Community Resources

CarePoint Response (formerly BCRI)

Baltimore-area behavioral health crisis services. Contact 988 for immediate support.

Phone: 988

Grassroots Crisis Intervention

Crisis counseling and support for individuals and families in Howard County and Central Maryland.

Phone: 410-531-6677

Behavioral Health System Baltimore

Local mental health and substance use resources for Baltimore City. This number is for general inquiries.

Phone: 410-637-1900

NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore

Mental health information, support groups, education, and referrals.

Phone: 410-435-2600

NAMI Maryland

Maryland · Individuals and families

Statewide mental health education, advocacy, and family support.

Mental Health Association of Maryland

Mental health information and resources for children, adults, and older adults.

Mental Health America

Mental health education and recovery resources.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Information about mental health conditions, treatment, and research.

On Our Own of Maryland

Peer support, education, and advocacy.

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

Tools for developing a personal wellness and recovery plan.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

Education and peer support for people living with depression and bipolar disorder.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — Maryland

Suicide prevention education and support for people affected by suicide loss.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous

Peer support meetings for adults recovering from childhood sexual abuse.

Survivors of Suicide — Baltimore

A support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide.

Baltimore Child & Adolescent Crisis Response

In Baltimore City, call 988 to access specialized mobile crisis response for children under 18.

Phone: 988

Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline

Crisis support for young people and families.

Phone: 1-800-422-0009

Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County

Domestic violence support, advocacy, and emergency shelter. Crisis helpline shown below.

Phone: 410-828-6390

Shelter: 410-285-7496

Family Service Foundation

Behavioral health and disability services, with an emphasis on people who are Deaf or Deaf-Blind. General inquiries shown below.

Phone: 301-459-2121

Maryland Coalition of Families

Maryland · Families and caregivers

Free family peer support and help finding resources for families affected by mental health, substance use, or gambling challenges.

Phone: 410-730-8267

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referrals and information, available 24 hours a day.

Phone: 1-800-662-4357

SMART Recovery

Recovery support meetings and tools for addictive behaviors.

Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling

Gambling support, treatment resources, and a helpline. Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.

Phone: 1-800-426-2537

Baltimore City Community Risk Reduction Services

Harm reduction, syringe services, overdose prevention, and connections to care.

211 Maryland

Find local resources for food, housing, utilities, and other essential needs.

Phone: 211

Social Security Administration

Social Security, disability benefits, Supplemental Security Income, and replacement cards.

Maryland SNAP

Information about food assistance and how to apply.

Baltimore City Department of Social Services

Local benefits, family services, and assistance programs.

Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration

Driver licenses, identification cards, and vehicle services.

VitalChek

Order birth, death, marriage, and other vital records.

Maryland Department of Health

State health information and public health services.

Maryland HIV Information

HIV information and testing resources.

Phone: 1-800-638-6252

Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)

Information about cash assistance for eligible families with dependent children and how to apply.

Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP)

Information about temporary cash assistance for eligible people with disabilities and how to apply.

Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP)

Help with utility bills, energy assistance applications, and local assistance offices.

Emergency Assistance to Families with Children (EAFC)

Information about emergency assistance with rent, utilities, and other urgent needs for eligible families.

Maryland Health Connection

Compare health coverage, apply for Medicaid, and find help with enrollment.

Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

Maryland · Job seekers with disabilities

Support for people with disabilities to prepare for work, find a job, and stay employed.

Goodwill of the Chesapeake

Job training, career services, and employment support.

Returning Citizens Community Connections

Health Care Access Maryland support for people transitioning back to their community after incarceration.

Mental Health First Aid — Maryland

Training to recognize mental health concerns and connect people with help.

LivingWorks — ASIST

Suicide intervention skills training and related education.

Training Institute for Suicide Assessment & Clinical Interviewing

Training resources for clinical interviewing and suicide assessment.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Suicide prevention resources, training, and implementation tools.

Harvard — Means Matter

Research and education about reducing access to lethal means.

Maryland Behavioral Health Administration

State information about mental health and substance use services.