Mental Health Matters Allegany

04/25/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Across the country, Mental Health America is asking buildings and landmarks to raise awareness by lighting up green (the color for mental health awareness), from May 4th-18th. In doing this, you will help reduce stigma and increase awareness for both adult and children’s mental health! If you are an Allegany County business, and would like to participate but have no green, please contact the Local Behavioral Health Authority at 301-759-5070 or achd.bhso@maryland.gov.

04/24/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To promote awareness, the Allegany County Health Department Local Behavioral Health Authority, Consumer Advisory Board and UPMC Western Maryland are sponsoring a Mental Health Matters Walk. Please join us to bring awareness to the importance of mental health and reducing stigma. The Mental Health Matters Walk will have vendors available to distribute community resources and information to help individuals in need of assistance. For more information, please contact 301-759-5070 or achd.bhso@maryland.gov

03/20/2025

Don’t wait for a health care provider to ask about your mental health. Start the conversation. Here are five tips to help prepare and guide you on talking to a health care provider about your mental health and getting the most out of your visit. https://go.nih.gov/RptLZAo

03/18/2025

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https://www.mdproblemgambling.com/problem-gambling-awareness-month-2025/

03/15/2025

GAMBLING DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE
Problem Gambling affects people of any age, gender, religion, social status, or education.


https://www.mdproblemgambling.com/problem-gambling-awareness-month-2025/

03/13/2025

People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. No matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help. https://go.nih.gov/hoMF6tt

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03/11/2025

Tuesday, March 11, is National Gambling Disorder Screening Day.
Does your healthcare provider know how to connect you with treatment?
Find more information at https://www.mdproblemgambling.com/screening-day-2025/

03/06/2025

Help us reduce the of mental health. There is help available through support groups and professional services. For local behavioral health resources, please visit our website at https://www.alleganymhm.org/ or call 301-759-5070 today!

03/05/2025

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
Learn more about this hidden addiction.

https://www.mdproblemgambling.com/problem-gambling.../
National Council on Problem Gambling

03/03/2025

Deaf and Hard of Hearing people have 24/7/365 access to 988 Videophone, which can be accessed by visiting the 988 lifeline site linked below for more information.

https://988lifeline.org/deaf-hard-of-hearing-hearing-loss/

02/28/2025

988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.)

02/26/2025

Medication Storage and Disposal Tips Below!
It is important to properly dispose of old or unused medication. Medication drop off locations are available all across Allegany County for convenient, easy and safe disposal of medications. For more information, visit www.alleganymhm.org

02/25/2025

There are still spaces left in our next In Person Mental Health First Aid class! If you are interested, please complete the interest form and we will reach out to you!

March 10, 2024 is our next FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) class!
Adult MHFA teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
Often times, people don't know how to respond when someone begins to display signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. MHFA teaches people how to have those difficult conversations that could potentially save someone's life.
Join us for our FREE in-person MHFA training!
You will need a computer and internet access for the pre-work portion. Followed by 8 hours of instructor led training. No prior mental health knowledge necessary! You must live or work in the State of Maryland to take this training.
For more information please call: 301-759-5070
To register, please complete the Mental Health First Aid Interest Form https://www.alleganymhm.org/mhfa-form/ or email achd.bhso@maryland.gov.

02/25/2025

Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Connecting with someone can help save your life. For details on what happens when you reach out to the 988 Lifeline, see the images below.

01/31/2025

March 10, 2024 is our next FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) class!

Adult MHFA teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

Often times, people don't know how to respond when someone begins to display signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. MHFA teaches people how to have those difficult conversations that could potentially save someone's life.

Join us for our FREE in-person MHFA training!

You will need a computer and internet access for the pre-work portion. Followed by 8 hours of instructor led training. No prior mental health knowledge necessary! You must live or work in the State of Maryland to take this training.

For more information please call: 301-759-5070
To register, please complete the Mental Health First Aid Interest Form https://www.alleganymhm.org/mhfa-form/ or email achd.bhso@maryland.gov.

01/17/2025

The Allegany County Health Planning Coalition is asking the public's help as they conduct the Community Health Needs Assessment. The purpose of this survey is to get feedback from Allegany County residents about important health issues facing our communities. Responses are anonymous, and at the end of the survey, you will be directed to a separate form to enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card! This survey is open to all Allegany County residents. Thank you for your time in responding and sharing survey this with others.
Scan the QR code in the attached ad, or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8ZTNTPR to access the survey.

12/20/2024