Suicide Prevention Resources 

Here are several suicide prevention resources for Baltimore City and Baltimore County that offer support, counseling, and crisis intervention services:

 

1. Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI)

• Services: BCRI provides a 24/7 crisis hotline, mobile crisis teams, in-patient services, and urgent care for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

• Crisis Hotline: 410-433-5175

• Website: BCRI

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2. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

 

• Services: Provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources.

• Phone: Dial 988 for immediate assistance.

• Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat

 

3. Baltimore County Crisis Response System (BCCRS)

 

• Services: 24-hour crisis hotline, mobile crisis teams, and community-based mental health services for Baltimore County residents.

• Phone: 410-931-2214 (Crisis Hotline)

• Website: BCCRS

 

4. Maryland 211 (Mental Health Crisis Support)

 

• Services: Maryland 211 offers suicide prevention and mental health crisis support by connecting individuals to local resources like counseling, treatment, and hotlines.

• Phone: Dial 2-1-1 and press 1 for crisis support.

• Website: 211 Maryland

 

5. Sheppard Pratt Crisis Walk-In Clinic

 

• Services: Provides immediate mental health evaluations, counseling, and referrals for both Baltimore City and County residents.

• Location: 6501 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21204

• Phone: 410-938-5302

• Website: Sheppard Pratt

 

6. Baltimore City Health Department – Mental Health Services

 

• Services: Offers mental health support, referral services, and suicide prevention resources.

• Phone: 410-396-3835

• Website: Baltimore City Health Department

 

7. University of Maryland Medical Center – Behavioral Health

 

• Services: Provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, including support for suicide prevention.

• Phone: 410-328-6231

• Website: UMMC Behavioral Health

 

8. NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

 

• Services: NAMI provides educational resources, support groups, and peer-led programs for individuals and families affected by mental illness and suicide.

• Helpline: 410-435-2600 (Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM)

• Website: NAMI Baltimore

 

9. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center – Community Psychiatry Program

 

• Services: Provides outpatient psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services.

• Phone: 410-550-0104

• Website: Johns Hopkins Psychiatry

 

10. Grassroots Crisis Intervention (serving central Maryland)

 

• Services: 24/7 crisis hotline, walk-in crisis services, and a mobile crisis team for central Maryland, including parts of Baltimore County.

• Phone: 410-531-6677 (Crisis Hotline)

• Website: Grassroots Crisis Intervention

 

These resources provide immediate assistance and ongoing support to anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health crises in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Encourage those in need to reach out for help as soon as possible.