Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)The DDA is the main Maryland state agency that pays for services in communities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.health.maryland.gov/dda/Pages/dda.aspx
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)DORS helps people with physical, emotional, intellectual, developmental, sensory, and learning disabilities by providing programs and services to help them get ready for employment, go to work, and keep their existing jobs.dors.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Maryland Able AccountAn ABLE account is a way to save for eligible disability-related expenses. If you’re receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you can have up to $100,000 in an ABLE account without it counting towards the $2,000 asset limitwww.marylandable.org/about
Department of Disabilities, Assistive Technology ProgramThe Department of Disabilities, Assistive Technology Program (MDTAP) enhances the lives of all Marylanders with disabilities, older Marylanders, and their families by providing access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services.mdod.maryland.gov/mdtap/Pages/Mission.aspx
Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health AdministrationThe Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), as part of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), has oversight responsibility for publicly-funded inpatient and outpatient (community) behavioral health services, which includes a comprehensive array of services and supports to help individuals with substance-related disorders, mental health disorders, co-occurring disorders, and problem-gambling disorders recover.health.maryland.gov/bha/Pages/Index.aspx
Crisis Help – For immediate, urgent medical or mental health, call 911:If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, call:
Maryland Crisis Hotline – 800-422-0009
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
