Maryland behavioral health advocates are urging Gov. Wes Moore and lawmakers to restore more than $116 million in proposed budget cuts to mental health services, warning that the reductions could hurt a wide swath of programs.

Behavioral health advocates in Maryland are voicing concerns about the possible impact of a $116 million budget cut included in Gov. Wes Moore's FY2026 budget.

Mental health advocates on Tuesday called on Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to restore proposed budget cuts. The recommendation from Moore is a 70% cut for mental services. The law through the “Blueprint For