Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Kimberly C. Burto. Term expires 2015.
Gregory W. Branch, M.D.; Kenneth R. Collins; Robert D. Farrar; Jennilyn B. Landbeck; Shenetta Malkia-Sapp; William T. Powell; Robert R. Tousey; Holly C. Wilcox, Ph.D. Terms expire 2018.
Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy
Appointed by House Speaker: Susan W. Krebs
Ex officio: Amanda M. Celentano, designee of Secretary of Aging; Linnette Rivera, designee of Secretary of Disabilities; Albert A. Zachik, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Barbara J. Bazron, Ph.D., Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health; Stephen B. Goldberg, M.D., designee of Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services; Michael S. Ito, Psy.D., designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Randall S. Nero, Ph.D., designee of Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Dana S. Hendrickson, designee of Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Deborah D. Nelson, Ph.D., designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Christina E. Drushel Williams, designee of Executive Director, Governor's Office for Children.
Staff: Kimberly A. Hiner
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Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
In October 2009, the Governor formed the Maryland Commission on Suicide Prevention (Executive Order 01.01.2009.13).
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 and reviews the impact of suicide on the health and well-being of Maryland citizens; the economic and social costs of suicide; and effective and efficient practices in the 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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