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ADVOCACY & ANTI-STIGMA

Are you interested in advocating for new and/or improved behavioral health services for yourself or others? There are many ways to get involved in advocacy and let your voice be heard.

The Mid-Shore Behavioral Health Coalition

The mid-shore behavioral health coalition

This Coalition brings together community leaders to address the behavioral health needs of individuals, families, and providers in the mid-shore region alongside regional legislators. Coalition efforts are focused on improving behavioral health access and service delivery, anti-stigma, and awareness. Each year, the Eastern Shore/Mid-Shore Behavioral Health Coalition presents to the Eastern Shore Delegation in an effort to advocate for access and expansion needs. The Coalition meets throughout the year to support local advocacy efforts and joining in state Coalition-led efforts.

To join the Coalition, please contact:

Kathryn Dilley, Executive Director
410.770.4801 ext 313  | kdilley@midshorebehavioralhealth.org

WORDS MATTER

Using person-first and recovery-orientated language can help decrease stigma around behavioral and mental health challenges.

RESOURCES

The People’s Roundtable

If you are someone who receives behavioral health services in the mid-shore and would like to advocate or share your experience, considering joining The People’s Roundtable.

National Alliance on Mental Illness

If you are a family member or a person living with mental illness, the Maryland Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) wants to hear from you.

Mental Health Association of Maryland

The Association facilitates the Maryland Behavioral Health Coalition, Children’s Behavioral Health Coalition, Behavioral Health + Criminal Justice Partnership, and the Maryland Coalition on Mental Health + Aging.

American Foundation of Suicide Prevention

Are you someone whose life has been impacted by suicide? The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention can help you get involved in suicide prevention advocacy.

On Our Own Maryland

Would you like to connect with a statewide peer operated nonprofit that advocates and provides education on behavioral health? Get connected with On Our Own Maryland

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