September 2026 Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting

Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting Agenda

Sep 09, 2026 5:00 p.m.

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1. Welcome
2. Introductions
3. Approval of Agenda and Minutes
   1. September 09, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda
   2. August 12, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
4. Attendance Review
5. Presentation:

Maryland Coalition of Families

Karen Duffy, Executive Director

6. LBHA Director Updates
7. Committee Updates
   1. Program Development & Strategic Planning
   2. Board Development
   3. Proposal Review
8. Chairman Updates
9. Announcements
10. Adjournment

Future Meeting Dates:

October 14, 2026

Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 

September 09, 2026 5:00 p.m.

WebEx

1. Welcome
2. Introductions
3. Approval of Agenda and Minutes
   1. September 09, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda
      1. Motion to approve seconded and passed
   2. August 12, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
      1. Motion to approve seconded and passed
4. Attendance Review
   1. Excused: Andre’a Watkins, Kami Wagner,
   2. Unexcused: Ayesha Holmes, Joshua Speert, Shakirra Haynes,
   3. HCHD Staff: Roe Rodgers-Bonaccorsy, Shereen Cabrera-Bentley, Andrew Moore
   4. Guests: Karen Duffy

5. Presentation:

   Maryland Coalition of Families

Karen Duffy, Executive Director

1. Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF): Presented an overview of MCF as a statewide, free, family-run nonprofit providing peer support, systems navigation, resource connections, emotional support, educational programming, and support groups for families and young adults experiencing behavioral health challenges.
2. Leadership, Young Adult Support, and Advocacy: Reviewed MCF’s family leadership development and young adult peer-support programs, along with advocacy efforts focused on elevating family voice and influencing behavioral health systems and policy.
3. Eligibility and Referral Process: Reviewed eligibility requirements and the referral process, including access for parents and caregivers of children with behavioral health challenges without requiring a formal diagnosis.

6. LBHA Director Updates
   1. September is Suicide Awareness Month, September 10th was World Suicide Prevention Day. To recognize this, the George Howard building is lit up in teal and purple.
      1. The Howard County Out Of The Darkness Walk is scheduled for Saturday, September 26th, at the Merriweather District in Columbia.
      2. Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Training will be hosted at HCHD on Tuesday, October 6th.
      3. The hospital is hosting a drug take back day in their parking lot on Saturday, October 24th.
7. Committee Updates
   1. Program Development & Strategic Planning
   2. Board Development
   3. Proposal Review
8. Chairman Updates
9. Announcements
10. Adjournment