Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4205
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4205
in effect(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.
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