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May 20, 2022
The Maryland Food Bank joins What's the 211 podcast to discuss food insecurity and hunger.
May 3, 2022
Governor 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...
April 7, 2022
New database on PressOne.211MD.org makes it easier for Marylanders to access behavioral health resources. Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department...
March 21, 2022
Brandon Johnson, MHS talks with 211 Maryland about Black Mental Wellness and his YouTube channel, The Black Mental Wellness Lounge.
February 23, 2022
Baltimore Crisis Response talks about the free and confidential mental health support available in Baltimore City.
February 23, 2022
211 Maryland joined Radio One Baltimore and Springboard Community Services for a discussion on Minorities and Mental Health. Minorities and...
February 15, 2022
Amy Ocasio talks about the LIVEFORTHOMAS Foundation, which is focused on suicide prevention in honor of her son Thomas.
February 11, 2022
211 Maryland celebrates 2-1-1 Day by urging Marylanders to use its network to access critical services BALTIMORE – On February...
February 8, 2022
Together with state and nonprofit partnerships, the capacity of 211 is leveraged statewide to connect more Marylanders to essential resources....
September 28, 2021
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. 211 Health Check prevents suicide and supports mental health.
September 22, 2021
WYPR talks about the stressors of the pandemic and how 211 Health Check can support Marylanders and prevent suicide.
September 22, 2021
Congressman Jamie Raskin discusses the Thomas Bloom Raskin Act/211 Health Check, a proactive mental health support program to prevent suicide...
September 13, 2021
Maryland Peace of Mind is a mental health initiative by WBAL-TV. A recent interview with a member of the 211...
September 10, 2021
The new service, created by the Thomas Bloom Raskin Act, is the first of its kind in the U.S., providing...
August 22, 2021
Behavioral Health System Baltimore talks with 211 Maryland about its mental health services and support in Baltimore City.
August 16, 2021
211 Maryland president and CEO, Quinton Askew, talks with 98Rock about summer meal programs for children and other ways the...
July 4, 2021
Holidays can be a difficult day for anyone with mental illness. Congressman Jamie Raskin talks with Fox 5 On The...
July 2, 2021
The Washington Post editorial board writes about the innovative and first-of-its-kind proactive mental health program - 211 Health Check.
July 1, 2021
Improved Information & Resource Search Functionality Makes it Easier and Faster to Find Local Services for Housing, Food, and Mental...
June 30, 2021
Radio One Baltimore hosted a virtual town hall discussion on men's health awareness hosted by Magic 95.9's Ryan Da Lion...
June 25, 2021
As schools close for summer, 211 Maryland provides resources for food, tutoring and summer camps for Maryland children and families.
June 21, 2021
211 Maryland joins Rep. Jamie B. Raskin, the Governor and state lawmakers to unveil a new mental health support program.
June 21, 2021
ANNAPOLIS – Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) today hosted a press conference with Governor Larry Hogan, State Senators Craig Zucker and Malcolm...
June 17, 2021
Quinton Askew of 211 Maryland joins WMAR's, Mark Roper, to discuss mental health among men.
June 3, 2021
WBAL discusses mental health and the impact on pro athletes and Marylanders, providing resources like 211 Maryland for support.
May 28, 2021
Center Maryland talks with 211 Maryland and Sen. Craig Zucker (MD-14) on The Lobby podcast about the Thomas Bloom Raskin...
May 24, 2021
The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Maryland (NAMI Maryland), talks with 211 Maryland on What's The 211 podcast.
May 14, 2021
State Circle host, Jeff Salkin, spotlights mental health in Maryland in his interview with 211 Maryland’s network crisis specialists.
May 14, 2021
211 Maryland, the central connector to health and human services for the State of Maryland, recently named John Mathena as…
May 14, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today declared May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Maryland.
May 12, 2021
Nick J. Mosby is the Baltimore City Council President. He speaks with Quinton Askew, president & CEO of 211 Maryland…
May 10, 2021
John Mathena will be responsible for analyzing the organization’s data that are aggregated through the 211 texting platform, web chat...
May 1, 2021
Discover the agencies 211 refers Marylanders to, and the essential needs addressed.
May 1, 2021
Explore health and human services needs and how they’ve changed over time. Also, discover unmet needs.
May 1, 2021
Find locations with the greatest food insecurity during COVID-19.
May 1, 2021
Uncover COVID-19 related needs in your community, including specific details on testing and food needs.
May 1, 2021
Get data on how many Marylanders need help in a specific county or ZIP code.
April 23, 2021
Through the education campaign, RALI Maryland is offering free prescription medication disposal bags to promote safe disposal of drugs.
April 15, 2021
211 Maryland and RALI Maryland reignite the statewide “Stop the Stigma” campaign to support those with opioid addiction. More than...
April 2, 2021
Racial and digital equity are common threads in the current health crisis the world is experiencing. The National Digital Inclusion…
March 28, 2021
Aiming to alleviate the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland General Assembly is advancing a bill creating a powerful…
March 19, 2021
Professionally trained resource specialists link Marylanders to food, housing, utility assistance and other essential services 24/7/365.
February 10, 2021
A 211 Maryland partner, MHA call center staff are available around-the-clock for anyone experiencing a crisis or in need of…
February 9, 2021
The new dashboards organize 211 Maryland network’s data by time, location and concern/question, and is curated in an easy-to-navigate interactive...
February 5, 2021
The Baltimore region is rich with community groups, nonprofits, government agencies and other organizations working to provide services to members…
January 27, 2021
The Maryland Department of Aging and 211 Maryland announce a new partnership to increase access to aging and disability information. Maryland Access Point (MAP)...
January 19, 2021
In Maryland, one of these tools is a text message platform. MDReady, and Spanish-language version MDListo, allows residents to sign…
January 7, 2021
Ajiboye created the new health and wellness service through 211 Maryland, a nonprofit organization partnering with state agencies to provide…
January 6, 2021
Vaccine updates will be issued via text message through 211 Maryland.
January 5, 2021
Maryland is speeding up its vaccination timeline, following the lead of other states and recommendations from federal officials as the…
December 11, 2020
President and CEO Quinton Askew talks about all of the ways to access this information through text with the 898211…
December 2, 2020
Hunger and isolation are two devastating side effects of the pandemic. But eager volunteers are stepping up. Quinton Askew leads…
November 27, 2020
The ALICE in Maryland: A Financial Hardship Study provides insight into the budget minimums needed for households to reach both…
November 13, 2020
The 211 Maryland number can help you get help with food, mental health services and more. Leaders with 211 Maryland said…
November 9, 2020
“We are encouraging folks to call us if they have anxiety or just want to talk,” said Quinton Askew, president…
October 20, 2020
211 Maryland and RALI Maryland launch the MDHope Texting Program to support those with opioid addiction. Text “MDHope” to 898-211....
October 12, 2020
Margaret Henn, Esq. is the Director of Program Management for Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS). She joins Quinton Askew, president and…
October 12, 2020
Alexander Chan, Ph.D.is a Mental and Behavioral Health Specialist with the University of Maryland Extension. He joined Quinton Askew, president…
October 6, 2020
Our board of directors is comprised of an exceptional team of recognized business and community leaders committed to lifting communities…
September 18, 2020
The Maryland Emergency Management (MEMA) announced today it has expanded its existing text alert program, #MdReady, in partnership with 211-MD…
August 24, 2020
David Galloway of Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans is our guest on episode 4 of “What’s the 211?”. He’s a Veteran…
June 17, 2020
Rezility is a free app that connects Marylanders and partner agencies with resources. It’s powered by Enterprise and their family…
March 9, 2020
In this episode of “What’s the 211,” we’re talking with Brandi Nieland, Director of the United Way of Central Maryland, and…
February 6, 2020
The Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives talks about the ways they work with the community, including partnerships, events and connections.…
December 17, 2019
Twilio.org has awarded an additional $3.65 million in grants to 26 United States and global nonprofits, including 211 Maryland, to…
February 28, 2019
211 Maryland president and CEO, Quinton Askew, talks about its partnership with the Kent County United Way to help residents.
