HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 9, 2025) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Washington County Mental Health Authority Board (“Board”).
The Board plays a vital role in advocating for a comprehensive mental health system that serves residents of all ages, as outlined in Maryland Code Annotated, Health-General §10-308.
Current vacancies include:
🔹 Child Advocate – An individual who advocates for the mental health needs of children.
🔹 Family Advocate – A family member of someone who has received mental health services in Washington County.
🔹 Consumer Representative – An individual who has personally received mental health services.
🔹 Citizen-at-Large Representative – A general community member with an interest in mental health.
Board members meet a minimum of four times per year, typically on the fourth Wednesday at 12:00 p.m., with one of those meetings being the Annual Meeting in November. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.
To apply or for more information, please contact Dawn L. Marcus, County Clerk, at 240-313-2204 or [email protected].
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