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In addition to contacting 988, you can find mental health and substance use services for you or your loved one.​​​ Explore our 988 FAQs to learn more about how 988 works in Maryland. We also encourage professionals and providers to review and share free outreach materials from our 988 Toolkit.​​​​​​ NEW video: What is 988 and how does it work?​​

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