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Episode 14: A Conversation With The Maryland Food Bank
Meg Kimmel is the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer with the Maryland Food Bank. She talks with Quinton Askew, president and CEO of 211 Maryland, about programs and services to help Marylanders find food. Show Notes Click on the show note section to jump to that part of the transcript. 1:48 Maryland Food…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Announces 211 Maryland Campaign to Expand Multilingual Access to Services and Support
Partnership supports hate crimes reporting, incident reporting and includes education and training. Builds on efforts of Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup Annapolis, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today announced a new partnership between the Office of Immigrant Affairs and 211 Maryland to expand multilingual access to services and support, including reporting hate crimes and finding…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health and 211 Maryland Announce Enhanced Search Options for Mental Health, Substance Use Services
New database makes it easier for Marylanders to access behavioral health resources. [Editor’s Note: If you need crisis support, call or text 988.] Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and 211 Maryland today announced the launch of a new database that improves access for Marylanders looking for mental health and substance use disorder resources. The…
Read MoreEpisode 13: The Black Mental Wellness Lounge
Brandon Johnson, MHS, hosts The Black Mental Wellness Lounge on YouTube, where he talks with youth, men and parents and provides resources for improved mental wellness. Show Notes Click on the show note section to jump to that part of the transcript. 00:42 About Brandon Johnson, MHS Learn about Brandon Johnson, MHS and the ways…
Read MoreEpisode 12: Free and Confidential Mental Health Support in Baltimore City
Elijah McBride is the Call Center Manager for Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. which is part of the 211 Maryland Call Center Network. Show Notes Click on the show note section to jump to that part of the transcript. 00:41 About BCRI Learn about the mental health and substance use services provided by Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.…
Read MoreMinorities and Mental Health: A Town Hall Discussion on 92Q
211 Maryland joined Radio One Baltimore and Springboard Community Services for a discussion on Minorities and Mental Health. Minorities and mental health Quinton Askew, president and CEO of 211 Maryland and Elana Bouldin, Director of Compliance, Quality & Training at Springboard Community Services joined 92Q to discuss minorities and mental health. The group talked about…
Read More“2-1-1 Maryland Day” Highlights Statewide Helpline
211 Maryland celebrates 2-1-1 Day by urging Marylanders to use its network to access critical services BALTIMORE – On February 11, 211 Maryland celebrates National 2-1-1 Day, which recognizes over 200 211 networks located across the country. 211 Maryland is a local nonprofit that connects Marylanders to essential health and human services. 211 resource specialists…
Read MoreHelp Is Just A Call Away
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. 211 Health Check prevents suicide and supports mental health. View Article Here
Read MoreWYPR: Help For Those Who Need it
WYPR talks about the stressors of the pandemic and how 211 Health Check can support Marylanders and prevent suicide.
Read MoreEpisode 10: Rep. Jamie Raskin on Maryland’s Suicide Prevention Program
211 Maryland speaks with Congressman Jamie Raskin on the Thomas Bloom Raskin Act/211 Health Check. It’s a proactive way for Marylanders to connect with a caring 211 specialist who can support their well-being. Sign up for 211 Health Check. Show Notes Click on the show note section to jump to that part of the transcript.…
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