Behavioral Health System Baltimore

Join BHSB on Wednesday, June 24 for our Men’s Mental Health Walk at Charles St. & Pratt St. (stone fountain)—we start at 12 PM to raise awareness and support men’s mental health together. Learn more and register today! https://www.bhsbaltimore.org/events/mens-mental-health-walk/

Public health research has the greatest impact when it’s shaped by community voices and real‑world experience. Explore how research and neighborhoods come together to improve health outcomes with Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health.

Where Research Meets the Street | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine Five projects advancing better health through community collaboration.

Baltimore City Health Commissioner and BHSB Board Chair Dr. Michelle Taylor shares how public health leadership, community trust, and equity shape the work of improving health outcomes for Baltimore residents. Read the full interview with Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health.

The Commissioner: A Q&A With Michelle Taylor | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine Why the new health commissioner chose Baltimore—and how she plans to build on the city's public health progress.

For many families, navigating behavioral health care can feel overwhelming. During Mental Health Awareness Month, BHSB convened advocates and practitioners to share how Baltimore youth and families can better access school- and community-based support.

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Helping Baltimore Youth and Families Access Behavioral Health Care   For many families with behavioral health needs, navigating the system of care can be half the battle. To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month, BHSB recently hosted a conversation with a…

“How can we reach individuals before this tragic incident?” —Shanice Marks, CIT Coordinator at Behavioral Health System Baltimore. BHSB works with BPD and partners across the city to strengthen crisis training and connect people to behavioral health support earlier—read more with WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore.

Officers faced gunfire before shooting man in crisis, Baltimore Police commissioner says Baltimore City Police say the officers who shot and killed an armed man​ in southwest Baltimore last week followed their training.

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/