Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Donna H. Barnes, Ph.D.; Lisa H. Covington; Mary F. Cwik, Ph.D.; Marc Fishman, M.D.; Arthur L. Goff; William B. Icenhower, M.D.; Martha W. Pusey; Rev. Barbara J. Sands; one vacancy. Terms expire 2012.
Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy
Appointed by House Speaker: Susan L. M. Aumann
Ex officio: Phoenix B. Woody, designee of Secretary of Aging; Rachael G. Faulkner, designee of Secretary of Disabilities; Brian M. Hepburn, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Gayle Jordan-Randolph, M.D., Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health & Disabilities; Joan Patterson, designee of Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services; Arlene Rogan, Ph.D., designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Margaret Reed, Ph.D., designee of Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Richard M. Lane, designee of Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Richard D. Scott, D.Min., designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Anne Sheridan, Executive Director, Governor's Office for Children.
Staff: Albert A. Zachik, M.D.
c/o Mental Hygiene Administration
Dix Building, Spring Grove Hospital Center
55 Wade Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 402-8487; fax: (410) 402-8311
e-mail: albert.zachik@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/suicideprevention/
In October 2009, the Governor formed the Maryland Commission on Suicide Prevention (Executive Order 01.01.2009.13). The Commission is devising 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 will compile a list of support systems.
The Commission promotes a coordinated, collaborative and comprehensive effort by State and local agencies to ensure the best use of resources for the delivery of a continuum of services to prevent, intervene in, or recover from suicide. In addition, the Commission is to identify and review 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.
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