Dorchester County

Dorchester County Local Addictions Authority
524 Race Street, 1st floor
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
Phone: 410-228-7714 Fax: 410-228-8049

Director: Donald Hall, donald.hall@maryland.gov

Mid-Shore Counties Core Service Agency includes Caroline, Dorchester, Kent,
Queen Anne and Talbot Counties

Mid-Shore Behavioral Health, Inc.
28578 Mary’s Court, Suite 1
Easton, Maryland 21601 Phone: 410-770-4801
Fax: 410-770-4809

Acting Director: Kathryn Dilley, kdilley@midshorebehavioralhealth.org
Behavioral Health Coordinator, Adult: Johanna Norris, jnorris@midshorebehavioralhealth.org
Behavioral Health Coordinator, C&A: Megan Pinder, mpinder@midshorebehavioralhealth.org
Behavioral Health Coordinator, Special Populations: Mary Beth Brennaman, mbbrennaman@midshorebehavioralhealth.org
Behavioral Health Coordinator, Crisis Response: Kathy Stevens, kstevens@midshorebehavioralhealth.org

Mid-Shore Counties Core Service Agency Website

Mission Statement

The Maryland Association of Behavioral Health Authorities (MABHA) is the non-profit organization comprised of Maryland’s Core Service Agencies, Local Addictions Authorities, and Local Behavioral Health Authorities. Our agencies are responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring public behavioral health services at the county level. There is an agency to be of assistance in every county in the state and in Baltimore City.

Did You Know?

Addiction is a chronic brain disease that can be treated

2016-12-04T23:29:24+00:00

Addiction is a chronic brain disease that can be treated

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/addiction/

Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the US

2016-12-04T23:29:49+00:00

Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the US

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/drug-overdose/

4 in 5 new heroin users started out misusing prescription painkillers

2016-12-04T23:30:15+00:00

4 in 5 new heroin users started out misusing prescription painkillers

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/new-herion-users/

People often share unused pain relievers, unaware of the dangers of nonmedical opioid use

2016-12-04T23:30:59+00:00

People often share unused pain relievers, unaware of the dangers of nonmedical opioid use

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/share-unused-pain-relievers/

Women are more likely than men to be prescribed prescription pain relievers

2016-12-04T23:31:35+00:00

Women are more likely than men to be prescribed prescription pain relievers

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/women-more-likely/

More than 90% of people with substance abuse problems began smoking, drinking or using drugs before age 18

2016-12-04T23:32:35+00:00

More than 90% of people with substance abuse problems began smoking, drinking or using drugs before age 18

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/more-than-90-percent-of-substance-abusers/

Alcohol and drug use becomes abuse when the substances begin to interfere with day to day life and relationships.

2016-12-04T23:33:12+00:00

Alcohol and drug use becomes abuse when the substances begin to interfere with day to day life and relationships.

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/when-use-becomes-abuse/

According to the CDC, more than 480,000 deaths each year are cause by nicotine addiction

2016-12-04T23:33:49+00:00

According to the CDC, more than 480,000 deaths each year are cause by nicotine addiction

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/deaths-by-nicotine-addiction/

Heavy drinking is defined as having 5 or more drinks on the same occasion 5 or more times in the last 30 days

2016-12-04T23:34:31+00:00

Heavy drinking is defined as having 5 or more drinks on the same occasion 5 or more times in the last 30 days

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/heavy-drinking-defined/

Only about 10% of people in the US needing substance abuse treatment receive it

2016-12-04T23:35:32+00:00

Only about 10% of people in the US needing substance abuse treatment receive it

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/only-10-percent-who-need-treatment-receive-it/

7% of high school students have alcohol dependence or abuse problems

2016-12-04T23:35:59+00:00

7% of high school students have alcohol dependence or abuse problems

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/7-percent-of-high-school-students/

One in 10 children and adolescents suffer from mental illness severe enough to cause some level of impairment.

2016-12-04T23:39:46+00:00

One in 10 children and adolescents suffer from mental illness severe enough to cause some level of impairment.

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/1-in-10-children-and-adolescents-suffer-from-mental-illness/

1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences some type of mental disorder every year.

2016-12-04T23:40:16+00:00

1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences some type of mental disorder every year.

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/1-in-5-adults-in-the-united-states/

Behavior problems in children can be symptoms of emotional, behavioral or mental disorders, rather than attention-seeking devices.

2016-12-04T23:40:41+00:00

Behavior problems in children can be symptoms of emotional, behavioral or mental disorders, rather than attention-seeking devices.

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/behavior-problems-in-children/

Mental illness does not discriminate – it can affect anyone.

2016-12-04T23:41:13+00:00

Mental illness does not discriminate – it can affect anyone.

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/mental-illness-does-not-discriminate/

Mental illnesses are the byproduct of interaction of biological, psychological and social factors.

2016-12-04T23:41:45+00:00

Mental illnesses are the byproduct of interaction of biological, psychological and social factors.

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/mental-illnesses-are-the-byproduct/

Most people with mental illness get better, and many recover completely.

2016-12-04T23:42:14+00:00

Most people with mental illness get better, and many recover completely.

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/most-people-with-mental-illness-get-better/

People with mental illness lead active, productive lives.

2016-12-04T23:42:36+00:00

People with mental illness lead active, productive lives.

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/people-with-mental-illness-lead-active-productive-lives/

Treatment for mental illness can include self-help strategies, community supports, therapy and medication.

2016-12-04T23:43:02+00:00

Treatment for mental illness can include self-help strategies, community supports, therapy and medication.

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/treatment-for-mental-illness/

With the right treatment, 70–90% of individuals affected with mental illness can significantly improve their quality of life.

2016-12-04T23:43:30+00:00

With the right treatment, 70–90% of individuals affected with mental illness can significantly improve their quality of life.

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/with-the-right-treatment/

In any given year, 5 – 9 % of children experience serious emotional disturbances.

2016-12-29T16:15:46+00:00

In any given year, 5 – 9 % of children experience serious emotional disturbances.

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/239/

Behavior problems in children can be symptoms of emotional or mental disorders, rather than simply “bad behavior.”

2016-12-29T16:17:18+00:00

Behavior problems in children can be symptoms of emotional or mental disorders, rather than simply “bad behavior.”

https://www.marylandbehavioralhealth.org/testimonials/behavior-problems/

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