Who We Are

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The Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health is a grassroots coalition of family and advocacy organizations dedicated to:

  • Improving services for children with mental health needs and their families
  • Building a network of information and support for families across Maryland

We Believe...

  • Children with mental health needs have potential and require specialized services to achieve their full potential.
  • Families are the constant in a child's life and are equal partners in planning, implementation and evaluation of services for their child.
  • Services should be provided for children and families from a strength-based approach and consider the whole child and entire family.
  • Communities should develop a coordinated system of care that is available to all children with mental health needs and their families.

Our Coalition....

The Coalition grew out of the joint effort and commitment of eight family and advocacy organizations: each working on behalf of children with mental health needs and their families. Incorporated in 1999 as a private not-for-profit organization, the Coalition is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. 

Funding for the Coalition is provided by The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in cooperation with Baltimore Mental Health Systems. 

The Coalition is a member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and a State Chapter of the Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.

Our Staff...

Regional offices are located in Baltimore City, the Eastern Shore and Western Maryland. Presently, the Coalition’s 27 staff members work in 18 of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions. The Coalition welcomes calls from families anywhere in the state and will make every effort to provide information, support and advocacy for each family.

1. CENTRAL OFFICE
Jane Walker, Executive Director
Lynne Humphries-Russ, Administrator

Ann Geddes, Family Advocate - Central Maryland
Cindy Hottinger, Family Navigator – Howard County
Carol Allenza - Family Leadership Coordinator
Lauren Lasher- Children’s Mental Health Matters! Campaign Director
Carole Innerbichler – Administrative Assistant
10632 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 119
Columbia MD 21044
410.730.8267
1.888.607.3637 Toll Free
410.730.8331 FAX

2. BALTIMORE CITY OFFICE
Angela Vaughn-Lee, Director
2701 N Charles Street, 4th Floor
Baltimore MD 21218
410.235.6340
1.888.607.3637 Toll Free
410.235.6344 FAX

3. MIDSHORE OFFICE OFFICE
Heidi Rochon, Regional Coordinator
Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne, Talbot Counties
317 Carter Avenue
Denton MD 21629
410.479.1146
1.888.607.3637 Toll Free

4. SOUTHERN MARYLAND OFFICE
Gwenetta Mitchell and Julie Hendricks, Family Support Partners
46940 Shangri-La Drive
Lexington Park MD 20653
301.737.3116
301.737.3119 FAX

5. WASHINGTON COUNTY OFFICE
Lolita Spangler
Kathleen Phillips, Family Navigator
638 Oak Hill Avenue
Hagerstown MD 21740
301.791.0117
301.791.9112 FAX

6. ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE
Ula Keech
Sarah Bennett, Family Navigator
128 Virginia Avenue
PO Box 2303
Cumberland MD 21502
301.777.2005
301.777.2093 FAX

7. HARFORD COUNTY OFFICE
19 Newport Drive
Suite 203
Forset Hill MD 21050
410.420.9880
410.420.6690 FAX

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES    back to top

Looking to make a difference? If you are the caregiver for a child with mental health needs and want to work with a dynamic group of family members dedicated to helping other families, join us!

There are no current openings at this time.

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