Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 10-1402
Mental Health Crisis Response System
Effective Oct 1, 2021Added by Acts 2002, c. 371, § 1. Amended by Acts 2014, c. 45, § 5; Acts 2015, c. 416, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015; Acts 2021, c. 755, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021; Acts 2021, c. 756, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.State of Maryland
- (a) There is a Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System in the Behavioral Health Administration.
(b) The Crisis Response System shall:
- (1) Operate a statewide network utilizing existing resources and coordinating interjurisdictional services to develop efficient and effective crisis response systems to serve all individuals in the State, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week;
- (2) Provide skilled clinical intervention to help prevent suicides, homicides, unnecessary hospitalizations, and arrests or detention, and to reduce dangerous or threatening situations involving individuals in need of behavioral health services; and
- (3) Respond quickly and effectively to community crisis situations.
- (c) The Administration shall consult with consumers of behavioral health services, family members, and behavioral health advocates in the development of the Crisis Response System.
Added by Acts 2002, c. 371, § 1. Amended by Acts 2014, c. 45, § 5; Acts 2015, c. 416, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015; Acts 2021, c. 755, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021; Acts 2021, c. 756, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.