The Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports — which issued $111 million in grants to address youth mental health in 2024 —issued five grants totaling $4.96 million in Howard County:
- Sheppard Pratt Health System Inc. received $2.25 million for individual and family therapy, early intervention groups, case management, psychiatric services and a summer program.
- Backpack Healthcare received $1.1 million to expand access to substance use treatment groups, monthly wellness workshops and counseling services.
- Brain Futures received $1 million for executive cognitive functioning enhancement to improve learning ability, enhance school connectedness and reduce negative mental health experiences.
- Parent Encouragement Program Inc. (PEP) received $385,000 for parenting education for parents and caregivers of children ages five to 18.
- Congruent Counseling Services received $225,000 for substance use disorder services, mental health interventions and education, parent support, and navigation to services and supports.