Advancing Behavioral Health and Wellness
BHSB advocates for policies that will improve the behavioral health and wellness of Baltimore residents.
Policy Priorities
Each year BHSB identifies policy priorities in the following areas:
- Prevention and Early Intervention.
- Treatment and Recovery Services.
- Criminal Justice System.
- Behavioral Health System Infrastructure.
Read our 2019 Policy Priorities.
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Policy Alerts
Read our previous policy alerts:
2019
2018
Sign up for our Policy Alerts
Keep up with our policy and advocacy efforts during the Maryland General Assembly Session.
Advocacy 101 Training
Do you want to learn how to use your voice to help advance behavioral health policy? Attend an Advocacy 101 Training. This training provides participants with information on how to educate and engage lawmakers about behavioral health and wellness. Click here to register for an upcoming training or contact Stacey Jefferson at stacey.jefferson@bhsbaltimore.org or 410-735-8578 for more information.
Invite your legislator to tour your program
One of the best ways to educate lawmakers about behavioral health is to have them visit your program so they can get a first-hand look at the services that you provide and people you help. For more information contact Stacey Jefferson, Policy Manager at stacey.jefferson@bhsbaltimore.org or 410-735-8578.