Behavioral Health System Baltimore is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership in advancing behavioral health and wellness. We advocate for and help guide innovative approaches to prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery to help build healthier individuals, stronger families and safer communities. Our goal is to help build an efficient and responsive system that comprehensively addresses mental health and substance use disorders.
External link for Behavioral Health System Baltimore
100 South Charles Street
Tower II, 8th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201, US
As the Local Behavioral Health Authority for Baltimore City, BHSB is committed to ensuring that the city’s system of care provides residents with the high-quality care they deserve. Complaints about providers should be submitted to us for investigation: https://lnkd.in/e6NiQuMc
NAMI conducted a poll to measure Americans’ perception of mental health crisis services, and their awareness and use of 988. Here are some key findings: 🔹 67% of Americans have heard of 988 🔹23% are familiar with 988 🔹3% say they or a loved one has contacted 988 https://lnkd.in/gSvxg-9p
In the 2 years since 988 launched, 10 million calls, texts, and chats have been answered nationally. This increased use of the helpline reflects a growing awareness of this lifesaving resource. https://lnkd.in/eJtw4iVd
B'More Clubhouse is the only one of its kind in Maryland. In this interview with Baltimore Fishbowl, Clubhouse director Jason Woody explains how the program provides community-based psychosocial rehabilitation by focusing on people’s personhood rather than their patienthood. https://lnkd.in/e9yn5Zca
Today we are celebrating 2 years since the launch of 988. In that time, thousands of Marylanders have called and texted for support. Thank you to all our partners, legislators, providers, and community members who have been a part of the expansion of this life-saving resource. https://lnkd.in/e_KZazpr Thank you to our Maryland 988 coalition partner, Totally Linking Care in Maryland, for inviting us to celebrate this milestone.
What are the social and economic costs of mental health disparities? What can be done at the national level to address these inequalities? Join policymakers, providers, and advocates for a discussion on these topics at The Hill’s event ‘Mind the Gap: The Cost of Mental Health Disparities’ on July 24. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eigam4fx
The Maryland Department of Health and The Trevor Project are launching a new ‘Train the Trainer’ program to improve care for LGBTQ youth. The program is the first of its kind in the U.S. and will ‘exponentially’ expand and improve access to culturally competent mental health care for LGBTQ youth in Maryland.. https://lnkd.in/eb8a9vAy
For #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth we’re sharing a flashback to a conversation we hosted with NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore on factors impacting Baltimore City youth mental health and ways to create spaces that support healing, joy, and resilience. https://lnkd.in/ebhixvBv
Tiffinee Scott, president of the Maryland Peer Advisory Council, has been advocating for family support and helping other families impacted by substance use since she was 13. Tune into this podcast from @c4innovates to hear her inspiring story and advice on supporting families navigating recovery. https://lnkd.in/eKTBS_Qd
If you are part of a Maryland program offering harm reduction services or want to start offering these services, visit the Maryland Harm Reduction Training Institute (MaHRTI). They offer live and on-demand training for Maryland programs supporting or led by people who use drugs. https://www.mahrti.org/ #HarmReduction