# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs

### Subtitle 42. Maryland Behavioral Health and Public Safety Center of Excellence

#### Section 13-4205

(a) Each local jurisdiction in the State shall develop a 2-year community health and public safety plan in collaboration with:

  (1) The Center;

  (2) The local health department;

  (3) The local department of human services;

  (4) Behavioral health coordinators for the local school system;

  (5) The local health improvement council;

  (6) Community-based behavioral health providers;

  (7) A representative of the NAACP;

  (8) A representative of public defenders; and

  (9) Other key stakeholders.

(b) The plan shall include:

  (1) An assessment of the capacity of the local behavioral system;

  (2) Recommendations for the enhancement of the local crisis response system;

  (3) Recommendations for the enhancement of the local behavioral health care system, including culturally competent care;

  (4) An analysis of available federal grant funds available to the county or jurisdiction; and

  (5) A racial impact analysis.

(c) A local jurisdiction  is encouraged to use an existing local planning and coordinating committee or local management board to satisfy the requirements of this section.

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