If you need crisis assistance, call 988.

Behavioral Health Navigation connects community members, providers, and families to mental health and substance use resources in the community.  To contact a Behavioral Health Navigator, call Kala Jenkins at 410-313-6240 or email bhnavigator@howardcountymd.gov

English Brochure

Spanish Brochure

Korean Brochure

Portuguese Brochure

Chinese Brochure

Behavioral Health Navigation Referral Survey Form - Behavioral Health Navigation Referral Form links the client to community resources and services and will follow-up on the outcome of the referral.

Adult Resource Directory of Behavioral Health Services -  Provides information about behavioral and mental health local community-based organizations in Howard County.

Youth Resource Directory of Behavioral Health Services - Provides information about behavioral and mental health local community-based organizations for youth in Howard County.

• Child, Adult, and Family Support Services -
  • Child/Adolescent Coordination Services - Youth and young adult care coordination connects families dealing with behavioral health challenges to resources and referrals in the community that meet their needs.
  • Adult Coordination Services - Resources for adults seeking mental health and/or behavioral health services. 
  • Family Options Program  - The Family Options Program is a teen parenting program for pregnant and parenting teenagers who live in Howard County.
  • Immigrant Behavioral Health Services - The Immigrant Behavioral Health Services Program assists people who are foreign-born, live in Howard County, are low-income and are uninsured.

• Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Services - 
  • Drug/DUI Court Case Management and Referrals - The Howard County Health Department provides the Treatment Specialist for the Howard County DUI/Drug Court team. The treatment specialist provides case management services, including: contacting treatment providers for client progress reports and coordinating treatment. The treatment specialist also assesses clients and refers them to the appropriate providers for needed services.

• • Substance Use Treatment at the Detention Center - Provides substance use disorder and mental health screenings within the Howard County District Court. Clients are court referred or referred from the Office of Parole and Probation. Based on the screenings, individuals can be referred and scheduled evaluations by the Behavioral Health Court Liaison. They also provide follow up to see if the client attended their appointment and will notify the referral source of attendance.

• • Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) - LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) offers an alternative approach to crimes stemming from mental health and substance use challenges. LEAD is designed to keep our community safe and promote health for all in Howard County. 
    • LEAD Brochure (English)
    • LEAD Brochure (Spanish) 

• Opioid Response Program (ORP) - The ORP leads and coordinates Narcan trainings, conducts community outreach efforts, and provides overdose prevention strategies and support. 
  • Opioid Misuse Prevention - This program includes medication disposal, opioid pain management, prevention of illicit drug use, and access to Narcan.

• Peer Recovery Support - Substance use recovery support, safe usage resources, referrals.
  • Contact Peer Recovery Support Staff directly:
    • 667-203-1253 (Harm Reduction)
    • 667-203-1264 (Peer Support)

• • Peer Support Staff are available in person: 
    • Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:00am - 2:00pm in the Health Department parking lot to the far right of the building.
    • Mondays & Wednesdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Leola Dorsey Community Resource Center (10390 Guilford Rd, Jessup, MD 20794)

Well Being Trust (Fondo para el Bienestar)

• How Stress Affects You - Everyone experiences stress. Sometimes it can help you focus and get the task at hand done.
• How Stress Impacts Everyday Life - Feeling stress can be a normal coping response and can forge a healthy sense of our ability to solve problems. However, when the stress is long term, known as chronic stress, it can lead to worsening health problems.
• Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress - Learning to cope in a healthy way can help reduce your stress. Taking small steps in your daily life to manage stress can have a big impact.
• Heart Healthy Living - Learning how to manage stress and cope with problems can improve your mental and physical health.
• Mind and Body Approaches for Stress and Anxiety - Several mind and body approaches, including relaxation techniques, yoga, tai chi, hypnotherapy, and meditation may be useful for managing symptoms of stress.

STRESS MANAGEMENT RESOURCES IN SPANISH

• Manejar el estrés y desarrollar la resiliencia | Los Institutos Nacionales de Salud - Es importante aprender a manejar el estrés para no sentirse abrumado. El primer paso es reconocer las señales de su cuerpo.
• Control del estrés | American Stroke Association (Asociación Americana del Derrame Cerebral) -  El estrés crónico se produce cuando el estrés es constante y el cuerpo está en un estado de alta actividad durante días o semanas. 
• PS92S_SP_Managing_Stress2019.pdf - Efectos del estrés y cómo sobrellevarlos.
• Siento estrés | Qué Hacer Ahora - El estrés es la forma como nuestro cuerpo responde a presiones o tensiones que sufrimos.
• Técnicas de control del estrés| Kaiser Permanente - Afortunadamente, hay cosas que puede hacer que le ayudarán a controlar el estrés en el momento y a desarrollar habilidades para afrontar situaciones estresantes en el futuro.

Please click the links below to access previous webinar slides:

• Mental Health Association of Maryland
• Howard County Health Department 
• Howard County Public School System 

For publications and resources from the Mental Health Association of Maryland:

• Mental Health Association of Maryland Publications

For publications and resources from the Children's Mental Health Matter's Campaign visit:

• Children's Health Matters

For any questions about resources or programs at the Mental Health Association of Maryland, please contact info@mhamd.org

CAREAPP is a Howard County Health Department program that connects County residents to community programs and services, including resources for food, health, housing, transportation, education, employment assistance, and more.