Comorbidity
Comorbidity is the existence of two or more physical or mental illnesses.
Glossary
Continuum of Care | CoC
Continuum of Care (CoC) is the local planning body that coordinates housing and support services funding for homeless families and individuals. Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. serves as the lead agency for the five-county Continuum of Care, known as the Mid Shore Roundtable on Homelessness
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Core Service Agency | CSA
A Core Service Agency (CSA) serves at the pleasure of the state of Maryland and is stipulated by the Health General Article, 10-10-1203, Annotated Code of Maryland. A CSA is primarily a state|funded entity governed by a local health department, local county government, or non|profit organization, that operates under contract with the State of Maryland’s Behavioral
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Crack Cocaine
Crack Cocaine is a chemically purified potent cocaine in pellet form that is smoked that issues a crackling sound heard when the mixture is heated. It is also referred to as crack, rock, sugar block, piedras, hard rock, cubes, or bunk.
Crisis Intervention Team | CIT
Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT)are community-based programs that bring together community partners, law enforcement, mental health professionals, mental health advocates, and individuals with lived experience to respond to mental health crises. The mid-shore CIT is the Eastern Shore Mobile Crisis Response 888-407-8018
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CRNP | Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) hold advanced degrees and often have the same skills and abilities as primary care doctors.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development | HUD
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a federal agency responsible for housing programs.
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Department of Social Services | DSS
Departments of Social Services (DSS) are local county agencies which provide a range of services including public assistance, medical assistance, protective services, and services to families with children. County Departments of Social Service agencies are under the State Department of Human Resources.
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Depression
Depression is a mental disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, guilt, and worthlessness that can be severe enough to interfere with working, sleeping, and enjoying life.
Developmental Disabilities Administration | DDA
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is a State agency under the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene charged with providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Maryland.
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