§ 13-4205

Maryland § 13-4205

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ghg: Health - General
• Title: 13

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(a) Each local jurisdiction in the State shall develop a 2–year community health and public safety plan in collaboration with:

(1) The Center;

(2) The local health department;

(3) The local department of human services;

(4) Behavioral health coordinators for the local school system;

(5) The local health improvement council;

(6) Community–based behavioral health providers;

(7) A representative of the NAACP;

(8) A representative of public defenders; and

(9) Other key stakeholders.

(b) The plan shall include:

(1) An assessment of the capacity of the local behavioral system;

(2) Recommendations for the enhancement of the local crisis response system;

(3) Recommendations for the enhancement of the local behavioral health care system, including culturally competent care;

(4) An analysis of available federal grant funds available to the county or jurisdiction; and

(5) A racial impact analysis.

(c) A local jurisdiction is encouraged to use an existing local planning and coordinating committee or local management board to satisfy the requirements of this section.