Maryland's 12th Annual Health Disparities Conference

The Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities is pleased to present Maryland's 12th Annual Statewide Health Disparities Conference, Health is a State of Mind: Addressing Behavioral Health Disparities.

Attend the conference to:

• Understand the state of behavioral health disparities and behavioral health needs in Maryland’s diverse populations
• Discuss behavioral health needs of Maryland’s Veterans and their families
• Learn about Mental Health First Aid
• Recognize and identify prevention strategies in minority communities
• Learn about community-based behavioral health initiatives

The Conference is free of charge. Healthy breakfast, lunch, and parking will be provided.

Conference check-in and healthy breakfast will take place from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. The Conference opening session will start promptly at 8:00 a.m.

***Co-sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration’s Office of Workforce Development and Training

The Maryland Behavioral Health Administration’s Office of Workforce Development and Training is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5 Continuing Education Units (Category I) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5 Continuing Education Units acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists, and the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-health Professionals Certification Board upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Office of Workforce Development and Training maintains responsibility for this program.