Wicomico County Health DepartmentSeth H. Hurdle Building
108 E. Main Street
Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone: (410) 749-1244 Get Directions
Behavioral Health Program
Telephone: 410-334-3497 Fax: 410-543-6680
Advance Directive for Mental Health Treatment
Maryland law gives the right to anyone 16 years of age and over to be involved in decisions about their mental health treatment. However, a parent or guardian of a person under the age of 18 years may authorize treatment, even over the objection of the minor. The law also notes that at times, some persons are unable to make treatment decisions. Maryland law states that you have the right to make decisions in advance, including mental health treatment decisions, through a process called advance directive. An advance directive can be used to state your treatment choice or can be used to name a health care agent, that is someone that will make health care decisions for you.
Download Advance Directive for Mental Health Treatment Form in PDFOur Programs
- Child, Adolescent & Family Outpatient Mental Health
- Targeted Case Management
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program
- Minority Youth Outreach Program
- Forensic Services
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Advance Directive for Mental Health TreatmentAddress
Wicomico County Behavioral Health ProgramSeth H. Hurdle Building
108 E. Main Street
Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone: 410-334-3497
Fax: 410-543-6680
