The Washington County Mental Health Authority is responsible for planning, developing and monitoring mental health services in Washington County to improve the quality of life for the citizens with mental illness. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO MANAGE AND COORDINATE THE PUBLICLY FUNDED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND TO PROMOTE FULL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE PLANNING AND DELIVERY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY,MARYLAND. THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS A CLEARINGHOUSE, DISTRIBUTING FUNDS FROM THE STATE TO LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDERS. THE RECIPIENT LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT INCLUDED HEREIN.