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Maryland Peace of Mind: 211 Maryland’s Mental Health Services
Maryland Peace of Mind is a mental health initiative by WBAL-TV. A recent interview with a member of the 211 call center network discussed 211 Maryland’s mental health initiatives. Mariana Izraelson, Psy.D., LCADC, PMP is the Executive Director of the Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, which is part of the 211 call center network. She spoke…
Read More211 Health Check Program Provides Proactive Mental Health Support
The new service, created by the Thomas Bloom Raskin Act, is the first of its kind in the U.S., providing one-on-one outreach to participants from trained and caring specialists BALTIMORE – 211 Maryland, the central connector to health and human services for the State of Maryland, officially launched its new Health Check program on the…
Read MoreEpisode 9: A Conversation with Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB)
211 Maryland speaks with the leadership of Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB) about mental health services and support in Baltimore City. Show Notes Click on the show note section to jump to that part of the transcript. 1:18 About Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB) Learn about BHSB and the ways they’re supporting the community’s mental…
Read More211 Maryland on 98Rock
211 Maryland president and CEO, Quinton Askew, talks with 98Rock about summer meal programs for children and other ways the nonprofit can support the community’s needs. Get Connected. Get Help “By calling us at 2-1-1 we can help them identify where these programs are through the summer food program,” Askew said. You can reach 2-1-1…
Read MoreFox 5 On The Hill: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Holidays can be a difficult day for anyone with mental illness. Congressman Jamie Raskin talks with Fox 5 On The Hill about Maryland being the first in the nation to proactively approach mental health with weekly check-ins.
Read MoreOpinion: Mental Health Support Is Especially Important Now. Good on Maryland For Its Innovative Program
The Washington Post editorial board writes about the innovative and first-of-its-kind proactive mental health program – 211 Health Check.
Read More211 Maryland Unveils Website Database Upgrades
Improved Information & Resource Search Functionality Makes it Easier and Faster to Find Local Services for Housing, Food, and Mental Health Needs 211 Maryland, the central connector to health and human services for the State of Maryland, launched today an enhanced website that serves as a one-stop resource for Marylander’s most pressing needs, including food,…
Read MoreMinorities and Mental Health: Men’s Health Town Hall
Radio One Baltimore hosted a virtual town hall discussion on men’s health awareness hosted by Magic 95.9‘s Ryan Da Lion and Porkchop from The A.M. Clique. Mental health support Quinton Askew, president and CEO of 211 Maryland joined the discussion to share how 211 connects Marylanders to mental health support. He was joined by psychotherapist,…
Read MoreWebsite Helps Families Locate Free Summer Meals and Tutoring for Children
As schools close for summer, 211 Maryland provides resources for food, tutoring and summer camps for Maryland children and families.
Read MoreMental Health Law Named For Rep. Raskin’s Late Son Takes Effect In Md. Next Week
211 Maryland joins Rep. Jamie B. Raskin, the Governor and state lawmakers to unveil a new mental health support program.
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