Mental Health Advisory Committee

The Mental Health Advisory Committee, composed of persons appointed by the County Executive, gives suggestions to the Mental Health and Disabilities Administration on services that are needed or need improvement in Prince George's County. The Committee volunteers to review and give recommendations on proposals for new services, the budget of the Mental Health and Disabilities Administration and the Annual Plan. The Committee studies various issues that are barriers to good mental health care, and then gives recommendations on how to make positive changes.

Mission
To serve as an advocate for a comprehensive mental health system for persons of all ages, and to provide citizen oversight to all publicly funded mental health programs in Prince George’s County.

Meetings
Monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month (except when national holidays conflict with the meeting day). The general public is invited to attend all monthly meetings and encouraged to volunteer there time and talents on the various subcommittees.

Committee Member (12)
• Charmian O. Crawford (Vice-Chair)
• Derek Ballard
• Hassan Sabree (Chair)
• Joseph Rollo
• Karen Lynch
• Luz Naval
• Martha Mihaly
• Nicole McDavid
• Patricia Fletcher
• Richard Butterfield
• Timothy Jansen
• Tomeka Bolden

Commission, Liaison
Patricia Bendross
Department of Family Services
County Service Building
5012 Rhode Island Avenue
Camp Springs, MD 20748
Phone: (301) 985-3890
Email: Pabendross@co.pg.md.us

If you are interested in being selected as a committee member, please call (301) 985-3890 for more information.

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