Website helps connect coronavirus patients and survivors with researchers so they can share their stories. It is a secure portal that is open to all Maryland residents who were confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19 and who are now recovered from their disease. Residents can get up to date information, educational information,...
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COVID-19 Testing, Maryland Department of Health
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
* UPDATES (7/31): Testing results are taking much longer than normal due to current volume State operated testing sites are returning results faster. For locations call 1-866-984-4405 RAPID TESTING: Some testing locations may offer rapid testing (24hrs or less). Individuals are advised to call the location near to them to find out if they are of...
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Maryland Department of Health, Rare and Expensive Case Management
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
CASE MANAGEMENT: Offers a case management program available to Medicaid recipients who are eligible for HealthChoice, Maryland's Medicaid managed care program.
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Maryland Department of Health, Kids In Safety Seats, Car Seat Assistance Program
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
CAR SEAT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Coordinates Car Seat Assistance Programs (CSAP), who provide car and booster seats at a minimal costs to families who cannot afford to purchase them. In addition, there are short-term, special needs loaner programs for children with certain medical conditions. All sites are run as a volunteer service for the community a...
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Maryland Department of Health, Kids In Safety Seats, Training & Education
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
EDUCATION: Provides training and educational materials upon request regarding child passenger safety laws and of appropriate car seat selection and usage. Also coordinates community events regarding child passenger safety. Purpose is to reduce injuries and death among Maryland children by helping people to correctly use child safety seats. *MARYLAN...
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University of Maryland Walter P. Carter, Fayette Clinic, Adult Treatment
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
ADULT TREATMENT: Offers individual, group, and family therapy, medication management, case management and specialized treatment for persons dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse. Services are administered through the PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) Program.
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University of Maryland Walter P. Carter, Fayette Clinic, Continuous Care
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
CONTINUOUS CARE: Provides intensive psychiatric case management for persons with persistent and severe mental illness to decrease the frequency of psychiatric hospitalization crisis. Services may include home visits.
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University of Maryland Walter P. Carter, Fayette Clinic, Drug Treatment
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
DRUG TREATMENT: Provides individual, family and group substance abuse counseling, psychiatric follow-ups and referrals, and medication monitoring. Also operates an outpatient addiction tratment center.
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University of Maryland Walter P. Carter, Fayette Clinic, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Operates a center where behavior modifications is emphasized.
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HealthChoice Help Line
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Provides assistance to HealthChoice enrollees (Medicaid/Medical Assistance recipients) by answering questions about Medicaid benefits/covered services, care access, and resolving concerns or complaints related to the HealthChoice Program. Enrollees are encouraged to call their managed care organization (MCO) Member Services line ...
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HealthChoice Enrollment Broker
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
ENROLLMENT: Enrolls Medical Assistance recipients into an MCO and helps them to select a Primary Care Provider (PCP). Clients determined to receive Health Care benefits are required to choose a Managed Care Organization (MCO) and a PCP. Eligible recipients have 30 days to choose a MCO and PCP. If they do not contact the Enrollment Line to make a ch...
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Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Stepping Stone at Manokin
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
STEPPING STONE AT MANOKIN: Offers a 16 bed assisted living program to residents who are preparing to live more independently in the community. Also provides psychiatric treatment, discharge planning, meals and assistance with daily living activities. Treatment is focused on recovery and wellness. Referrals are accepted by the Treatment Teams of the...
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Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Inpatient Hospitalization
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION: Offers acute and long-term inpatient psychiatric treatment which includes an admissions unit for evaluation and intensive treatment plan based on individuals needs. The facility houses four psychiatric units for a total of 80 beds. Also offers a comprehensive forensic evaluations that are conducted on an inpatient and out...
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Maryland Crisis Connect
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
CRISIS INTERVENTION: Offers crisis intervention & linkage with local community resources, information and referral and telephone support for anyone experiencing a crisis. Assistance is available by phone, text, and chat. Chat services can be reached at http://www.mdcrisisconnect.org/chat-with-us/. Provides trained crisis counselors to assist indivi...
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Maryland Department of Health, Maryland's Commitment to Veterans, COVID-19 Operation Roll Call
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
TELEPHONE REASSURANCE: Voluntary program that provides a weekly or bi-weekly telephone call by a live person to offer support to veterans during this time of uncertainty. Must have served in the military, reside in the State of Maryland, have a working cell phone and/or landline, and provide an alternate person who has the ability to check on the...
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Maryland Department of Health, Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
OVERVIEW: A statewide program funded primarily through Part B and ADAP Earmark of the Ryan White CARE Act that ensures people living with HIV/AIDS in Maryland have access to the medication they need to stay healthy. PROGRAMS:1) MARYLAND AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MADAP): Helps pay for medications for eligible clients and helps clients with insur...
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Maryland Department of Health, Maryland's Commitment to Veterans
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: May be able to link veterans experiencing a behavioral health crisis to funds, call for more information. Veterans interested in getting a COVID vaccine can register for alerts. The VA will send updates on how they’re providing vaccines across the country—and when the veteran can get vaccinated. The VA will also offer informatio...
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Maryland Department of Health, Laboratories Administration
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
LABORATORIES ADMINISTRATION: Enforces standards of quality and works to improve disease prevention procedures to safeguard the health of Maryland citizens. Provides specimen testing services for local health departments, hospitals, correctional facilities and private medical laboratories as well as process environmental samples.
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Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Community-based, civilian, volunteer program that helps build the public health infrastructure and response capabilities of communities in Maryland. Maryland Responds is composed of dedicated Responders who stand ready to volunteer their skills, expertise and time to support ongoing public health initiatives and to assist d...
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Maryland Department of Health, Prevention & Health Promotion Administration
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
PUBLIC INFORMATION: Aims to prevent and control communicable diseases. Also provides public information about various diseases and assists organizations in developing disaster and public health plans. Offers information about: Immunizations, Hepatitis C, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Tuberculosis, West Nile Virus, Influenza, environmental health...
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Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality, Quality Monitoring & Complaints
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
QUALITY MONITORING & COMPLAINTS: Monitors the quality of care in health care facilities and community-based programs, including hospitals, labs, ambulatory care facilities, long-term care, assisted living programs, adult medical day care, and services for persons with developmental disabilities. Also investigates complaints and self-reported incide...
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Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality, Licenses
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
LICENSES: Provides licenses and certifies health care facilities, and conducts surveys to determine compliance with state and federal regulations.
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Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
MEDICAL CANNABIS: The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) develops policies, procedures, and regulations to implement programs that ensure medical cannabis is available to qualifying patients in a safe and effective manner. The MMCC oversees all licensing, registration, inspection, and testing measures pertaining to Maryland’s medical canna...
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Maryland Tobacco Quitline, Medication
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
MEDICATION: Provides free nicotine patches, lozenges, and gum to assist an individual with quitting smoking.
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Maryland Tobacco Quitline, Referrals
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: Refers individuals to free tobacco cessation programs in the area of the caller.
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Maryland Tobacco Quitline, Counseling & Support Services
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
COUNSELING & SUPPORT SERVICES: Offers participants who are dedicated to quitting smoking or other tobacco phone counseling sessions that last between 10-30 minutes. Follow-up calls are made to help support the participant. Special programs for youth and pregnant callers are available. Also provides online tools and support from Quit Coaches and tex...
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Vital Statistics Administration
Agency: Maryland Department of Health
VITAL RECORDS: Maintains a registry of births, deaths, and marriages.
