§ 10–1401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 10-1401 (2026)
Title 10. Mental Health Law
Subtitle 14. Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Administration” means the Behavioral Health Administration.
(c)
“Core service agency” has the meaning stated in § 7.5–101 of this article.
(d)
“Crisis Response System” means the Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System.
(e)
“Family support services” has the meaning stated in § 7.5–101 of this article.
(f)
“Local behavioral health authority” has the meaning stated in § 7.5–101 of this article.
(g)
“Mobile crisis team” means a team established by the local behavioral health authority that:
(1)
Operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to provide assessments, crisis intervention, stabilization, follow–up, and referral to urgent care and to arrange appointments for individuals to obtain behavioral health services;
(2)
Incorporates nationally recognized standards and best practices; and
(3)
Prioritizes:
(i)
Providing connection to services and coordinating patient follow–up, including peer support and family support services after stabilization;
(ii)
Serving all members of the immediate community with cultural competency and appropriate language access; and
(iii)
Limiting the interaction of law enforcement with individuals in crisis.