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Committee explores expanding trauma‑informed supports and community partnerships for student mental health
Summary
Committee members and health‑department staff discussed current wraparound supports, local therapist shortages and efforts to use consortium grants and in‑school programs to reach students who face long wait lists for community behavioral health services.
Committee members flagged mental health and behavioral health as central to student safety work. A county health official said the school‑district consortium and state Blueprint for Maryland’s Future provide wraparound supports, and schools are piloting trauma‑focused programs to address access and transportation barriers.
Multiple participants noted gaps in outpatient services and long wait lists; the health department said it is exploring grants and data to better understand trends in youth substance use and behavioral health needs. Members suggested inviting administrators, teachers and students to future meetings to share stories that complement quantitative data.
