Maryland Crisis Hotlines & General Support

• 911: Emergency medical services can come to your location in a short amount of time and offer transport to a medical facility to ensure your safety

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (available nationwide) for immediate, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.

• Maryland 211: Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211 Maryland (searchable database) for connections to mental health services, shelters, food, and other community resources.

• NAMI Maryland (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

  • Phone: 410-884-8691

  • Website: namimd.org

  • Provides education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals with mental illness and their families. Has affiliates across different counties in Maryland.

• Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)

  • Phone: 410-402-8300

  • Website: bha.health.maryland.gov

  • Oversees Maryland’s Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS), offering help with psychiatric services, substance use treatment, and connecting individuals to local mental health authorities.

  Local Health Departments & Community Mental Health Services

  Every county in Maryland has a Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) or Core Service Agency (CSA) that oversees publicly funded mental health services. These agencies help individuals find low-cost or public services and can refer to local clinics and support programs. You can find the relevant office by visiting:

• Maryland Department of Health – Behavioral Health Administration: bha.health.maryland.gov/Pages/Local-Behavioral-Health-Authorities.aspx

  Additional Specialized Resources

• Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress at Kennedy Krieger Institute

  • Specializes in evidence-based treatments for children/adolescents and families who have experienced trauma.

  • Phone: 443-923-5980

  • Website: kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/traumatic-stress-center

• Veterans Crisis Line

  • Dial 988, then Press 1

  • Text to 838255

  • Website: veteranscrisisline.net

  • Provides 24/7, confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families.

• Maryland Coalition of Families

  • Phone: 410-730-8267

  • Website: mdcoalition.org

  • Provides family peer support for those caring for loved ones with mental health or substance use challenges.

  Helplines for Specific Populations

• Domestic Violence Hotline (House of Ruth Maryland): 410-889-7884

• RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) – not Maryland-specific but relevant for survivors of sexual assault

• SAMHSA Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-4357 (also not exclusive to Maryland but a key resource for addiction and mental health support)