2023 Legislative Briefing & Reception

The Mental Health Association of Maryland’s Legislative Briefing and Reception is the only event of its kind—bringing together hundreds of behavioral health professionals, business and nonprofit leaders, concerned citizens, and policymakers to unify as a community during the state’s annual legislative session and learn about public policy issues that will impact Marylanders’ mental wellbeing. 

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This year, we are thrilled to be back in person for the 2023 Legislative Briefing and Reception where we will: 

  • Hear from Governor Wes Moore and other members of the new administration 
  • Hear from members of the Maryland General Assembly about legislation that will impact Marylanders’ behavioral health 
  • Celebrate our 2023 behavioral health awardees 
  • Hear from an expert panel about the positive outcomes achieved by Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in Maryland and across the country. The panel includes:  
    • Valerie Huhn, Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health 
    • Joe Parks, Medical Director at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing 
    • Jeff Richardson, Vice President & COO of Sheppard Pratt Community Services 
    • Laura Herrera Scott, MD, MPH, Secretary, Maryland Department of Health
    • The Honorable Joseline Pena Melnyk, Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee
    • Moderator: Sheilah Kast, Host, On The Record, WYPR 
  • Network with friends and colleagues 

Schedule of Events

Introductory remarks

Linda Raines, CEO, Mental Health Association of Maryland

Awards Ceremony

2023 Distinguished Service Award
The Honorable Delores Kelley
The Honorable Maggie McIntosh

2023 Paula Hamburger Child Advocacy Award
Claudia Remington

2023 Excellence in Media Award
William Wan, The Washington Post

Remarks from Governor Wes Moore
Legislative and Policy Briefing

Kathleen Birrane, Commissioner, Maryland Insurance Administration
The Honorable Guy Guzzone, Chair, Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
The Honorable Malcolm Augustine, Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
The Honorable Katie Fry Hester, Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
The Honorable Heather Bagnall, House Health and Government Operations Committee

CCBHC Expert Panel

Moderator: Sheilah Kast, Host, On The Record, WYPR
Valerie Huhn, Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health
Joe Parks, Medical Director at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Jeff Richardson, Vice President & COO of Sheppard Pratt Community Services

Response Panel:
Laura Herrera Scott, MD, MPH, Secretary, Maryland Department of Health
The Honorable Joseline Pena-Melnyk, Chair, House Health and Government Operations Committee

Reception

 


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