What does MHAM mean in ASSOCIATIONS

The Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by mental health and substance use disorders through education, support, advocacy and collaboration. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by mental illness and addiction through advocacy, education, housing, wellness initiatives, public awareness and community engagement.

Anyone interested in joining our organization can do so by visiting our website at mhamd.org and clicking on the “Join MHAM” tab. You will be able to fill out a membership application form and make your payment online.

We provide a variety of services including peer support groups, crisis response programs, case management services, educational workshops, public awareness campaigns, family support programs, housing assistance services and more. These services are provided throughout the state of Maryland via our physical offices located in Annapolis, Baltimore City and Montgomery County as well as through our virtual platform.

No- most of MHAM’s services are free or low cost to all individuals regardless of insurance status or income level. Our Family Support Programs are offered free of charge to families who access them through their local mental health provider’s referral system.

While we do not provide counseling directly ourselves, we do offer referrals to qualified professionals in your area that can provide counseling or therapy services. Additionally we have an extensive resource library featuring articles and other materials related to mental health topics that you can explore on our web site.

Yes- we recognize that veterans face unique challenges due to their service experience and offer several specialized programs geared towards helping them deal with PTSD and other mental health issues related to their service time. In addition to these programs we also partner with a number of organizations that provide additional resources specifically for veterans such as employment assistance programs and financial aid for college tuition expenses.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts about suicide please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline immediately at 1-800-273-8255 or visit their web site at https://suicidepreventionlifeline/talk/. This hotline provides 24/7 confidential support from trained professionals who can help connect you with local resources available in your area or anyone else who needs immediate assistance during a crisis situation.

Yes! We rely heavily upon volunteers as they help us achieve our mission by providing valuable service hours within our communities while connecting individuals with important resources that foster resiliency towards sustainable wellness practices which leads to improved overall functioning amongst individuals experiencing any type of distress related symptoms within society today. To learn more about ways you can get involved please visit mhamd/volunteerforyou/.

We appreciate every single contribution made towards supporting our efforts in promoting positive change amongst individuals facing mental health challenges throughout the state of Maryland! Donations can be made securely online via credit card at mhamd/donate/ or checks may be mailed directly to Mental Health Association of Maryland 2 North Charles Street Suite 400 Baltimore MD 21201 Attn.: Development Department Please include “Donation” in the memo section along with your contact information so that we may properly thank you for your generous gift!