For providers
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. serves as a hub for provider updates, information, and resources. As the mid-shore’s Core Service Agency, Mid Shore Behavioral Health circulates news about the latest funding opportunities, Behavioral Health Administration and legislative updates, trainings and workshops, and other relevant resources. By delivering support and connection to mid-shore behavioral health providers, MSBH works to promote a rural behavioral healthcare delivery system that is clinically and culturally competent, that is accessible, community-focused, cost-effective, and integrated to serve the community as a whole.
QUICK DIRECTORY
Call for RFP’s in Wicomico
Click here for more information. OR Click here to listen to 5/19 recording of Wicomico UCC RFP pre-bid conference.
RFP: FY23 Mental Health Case Management: Care Coordination For Children and Adolescents
Mid-Shore Out of Darkness Walk MSBH will be participating in the Mid-Shore Out of the Darkness Walk on October 8th, and invites partners and the community to help us bring awareness about suicide prevention. You can start a team for free and invite your colleagues and community to join you. There are also sponsorship opportunities available. You can also join or donate to MSBH’s team.
8TH SIM CONFERENCE RECAP
The 8th Annual Sequential Intercept Mapping Model (SIM) Conference took place virtually on Friday, March 4th with over 350 people in attendance. Click here to view the recording and download the resources shared.
GRANTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Loan Repayment and Scholarship Programs for Health Care Workforce in Rural and Underserved Communities, US Department of Health and Human Services
Rolling Basis: Residential Treatment for Eating Disorders for Adults and/or Adolescents
Special Population Grants for Those At-Risk of Problem Gambling
This is the tool that the Mid Shore Roundtable on Homelessness Executive Committee will use to score and rank project applications received for the FY2022 NOFO competition. The tool includes threshold requirements, objective criteria, and system performance criteria. Mid Shore CoC Project Rating and Ranking Procedures Roundtable Rating and Ranking Tool 2022
FY2022 CoC Special NOFO for Unsheltered Homelessness
2023 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE
Download the Guide
Maryland’s Public Behavioral Health System Participant Handbook | Download the Handbook
This handbook will: Help you understand Maryland’s Public Behavioral Health System, Help you get the right services, Educate you about recovery oriented care, Help you access peer support programs and community resources
Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) | Search Titles
POCKET GUIDES
Homeless Pocket Resource Guide – English
MSRH Pocket Resource Guide – Spanish
MSRH Pocket Resource Guide – Haitian Creole
Homeless Resource Guide Lower Shore
OTHER HELPFUL GUIDES
Caroline County
Caroline County Sheriff’s Office
(888) 407-8018
Talbot County
St. Michaels Police Department /
Talbot County Department of Emergency Services
(410) 770-8160
Wicomico County
Recovery Resource Center
(443) 783-6875
Worcester County
14th Street Fire Department
(844) 663-7337
Eastern Shore Crisis Response / Mobile Crisis | 1.888.407.8018
Serves as the behavioral health emergent, urgent and information and referral call center for all nine counties of the Eastern Shore: Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or Text 988
People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.
Life Crisis Center Hotline | 410.749.HELP
Provides counseling for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, suicide prevention, support groups, emergency shelter, shelter referral, medical care, and assistance with the process of prosecution.
Maryland Crisis Hotline | 1.800.422.0009
Crisis Intervention, support and referrals. Online chat available Monday-Friday, 4pm to 9pm at www.Help4MDYouth.org.
Maryland Problem Gambling Helpline | 1.800.426.2537
As a gambling problem develops, it becomes more and more devastating, potentially evolving into a crisis situation impacting family members and friends. It is very important to get help as soon as possible as this condition escalates rapidly even resulting in incarceration and suicide. The Center’s 24/7 free and confidential helpline is a great way to start getting help. Visit www.mdproblemgambling.com for resources.
Suicide Hotline | 1.800.SUICIDE or 1.800.273.TALK
Provides counseling for suicide prevention.
For All Seasons, Inc. Hotline | 1.800.310.7273
Counseling, advocacy, and education to victims of rape, sexual assault and abuse.
Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence | 1.800.927.4673
Provides direct services for victims of family violence including a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling, support group, emergency shelter, client advocacy, children’s program, court accompaniment, information and referral.
Maryland State (AIDS) Hotline | 1.800.638.6252
Hearing Impaired: 1.800.553.3140
Information on testing and other referrals. Monday through Friday – 9 AM to 5 PM (Except Holidays)
Americans with Disabilities Act Hotline | 1.800.949.4232
Provides information on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Postpartum Depression (PPD) Hotline | 1.800.PPD.MOMS (773.6667)
Provides peer support and referrals for mothers suffering from postpartum depression.
Trevor Project Crisis Line | 1.866.488.7386
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Visit www.thetrevorproject.org for more information on TrevorChat and TrevorText – trained volunteer counselors are ready to listen.
Veterans Crisis Lines | 1.800.273.8255, Press 1
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline.
Vet2VET | 1.877.VET2VET (838.2838)
VET2VET is a confidential connection which utilizes trained peer veterans ready to provide hope and help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, the peer counselor will help the soldier or veteran navigate, the often complex VA system to access the mental health resources that are being sought.
24 HR SUD HOTLINES
24/7 Eastern Shore Mobile Crisis
(888) 407-8018
24/7 COAT
(443) 783-6875
Maryland Crisis Hotline
Call 2-1-1, Press 1
FORMS & APPLICATIONS
Mid Shore Behavioral Health Assisted Living Referral
Mid Shore CoC Emergency Housing Voucher Referral Form
Consumer Support Services Applications
Special Needs Request | Pharmacy Request | Transportation Request
Forensic Mental Health Referral
Optum’s Maryland PBHS Provider Manual
Release of Confidential Information
Residential Rehabilitation Program Application
RFP: FY21 Adolescent Clubhouse
MDRN SUD CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Substance Abuse Disorder Information
Maryland Recovery Net Client Support Services
Pharmacy Assistance Request Form
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. provides financial assistance to consumers in the Public Behavioral Health System actively receiving substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. The consumer must reside in Caroline, Kent, or Queen Anne’s County (Dorchester and Talbot-contact the local Health Department).
The purpose of the Maryland Recovery Net (MDRN) funds is to enable an individual to access or retain community-based SUD services; the funds should be linked to the client’s clinical and/or recovery support plan goals. The consumer must be engaged with the State Care Coordinator from their county of residence. The MDRN SUD Client Support Funds are limited to one-time annual help. The assistance may be used for pharmacy assistance, transportation to SUD related appointments, obtaining vital documents, medical assistance, and transitional support (including rental and utility assistance). All applications are subject to evaluation and approval. Incomplete applications will be denied and returned.
Please fax or email applications to: consumersupport@midshorebehavioralhealth.org
Fax 410-770-4809
For questions, please contact:
Brigitte Kealy, Behavioral Health Coordinator Manager, 410-770-4801 ext. 320 bkealy@midshorebehavioralhealth.org
Channel Marker PRP and Support Employment Referral
Children’s Choice Respite and PRP Program Referral
Case Management Referral – Crossroads Community
Main Street Housing Application
Mainstreet Street Housing Eligibility Guidelines
Maryland Coalition of Families Referral
Wrap Around Maryland Referrals
MOBILE TREATMENT
Mid Shore | Corsica River Mental Health
Lower Shore | Lower Shore Clinic
Cecil County | Upper Bay Counseling
TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT
Targeted Case Management Plus Referral (revised 9.22.16)
Mid Shore Continuum of Care (CoC) partners with Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to identify eligible households for Emergency Housing Voucher program.
Mid Shore CoC Emergency Housing Voucher Referral Form
Main Street Housing Eligibility Guidelines
Main Street Housing Application