Education is the first tier which focuses on individuals working to become more aware of behavioral health education to support social, emotional, behavioral and developmental well-being. This section helps you to navigate the physical, emotional, behavioral, and social signs and symptoms of everyday behavioral health and well-being so you can learn strategies to be and stay well.

Early Intervention is the second tier and focuses on individuals identified at risk of or beginning to experience some behavioral health concerns to prevent worsening symptoms. This section helps you identify early signs and reach out to community support.

Intervention is the third tier and focuses on individuals experiencing significant behavioral health symptoms that affect their functioning at home, school, work, or in the community. This section helps you evaluate symptoms and access treatment.

Intensive Intervention is the fourth tier and focuses on individuals experiencing severe, complex, chronic, or persistent behavioral health symptoms. This section helps you to access immediate and significant supports.

County Executive Calvin Ball is a Maryland native and a resident of Columbia, where he and his wife Shani are proud parents of two daughters who attend and graduated from Howard County public schools. In 2006, Ball made history when he was elected the youngest Chairperson in the history of the Howard County Council. He made history again in 2018, when he became the first African-American to be elected Howard County Executive.

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Find information about projects happening in your community.

The Howard County Bureau of Utilities defines a critical water user as a business or facility that uses water as a critical function of their overall process. This includes but is not limited to, hospitals, health care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers, day care centers, and schools.

Commercial waste is collected and transferred to be landfilled.

Find programs for ages 5-12 years old.

Find programs for ages 18+ years old.

Find programs for ages 55+ years old.

Find therapeutic recreation programs for all ages.

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health programs can help child care providers and early childhood educators with young children who have difficult and disruptive behavior.

Schedule an appointment to have your car seat checked by a Child Passenger Safety Technician