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Briefing

Briefing. Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans. A collaboration between: Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene United States Department of Veterans Affairs Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Maryland National Guard Maryland Defense Force. Overview of MCV.

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Briefing

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  1. Briefing

  2. Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans A collaboration between: Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene United States Department of Veterans Affairs Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Maryland National Guard Maryland Defense Force

  3. Overview of MCV • Assist veterans and their families with coordinating behavioral health services, including mental health and substance abuse services- either with the VA or Maryland’s public mental health system • Provide information and referrals related to: • Employment • Education • Housing • VA benefits • Outreach: educate residents, veterans (i.e. MNG) and community groups about MCV

  4. Who is eligible? • An individual, male or female, with prior active duty service (other than for training), regardless of service era • For behavioral health services: veterans discharged or released under conditions ‘other than dishonorable’ • For information and referral: all veterans, regardless of discharge type • Family members of veterans

  5. Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans- The Process • Referrals accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week • Referral sources are unlimited • A connection is made with a regional resource coordinator • A personal relationship is built • Once a veteran is linked to an RRC, they will always speak to the same person. Once a relationship is built, the veteran will ideally feel heard and understood, opening up the lines of communication so needs can be met, and • stability can be achieved.

  6. Behavioral Health Resource Coordination Mental health and substance abuse counseling services are initially attempted through the USVA If services are not available within a two week time frame, veterans are provided with services via the Maryland Public Mental Health System The services may include: assessment, individual, family, and group therapy,detoxification services, and medication-assisted treatment.

  7. Information and Referral Information and referrals are provided to address additional needs, such as: • Employment • Housing • Benefit Information • Financial Assistance • Community Supports

  8. Contact Information To learn more, visit our website: www.VETERANS.MARYLAND.gov To speak with someone, call our hotline: 1-877-770-4801

  9. Regional Information Western Region: Frederick, Montgomery, Washington, Allegany, Garrett RRC: Melissa Barber mbarber.mcv@gmail.com, 410-725-9971 Central Region: Baltimore, Harford, Anne Arundel, Howard, Carroll, Cecil, and Baltimore City RRC: Dana Hendrickson dana.hendrickson.mcv@gmail.com, 410-258-2513

  10. Regional Information, cont’d. Southern Region: Prince Georges, Calvert, St. Mary’s, Charles RRC: Arianna Day aday.mcv@gmail.com, 410-725-9993 Eastern Region: Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, Worcester RRC: Michael Bargiband mbargiband.mcv@gmail.com, 410-725-9996

  11. Working Together • Sharing MCV information with colleagues • Collaborating to streamline service coordination • Partnering to share resources available for veterans

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