Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) helps families who care for someone with mental health, substance use or gambling issues. Using personal experience as parents, caregivers, young people and other loved ones, we connect, support and empower Maryland families. We also advocate to improve systems impacting individuals with behavioral health challenges.
Service
Our staff provide one-to-one support to parents and caregivers of young people with mental health issues and to any loved one who cares for someone with a substance use or gambling issue. MCF empowers parents, caregivers, youth and other loved ones by helping them navigate services and systems; providing them with tools to advocate; connecting them to each other; ensuring their voice and perspective is heard; and raising public awareness and fighting stigma.
Eligibility
Open to parents and caregivers of young people with mental health issues and to any loved one who cares for someone with a substance use or gambling issue.
Fees
No fees are charged.
Ages served
Serves children with mental health issues from birth to age 18, or up to their 22nd birthday if in special education.
