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- 211 Maryland
211 will be able to connect callers to any type of health and human services in Maryland and provide information on resources based on zip code.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
- Maryland Health Connection
The MHBE makes health coverage affordable and more accessible for residents through Maryland Health Connection (MHC), the state’s health insurance marketplace under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA).
- Optum Maryland
Optum Maryland is responsible for processing claims and paying behavioral health providers for Medicaid participants and uninsured individuals.
- Connector Entity - AHEC West Insurance Program
the Connector Program provides enrollment assistance and outreach services on behalf of the Maryland Health Connection in Garrett County, Allegany County, and Washington County
- Connector Entity - HealthCare Access Maryland
At HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM), the Connector Program provides enrollment assistance and outreach services on behalf of the Maryland Health Connection in the Central Region (Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County) and the Modified Service Area (Howard County, Carrol County, and Frederick County).
Crisis Response System
The Crisis Response System known as the "Community Warmline" is a service that provides Anne Arundel County Residents in crisis with supportive assistance and linkages to resources within the community.It can receive calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Non-emergency calls are handled by staff and will provide the caller with information, support and referrals. The Crisis Response System Staff intervene with callers who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance use disorder emergency.
- County Department of Health's Cancer Screening Services
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s Cancer Screening Services is a program that provides Anne Arundel County Residents with no-cost clinical breast exams, mammograms, Pap and HPV tests, and any necessary follow-up testing. The program can also help women make appointments and find transportation.
Anne Arundel Dental Access Program (AADAP)
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health provides the following dental services through Anne Arundel Dental Access Program (AADAP) which provides dental services to the uninsured and the underinsured. Through this cooperative effort, local dentists provide services at reduced fees (10 percent to 25 percent less).
AA County Local Behavioral Health Authorities
Core Service Agency (CSA)
Local Addictions Authority (LAA)
- Connector Entity - HealthCare Access Maryland
At HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM), the Connector Program provides enrollment assistance and outreach services on behalf of the Maryland Health Connection in the Central Region (Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County) and the Modified Service Area (Howard County, Carrol County, and Frederick County).
- University of Maryland - Baltimore City Cancer Program
The Baltimore City Cancer Program (BCCP) is a community-based program within the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center which offers high quality, no-cost services to those without insurance or anyone in need of additional support in metropolitan Baltimore. The services also include Breast, cervical or colon cancer screenings.
- Baltimore City Local Behavioral Health Authority
Authority formed in 2014 as a non-profit organization.
- Baltimore County Cancer Prevention
Programs
Baltimore County Cancer Prevention Programs provide clinical services by private medical professionals in the Baltimore area and are scheduled by the nurse case management staff. The services offered through this program are colorectal cancer screening, free mammograms, clinical breast exams and Pap tests for Maryland residents who are income eligible, and are not covered by health insurance for these services.
- Baltimore County Dental Services
Baltimore County Dental Services provide clinical dental services to County residents who do not hace any type of dental insurance and meet eligibility requirements.
- Connector Entity - HealthCare Access Maryland
At HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM), the Connector Program provides enrollment assistance and outreach services on behalf of the Maryland Health Connection in the Central Region (Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County) and the Modified Service Area (Howard County, Carrol County, and Frederick County).
- Baltimore County Behavioral Health Authority
LBHA formed in FY2010 in the local health department: Baltimore County Department of Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health.
- Connector Entity: Seedco
At Seedco, the Connector Program provides enrollment assistance and outreach services on behalf of the Maryland Health Connection in Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County. - Calvert County Local Behavioral Health Authority
LBHA formed in 2020
- Connector Entity: Seedco
At Seedco, the Connector Program provides enrollment assistance and outreach services on behalf of the Maryland Health Connection in Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County.
- Caroline County Local Behaviorial Health Authorities
Core Service Agency (CSA)
CSA is a regional non-profit.
Local Addictions Authority (LAA)
LAA is in the local health department.
- Connector Entity: HealthCare Access Maryland
The Connector Program provides enrollment assistance and outreach services on behalf of the Maryland Health Connection.
- Carroll County Health Department: Reproductive Health Services
Carroll County Health Department provides Reproductive Health Services. They offer services for women and men, including: Gynecology (GYN) exams, Follow up for abnormal Pap tests, Birth control, Sexually-transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, HIV testing, Plan B (emergency contraception), and Colposcopy.
- Best Beginnings (Prenatal Care) County Program
Carroll County Heath Department provides Best Beginnings program offers access to prenatal care for pregnant women who are uninsured and not eligible for Federal or State assistance and insurance.
- Carroll County Local Behavioral Health Authority
LBHA formed in the local health department.
- Connector Entity: Seedco
Provides enrollment assistance and outreach services on behalf of the Maryland Health Connection. - Charles County Local Behavioral Health Authority
LBHA formed by the local health department.
- Connector Entity: HealthCare Access Maryland
Provides enrollment assistance and outreach services on behalf of the Maryland Health Connection. - Frederick County Health Department
The Frederick County Health Department offers Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention Program which helps to promote quality health care for eligible Frederick County residents through access to cancer screenings and chronic disease prevention and education. The services offered are Colorectal Cancer Screening Program, Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, and Healthy Hearts Blood Pressure Program.
- Connector Entity: Seedco
Provides enrollment assistance and outreach services on behalf of the Maryland Health Connection. - Harford County Health Department Woodbridge Station
Provides cancer prevention, communicable disease, reproductive health and colposcopy services, immunization public health education, sexually trasmitted disease education and tobacco cessation programs. - Harord County Crisis Response System
Trained phone counselors availabale 24 hours a day. Mobile crisis team responds to community to provide onsite mental health assessment services. - Harford County Local Behavioral Health Authorities
Core Service Agency (CSA)
Local Addictions Authority (LAA)
- Care for Kids County Program
Medical Care for Uninsured Children (Care for Kids) is a health care program that provides access to health care services for uninsured children in Montgomery County. - Dennis Avenue Health Center
Services available to all residents, students, and individual who work in Montgomery County.
- DHHS Dental Services County Program
For DHHS Dental Services individuals must apply through the Office of Eligibility & Support Services offices with the application for Montgomery CountySafety-Net Programs. Each program has specific financial and non-financial eligibility requirements. In general, uninsured county residents who are not eligible for Medical Assistance (also known as Medicaid or MA) may qualify for county health programs.
Montgomery County Crisis CenterThe Crisis Center provides free crisis services 24 hours a day/ 365 days a year. Services are provided by telephone (240-777-4000) or in person at 1301 Piccard Drive in Rockville (no appointment needed). Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) provides emergency crisis evaluations for individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Full crisis assessments and treatment referrals are provided for all crises, both psychiatric and situational. In addition, the program has four crisis beds as an alternative to hospitalization for those who are uninsured or are insured within the public mental health system.
- St. Mary's County Health Hub
The St. Mary’s County Health Hub is a vital facility in the community that aims to remove barriers to accessing critical mental and physical health services. The facility offers a wide range of services including behavioral health screening, crisis counseling, jail diversion programs for substance use treatment and recovery, and primary care medical services. The Health Hub serves as a link to community support services and coaching.
- St. Mary's County Local Behavioral Health Authority
Created by the local health department.
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For additional information, please contact the Maryland Insurance Administration by calling 1-800-492-6116.
