October 2023 marked a decade of Behavioral Health System Baltimore’s work in Baltimore City. This anniversary was not only an opportunity to celebrate this milestone and our collective success with music, shout outs and fun, …
Suicide is a leading cause of death for children and young people in the U.S. Director of Child and Family Services, Shameka Thomas-Habersham shares her perspective on the importance of knowing the warning signs and …
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Behavioral Health System Baltimore, along with 200+ community members, volunteers, providers and performers gathered in Eager Park for our 7th annual National Recovery Month celebration. This year’s theme of “Your Recovery, My Recovery: Celebrating Together,” …
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Every year, we join SAMHSA in recognizing National Prevention Week. This is a time to help our young people make smart choices about substance use and positive mental health. This year, over 700 Baltimore City …
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Content Warning: This article includes mentions of fatal opioid overdose Darryl Burrell has made a career of working to advance harm reduction in our community, through needle exchange, connecting people to STI testing, and currently, …
“In Annapolis, we were told that no one in Maryland or Baltimore would want an Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) on their block – we responded with a resounding ‘YES on my block!’ And we invite …
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Watch this interview on WBAL 11 TV Hill discussing mental health and wellness featuring BHSB CEO Crista Taylor.
Read the full Psychology Today interview with Patricia Cobb-Richardson, BHSB’s Director of Community Resilience.