Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 42 - Maryland Behavioral Health and Public Safety Center of Excellence
Section 13-4205 - Local Jurisdictions to Develop 2-Year Community Health and Public Safety Plans -- Items Included

(a)    Each local jurisdiction in the State shall develop a 2–year community health and public safety plan in collaboration with:
        (1)    The Center;
        (2)    The local health department;
        (3)    The local department of human services;
        (4)    Behavioral health coordinators for the local school system;
        (5)    The local health improvement council;
        (6)    Community–based behavioral health providers;
        (7)    A representative of the NAACP;
        (8)    A representative of public defenders; and
        (9)    Other key stakeholders.
    (b)    The plan shall include:
        (1)    An assessment of the capacity of the local behavioral system;
        (2)    Recommendations for the enhancement of the local crisis response system;
        (3)    Recommendations for the enhancement of the local behavioral health care system, including culturally competent care;
        (4)    An analysis of available federal grant funds available to the county or jurisdiction; and
        (5)    A racial impact analysis.
    (c)    A local jurisdiction is encouraged to use an existing local planning and coordinating committee or local management board to satisfy the requirements of this section.