988 Statewide Learning Collaborative

The Maryland Department of Health's Behavioral Health Administration has issued a solicitation for a project titled "988 Statewide Learning Collaborative," aimed at enhancing coordination between Maryland's 988 crisis hotline and local 911 public safety answering points. The primary goal is to develop and facilitate a learning collaborative that brings together local 988 centers, 911 agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to establish effective bi-directional communication and triaging processes for behavioral health crisis calls. This initiative seeks to improve response times, ensure appropriate resource allocation, and foster seamless collaboration during behavioral health emergencies across the state. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $200,000 and is open for responses until June 7, 2024. It is managed by the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, with a focus on statewide implementation within Maryland. Interested organizations can contact Crystal Hack via email for further details. The project emphasizes building a coordinated approach to behavioral health crisis response, leveraging stakeholder engagement, and improving overall crisis management infrastructure across Maryland.