Behavioral Health System Baltimore

Last month, we spent a beautiful day at ABC Park in the Carrollton Ridge community connecting with neighbors, enjoying music and food, and sharing resources on safe medication storage, overdose prevention, and emotional wellness. We engaged over 300 people, safely disposed of 19 lbs of medication, and securely shredded nearly 2,700 lbs of documents—if you missed it, you can find safe disposal locations near you here https://www.bhsbaltimore.org/find-help3/safedisposal/

Staying connected to mental health care can be challenging—but support is available. Baltimore City offers programs that help people stay engaged in care over time, regardless of insurance—learn more. https://www.bhsbaltimore.org/find-help/treatment-and-other-services/

There’s good news for behavioral health this year. Even with a significant budget shortfall, Maryland passed a budget without major behavioral health cuts—thanks to strong advocacy by Behavioral Health System Baltimore and our partners.

Read our 2026 Legislative Scorecard to learn more.https://www.bhsbaltimore.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_BHSB_MDGALegislative_scorecard.pdf

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want Baltimore to know this: support is available, and no one has to navigate tough moments alone. Learn more about local behavioral health resources through BHSB. https://www.bhsbaltimore.org/find-help/

Caring for others can be meaningful—and it can take a lot out of you. Support is always available through 988, and you can find tips for helping you—because to take care of others, you have to take care of you. 💜https://988helpline.org/help-loved-ones/

This Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re recognizing the role families and caregivers play in supporting children’s emotional well‑being. Learn about school‑based and community services designed to meet youth and families where they are.

👉 Learn more: https://www.bhsbaltimore.org/find-help/youth-and-families/

During Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re reminded that early support can make a lasting difference for children. When concerns are addressed early, kids are better supported to grow with resilience and strength.

Learn more: childrensmentalhealthmatters.org

We kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month in Baltimore at Flower Mart by having real, meaningful conversations with our neighbors about the 988 Helpline. Throughout the day, we connected with about 250 people—some learning about 988 for the first time, others sharing how it supported them during a difficult moment, and a few who said they were considering reaching out that same day.

We’re less than a month away from National Prevention Week, and our Prevention Team is getting ready for this year’s events while reflecting on last year, when more than 800 Baltimore City students came together to celebrate possibility and resilience. We invite you to learn more about prevention resources that support youth and families across Baltimore. 🔗 bit.ly/4cVwpSG

April 25 is National Prescription Drug , and it’s a chance for all of us to look out for one another. Safely disposing of medications we no longer need helps protect our families and keep Baltimore communities safe—find free disposal locations here: https://www.bhsbaltimore.org/find-help3/safedisposal/