Garrett County Included in States Hand Out of $111M in Behavioral Health Care Grants
In a significant move towards bolstering the healthcare services available to families and children in Maryland, approximately $111 million has been earmarked for disbursement this year. This allocation is part of the larger Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan and represents a crucial step in enhancing access to essential healthcare services across the state.
The allocation is based on 129 grants submitted to the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, following recommendations by the Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports. This consortium, established by the General Assembly in 2021, plays a pivotal role in developing a statewide framework to expand access to behavioral health services for Maryland students. The $111 million fund is drawn from the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, underlining the interconnectedness of education and healthcare in fostering holistic development among children and families.
A diverse range of organizations has been selected to receive grants, reflecting the multifaceted approach to addressing healthcare needs across different communities. Major recipients include Sheppard Pratt Health System Inc., which has been awarded $4 million to provide a suite of services in Frederick County. Additional funding of $6.5 million will extend similar services to Howard, Prince George’s, and Washington counties. Thrive Behavioral Health, among others, has received $6.7 million to offer substance abuse prevention and early childhood intervention services in Anne Arundel County.
The grants are expected to have a transformative impact on various communities across Maryland. Notably, Prince George’s County, a majority-Black jurisdiction, will receive approximately $25 million distributed across 19 grants to community health agencies and nonprofit organizations. Similarly, Baltimore City will benefit from 11 grants totaling $12 million, aimed at bolstering healthcare services for residents. Frederick County emerges as another significant beneficiary, with 12 grants totaling $7.6 million, highlighting the statewide reach and equitable distribution of resources.
The allocation of $111 million for healthcare services marks a significant milestone in Maryland’s ongoing efforts to improve access to essential services for families and children. By aligning with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan, this initiative recognizes the integral relationship between healthcare and education in nurturing thriving communities. As these programs roll out, they hold the promise of fostering healthier, more resilient communities across the state, laying a foundation for long-term success and well-being.
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My name is Jay Ferguson, and I am a lifelong resident of the Deep Creek Lake area. I am also co-owner of the real estate side of Taylor Made. I have been in the real estate business for 21+ years now and I LOVE what I do! I have to say, my career really took off when I co-founded the real estate side of Taylor Made in 2014. Its been an amazing experience, building a real estate company from the ground up and achieving so much so quickly! In August 2016, we purchased Long & Foster Real Estate Deep Creek, where I had started my career in 2000. In 2018, we on-boarded virtually every agent from Coldwell Banker Deep Creek Realty as they closed up shop and the real estate family grew even more! We now have over 40 sales agents and have expanded to West Virginia and Pennsylvania, as well. Taylor Made is the #1 vacation rental company at Deep Creek with over 475 vacation rental homes, and over one hundred thousand yearly visitors. Its amazing what we have accomplished using the principles of honesty, teamwork and customer service!
Personally, my wife Jessica and I enjoy traveling and especially spending time in the outdoors, hiking and exploring the many diverse areas that Garrett County is naturally blessed with. We have raised two wonderful children here, Kayleah (22) and Noah (13). In the summer, we love spending time on the water with friends & family and enjoying the lake life! We are both active in our church, our community & local school activities, and we fill our schedule with plenty of volunteer efforts. I currently serve on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity. I am proud to say that I was named Deep Creek Time’s Favorite ‘Community Champion’ in 2019. I was also named Garrett County Realtor of the Year in 2018-19, as well.
I really enjoy promoting my hometown. I am very proud of the resort area that has developed over my lifetime and look forward to growing the area even more! Deep Creek Lake has been described as ‘The Lake Tahoe of the east', and I think that speaks volumes about the potential to own property here! Deep Creek Lake isn't really a town or city by itself; it's comprised of three towns: Oakland, Swanton & McHenry, Maryland. I am very passionate about my hometown and am impressed with how many people know about it as we travel around the country. Deep Creek Lake is an amazing place to visit and even better place to live! During the pandemic in 2020, our market exploded and more and more people left their primary residence in the city to live here permanently. With distance learning in schools and tele-commuting becoming the ‘norm’, many more people were drawn to the area to ‘live where they love to play’.
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