Harford County Gets Its First 24/7 Crisis Hotline

BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — Harford County residents now have 24/7 access to a crisis hotline for behavioral and mental health, and addiction services.
The hotline, 800-NEXT-STEP, came about through a partnership between the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UMUCH) and several Harford County health agencies.
“The hotline is a way for individuals to find help in one convenient location,” said president and CEO of UMUCH, Lyle Sheldon. “Many people with behaviora