Mental Health Task Force
Overview
The Anne Arundel Mental Health Task Force was established by the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education and is a collaboration between the Superintendent of Schools and the County Executive to examine how to address the increased mental health needs of children and adolescents in Anne Arundel County.
The co-chairs of the task force currently meet with the AACPS Superintendent and County Executive on a quarterly basis to provide updates on mental health supports for children and adolescents in Anne Arundel County.
Mental Health Task Force Report- October 2020
Goals
Identify contributing factors to the increasing mental health needs of our children
Better coordinate services and communication between and among the school system, county government, and providers
Identify proactive measures and best practices
Make recommendations for improved delivery of services to children and families
Structure
The Anne Arundel Mental Health Task Force will meet four times during the 2019-20 school year, September, November, January, and March. During these meetings, the task force will develop an overview of services provided through AACPS and Anne Arundel government agencies, conduct a gap analysis, establish subcommittees, and provide recommendations for next steps.
Meetings