About Us
Behavioral Health System Baltimore, Inc. is a nonprofit organization tasked by Baltimore City to perform the function of managing Baltimore City’s behavioral health system—the system of care that addresses emotional health and well-being and provides services for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. We help guide innovative approaches to prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery for those who are dealing with mental health and substance use disorders to help build healthier individuals, stronger families and safer communities.
We do this by:
- Influencing policy development through state-level advocacy.
- Raising public health awareness through centered on behavioral health issues.
- Allocating resources for substance use disorder and mental health services to Baltimore service providers.
Our Vision
We envision a city where people thrive in communities that promote and support behavioral health and wellness.
Our Mission
We work to develop, implement and align resources, programs and policies that support the behavioral health and wellness of individuals, families and communities.
Our Values
BHSB envisions a transformed Baltimore City where all people have access to behavioral health and wellness services that affirm their multiple and intersecting identities and reflect the unique needs of families and communities, and we recognize that our internal culture directly shapes our external impact.
BHSB’s five core values shape who we are as an organization. They guide our decision making and influence how we interact with community members, providers, other stakeholders and each other. In operationalizing our values, we foster a culture where all employees can thrive – strengthening our collective capacity to advance BHSB’s vision and mission.
Collaboration
We work together to advance BHSB’s vision and mission by sharing information, resources and ideas. We identify shared goals and work to communicate clearly with external and internal partners.
Equity
We act with fairness and respect and create environments where everyone has access to the opportunities, resources, and support that they need to thrive. We value the learning that emerges from diverse perspectives and integrate this learning into our work.
Integrity
We act with honesty and adhere to high ethical standards. We behave honorably and take responsibility for our words and actions.
Innovation
We work to find new and creative ways to advance BHSB’s vision and mission. We embrace opportunities for growth and create opportunities to learn together from our challenges and successes.
Quality
We work to ensure that community members have access to behavioral health services that meet or exceed their expectations. We partner with providers to implement practices and models of care that effectively advance the behavioral health and wellness of the people and communities we serve.