The Maryland Assembly is an advocacy organization that promotes school-based health care as a means to advance the belief that all Maryland children and youth have a basic fundamental right to access and receive comprehensive, quality health care.
School-based health care represents an essential strategy toward improving the lives of Maryland’s children and their families and optimizing their ability to become contributing members of society. School-based health care addresses the unique needs of children and youth and increases access to medical, mental, dental and/or other health related services.
MASBHC’s biggest initiatives include our participation in Hallways to Health through the School Based Health Alliance, our annual conference, and our advocacy work.
Donate to MASBHC through Amazon Smile
Did you know? You can now support MASBHC while doing your regular every day shopping at Amazon! Just follow this link to shop through Amazon Smile, and 0.5% of the price of eligible Amazon Smile purchases will be automatically donated to MASBHC. We appreciate your support!
COVID-19 Resources
MASBHC recommends that parents and students turn to the following sources for up-to-date information about school closures and other actions which affect Maryland students directly:
For general information about COVID-19, including recommended preventative measures, other sources include:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
- National Center for School Mental Health
- School-Based Health Alliance
Please follow the guidance provided by local, state, and federal officials as we navigate this situation together.
MASBHC Co-Sponsors the 2020 Virtual SHIP Program
MASBHC is proud to be a co-sponsor of the 2020 Virtual School Health Interdisciplinary Program, “Addressing the Needs of the Whole Child: What Works in School Health and Wellness.” This year, SHIP is celebrating over 20 years in providing quality programs. Register today to take advantage of this professional development opportunity.