2018 Maryland Code
Health - General
Title 10 - Mental Health Law.
Subtitle 14 - Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System
§ 10-1402. Crisis Response System.
(a) Establishment. -- There is a Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System in the Behavioral Health Administration.
(b) Duties. -- The Crisis Response System shall:
(1) Operate a statewide network utilizing existing resources and coordinating interjurisdictional services to develop efficient and effective crisis response systems to serve all individuals in the State, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week;
(2) Provide skilled clinical intervention to help prevent suicides, homicides, unnecessary hospitalizations, and arrests or detention, and to reduce dangerous or threatening situations involving individuals in need of behavioral health services; and
(3) Respond quickly and effectively to community crisis situations.
(c) Consultation. -- The Administration shall consult with consumers of behavioral health services, family members, and behavioral health advocates in the development of the Crisis Response System.