Fireworks can trigger trauma and anxiety. Today, let’s be thoughtful and compassionate. Support is always available—call or text 988.

Baltimore City Council is holding four July hearings on opioids, PRPs, restitution funds & recovery homes—driving transparent, community-led reform. 🗓️ July 9, 16, 23, 30

🗣️ Talk to Me Tuesdays is a weekly Zoom meet-up for caregivers of older adults to connect, learn, and get support. 📅 Tuesdays | 5:30–6:30PM 🧠 Topics: Aging brain, self-care, and community 🔗 Register via #LinkInBio! #CaregiverSupport #AgingWell #Maryland #MHAMD

Baltimore, we’re under a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert today. This heat is real—so please take it seriously and stay hydrated. If you need a cool place to go? Call 311 or visit tinyurl.com/3k4ntfvy to find a cooling center near you.

⚠️The Baltimore City Health Commissioner has declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert Thursday, July 17, 2025. In addition to @baltimorehealth cooling centers, please be advised that the following locations will be activated according to the hours of operation listed below.

Baltimore is investing $10M to expand awareness of the 988 helpline. Learn how this supports our communities via WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore. wbaltv.com/article/baltim…

Maryland’s 988 helpline remains strong. BHSB's Adrienne Breidenstine explains how we’re adapting to national changes. Full episode on Maryland Public Television’s Direct Connection. video.mpt.tv/video/monday-j…

Save the date! BHSB’s Recovery Month event is Saturday, September 27 at Lexington Market. Theme: Rooted in Recovery, Rising in Strength. 💜 Learn more bhsbaltimore.org/get-involved/c…

Maryland’s statewide harm reduction training program is paused—leaving a gap in overdose prevention efforts. Read the full article with the @BaltBeat. baltimorebeat.com/maryland-is-wi…

The Mayor’s office is hosting a community session on August 20 to discuss plan to reshape downtown Baltimore and make it an inviting space for everyone. Join the conversation. eventbrite.com/e/downtown-ris…

Happy first day of school, Baltimore! 🎒 BHSB was proud to support families at Saturday’s kickoff event. Wishing all students a safe & healthy year! #BackToSchool

Behavioral health systems and public safety must work together. The City Council’s recent hearing raised important questions about how Baltimore responds to individuals in crisis. Read the full article to learn more about the conversation and what’s next. baltimorebeat.com/bpd-is-left-un…

“What we really need are alternative community responders—not police, not fire.” – Crista Taylor, President and CEO, BHSB Baltimore must invest in behavioral health crisis teams. 📖 Read more via @BaltBeat. baltimorebeat.com/can-baltimore-…

🎥Don't miss the premiere of "Real Stories of Addiction and Hope," on Sept. 22 at 9pm on MPT. Produced by Obie Productions, Maryland Public Television and BHS Baltimore it showcases first-person stories from people in different stages of addiction and recovery. 🔗 bhsbaltimore.org/news/real-stor…

Medicaid work requirements = red tape, lost coverage and emotional distress. 175K Marylanders could be affected. Behavioral health care should be accessible—not conditional. 📰 Read more: The Baltimore Sun baltimoresun.com/2025/09/18/med…

🎥This gripping special features unfiltered, first-person stories of how drug addiction manifests differently for different people, and their various recovery journeys. "Real Stories of Addiction and Hope," Sept. 22, 9pm on Maryland Public Television 🔗 bhsbaltimore.org/news/real-stor…