# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 10. Mental Health Law

### Subtitle 9. Miscellaneous Provisions

#### Section 10-921

The Director shall:

(1) Supervise the care and residential treatment of and the programs for children and adolescents that have mental disorders; and

(2) Provide or encourage, by consultation, cooperation, or contract, all programs needed to ensure that children and adolescents are evaluated appropriately and provided community-based residential care.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)