Resources

There are a wide variety of mental health resources available to Marylanders. If you want to learn about Mental Health Advance Directives, please go here. Visit Paying for Care for information on health insurance coverage and protections.

Support Groups

• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – DBSA offers in-person and online support groups for people living with a mood disorder.
• NAMI Maryland – NAMI Maryland’s event page lists information about support groups for families and individuals and education opportunities to learn about mental illness and reduce stigma.
• Check with your therapist or psychiatrist about other support groups in your area.

Public mental health or disabilities services in MD

• Behavioral Health Administration
• Mental Health Association of Maryland
• Optum
• Network of Care
• MD Association of Addiction Professionals
• Department of Disabilities
• Maryland Association of Behavioral Health Authorities

Check out the wide range of activities and services provided by local organizations:

Maryland has many organizations dedicated to outreach, education, support, and advocacy for mental health.

• Mental Health Association of Maryland
• On Our Own of Maryland, Inc.
• NAMI Maryland
• Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland (CBH)
• Maryland Association of Resources for Family and Youth (MARFY)
• Black Mental Health Alliance for Education and Consultation, Inc.
• Maryland Coalition of Families
• Disability Rights Maryland

Substance Use resources

• National Institute on Drug Abuse – provides information on the latest science, trends & statistics, treatment, and research studies.
• Maryland Behavioral Health Administration – Information on Maryland treatment facilities.
• FindTreatment.gov – Connects Americans to substance use treatment.

Research Studies

• NIMH Study: Depression, TMS, Psychotherapy and Brain Function