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Glossary

Salvia

Salvia is a plant common that produces hallucinogenic effects when ingested and may be  referred to as Diviner’s Sage, Sally-D, and Magic Mint. 

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental health condition characterized by symptoms of hallucinations or  delusions. 

Serious Mental Illness | SMI

Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as someone over the age of 18 who has, or has had  within the past year, a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that causes  serious functional impairment that interferes with major life activities.  

Sexual disorders

Sexual disorders are a group of dysfunctions characterized by a person’s inability to fully engage  in and derive pleasure from sex. 

SMART Recovery

Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) Recovery is an abstinence-oriented support  organization for individuals with addictive problems.

Social Determinants of Health | SDoH

Social Determinants of Health are the conditions in the places where people live, learn, work,  and play that affect a wide range of health and quality-of-life-risks and outcomes. 

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) / Social Security Inform (SSI) Outreach Access and Recovery | SOAR

Social Security Disability Income / Social Security Inform Outreach Access and Recovery (SOAR)  is a strategy to help states and communities increase access to SSI/SSDI benefits for individuals  who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, and diagnosed with a severe mental illness. Mid  Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. can assist with eligibility assessments and referrals …

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Social Security Disability Insurance | SSDI

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a disability program of the Social Security  Administration that provides benefits to eligible persons considered medically disabled and  who have worked and paid social security taxes (FICA) for a specific number of years. 

State of Maryland Department of Aging | MDoA

State of Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) is an independent State agency charged with  serving the needs of Marylanders age 60 or older who meet financial eligibility. Along with local  Agencies on Aging, MDoA oversees various programs statewide.