Resources

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, it’s crucial to reach out for help immediately. You don’t have to go through this alone.

• Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or need urgent support.

Local Resources:

1. Arundel Lodge

National Resources:

1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
   Call: 988 (24/7 support)
   Website: https://988lifeline.org
   A 24/7 confidential hotline offering support to individuals in distress or experiencing suicidal thoughts.

2. Crisis Text Line
   Text: HOME to 741741 (24/7 support)
   Website: https://www.crisistextline.org
   A free, confidential text service for individuals experiencing a crisis, offering support via text.

3. National Helpline for Mental Health and Substance Use
   Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
   Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
   A free, confidential helpline for mental health and substance use disorders, offering 24/7 support.

4. The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ individuals)
   Call: 1-866-488-7386
   Text: START to 678678
   Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
   A helpline for LGBTQ+ youth, providing crisis support and resources.

Baltimore, Maryland-Specific Resources:

1. Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI)
   Call: 410-433-5175 (24/7 support)
   Website: https://www.baltimorecrisisresponse.org
   Provides mobile crisis services, helping individuals in psychiatric distress and offering support to families.

2. Baltimore Behavioral Health Crisis Center
   Address: 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201
   Call: 410-433-5175
   Website: https://www.baltimorehealth.org
   A 24/7 walk-in facility offering emergency psychiatric evaluations, stabilization, and referrals.

3. Maryland Mobile Crisis Team (Baltimore Region)
   Call: 1-800-422-0009 (24/7 support)
   Provides immediate crisis intervention and mental health support, including mobile crisis services in Baltimore.

4. Sheppard Pratt Crisis Services
   Call: 410-938-3000
   Website: https://www.sheppardpratt.org
   Offers emergency mental health services, including psychiatric evaluations, crisis stabilization, and inpatient care.

5. Johns Hopkins Medicine Psychiatric Emergency Services
   Address: 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287
   Call: 410-955-5212
   Website: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org
   Provides urgent psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and support for individuals in mental health distress.

Washington, D.C.-Specific Resources:

1. DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Crisis Services
   Call: 1-888-793-4357 (24/7 support)
   Text: 202-885-5570 (Text a crisis)
   Website: https://dbh.dc.gov
   Offers 24/7 crisis intervention and behavioral health support services for residents of Washington, D.C.

2. Mobile Crisis Services – DC
   Call: 1-888-793-4357 (for in-home crisis response)
   Mobile crisis teams provide immediate psychiatric evaluations and support in the community.

3. The Suicide Prevention Hotline – DC
   Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text 741741 for support
   Available 24/7 for individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide or severe emotional distress.

4. Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at the George Washington University Hospital
   Address: 900 23rd St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
   Call: 202-715-7600
   Offers emergency psychiatric services, including evaluations and treatment for individuals in crisis.

5. National Capital Treatment and Recovery (NCTR) – DC
   Call: 1-800-667-6718 (24/7)
   Website: https://www.nctrdc.org
   Provides support and treatment for individuals facing mental health and substance use issues, with specialized services for emergency situations.

Additional Local Resources:

1. The Warmline (for peer support)
   Call: 1-800-422-0009
   A non-crisis support line where individuals can talk with trained peers for emotional support and guidance.

2. Maryland Crisis Hotline
   Call: 211 (or 1-800-273-TALK for suicide prevention)
   Website: https://www.211md.org
   A statewide resource for mental health services, providing 24/7 support, information, and crisis intervention.

3. United Medical Center Crisis Center (DC)
   Address: 1310 Southern Ave SE, Washington, D.C.
   Call: 202-574-7000
   Offers mental health emergency services, including psychiatric assessments, and walk-in crisis care.

These resources are available for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or in need of immediate support. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help—you’re not alone.