Brain and Mental Health

Cognitive and mental health are important to the overall health of every Maryland resident. Resources are available to help screen for potential cognitive and mental health conditions, and find services and supports for care.

Brain Health

The Maryland Department of Aging offers resources related to brain, mental, and cognitive health, including education, support, services, and funding opportunities.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Distress

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides immediate support for people experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis. Support is available by dialing 988 or interacting via a chat platform.

Mental Health Resources

The Mental Health Association of Maryland provides resources for older Marylanders to help them protect and improve their mental health.

The Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist

An innovative resource that helps families impacted by dementia identify their needs, access reliable information, and connect to supports to help them develop a larger care plan.

AD:8 Cognitive Screening

Compare signs of normal aging to potential signs of mild dementia through an eight-question screening tool.

Otros recursos

Póngase en contacto con MAP para obtener más información sobre las ayudas a las que puede tener derecho.

  • Asociación de Alzheimer ofrece recursos y apoyo a los estadounidenses que viven con Alzheimer y a sus familias.
  • Dialing 211 can connect you with a trained health check professional who provides weekly mental health check-ins.
  • Warning Signs for Suicide offers guidelines to help service members, veterans, and their families recognize and respond to suicidal ideations.

Cuidadores y apoyo para la demencia

El Programa de apoyo a los cuidadores familiares de Maryland es administrado por la red local de Agencias locales para personas mayores. El programa ayuda a los familiares y cuidadores informales a cuidar de sus seres queridos en casa durante el mayor tiempo posible.