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Public Health & Environment Committee

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: 1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2335 410 2553, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=mb98655e3b2df75e346d90dc416789802

TL;DR

Baltimore City's Public Health & Environment Committee held a virtual hearing on August 5, 2026 to review the city's capacity to address behavioral health challenges. The committee examined staffing levels at the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), data evaluation practices, coordination between city and non-city funded entities, and visibility of behavioral health initiatives.

Key Decisions

  • Review of BCHD behavioral health staffing and capacity Under Review
  • Assessment of data-based evaluation and reporting systems Under Review
  • Alignment of city-funded and non-city behavioral health entities Under Review
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEM SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. LO25-0007 Behavioral Health For the purpose of reviewing Baltimore City's capacity to respond to increasing behavioral health challenges, including BCHD staffing, data-based evaluation and reporting, alignment of City-funded non-City entities, and the visibility of pro-behavioral health efforts
    Legislative Oversight
  6. ADJOURNMENT
  7. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC