Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Edward J. Bartlinski; Shameka Burke; Johanna M. Dolan; Russell S. Himmelberger; Kevin W. Johnson; Amy Kulp; Jennilyn B. Landbeck; Cynthia I. Macri, M.D.; Dustin T. Richardson; Dana M. Sauro; Susan D. Schwarten; Monica Guerrero Vazquez; Holly C. Wilcox, Ph.D.; one vacancy. Terms expire 2022.
Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: vacancy, student
Appointed by Senate President: Adelaide C. Eckardt
Appointed by House Speaker: Eric G. Luedtke
Representing Maryland Addictions Directors Council: one vacancy
Ex officio: Amanda M. Celentano, designee of Secretary of Aging; Kirsten Robb-McGrath, designee of Secretary of Disabilities; Janel R. Cubbage, designee of Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health; Georgette Lavetsky, designee of Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services; vacancy, designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Lynda M. Bonieskie, Ph.D., designee of Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Dana S. Burl, designee of Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Lynne E. Muller, Ph.D., designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Christina E. Drushel Williams, designee of Deputy Director, Division of Children & Youth, Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, & Victim Services.
Staff: Kristin Abrams
c/o Service Access & Practice Innovation, Maryland Department of Health
Vocational Rehabilitation Building
55 Wade Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 402-8662
e-mail: kristin.abrams@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/suicideprevention/pages/home.aspx
Two-Year Plan to Governor due Dec. 1, 2018, & every two years thereafter (Executive Order 01.01.2018.26).
In October 2009, the Governor formed the Maryland Commission on Suicide Prevention (Executive Order 01.01.2009.13). The Commission was reconstituted in October 2018 (Executive Order 01.01.2018.26).
The Commission devises a statewide plan for suicide prevention and intervention, and post-suicide services for individuals and their families. For those who survive or attempt suicide and their families, the Commission has compiled a list of support systems.
To ensure the best use of resources for the delivery of a continuum of services to prevent, intervene in, or recover from suicide, the Commission promotes a coordinated, collaborative and comprehensive effort by State and local agencies. In addition, the Commission identifies the impact of suicide on the health and well-being of Maryland citizens; assesses the economic and social costs of suicide; identifies necessary resources to provide suicide prevention, intervention and post-suicide services; and promotes a collaborative and efficient organization and delivery of services to those affected by suicide.
In September 2012, the Commission submitted to the Governor its initial two-year plan for suicide prevention.
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