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Behavioral Health News, Events, & More
for the Mid-Shore Region
| | Recognizing MSBH Team Member Anniversaries | | |
Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the work anniversaries of Ashley Strazza, CPRS, RS, Recovery Crisis & Services Supervisor (five years), Trish Todd, Data & Quality Manager (four years), and Brigitte Kealy, MHS, Programs Director (seven years).
Ashley, Trish, and Brigitte, we are grateful for the passion, commitment, and care you bring to your work every day. Thank you for all you do!
| | Registration open for 12th Annual Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Conference | | |
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. is excited to announce the 12th Annual Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Conference, titled “Beyond Boundaries: Intercepting Challenges, Mapping Hope.” This important event will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Temple B’nai Israel, 7199 Tristan Drive, Easton, MD 21601.
The SIM Conference brings together professionals, community partners, and stakeholders to explore innovative strategies for addressing behavioral health and criminal justice challenges.
Click here to Register
Click here for Vendor Registration
| | Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. Is Hiring! | | |
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. is seeking a full-time Hub Manager to lead the continued growth of a school-based behavioral health program serving the mid-shore region. The Hub Manager will oversee all aspects of the initiative, including program governance, collaboration with the school system, strategic planning, and supervision of the Hub Liaison position. This role requires strong skills in program oversight, coalition building, grant and contract management, and stakeholder engagement, with a preference for candidates experienced in new program implementation. A bachelor’s degree with five years of related experience is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to Kelley Moran at kmoran@midshorebehavioralhealth.org.
View the full Hub Manager job description here.
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. is seeking a full-time Finance Manager to oversee and manage the organization’s day-to-day financial operations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager supervises the Finance Coordinator and Grants Manager while ensuring compliance with GAAP and state regulations. Responsibilities include accounting functions, payroll, audits, tax filings, procurement, and internal controls, along with preparing timely financial reports and supporting organizational goals. A bachelor’s degree in accounting and nonprofit financial management experience with demonstrated supervisory history are required; strong skills in financial software and communication are essential.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to Kelley Moran at kmoran@midshorebehavioralhealth.org by October 31, 2025.
View the full Finance Manager job description here.
| | MSBH Holds 6th Annual Going Purple Together | | |
The Mid Shore Planning Collaborative, comprised of MSBH and the health departments of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties, hosted the 6th Annual Going Purple Together event to celebrate Recovery Month. The event took place on September 27, 2025, at Church Hill Park in Church Hill, MD. Nearly 150 community members enjoyed a family friendly day of fun activities, raffles, and opportunities to connect with community behavioral health and recovery resources. A record forty local vendors provided information and support, and three people with lived experience shared their powerful and inspiring stories of recovery. Going Purple Together continues to serve as an important celebration of recovery and community connection across the Mid-Shore region.
View more photos and read the press release here.
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October 10th is World Mental Health Day! This year’s theme highlights the importance of supporting mental health during humanitarian emergencies, where crises like natural disasters, conflicts, and public health events can cause widespread emotional distress. Everyone—governments, health providers, schools, and community groups—plays a role in ensuring access to mental health care and psychosocial support.
Learn more here.
| | Updated Resource: Consumer Support Special Needs Application Form | | |
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. has updated its Consumer Support Special Needs Application form to better streamline assistance requests. Adults being referred must be Medicaid-enrolled, have no private insurance, be active in Fee-For-Service PBHS outpatient treatment, and have an income. Please ensure all sections are completed and legible, as incomplete forms will delay application review.
View the form here.
View MSBH Consumer Support Resources here.
| | Recognizing Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month | | What's happening to support recovery, suicide prevention, and behavioral health in the mid-shore? Check out the Mid-Shore Planning Collaborative's Community Behavioral Health Plan. | | Help Us Keep Our Resource Guide and Network of Care Updated | | |
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. maintains an annually updated Resource Guide for behavioral health services on our website, along with a digital resource directory through the Network of Care. These tools help individuals and providers quickly find local services and supports in Maryland.
We invite behavioral health providers/resources local to Maryland to review their listings and submit updates or new entries for inclusion in either or both resources. You can use the link below to submit your information.
Please note: all submissions will be reviewed before posting, and inclusion is not guaranteed.
Review the MSBH 2025 Resource Guide and Network of Care here.
Submit additions/corrections to either using this form.
| | Behavioral Health Surveys | | In-Person Trainings & Events | |
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- Click here to view the full list of the Mental Health Association of Maryland's "Resiliency Road Trip" training series.
- October 2nd, 2025, 6 PM – 7:30 PM: Caroline County Public Library: Co-parenting – Strategies for Success. 100 Market Street, Denton, MD. No registration required.
- October 7th, 2025, 6 PM - 7:30 PM: Maryland Department of Health: Medications for Addiction Treatment. Garrett College, Room 111, Garrett Information Enterprise Center (GIEC). No registration required.
- October 18th, 2025, 10 AM - 1 PM: Talbot Family Network: Talbot Resource Expo. Easton Elementary School, Easton, MD. Exhibitor setup at 9 AM. No registration required.
- October 21st, 2025, 6 PM - 7:30 PM: Maryland Department of Health: Comprehensive Health Framework for People Who Use Drugs. Garrett College, Room 111, Garrett Information Enterprise Center (GIEC). No registration required.
- October 21 - 22nd, 2025, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM: Channel Marker, SANTE: ASIST Suicide Training Workshop. 8865 Glebe Park Dr, Easton, MD. to register email kathy.hanna@santegroup.org.
- October 25th, 2025, 5 PM - 7 PM: YMCA Chesapeake: Trunk or Treat. 201 Talbot Ave., Cambridge, MD 21613. Contact: Stephanie Majors, smajors@ymcachesapeake.org.
- November 1st, 2025, 9 AM - 1 PM: Queen Anne's County Department of Health: Make a Difference Day. 600 Charles St, Sudlersville, MD. 21668.
- November 3rd, 5th, and 7th, 2025, All Day: National Federation of Families: Annual Conference. 9841 Washingtonian Blvd, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD.
- November 4th, 2025, 6 PM - 7:30 PM: Maryland Department of Health: Stages of Change. Garrett College, Room 111, Garrett Information Enterprise Center (GIEC). No registration required.
- November 6th, 2025, 6 PM – 7:30 PM: Caroline County Public Library: Bridging Gaps – Enhancing Workplace Collaboration. 100 Market Street, Denton, MD. No registration required.
- November 11th, 2025, 8 AM - 4 PM: Easton Dental Studio: Annual Veterans Day Free Dental Day. 2 Martin Ct #2, Easton, MD. No registration required.
- November 18th, 2025, 6 PM: Caroline County Public Library: Talk Saves Lives – Suicide Prevention Awareness. 100 Market Street, Denton, MD.
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- View all Maryland Family and Youth Interventions for Substance Use (Maryland FYI) Free Provider Training and Family Support Opportunities here.
- View all Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center SUD Series here.
- View Maryland Digital Equity Coalition: Digital Equity Grant Webinar Planning Series here.
| | 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.
| | 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.
| | Suicide Prevention Training Tailored for Those Who Work with Athletes | | |
The Behavioral Health Administration’s Office of Suicide Prevention is offering a free QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training designed specifically for those who work with athletes. This valuable training provides tools to support and educate the large athletic community in the mid-shore region. Flyers tailored to different sports—as well as a general version—are available to help spread the word.
Click here to view sport-specific training fliers
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- 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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Grief Share Recovery Group meets Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, starting February 6th to May 1st. Bethlehem Wesleyan Church, Preston, MD.
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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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Delmarva Gender Expression Movement (GEM) is a support group for those exploring or identifying anywhere along the gender spectrum. They meet every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at UUFE. The address is 7401 Ocean Gateway, Easton—email Tina.
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- Channel Marker is hiring a Youth Rehab Specialist/Case Manager in Denton, MD. This role supports youth clients in Caroline County, providing mental health services both individually and in groups, at program locations and within the community. Team-oriented, flexible, and energetic candidates with an associate’s degree (bachelor’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 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.
- Channel Marker, Inc. is hiring full-time Mental Health Case Managers/Rehab Specialists in Denton, MD to support youth or adults in Caroline County through individual and group mental health services. Applicants must be 21 or older, hold at least an Associate’s degree, and have a valid driver’s license. Channel Marker is also hiring Residential Overnight Group Home Counselors to assist individuals in their recovery journey. For more information and to apply, visit the employment section here.
- The Shelter Alliance, a non-profit organization in Chestertown, MD, is seeking a full-time Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have experience in shelter operations, nonprofit management, and fundraising, with a commitment to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. Responsibilities include program and resource management, community outreach, policy development, and personnel oversight. For best consideration, view the job posting here.
- For All Seasons is seeking dedicated professionals for multiple positions, including Licensed Therapist, Licensed School-Based Therapist, and Licensed Therapist (Forensic Program). Ideal candidates will provide trauma-informed clinical services and support clients in various settings. These full-time opportunities offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Click here to apply.
| | 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 | | |
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is awarding $19 million in new supplemental funding to states through the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHSBG) for efforts to address the intersection of homelessness and serious mental illness (SMI). This funding advances the President’s Executive Order, Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.
Click here to learn more
| Governor Moore Launches Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers Program to Combat Substance Use in Rural Communities | |
The Maryland Department of Labor is accepting applications for the Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers (RAMP) program, funded through a $2 million award from the Maryland Office of Overdose Response’s Opioid Restitution Fund. The program provides grant funding to expand the peer recovery workforce by supporting training, certification, advancement, and retention of Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) in rural Maryland. Eligible applicants include organizations able to serve rural communities most impacted by workforce shortages and opioid-related overdoses. Grants of up to $200,000 are available for activities conducted between February 1, 2026, and May 31, 2028. Application deadline: November 21st, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Click here to learn more
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a $100M pilot funding opportunity to prevent, test for, treat, and cure Hepatitis C (HCV) in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or Serious Mental Illness (SMI). This program is particularly designed to support communities severely affected by homelessness and to gain insights on effective ways to identify patients, complete treatment, cure infections, and reduce reinfection by Hepatitis C (a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis C virus).
Click here to learn more
| | 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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| | 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 | | New Spanish Resources from Mental Health America | | |
Mental Health America (MHA) is excited to offer new Spanish-language resources designed to support young people's mental health. The Supporting Young Minds guides feature practical tools, including sample communications, engaging classroom activities, colorful handouts, and a DIY worksheet and poster. Ideal for parents, educators, and caregivers, these free guides provide valuable resources for empowering Spanish-speaking youth and promoting mental well-being.
Get the guide here.
| | 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. | | Click here for a centralized electronic resource for community partners on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, focusing on Autism-related needs such as events, education, medical support, advocacy, and mental health. | | |
Do your patients currently have health insurance through Medicaid or the
Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP)?
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This year, Medicaid renewals are not automatic.
- Ask your patients to make sure their contact information is up to date with Maryland Health Connection.
- Encourage them to be on the lookout for notices, as they will be contacted by mail or through their online account when it’s their turn to renew.
- And please stress the importance of completing renewals on time. Participants can log in to their account at MarylandHealthConnection.gov/Checkin or call 855-642-8572 to get started.
| | 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. | | |
DEI Impact Statement
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. acknowledges that behavioral health systems have historically been used as a tool to perpetuate racism. Racism causes trauma. Racial bias within these systems cultivates health disparities and inequities, which can reinforce racial oppression.
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Value Statement
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. is devoted to providing exceptional service to our community with passion and commitment to our core values: Integrity, Inclusive Collaboration, Progressive Leadership, and Advocacy.
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Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc.
28578 Mary’s Court, Suite 1
Easton, MD 21601
410-770-4801
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