The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
The Lifeline responds 24/7 to calls, chats or texts from anyone who needs support for suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis, and connects those in need with trained crisis counselors. The Lifeline provides support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
AVID supports students both inside and outside the classroom for continued success. AVID provides resources related to college applications, scholarships, and financial aid.
1253 W. Pratt St Baltimore MD 21223
Advocates for Youth partners with young people and their adult allies to champion youth rights to bodily autonomy and build power to transform policies, programs and systems to secure sexual health and equity for all youth.
Advocates believes it can best serve the field, and ultimately have the largest impact on improving youth sexual health and rights, by working in partnership with youth and their adult allies, including youth-serving institutions. Doing so, we will be able to shift the current cultural paradigm in which we live from one that too often stigmatizes youth and youth sexual development to one that embraces youth as partners and recognizes sexuality as normal and healthy. Advocates recognizes that poverty, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, racism, and sexism fuel sexual health disparities. The organization seeks to redress these social determinants by working in coalition with economic and social justice organizations and by engaging, empowering, and mobilizing young people from marginalized communities to serve as activists and leaders in the field of sexual health.
Advocates for Youth works with adolescents to fight for sexual health, rights, and justice.
All-Options uses direct service and social change strategies to promote unconditional, judgment-free support for people in all of their decisions, feelings, and experiences with pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption. All-Options recognize that these issues are complex, but one thing is certain: Everyone deserves to have all options! All-Options has a talkline and provides access to religious counselors.
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City Schools recognizes that circumstances outside of school can make attending a traditional school difficult for some students, while some students thrive in settings that offer specific supports. That’s why the district offers alternative schools and programs designed to help all students succeed academically and graduate ready for college or career training.
AMAZE offers age-appropriate animated videos for young people globally and provides parents, educators, and clinicians with trusted resources to open lines of communication about important sexual health topics.
This toolkit aims to engage parents in school dropout prevention and develop strategies to ensure the success of all children. This toolkit is a resource for all organizations and community leaders interested in bringing the parent voice into the planning process and the development of local and state action plans addressing the dropout crisis.
Healthy Children is a website for parents by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The website features health information for babies through young adults as well as prenatal information.
The Department of Defense provides high schools with the Career Exploration Program as a career planning and exploration program. This is free to the schools and students and can provide career path information such as aptitude testing.
Arts Every Day serves as a strategic partner to the school district in advancing equitable access to arts and implementing the 2018 Fine Arts Strategic Plan. The organization provides teacher professional development, funding for student art experiences, and supplies.
The Autism Society’s On-line Resource Database. Search nationwide autism-related services and supports.
The Baltimore Abortion Fund (BAF) is a mutual aid, grassroots, nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance and practical support to people who live in or travel to Maryland for abortion care. BAF operates a confidential helpline (443-853-8445) where our case managers make financial commitments to help callers pay for their procedures, as well as provide information on how to access abortion care. BAF provides financial commitments to cover a portion of the caller’s abortion care. Our case managers refer callers to area health clinics that provide reproductive health services. BAF provides practical support like transportation, accommodations, and translation services, to remove barriers to abortion care.
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The Baltimore City Clean City Guide gives detailed information about trash removal, recycling, and rat prevention, as well as instructions for accessing free city services including bulk trash pickup, street light repair, and sidewalk repair.
Information about foster care services.
See other resources by BCDSS:
Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS): Youth Resources
Information about youth resources for youth in foster care.
See other resources by BCDSS:
Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS): Adoption & Foster Care Services
Provides basic dental care such as exams, x-rays, teeth cleaning, fillings and extractions to eligible children and adults ages 12 months and older. Urgent Care services such as tooth extraction available for all ages. Dental care also available for pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid. Baltimore City residency required. Locations: Druid Dental Clinic & Eastern Dental Clinic.
See other resources by Baltimore City Health Department:
Baltimore City Health Department: Tobacco & Smoking Cessation
Baltimore City Health Department: Immunization Program
Baltimore City Health Department: Maternal & Infant Care Program
Baltimore City Health Department: Office of Youth and Trauma Services
1515 North Avenue and 620 North Caroline St. Baltimore MD
The Baltimore City Health Department provides smoking cessation services, community education, school-based projects, and enforcement of retailer compliance with three tobacco control ordinances. They provide a smoking cessation program, community health education, and youth resources.
See other resources by Baltimore City Health Department:
Baltimore City Health Department: Dental Clinics
Baltimore City Health Department: Immunization Program
Baltimore City Health Department: Maternal & Infant Care Program
Baltimore City Health Department: Office of Youth and Trauma Services
Baltimore MD
See other resources by Baltimore City Public Schools:
Baltimore City Public Schools: Homeless Services
Baltimore City Public Schools: VEX IQ Robotics Program
Baltimore City Public Schools: Alternative Paths to High School Diploma
Baltimore City Public Schools: College
Baltimore City Public Schools: Immunization Requirements
Baltimore City Public Schools: Family University
Reference guide that helps to identify a school or program that meets has options that allow students up to age 21 to earn the credits they need. Since we realize that students can face challenges in traditional school settings and can fall behind on their credits.
See other resources by Baltimore City Public Schools:
Baltimore City Public Schools: Homeless Services
Baltimore City Public Schools: VEX IQ Robotics Program
Baltimore City Public Schools: College
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore City Public Schools: Immunization Requirements
Baltimore City Public Schools: Family University
BCPS’s information on college and career readiness.
See other resources by Baltimore City Public Schools:
Baltimore City Public Schools: Homeless Services
Baltimore City Public Schools: VEX IQ Robotics Program
Baltimore City Public Schools: Alternative Paths to High School Diploma
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore City Public Schools: Immunization Requirements
Baltimore City Public Schools: Family University
BCPS Homeless Services contains information for accessing services for homeless children and youth.
See other resources by Baltimore City Public Schools:
Baltimore City Public Schools: VEX IQ Robotics Program
Baltimore City Public Schools: Alternative Paths to High School Diploma
Baltimore City Public Schools: College
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore City Public Schools: Immunization Requirements
Baltimore City Public Schools: Family University
Baltimore City is proud to feature approximately 6,000 acres of parkland and public space. In one of the larger parks, you may find yourself in the middle of a beautiful country estate. Visitors can take a peaceful walk in the woods on the back roads of Druid Hill Park, sit quietly and watch birds by the lake at Patterson Park. This website includes interactive maps of Baltimore’s city parks, as well as a Tree Inventory Map and a Baltimore Green Map.
See other resources by Baltimore City Recreation & Parks:
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP): Outdoor Recreation
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP): Recreation Centers
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP): Sports Leagues
Baltimore City Street Outreach Information Card by the Mayor’s Office of Human Services Homeless Services Program.
This facebook page is a movement of vibrant LGBTQ people and allies addressing sexual health and sexual identity issues in Baltimore through shared conversations and collective actions. Stay up-to-date with announcements of current events and resources in Baltimore.
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) serves as Baltimore City’s official arts council, events agency and film office. By providing funding and support to artists, arts programs and organizations across the city, and by producing large-scale events such as Light City, Artscape and the Baltimore Book Festival, BOPA’s goal is to make Baltimore a more vibrant and creative city.
Baltimore Regional Green Map is for all people ready to participate in creating a healthy, sustainable and just world. The Green Map System offers a direct pathway to the significant ecological, cultural and civic resources near home through our locally published and interactive maps. Help build the content of this map.
Dedicated to College, High School, Recreation and Professional Sports in the Baltimore-Washington Metro Area
The Maryland State Department of Education oversees and supports every school district’s implementation of the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program. This program can provide students and parents who lack stable housing with information about their education rights and the services available to them through their schools.
Baltimore United for Change (BUC) is a coalition of organizations and activists with a long track record of working for social justice in Baltimore. BUC meets with youth, residents, lawmakers, and other community leaders to pursue legislative and policy transformation. It also offers legal support to protesters (including a jail hotline, lawyers and bail money), rapid response teams in the face of police aggression, and a food system founded on food justice.
Whether you’re a nonprofit or just on a mission to do good, All for Good is a free resource for rallying others to your cause. Volunteer in Baltimore and find ways to #DoGood in your community!
The bMOREsafe app addresses the needs of patients in the Baltimore area by providing resources for those who have been victims of sexual or domestic assault. Are you in an uncomfortable situation? Are you unsure what to do? The bMOREsafe app can help you to know what resources are available to you. The bMOREsafe app lets you know what to expect after you have been abused or assaulted, and gives you back the power of choice.
Discover STEM – Baltimore is rich in STEM resources and experiences for youth of all ages. Whether it be camps, workshops, competitions, or events, STEM is happening everywhere. BmoreSTEM allows you to find new opportunities in your neighborhood.
Building STEPS is an organization built on one simple principle; a college education changes a persons life. The multi-year program, supplementing students classroom learning, exposes bright, underserved high school students to science and technology-based careers, and helps them excel in these fields where minorities are overwhelmingly underrepresented.
HCAM’s Care Coordination Program (CCP) is an outreach program that provides short-term care coordination services to Baltimore City residents who are covered by Maryland’s Medicaid Managed Care Program, HealthChoice. This program educates clients about health benefits, help them resolve issues with their providers, link them to their HealthChoice managed care organization or primary or specialty care providers, and refer them to long-term case management services.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore, established as a diocese in 1789, comprises the City of Baltimore and Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard and Washington Counties. Additional information is found below.
Information about child and adolescent vaccines including frequently asked questions.
See other resources by Center for Disease Control:
Centers for Disease Control: Vaccine Schedule
Easy-to-read vaccine schedules for all ages in easy-to-read formats to print, tools to download, and ways to prepare for your office visit.
See other resources by Center for Disease Control:
Centers for Disease Control: For Parents: Vaccines for Your Children
Charter schools are public schools that all students can choose to attend, regardless of where they live in the city.
C-SAHM is committed to improving the physical and psychological health and well being of all adolescents through advocacy, clinical care, health promotion, health service delivery, professional development, and research. C-SAHM members come from a variety of medical and non-medical disciplines including physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, health educators, and other health professionals.
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects individuals to trusted resources regarding child welfare. Content includes information about family foster care, kinship care, treatment foster care, residential and group care, and independent living services. Also, there are resources about family support and preservation services, family engagement, cultural competence, evaluation, evidence-based practice, funding, and training.
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the United States, its territories, and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential.
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Meetup is the world’s largest network of local groups. Meetup makes it easy for anyone to organize a local group or find one of the thousands already meeting up face-to-face. Here’s a look at some Computer programming Meetups happening near Baltimore.
The American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) ensures that people have fact-based information about safe condom use.
Cristata Caress Inc.’s goal is to help the next generation understand financial concepts such as interest rates, investments, and rates of return work over time.
DRM advances the civil rights of people with disabilities. They provide free legal services to Marylanders of any age with all types of disabilities (developmental, intellectual, psychiatric, physical, sensory, learning, traumatic brain injury), who live in facilities, in the community, or who are homeless.
These videos explain what PrEP is, how it works, and what young men who have sex with men can do to start using it.
This educational video by a youth innovation group provides information about how men who have sex with men (MSM) can start using PrEP.
Site that has information on how to get criminal records expunged in Maryland. If you meet certain requirements, you can get your criminal record erased through a process called expungement.
Information about the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) foster care program and who is eligible for refugee foster care. The URM foster care program is a network of specialized foster care agencies that possess particular expertise to provide care and social work to foreign born children and youth.
FindTreatment.gov is a website that offers the ability to quickly search for licensed substance use treatment or counseling anywhere in the United States. In addition to the ability to search for clinics and programs, FindTreatment.gov also offers educational information about mental health, addiction, treatment options, and treatment costs.
Information about becoming a foster parent, resource parents, kinship care, child welfare policies, financial information, and youth resources.
The Foster Parent Ombudsman advocates for foster parents and kinship providers, and may act as an intermediary between them and local departments of social services when issues need to be resolved. The Ombudsman investigates complaints against foster parents. The Foster Parent Ombudsman reports to the Office of Secretary in Maryland’s Department of Human Services.
The Foster Youth Ombudsman advocates for foster youth and reports to the Office of Secretary in Maryland’s Department of Human Services.
Condoms do not require a prescription. A pharmacy may provide condoms at the beneficiary’s request. People of any gender are eligible to receive condoms.
From domestic violence and child abuse to bullying and sexual assault, our groundbreaking programs, policy development, and public action campaigns are designed to build respect and healthy relationships. Our vision is a future without violence that provides education, safety, justice, and hope. The Resource Center provides extensive resources about relationships under content area labelled children, youth and teens.
Instructions on how to get a free Enoch Pratt Library card for anyone who lives or owns property in Maryland.
The page explains how to apply, renew, and replace your Maryland ID card, fees, changing your name or address, and more.
GLSEN Maryland is a chapter of GLSEN, a national organization fighting for every student’s right to a safe, supportive education. GLSEN Maryland is a grassroots initiative, working locally in the community to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Alice! is not one person, but a team. The Go Ask Alice! site is supported by a team of Columbia University health promotion specialists, health care providers, and other health professionals, along with a staff of information and research specialists and writers. Go Ask Alice! team members have advanced degrees in public health, health education, medicine, counseling, and a number of other relevant fields.
The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative provides a comprehensive set of direct services to ensure that families, property owners, tenants, health care providers and other stakeholders can efficiently address issues that undermine the health, energy efficiency and safety of their home environment.
2714 Hudson St. Baltimore MD 21224
Videos from the Kaiser Family Foundation explaining health insurance in English and Spanish. It explains how individuals pay for coverage and obtain medical care and prescription drugs when enrolled in various types of health insurance, including Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organization (PPOs).
The HIV/AIDS Nightline responds to calls annually from all over the United States. People call for many reasons: people just testing HIV positive, people in feeling isolated and/or concerned about their medications, caregivers buckling under the stress of caring for a loved one at home, and people concerned about the HIV risks. What makes the Nightline unique is the hours. For people receiving their HIV test results after work at a clinic, to people just having a night of unsafe sexual exposure, the program is often the only resource open for immediate care.
HPRP provides free legal services, advice, counsel, education, representation, and advocacy, for low-income persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Additional services include housing and shelter preservation project, access to public benefits, reducing barriers to housing and employment imposed by criminal records, and LGBT youth homelessness.
How to apply for a U.S. passport in person.
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iwannaknow.org is designed to help you learn about your sexual health. This website offers facts, support, and resources to answer your questions about sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), healthy relationships, and more.
I Want The Kit is a website that mails free STD & HIV testing kits straight to your door. Kits arrive in a plain brown package so that no one will know what’s in them. Kits test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis in the penis, anus, or vagina. The also provide information about STIs along with a list of resources for free condoms, STI/HIV testing and treatment, PrEP and PEP, and crisis services.
JOTF develops policies and programs to increase skills, job opportunities, and incomes of low wage workers and job seekers in Maryland. Programs include JumpStart, which prepares city residents to become licensed carpenters, plumbers, or electricians, and the MD CASH Campaign, which provides financial counseling, education, and advocacy.
201 N. Charles Street Suite 2404 Baltimore MD 21201
The mission of the JHU LEAH training program is to develop the next generation of leaders in interdisciplinary approaches to adolescent health promotion and disease prevention with a primary goal of reducing health disparities. The program trains individuals from five core disciplines including medicine, social work, nutrition, psychology, and nursing to integrate their skills through demonstrated leadership. Throughout our training the focus is on approaches that will reduce health disparities so that the next generation of African American and Latino youth will enter adulthood with health status on par with the majority of European American adults.
See other resources by Johns Hopkins:
Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins Community Physicians East Baltimore Medical Center Pediatrics & Med/Peds
Johns Hopkins: The Johns Hopkins Eating Disorders Program
Johns Hopkins: STEM Program and Competition Listing by The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
Johns Hopkins: Community Psychiatry Program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center
Johns Hopkins: The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
Johns Hopkins: Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Summer Programs
Johns Hopkins: Children’s Mental Health Center (CMHC) at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins: Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Health at Johns Hopkins Harriet Lane
Johns Hopkins: Birth Companions at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Listing of STEM programs, competitions, science fairs, and extracurricular activities that can provide valuable experiences to help students navigate the road to STEM success. Among the hundreds of programs available for STEM students, the listing represents programs in which APL participates. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) provides critical contributions to critical challenges with systems engineering and integration, technology research and development, and analysis.
See other resources by Johns Hopkins:
Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins Community Physicians East Baltimore Medical Center Pediatrics & Med/Peds
Johns Hopkins: The Johns Hopkins Eating Disorders Program
Johns Hopkins: Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)
Johns Hopkins: Community Psychiatry Program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center
Johns Hopkins: The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
Johns Hopkins: Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Summer Programs
Johns Hopkins: Children’s Mental Health Center (CMHC) at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins: Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Health at Johns Hopkins Harriet Lane
Johns Hopkins: Birth Companions at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
The Center for Talented Youth, a nonprofit academic center of Johns Hopkins University, delivers academic excellence and transformational experiences to advanced learners in grades 2-12.
CTY provides:
See other resources by Johns Hopkins:
Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins Community Physicians East Baltimore Medical Center Pediatrics & Med/Peds
Johns Hopkins: The Johns Hopkins Eating Disorders Program
Johns Hopkins: Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)
Johns Hopkins: STEM Program and Competition Listing by The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
Johns Hopkins: Community Psychiatry Program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center
Johns Hopkins: Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Summer Programs
Johns Hopkins: Children’s Mental Health Center (CMHC) at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins: Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Health at Johns Hopkins Harriet Lane
Johns Hopkins: Birth Companions at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
5801 Smith Avenue Baltimore MD 21209
The goal of the Resource Finder is to inform consumers, families, and professionals about community services, trainings, research, and other information on developmental disabilities and related disorders across the lifespan. This is accomplished through ways that would best suit the customer such as telephone, email, conferences, printed materials, video, and other methods.
See other resources by Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI):
Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI): Project HEAL (Health, Education, Advocacy, and Law)
Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI)
Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI): Weight Management Program
Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI): Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress
KidsHealth provides information about health, behavior, and development designed for parents and teens.
Kool Smiles is a network of local dental offices dedicated to expanding access to quality dental care for children and families in underserved communities. Kool Smiles provides preventative care, diagnostic imaging, and a full range of restorative care supported with electronic health records. There are 5 settings in Baltimore and patients can enter their ZIP code on the Kool Smiles website to find nearby clinics.
Baltimore MD
Learning Undefeated, formerly MdBio Foundation, Inc., has been providing innovative and effective bioscience education for middle and high school students since 1997. The organization is dedicated to providing bioscience awareness, education, and workforce development in the state of Maryland and beyond. It accomplishes this through a diverse set of programs including the flagship program MdBioLab, summer programs, and the leading-edge game-based learning platform MdBioSphere.
Provides a state-by-state list of non-profits and attorneys who provide free legal services to individuals in immigration proceedings. This list also includes information on pro bono referral services that refer individuals in immigration court proceedings to pro bono counsel. Click on your state to find representation in your area. If you are seeking representation in Maryland, visit this link: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/file/ProBonoMD/download.
MATP provides a listing of apprenticeship and training programs in Maryland. MATP does not place individuals into apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeships are jobs and, therefore, must be applied to through the individual apprenticeship program sponsors.
MATP provides viewable links to apprenticeship program sponsor websites can help with the search. Contact a program directly to learn how to apply and what the timeframe for applying and receiving a response is. In addition, the related classroom instruction may determine the application dates for some apprenticeship programs. This means that some apprenticeship programs will only accept applications at specific times of the year. In some cases, it may be months from the date of application to the date of interview.
Love is Respect is a website and hotline that serves as the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by providing inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources. Resources include information on dating, healthy relationships, personal safety, supporting others, and getting help, along with their hotline.
Love Our Children USA is a Go-To prevention organization fighting all forms of violence and neglect against children in the U.S. Love Our Children USA provides information about effective parenting solutions and fosters kid success by creating valuable programs that empower positive changes in parenting and family attitudes, bullying and cyberbullying prevention, Internet safety and school violence prevention through public education. The goal of Love Our Children USA is keeping children safe and strengthening families.
The mission “to support and encourage pediatricians in the promotion of optimal health for all of Maryland’s children and adolescents” speaks to the commitment to the health and well being of all children. The MDAAP initiates and supports numerous programs that respond to the needs of children.
Providing access to a quality and effective substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment service system for the citizens of Maryland. Links to: Maryland Certified Treatment Locator, Beacon Health Options to manage substance-related disorders treatment services for Medicaid, and overdose prevention information.
Here you will find information about the divisions within the Maryland State Department of Education.
CMS is a program of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. CMS can help low-income, uninsured or underinsured Marylander’s ages 0-21 years get specialty care for a chronic illness or disability by paying for needed services. CMS can pay for many different kinds of services, such as visits to a specialist, hospitalizations, surgeries, medications, therapies, lab work, x-rays, and medical equipment. CMS does not cover routine check-ups or immunizations, sick visits, emergency services, routine dental care, or mental health services.
See other resources by Maryland Department of Health:
Maryland Department of Health: Rare and Expensive Case Management (REM) Program
The Rare and Expensive Case Management (REM) Program is a case managed fee for service alternative to HealthChoice Managed Care Organization (MCO) participation for recipients with specified rare and expensive conditions.
See other resources by Maryland Department of Health:
Maryland Department of Health: Children’s Medical Services
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Maryland, formerly known as Food Stamps, helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health. Everyone has the right to apply for SNAP to determine eligibility.
As the state’s primary social service provider, the Maryland Department of Human Services serves over one million people annually. The Department, through its 24 local departments of social services, pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services, and protect vulnerable children and adults in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.
311 West Saratoga St Baltimore MD 21201
Helpful information for unemployed workers in Maryland.
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Maryland Family Network (MFN) is an advocate and catalyst for the development of a strong system of quality child care, early education, and family support.
See other resources by Maryland Family Network:
Maryland Family Network: Family Support Centers Listing
Maryland Family Network: Services & Information for Parents
Maryland Family Network is the state’s foremost provider of services to the early childhood care community, and creator and sustainer of parent-child programs for families raising infants and toddlers. Their website includes a child care locator and tips for choosing child care; this organization is available via phone for questions.
See other resources by Maryland Family Network:
Maryland Family Network: Family Support Centers Listing
Maryland Family Network: After School Activities Resource Guide
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The Maryland Food Bank relies on local organizations, more commonly called network partners, to distribute food to those in need. With more than 1,000 network partners such as pantries, shelters, faith-based organizations, and schools, the Maryland Food Bank website can help individuals find food banks near them.
Maryland Health Connection is the state’s official health insurance marketplace for individuals and families to compare and enroll in health insurance and determine eligibility for Medicaid and other assistance programs, federal tax credits and cost-sharing reductions.
The Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program (MHSDP) provides dental care to anyone with full Medicaid coverage. Medicaid covers a wide range of dental services. A benefits management company runs the program for Medicaid. There are no premiums, deductibles, or copays for covered services. There is no maximum benefit amount each year. MHSDP members should never pay for covered services out of pocket.
The Victim Services Subcommittee of the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force (MHTTF) has compiled a resource directory to assist state agencies, providers, and members of the public in serving victims of trafficking. The following directory is a list of organizations and agencies that are actively involved in either victim services or public awareness activities to address human trafficking in Maryland.
The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and the U.S. Department of Education now offer a GED preparation class available on the Web. Maryland i-Pathways is a free, teacher-supported online learning program for GED test preparation offered to Maryland residents. Maryland i-Pathways allows you to choose when, where and what you study.
MIRC’s mission it to coordinates and maximizes existing resources in order to increase the availability and quality pro bono and low-cost legal representation to low-income immigrants; to educate the community on immigration matters; and to advocate on behalf of Maryland immigrants.
Maryland InfoPortal is the best place for finding financial and non-financial assistance offered by Maryland state government agencies.
MORA works through a network of public and private service providers throughout Maryland to coordinate transitional services aimed at helping refugees attain self-sufficiency. Partner groups provide resettlement support and services to federally-recognized refugees and asylees, including medical, employment, and social services, health screenings, language instruction, and youth programs. Please note MORA does not provide direct services to clients.
MOST helps to increase the quantity and quality of after school programs by increasing access for Maryland youth.
Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Maryland’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, provides cash assistance to families with dependent children when available resources do not fully address the family’s needs and while preparing program participants for independence through work.
Provides financial assistance to foster care youth who are enrolled as a candidate for an associate’s, bachelor’s degree, or vocational certificate at a Maryland Public institution of higher education.
The Maryland WIC Program is a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children under the age 5. WIC is a federally funded program that provides healthy supplemental foods and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under age five. It also provides breastfeeding support and referrals to health and social services.
100 N. Holliday St Baltimore MD 21202
The Maryland WIC Program is a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children under the age 5. WIC is a federally funded program that provides healthy supplemental foods and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under age five. It also provides breastfeeding support and referrals to health and social services.
600 N. Wolfe St Carnegie Building, Rm 267 Baltimore MD
The Maryland Workforce Exchange is the biggest list of job openings in Maryland. It also has resources for creating a resume and career center support.
MYLIFE! serves the youth and young adults of the Maryland Child Welfare system. This website is for those who are in or who have been in the Maryland Child Welfare system, foster parents, social workers, supporters, legal and court-appointed advocates, and community-based organizations.
Preparation is the key to ensuring your dream of going to college is realized. To assist you with the process, this website presents information about planning for college in a user friendly and engaging manner. Additional information for planning for college is also available http://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/default.aspx.
Medicaid helps to pay the medical bills of needy and low-income individuals. It is administered by the State and pays medical bills with Federal and State funds. You or members of your family may qualify for Medicaid through Maryland Health Connection to receive free or low-cost health care. Enrollment in Medicaid and the Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) is year-round.
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MERIT aims to eliminate health care disparities by transforming under-represented high school students into health care leaders.
NASA’s Beginning Engineering, Science and Technology, or BEST, activity guides bring the principles of engineering alive to younger audiences.
The mission of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) is to ensure safe, legal, and accessible abortion care, which promotes health and justice for women. NAF provides women with the resources they need to make informed decisions about their pregnancies. The NAF also operates the National Abortion Hotline.
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NCMEC serves as the nation’s clearinghouse on issues related to missing and sexually exploited children. Today NCMEC is authorized by Congress to perform 22 programs and services to assist law enforcement, families and the professionals who serve them.
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The Prevention Coalition is a unified effort to promote the healthy development of children and youth. Their website includes resources and research related to preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation.
The National Council for Adoption provides information about adoption or if you just need someone to talk to, the National Council for Adoption is here to help. You can talk with a real person who can help answer your questions, find an adoption agency for you, or just listen to your hopes and fears. This organization has put together some resources that might be helpful to you. You can also check their frequently asked questions about adoption, or find an adoption agency near you who can help answer your questions about adoption.
Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. The Hotline provides highly trained, experienced advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in over 170 languages. Visitors to this site can find information about domestic violence, safety planning, and local resources.
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The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The toll-free hotline is available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year in more than 200 languages.
The National Parent Helpline is here for you and is open to parents and caregivers of children and youth of all ages. Being a parent is a critically important job, 24 hours a day. It’s not always easy. Call the National Parent Helpline to get emotional support from a trained Advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent.
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With 80 years of passion and experience, New Eyes purchases new prescription eyeglasses for U.S. residents and distributes used glasses to the disadvantaged in developing countries.
Operator Schools are run under contracts or charters by “operators” outside the traditional district management structure. Provides listing of information about each of the different types of schools within this category.
The Maryland Oral Health Resource Guide is produced by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to assist children, adults, patients with special health care needs and their caregivers and advocates with finding affordable public health dental care services in Maryland and in the immediate surrounding regions.
This handbook by the Maryland Department of Human Resources Social Service Administration (MDHR SSA) explains Out-of-Home Placement services for youth between the ages of 14 and 21 and what you can expect while in foster care.
Good parent-teen relationships include respect, understanding, trust, and concern. We can build good relationships with our teens by spending time together, keeping promises, using humor, and appreciating their efforts and strengths.
Park Heights Renaissance (PHR) represents residents, businesses, religious institutions, schools, agencies, and other stakeholders committed to shaping a better future for Park Heights. PHR offers community and web based housing, education, health, community engagement, and public safety resources.
3939 Reisterstown Rd Suite 268 Baltimore MD 21215
The Poison Control hotline helps prevent poisonings, saves lives, and limits injury from poisoning. In addition to saving lives, the hotline decreases health care costs of poisoning cases.
Bedsider is an online birth control support network for women 18-29. The goal is to help women find the method of birth control that’s right for them and learn how to use it consistently and effectively. The site has information about birth control methods to explore methods, compare methods and answers questions; learn where to get it including at health centers, over the counter emergency contraception; and reminders for birth control reminders and appointment reminders.
See other resources by Power to Decide:
TeenTalk is a sexual health resource by Power to Decide whose goal is to present the facts. They give information on sex, love, and relationships so that you can make informed decisions and live your best life.
See other resources by Power to Decide:
Website resource to help you find information and answers about pregnancy, your baby, folic acid, genetic disorders, prematurity, birth defects, and more.
This website provides overview about PrEP including basic information, research and answers frequently asked questions.
PrEP is for YOUth is a program at the Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Health at the Johns Hopkins Harriet Lane Clinic. They educate, provide clinical services, and community outreach to young people ages 13-25 years old about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and other ways to stay on top of their sexual health.
200 N Wolfe Street Baltimore MD 21287
Website & hotline (The PrEPline) designed to provide information for patients about PrEP and where to get PrEP in Maryland.
PrEPme is a free app for Android and iPhone that connects patients in Maryland to PrEP resources including a location-based list of providers that prescribe PrEP.
Pro Bono Counseling® (PBC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded with the goal of connecting uninsured and under-insured low-income Marylanders with compassionate and qualified mental health professionals who provide care on a volunteer basis at no cost. They also operate a warmline.
Women & PrEP is a set of three videos that provides the nuts and bolts on cisgender women and PrEP – one in English and one in Spanish – as well as sexual health information for transgender women.
RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
The purpose of this site is to provide Baltimore City Department of Social Service youth and staff with internet resources for assistance in job searches.
See other resources by Ready by 21:
Ready by 21: SILA (Semi-Independent Living)
The SILA program gives foster youth the opportunity to practice living independently while being supervised by BCDSS (Baltimore City Department of Social Services). Each month, SILA youth receive a check from BCDSS to help cover living expenses.
See other resources by Ready by 21:
Ready by 21: Job Searching Resources
We offer any adult who wants it the opportunity to earn a high school equivalency credential, prepare for a better job, support their family, and realize their dream for a better life. Register for the GED on your phone, computer or tablet.
The world’s online database of high quality used glasses that uses the power of the Internet to facilitate redistribution of quality, used eyeglasses to underserved communities worldwide. ReSpectacle’s glasses are donated by members of our community. They are then cleaned, categorized, and loaded into the online database based on their prescription.
Resumizer is a free service that guides individuals in resume writing. Resumizer provides tips on how to write a resume such as the use of action verbs, proper format, and printing tips.
Safer Sex for Trans Bodies is a comprehensive sexual health guide for transgender and gender expansive people and their partners. The guide is written by and for members of the transgender community and offers them a long-overdue resource on potentially life-saving and affirming practices, from respectful terminology and definitions to helpful practices for sexual health following transition-related care.
American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) developed the Safer Sex Toolbox which is designed for organizations to better promote sexual health. The Safer Sex Toolbox promotes positive sexual health behaviors through a multi-phased campaign with messaging around 1) increased condom use; 2) healthy relationships; 3) sexually transmitted disease prevention; and 4) open partner communication.
Scarleteen is an independent, grassroots sexuality and relationships education and support organization and website. The site and services is designed to provide information about sexuality, sex, sexual health, relationships, advice and support. An online chat and text hotline are also available through this website.
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Listing of scholarship resources for Hispanic students by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) – an organization that promotes the development of member colleges and universities improving access to and the quality of post-secondary educational opportunities for Hispanic students and meeting the needs of business, industry and government through the development and sharing of resources, information and expertise.
When the severity or nature of students’ disabilities affects their performance and academic success within their community-based school setting, placement in a separate public day school may be appropriate, as determined by an Individualized Education Program team. City Schools’ separate public day schools provide programming, facilities, and specialized staff to meet students’ needs.
A program from The Jed Foundation (JED) to help high school students prepare for the transition to college and to life after high school.
Sex & U commits to providing accurate, credible, and up-to-date information and education on sexual health. An initiative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, the site’s mandate is to provide guidance and advice to help individuals develop and maintain a healthy sex life.
Website and magazine designed to help teens with answers to their question about sex, relationships, pregnancy, STDs, birth control, sexual orientation and more.
Operating through a network of community partners who identify children in need, Sight for Students provides free eye exams and glasses using Vision Service Plan (VSP) gift certificates. VSP gift certificate programs ensure that adults and children in need, including those affected by disaster, have free access to quality eye care and glasses through a local VSP provider. This organization works closely with community partners to help identify those most in need and offer multiple gift certificate programs.
Snag-a-Job is a job search engine website. Enter the job title or company you are looking for to see postings in your area.
A Spanish-language source of news, information, and community run by local journalist Pedro Palomino, where you can find pieces on everything from politics and education to sports and recipes.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes): It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and it provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
As a parent, you want to help your kids stay safe and healthy. All kids learn about sex somehow, but it makes a difference when they hear it from you. Talk with your kids provides information about how to openly, honestly and often to help them learn how to prevent pregnancy and the diseases people can get from having unprotected sex.
Teen Source is an online hub for accurate information about STIs, birth control, and healthy relationships.
Send an email or text message notifying a person they may have been exposed to a STD/STI. The process is fast, free and completely anonymous!
The Maryland Book Bank is committed to cultivating literacy in children from low income families. The Maryland Book Bank distributes free books to children, teachers, schools and organizations each year.
1794 Union Avenue Baltimore MD 21211
The Parents’ Place is a Maryland organization and parent center. This organization help families of children with disabilities and special health care needs throughout Maryland.
The People’s Law Library (PLL) is a legal information and self-help website maintained by the Maryland State Law Library. The website also contains the Maryland Court Help Center, which offers free legal help with civil matters via call or web chat.
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The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. Counselors are available via phone call, text, and online chat 24/7.
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The Violet Project provides sexual and reproductive health education and resources to all youth in Maryland. At violetproject.org, youth can learn about these topics and order safer sex products, menstrual products, and STI testing, all for FREE! The Violet Project is by youth, for youth, with many volunteer opportunities for teens and young adults!
600 North Wolfe Street Phipps 248 Baltimore MD 21287
Website dedicated to helping teens in Baltimore learn about all birth control methods including long-acting reversible contraception methods, find places they can get methods, how to get methods for free, and where to find emergency contraception (morning after pill) to prevent an unwanted pregnancy
With fuel costs on the rise and many people struggling financially, this is one of the most common reasons people dial 2-1-1. There may be several options that could help, such as financial assistance, disconnection prevention or bill payment arrangements.
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Vehicles for Change Inc. (VFC) empowers families with financial challenges to achieve economic and personal independence through car ownership and technical training. VFC currently maintains two programs: the full circle auto mechanic training program and the car awards program.
4111 Washington Blvd. Halethorpe MD 21227
Vision To Learn provides free eye exams and free eyeglasses to students in low-income communities. In May 2016, Vision To Learn established a permanent program to serve students throughout the Baltimore City Public School System.
VolunteerMatch is an online platform connecting individuals with volunteer opportunities based on their interests, skills, and location. Users can create profiles, search for opportunities, and connect with organizations offering volunteer positions. The platform facilitates the matchmaking process, making it easier for volunteers to find suitable opportunities and for organizations to connect with individuals willing to contribute their time and skills.
Way2GoMaryland is the University System of Maryland’s (USM) information campaign to encourage more students, especially those in middle school, to begin preparing for college early. It also offers tips for parents and guardians.
This web site explains PrEP and includes an informational video in English and Spanish.
With Y Afterschool & Enrichment Programs, kids make the most of their after school time with active learning opportunities designed to engage and expand young minds. Focused on grades 1-5.
See other resources by YMCA:
YMCA: Druid Hill
YMCA: Waverly (Weinberg)
YMCA: Big Brothers Big Sisters at the Y
Young Invincibles advocates for health policies that affect affordability and accessibility for young adults.
The Youth Leadership & Advocacy Network is comprised of 45+ member organizations and individuals dedicated to collaboration and resource sharing in order to impact three defined areas of interest: Youth Opportunity, Youth Violence Prevention and Education Relevancy and Application. The Center is a city-wide youth leadership network, designed to connect youth leaders across the city and assist them in leveraging resources to empower their voice in the decision-making processes that impact their well-being and healthy transition to adulthood.
Baltimore MD