Behavioral Health Administration

Students with significant mental health care needs who are Medicaid-eligible. In some cases, people with significant mental health needs who are not Medicaid-eligible for financial reasons may still qualify for assistance. BHA provides some services for children (birth to 16) and youth and adult services begin at age 16.

For more information, contact the BHA Office of Consumer Affairs at 410- 402-8447 or your Local Behavioral Administrations (LBHA) or Core Service Agency (CSA). You can find a listing of the agencies at the Maryland Association of Behavioral Health Authorities. www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org

*School-based staff referrals: please refer student to BHA through your school's licensed clinician with parental consent - click for form.