Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month

Just like the different neighborhoods that make Baltimore City vibrant, our mental well-being is a vital part of who we are, connecting us all. This year, Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB) honored Mental Health Awareness Month by spotlighting how we can build bridges to foster understanding and empathy across our community. Learn more

Celebrating Possibilities at National Prevention Week

There’s never a dull moment when we celebrate National Prevention Week with Baltimore City middle and high school students. This year’s event was the largest ever, with more than 800 students. Over two days at Main Event in Columbia, students learned how to protect their emotional health and prevent substance use, while enjoying arcade games and positive vibes. Check out our recap here.

A year ago, BHSB launched our Community Safety Day initiative to help Baltimore City residents safely dispose of unwanted medication, medical shards, and documents. Our most recent event at ABC Park in Southwest Baltimore was our most successful, to date. More than 350 community members disposed of 17 pounds of medication and 6 pounds of sharps and received prevention, harm reduction, and mental health resources to support their well-being. 

Baltimore City Policy Learning Collaboratives

The Baltimore City Health Department Policy Office is launching its third community policy learning collaborative, a short-term course designed to help communities better understand how health and social policies shape people’s everyday lives and how residents can engage in the process of developing those policies. The deadline to register is June 10.

Behavioral Health News

Maryland Matters: Maryland’s gains in maternal mental health stall as other states, nation advance, report finds (May 19, 2025)

WYPR: Maryland Health Department proposes new rules to prevent fraud in behavioral health system (May 21, 2025)