211 Maryland News

Amy Ocasio talks about the LIVEFORTHOMAS Foundation, which is focused on suicide prevention in honor of her son Thomas.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. 211 Health Check prevents suicide and supports mental health.

WYPR talks about the stressors of the pandemic and how 211 Health Check can support Marylanders and prevent suicide.

Congressman Jamie Raskin discusses the Thomas Bloom Raskin Act/211 Health Check, a proactive mental health support program to prevent suicide...

Maryland Peace of Mind is a mental health initiative by WBAL-TV. A recent interview with a member of the 211...

The new service, created by the Thomas Bloom Raskin Act, is the first of its kind in the U.S., providing...

Behavioral Health System Baltimore talks with 211 Maryland about its mental health services and support in Baltimore City.

211 Maryland president and CEO, Quinton Askew, talks with 98Rock about summer meal programs for children and other ways the...

Holidays can be a difficult day for anyone with mental illness. Congressman Jamie Raskin talks with Fox 5 On The...

The Washington Post editorial board writes about the innovative and first-of-its-kind proactive mental health program - 211 Health Check.

Improved Information & Resource Search Functionality Makes it Easier and Faster to Find Local Services for Housing, Food, and Mental...

Radio One Baltimore hosted a virtual town hall discussion on men's health awareness hosted by Magic 95.9's Ryan Da Lion...

As schools close for summer, 211 Maryland provides resources for food, tutoring and summer camps for Maryland children and families.

211 Maryland joins Rep. Jamie B. Raskin, the Governor and state lawmakers to unveil a new mental health support program.

ANNAPOLIS – Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) today hosted a press conference with Governor Larry Hogan, State Senators Craig Zucker and Malcolm...

Quinton Askew of 211 Maryland joins WMAR's, Mark Roper, to discuss mental health among men.

WBAL discusses mental health and the impact on pro athletes and Marylanders, providing resources like 211 Maryland for support.

Center Maryland talks with 211 Maryland and Sen. Craig Zucker (MD-14) on The Lobby podcast about the Thomas Bloom Raskin...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Maryland (NAMI Maryland), talks with 211 Maryland on What's The 211 podcast.

State Circle host, Jeff Salkin, spotlights mental health in Maryland in his interview with 211 Maryland’s network crisis specialists.

211 Maryland, the central connector to health and human services for the State of Maryland, recently named John Mathena as…

Governor Larry Hogan today declared May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Maryland.

Nick J. Mosby is the Baltimore City Council President. He speaks with Quinton Askew, president & CEO of 211 Maryland…

John Mathena will be responsible for analyzing the organization’s data that are aggregated through the 211 texting platform, web chat…

Discover the agencies 211 refers Marylanders to, and the essential needs addressed.

Explore health and human services needs and how they’ve changed over time. Also, discover unmet needs.

Find locations with the greatest food insecurity during COVID-19.

Explore the demographics of 211 Maryland contacts.

Uncover COVID-19 related needs in your community, including specific details on testing and food needs.

Get data on how many Marylanders need help in a specific county or ZIP code.

Through the education campaign, RALI Maryland is offering free prescription medication disposal bags to promote safe disposal of drugs.

211 Maryland and RALI Maryland reignite the statewide “Stop the Stigma” campaign to support those with opioid addiction. More than...

Racial and digital equity are common threads in the current health crisis the world is experiencing. The National Digital Inclusion…

Aiming to alleviate the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland General Assembly is advancing a bill creating a powerful…

Professionally trained resource specialists link Marylanders to food, housing, utility assistance and other essential services 24/7/365.

A 211 Maryland partner, MHA call center staff are available around-the-clock for anyone experiencing a crisis or in need of…

The new dashboards organize 211 Maryland network’s data by time, location and concern/question, and is curated in an easy-to-navigate interactive…

The Baltimore region is rich with community groups, nonprofits, government agencies and other organizations working to provide services to members…

The Maryland Department of Aging and 211 Maryland announce a new partnership to increase access to aging and disability information.  Maryland Access Point (MAP)…

In Maryland, one of these tools is a text message platform. MDReady, and Spanish-language version MDListo, allows residents to sign…

Ajiboye created the new health and wellness service through 211 Maryland, a nonprofit organization partnering with state agencies to provide…

Vaccine updates will be issued via text message through 211 Maryland.

Maryland is speeding up its vaccination timeline, following the lead of other states and recommendations from federal officials as the…

President and CEO Quinton Askew talks about all of the ways to access this information through text with the 898211…

Hunger and isolation are two devastating side effects of the pandemic. But eager volunteers are stepping up. Quinton Askew leads…

The ALICE in Maryland: A Financial Hardship Study provides insight into the budget minimums needed for households to reach both…

The 211 Maryland number can help you get help with food, mental health services and more. Leaders with 211 Maryland said…

“We are encouraging folks to call us if they have anxiety or just want to talk,” said Quinton Askew, president…

211 Maryland and RALI Maryland launch the MDHope Texting Program to support those with opioid addiction. Text “MDHope” to 898-211.…

Margaret Henn, Esq. is the Director of Program Management for Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS). She joins Quinton Askew, president and…

Alexander Chan, Ph.D.is a Mental and Behavioral Health Specialist with the University of Maryland Extension. He joined Quinton Askew, president…

Our board of directors is comprised of an exceptional team of recognized business and community leaders committed to lifting communities…

The Maryland Emergency Management (MEMA) announced today it has expanded its existing text alert program, #MdReady, in partnership with 211-MD…

David Galloway of Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans is our guest on episode 4 of “What’s the 211?”. He’s a Veteran…

Rezility is a free app that connects Marylanders and partner agencies with resources. It’s powered by Enterprise and their family…

In this episode of “What’s the 211,” we’re talking with Brandi Nieland, Director of the United Way of Central Maryland, and…

The Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives talks about the ways they work with the community, including partnerships, events and connections.…

Twilio.org has awarded an additional $3.65 million in grants to 26 United States and global nonprofits, including 211 Maryland, to…

211 Maryland president and CEO, Quinton Askew, talks about its partnership with the Kent County United Way to help residents.