News from MHAMD

CIT Conference set for January 2017

MHAMD and members of the Mental Health and Criminal Justice Partnership are helping to plan a statewide police Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) conference January 26, 2017, at Catonsville Community College. Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford is expected to deliver an introduction for the conference, and present awards for CIT Officer of the Year, CIT Program of the Year and CIT Instructor of the Year.

Workshops will cover a range of topics, including trauma-informed policing, personal stories, CIT sustainability, self-care, peer-to-peer support, risk assessment for adolescents, CIT in corrections and the heroin epidemic. Registration will open soon. For more information, contact slinkous@mhamd.org.

In November, MHAMD and partners sponsored a well-received, first-of-its-kind CIT Train-the-Trainer program at the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

Help identify your community's need for crisis services

Thanks to a successful legislative effort led by MHAMD and the Maryland Behavioral Health Coalition, the Maryland Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) is developing a plan for a statewide network of 24/7 clinical crisis walk-in centers and mobile crisis teams.

Make your voice heard by taking a moment to complete and share a brief survey to ensure the final plan reflects the needs of your community. Read more on the MHAMD Perspectives Blog.

7,000 Healthy New Moms brochures sent to maternity wards, birthing centers

MHAMD distributed 7,000 Healthy New Moms brochures to maternity wards, birthing centers and other providers that work with pregnant and new moms throughout Maryland. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth in the U.S. Learn more at HealthyNewMoms.org.

Resources available for educators and others who work with children

Loaded with 21 fact sheets on topics ranging from resilience and early childhood to bullying, disorders and crisis management, the Children's Mental Health Matters! Educator Resource Kit is a must-have for teachers, administrators and counselors who work with students and families. Get your copy at ChildrensMentalHealthMatters.org. Also, be sure to read the wrap-up showcasing the 2016 campaign, led by MHAMD and the Maryland Coalition of Families!

Want to get involved with MHAMD?

Join MHAMD's Commit2Five campaign. In just 5 minutes a week you can improve the lives of Marylanders living with mental illness. Sign up now.
MHAMD's PEERS: Seniors in Partnership matches seniors in Baltimore County who are feeling isolated or withdrawn with volunteers over the age of 50 who are willing to make home visits or provide telephone support. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, contact Bonney Moxley at bmoxley@mhamd.org or call 443-901-1550 x213.

MHAMD in the Community

Mental Health First Aid^® Core Instructor Course

January 9-13, 2017

MHAMD Office

9:00am - 5:00pm

1301 York Road, Suite 505

Lutherville, MD 21093

Support older adults on #GivingTuesday

MHAMD's #GivingTuesday campaign, Aging Well, aims to help older adults, families and caregivers receive effective information and resources to address the mental health challenges faced by older adults. Support Aging Well with a donation before #GivingTuesday!

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Save the date for MHAMD's Legislative Reception

MHAMD's 2017 Legislative Briefing and Reception is fast approaching! Mark your calendars for February 8, 2017, and plan to join us at the Loews Annapolis Hotel.

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