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How Does MdReady Prepare Maryland? Listen To This Podcast
On Preparedness in your Pocket podcast, a spokesperson for the Maryland Information Network, which powers 211 Maryland, and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management talked about the enhanced MdReady emergency text alert system. They spoke with Kendal Lee, the Program Administrator for the Maryland Emergency Preparedness Network, which provides no-cost emergency preparedness education training and…
Read MoreMdInfoNet Launches Enhanced Features for Maryland’s Emergency Preparedness Text Alert System
MdReady subscribers can now opt into personalized communications by selecting preferred location and language Baltimore – Maryland Information Network (MdInfoNet) is excited to announce enhancements to its MdReady program. MdReady is the emergency preparedness text alert system MdInfoNet manages in partnership with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM). These enhancements will allow faster message…
Read MoreEpisode 22: How the Mid Shore is Improving Health and Health Equity
On this podcast, learn how the Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition is improving health and health equity with initiatives to connect residents to healthcare jobs, esesntial services like 211, and diabetes prevention programs.
Read MoreCommentary: Strengthening Marylanders’ Lifelines to Crucial Services
Quinton Askew, president and CEO of Maryland Information Network, which powers 211 Maryland, wrote a commentary for Maryland Matters about the significance of the 988 and 211 dialing codes. He shared ways they work together to support mental health and other essential needs and why further financial support is need to meet the growing demands…
Read More211 Maryland Celebrates 211 Day
Governor Wes Moore proclaimed 211 Awareness Day as a tribute to the essential service provided by 211 Maryland.
Read MoreEpisode 21: How Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Supports A Crisis
This podcasts discusses crisis support (behavioral health, food, homelessness) in Howard County, through Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center.
Read MoreEpisode 20: How 211 Care Coordination Improves Behavioral Health Outcomes in Maryland
Learn about the 211 Care Coordination program and how it improves behavioral health outcomes on “What’s the 211?” podcast.
Read MoreMaryland Emergency Preparedness Network Features 211
The Maryland Emergency Preparedness Network features 211 and the ways it connects Marylanders to essential needs and during emergencies.
Read MoreEpisode 19: Trauma-Informed Care And Early Childhood Mental Health Support
Kay Connors, MSW, LCSW-C talks about trauma-informed care, how trauma impacts childhood development, and how to get support.
Read MoreEpisode 18: Kennedy Krieger Institute On Supporting Adolescent Mental Health
On What’s the 211? podcast, we talk about the Kennedy Krieger Institute and how they support adolescent mental health needs.
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