The Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) is a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) report to the U.S. Congress that provides nationwide estimates of homelessness, including information about the demographic characteristics of homeless persons, service use patterns, and the capacity to house homeless persons.
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Anxiety is a disorder characterized by feelings of tension, worry, and intrusive thoughts or concern. Anxiety may also manifest in physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, dizziness, high blood pressure, or a rapid heartbeat.
ASAM Criteria is a widely used comprehensive set of guidelines to assist in the placement, continued stay, transfer, and discharge of patients with substance use disorder and co-occurring conditions. Patients can move between ASAM levels depending on their unique needs on the addiction spectrum. Level 0.5 – Early Intervention Level 0.5 treats patients who may
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model aims to provide mental health care to individuals with serious mental illnesses that impair their ability to live in the community.
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior.
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior.
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged, and some individuals with autism need extra assistance in their daily lives while others need less.
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The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), part of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) (link), has oversight responsibility for publicly funded inpatient and outpatient community behavioral health services related to substance use disorders, mental health disorders, co-occurring disorders, and problem gambling disorders. BHA is the entity responsible for regulating and licensing all behavioral health programs in
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The Maryland Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care (BHIPP) supports the efforts of primary care clinicians to assess and manage the mental health needs of their patients from infancy through the transition to young adulthood. Calls are answered by a licensed behavioral health consultant who can assist with resources, referrals, and general questions regarding
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Benefits include Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance provided to people in the form of payment for some or all medical services, medical-related services, rehabilitative services, and/or prescription drugs.