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Crisis

Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center & Hotline

6700 Freetown Road Columbia, MD 21044

24hr Hotline: 410-531-6677 Or Dial: 211

Crisis 24/7 Textline: Text HOME to 741741

To access Crisis Beds, contact Way Station at: 410-418-4048

Suicide Hotline

Dial 988 or 1-800-SUICIDE or 410-749-9424

Provides counseling for suicide prevention

For All Seasons, Inc. Hotline

1-800-310-7273

Counseling, advocacy, and education to victims of rape, sexual assault and abuse.

Americans with Disabilities Act Hotline

800-514-0301

Provides information on the Americans with Disabilities Act

Life Crisis Center Hotline

Dial 211 or 410-749-HELP

Provides counseling for victims of domestic or sexual assault, suicide prevention, support groups, emergency shelter, shelter referral, medical care, and assistance with the process of prosecution.

Howard County Dept. of Community Resources & Services

410-313-6400

Promotes full inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

Organizations & Committees

On Our Own of Maryland, Inc. & Other Member Organizations

On Our Own of Maryland, Inc. (OOOMD) is a statewide peer-operated behavioral health advocacy and education organization which promotes equality, justice, autonomy, and choice about life decisions for individuals with mental health and substance use needs.

Sheppard Pratt - Waystation

We help children, adolescents, adults, and older adults address mental health problems and improve their quality of life, all within a safe and welcoming environment. Many of those we serve may be experiencing life challenges, relationship issues, behavioral issues with a child or teen, and/or a mental illness.

Clifton T. Perkins Psychiatric Hospital

As Maryland’s maximum-security forensic psychiatric hospital, their mission is to provide the following services in a non-discriminatory basis:  Quality assessment of recovery based trauma informed care for all patients, timely pretrial evaluations of defendants referred by the judicial circuit of Maryland and maximum-security custody of patients to ensure public safety.

Howard County's Recovery Oriented Services of Care (ROSC) Committee

Baltimore County, Garrett County, Harford County and Howard County held focus groups comprised of treatment providers, members of the recovery community and their families, and support service providers who were asked to identify treatment and recovery support services that exist in their communities, barriers to accessing those services, and services that are needed.

Howard County - Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC)

Howard County’s Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC) works to achieve health equity in Howard County and to identify and reduce health disparities.

Howard Community College

HCC is the primary hub for higher learning in one of the most vibrant, best-educated counties in Maryland. We are proud to serve our community and to provide pathways to success for everyone whose life goals can be realized through education.

Howard County Police Dept.

The Howard County Police Department provides a secure environment for the citizens of Howard County by protecting life and property, reducing the opportunity for crime and disorder, enforcing the law, assisting victims and providing other police-related services as required by the community in a manner consistent with the values of a free society.

Humanim

We work tirelessly to build pathways to employmentpersonal autonomy, and economic opportunity for those who need it most. Our work is representative of our belief in the potential of every human being, and our commitment to see this through is uncompromising.

Instruments of Healing, Inc.

Instruments of Healing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with a mission of creating interactive musical experiences that inspire our peers in their recovery from mental health and substance use challenges.

Living In Recovery

Living In Recovery (LIR) is a State Certified Nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by a group of volunteers committed to a dream of bringing the first certified Recovery Residence to Howard County, Maryland. LIR currently operates three Recovery Residences supporting men and women in early recovery. Since our inception, LIR has supported over 400 individuals, with 65% of our residents maintaining sobriety during their time in our program.

Maryland Nonprofits

Build the strong foundation your nonprofit needs to effectively serve your community. Strengthen your management, operations, and governance. Stretch your dollars and maximize your budget. Advocate for your mission. Make connections and collaborate.

Maryland Dept of Behavioral Health - Office of Consumer Affairs

Maryland’s Behavioral Health Administration prides itself on our comprehensive system of treatment and recovery support services for individuals seeking wellness in our State.  This recovery oriented system of care was designed utilizing ongoing and valuable input from individuals with lived experience in behavioral health recovery.

Bello Machre

Bello Machre offers people with developmental disabilities the services, opportunities, and support they need to live full, independent, rich lives. For over 50 years, we’ve provided residential services, community-based services, and more.

Tuerk House/Howard House

Tuerk House transforms lives by providing help and hope for enduring recovery to individuals, families and communities in the Baltimore metropolitan area who are struggling with addiction to alcohol and/or drugs.

Service Coordination

Provides adults and children with quality case management services by helping people understand what their choices are and connecting them to resources in their communities in ways that respect their dignity and rights.

Social Media Addiction

Psychologists estimate that tens of millions of Americans are addicted to social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. While adults and teens both use the platforms, social media addiction statistics indicate that the younger generation is more easily addicted and more susceptible to negative effects such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts leading to an increase in social media addiction lawsuits.

Celebration Church - Helping Hands & Hearts Ministry

Our mission at CELEBRATION CHURCH is to help people win in life on the foundation of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

MPB Group

We are a comprehensive outpatient mental health clinic offering assistance to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.

Our team of clinicians, interns, psychiatrists, and administrative staff are here to help you navigate our services and programs on the road to healing.

Housing

Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center & Hotline

6700 Freetown Road Columbia, MD 21044

Emergency Shelter: 410-531-6006

To access Crisis Beds, contact Way Station at: 410-418-4048

Heritage Housing Partners Corp.

9770 Patuxent Woods Dr, Columbia, MD 21046

443-518-7685

Heritage Housing Partners Corporation’s mission is “to promote and provide quality affordable housing.” The Vision of HHPCorp is “to be a proactive leader creating vital, accessible and inclusive communities.”

Mainstreet Housing, Inc.

Contact Info

Main Street Housing,  a peer-operated organization, creates life changing housing opportunities and empowers people living with mental health disabilities to have a place to call home

Food

HC DrugFree

443-325-0040

5305 Village Center Dr #206, Columbia, MD 21044

HC DrugFree provides resources and education on prevention, treatment, recovery, and health and wellness to help Howard County residents develop knowledge and skills to understand and address behavioral health (substance use and mental health) disorders.

The Serenity Center

410-884-6088

9650 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

The Serenity Center was established in 1993 by people in recovery as a non-profit organization to provide a safe and loving environment in Maryland.  The activity at the Center supports and encourages the discovery of physical, emotional, and spiritual growth through 12-Step fellowships and self-help offerings.

Social Media Addiction

866-443-2489

Psychologists estimate that tens of millions of Americans are addicted to social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. While adults and teens both use the platforms, social media addiction statistics indicate that the younger generation is more easily addicted and more susceptible to negative effects such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts leading to an increase in social media addiction lawsuits.

Addiction

Medicare Grocery Benefit

A grocery allowance is not available through traditional Medicare. Select Medicare Advantage plans may offer one, including special needs plans (SNP and D-SNPs). Check with your provider for eligibility and program availability.

Food Stamps for Seniors on Social Security

Seniors and others who receive Social Security can indeed qualify for food stamps. For any adults who are over 60 or have a disability, there are two conditions that must be met. First, your net income must be equal to or less than the federal poverty line (FPL) – which varies by state. Second, your assets must be $4,250 or less.

For Seniors

Buildings Reflecting on Water

Resources

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