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Behavioral Health News, Events, & More
for the Mid-Shore Region
| | Recognizing MSBH Team Member Anniversaries | |
February 8 marks the 10-year work anniversary of Katie Dilley, LCSW-C, Chief Executive Officer. During her tenure, Katie has led MSBH through a period of growth and expansion of programs in the mid-shore region. The MSBH team is grateful for the passion, commitment, and care that Katie brings to work every day.
Thank you, Katie, for your leadership!
View our full team here.
| Celebrating Black History Month | |
Join MSBH in celebrating the one-hundred-year anniversary of Black History Month. This year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), highlights the 2026 theme, A Century of Black History Commemorations, honoring 100 years of organized efforts to study, preserve, and share Black history.
Explore more about the history and significance of this milestone year here.
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IT and Cybersecurity Services
Request For Proposals
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Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. (MSBH), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the regional Core Service Agency serving five Mid-Shore counties, is seeking qualified vendors to respond to its Request for Proposals for Information Technology and Cybersecurity Services. The RFP was released on January 22, 2026, with a pre-bid call on February 4, 2026, proposals due by March 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM, and an anticipated contract start date of July 1, 2026. Selected vendors will provide comprehensive IT and cybersecurity services, including Microsoft 365 administration, security monitoring, endpoint protection, help desk support, and compliance oversight for a hybrid workforce. This multi-year engagement offers an opportunity to partner with the largest regional CSA in Maryland and support critical behavioral health services across the lifespan.
View the full RFP here.
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Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. is seeking a full-time Grants Coordinator to manage the financial administration of sponsored projects and grants. This role is responsible for preparing and monitoring grant budgets, reconciling expenditures, submitting financial reports and reimbursement requests, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with funder and organizational requirements.
Interested candidates can view the position here.
| | Updated MSBH Behavioral Health Resource Guide | |
MSBH has released its updated Behavioral Health Resource Guide for the mid-shore region. Now updated monthly, the guide serves as a growing resource for local behavioral health services.
View the Guide here.
Submit additions/edits here.
| | In-Person Trainings & Events | | |
- February 4th, 2026, 12:00 PM: Alzheimer’s Association: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Sudlersville Senior Center, 605 Foxxtown Drive, Sudlersville, MD 21668. To register, call: 410-438-3159.
- February 11th, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: SYM SIM (Sympathy Simulation), Queen Anne’s County Area Agency on Aging & Arcadia Living. QAC Kramer Center, 104 Powell Street, Centreville, MD.
- February 12th, 2026, 11 AM – 2 PM: Maryland Coalition for Families: Family Day in Annapolis. Maryland House of Delegates, 6 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD.
- February 19th, 2026, 8:30 AM – 1:45 PM (ET): Children’s Environmental Health Network: The Future We’re Building Symposium. ArentFox Schiff LLP, 1717 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA.
- March 11th - 12th: Perennial Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC: Bloom Conference 2026. Mariotte Aloft Hotel, Ocean City, MD.
- April 24th, 2026, 10 AM – 12:30 PM (ET): Queen Anne’s County Department of Health: Reentry Simulation. Queen Anne’s County Department of Health, 206 N. Commerce St, Centreville, MD.
- April 27th – 29th, 2026, All Day: National Council for Mental Wellbeing: NatCon 2026. Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO.
| | Mid Shore Suicide Coalition | | |
The Mid Shore Suicide Coalition, a partnership between Channel Marker and Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc., focuses on suicide prevention through educational resources, training initiatives, and community events. The coalition offers toolkits, suicide prevention training, and a variety of resources for survivors of suicide loss, along with support for individuals and communities impacted by suicide.
To join or learn more, visit Mid Shore Suicide Coalition.
View the MD Department of Health Suicide Prevention Linktree Resources.
| | Pathways to Wellness: Integrating Suicide Prevention in Substance Use Disorder Treatment | | |
This resource provides guidance on integrating suicide prevention in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. It describes the importance, feasibility, and effectiveness of incorporating suicide risk screening and brief interventions in SUD treatment and offers a list of resources to help you apply suicide prevention strategies in your practice. Designed for substance use disorder treatment professionals, this document may also be useful for other behavioral and mental health clinicians.
View the resource here.
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Click here to access a centralized electronic resource for community partners on the Mid Shore of Maryland, focused on Autism-related needs—including events, education, medical support, and mental health services.
The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Microsoft Teams. To join the meetings, please contact Andrea Wolders, Gregory Gibson, or Rachel Stoyanov.
| | Courageous Conversations Support Group | | |
- Mid Shore Therapist Support Network: A monthly network group for therapists who are open to working with lgbtq+ individuals and need to build skills and confidence to do so. Email Rachel Hutchison for more information.
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NAMI KQA offers a free online peer-led Family Support Group, for family members of older teens and adults struggling with serious mental illness -- the FSG meets twice a month. More info at 443-480-0565 or namikentandqueenannes@gmail.com.
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Talbot Mentors Parent Support Group, the last Wednesday of every month. This support group focuses on three areas that families have identified as important: Financial Literacy, Mental Health, and Art.
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The Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. (MCVRC) invites families and friends of homicide victims to participate in a safe peer support group. MCVRC welcomes individuals, families, and friends to benefit from this free support service whether or not there has been an arrest or prosecution. To join, please call MCVRC at 301-952-0063 and do an intake with an advocate. This group meets on the first Tuesday evening of every month in a hybrid format.
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- Channel Marker is hiring a Residential Crisis Services Coordinator in Easton, MD. This full-time role supports adults in need of short-term mental health crisis stabilization, including supervising crisis support staff, conducting admissions and intakes, assisting with transitions and discharge planning, and connecting clients to community resources. Flexible, team-oriented candidates with a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) are encouraged to apply here.
- Dorchester County Health Department is hiring mental health clinicians (LCSW-C) to work in an expansion of the School-Based Wellness Center program. Position would serve early elementary ages (PreK -2nd grade) in a small Tier II behavior program. Individual and family treatment, classroom-wide groups, and case management. Please apply via the Maryland State application if interested and/or contact Mindy Black-Kelly, LCSW-C, for more information, 443.521.1662 mindy.black-kelly@maryland.gov
- The Parents’ Place of Maryland is hiring Family Peer Support Specialists (FPSS) across the state to support families navigating mental health, substance use, and problem gambling challenges. Applicants must have lived experience caring for a loved one with behavioral health needs. Additional openings include Program Director, Regional Supervisors, Intake/Program Assistant, and Financial/HR Assistant. Services will be available in English and Spanish through one-on-one support, workshops, and groups. For more information and to apply, visit the careers section here.
| | Introduction to Careers in Healthcare (ITCH) Program | | |
The Introduction to Careers in Healthcare (ITCH) program, established in 2023, connects middle and high school students in Caroline, Chestertown, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties with career opportunities in the medical field. ITCH provides hands-on experiences, mentorship, and career planning to help students explore healthcare professions beyond what they see on TV. Through job shadowing, internships, and professional guidance, ITCH empowers young people to build confidence, develop career goals, and support the future of local healthcare.
Learn more here.
| | Grant & Funding Opportunities | | Make a Big Difference with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore | | |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBSES) is a local mentoring non-profit serving all nine counties across Maryland’s Eastern Shore. By committing just 2-4 hours a month, volunteer mentors help youth facing adversity discover their strengths, grow in confidence, and reach their full potential. Mentoring also helps volunteers strengthen their leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills! Each match is carefully made based on shared interests and personalities, so both children and volunteers can build a genuine connection.
Interested in becoming a Big or referring a child? Visit shorebiglittle.org, call 410-543-2447, or email info@shorebiglittle.org to learn more.
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Caroline County Residents
Kent County Residents
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Queen Anne's County Residents
Talbot County Residents
| | Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition Interactive Food Resource List | | |
The Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition provides a range of food resources to support individuals and families in need across the region. From food pantries and soup kitchens available daily to mobile meal services through Shore Gourmet 'SHO-GO,' fresh groceries and prepared meals are delivered to various locations in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties. The coalition also supports homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels, as well as students and families with weekend food through Backpack Programs.
For more information on eligibility and services, visit their website or reach out to the coalition directly.
| | Additional Links & Resources | | Neighborhood Service Center Opens New Computer Lab | | Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition | | |
The Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition is making it easier to get connected to health resources in the region.
Residents can now text MIDSHORE to 898-211 and receive a monthly notification with a calendar of health events taking place within Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties.
Find health fairs, support groups, new parent classes, blood pressure screening, food pantries, walking groups, diabetes prevention programs, and so much more!
| | The A.F. Whitsitt Center is now offering convenient pick-up services for individuals seeking treatment. This new initiative ensures that transportation is no longer a barrier to accessing care. Scan the qr code in the image below to learn more. | | BHIPP Consultation Warmline is Available Year-Round | Child mental health specialists are available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. (except on major holidays) to provide consultation in many areas of behavioral health including medication management, diagnostic issues, developmental delays, school/learning issues, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, and early childhood mental health. Call 855-Md-BHIPP (632-4477) Click here for more information. | |
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc.
28578 Mary’s Court, Suite 1
Easton, MD 21601
410-770-4801
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