Movies The Mental Health Film Festival, presented by The Horizon Foundation, is set for Oct. 17-22. A variety of films are available for viewing for free. Tickets are FREE, however Festival registration is required. Visit https://watch.eventive.org/horizonmhfilmfestival for a list of films and the schedule. Click on any film to start the registration process. Each film… Continue Reading
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Grassroots Provides Help to Prevent Suicide
Grassroots serves as a call center for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to people in suicidal crisis. Last year Grassroots counselors responded to 4,653 calls from individuals who reached out for support. Grassroots is also… Continue Reading
Ice Cream Fundraiser Raises Money for Grassroots
Thank You — Pam Long Photography and Park Ridge Creamery Ice Cream Benefit Pam Long Photography and Park Ridge Creamery raised $4,700 for Grassroots with an ice cream fundraiser at the creamery in Historic Ellicott City. County Executive Calvin Ball, first responders and other special guests dropped by to help serve guests and to enjoy… Continue Reading
Grassroots Distributes Rental Assistance
In an effort to stem pending evictions and homelessness, Grassroots has received funding from the county to provide rental assistant to residents who are past due on their rent or utility bills related to financial hardship due COVID. “Rental assistance is a safety net that prevents more families affected by the pandemic from falling into homelessness caused… Continue Reading
Grassroots Fundraiser at Park Ridge Creamery Wednesday, Sept. 8
Pam Long Photography and Creamery Host Event to Raise Funds and Awareness of Suicide Prevention Services at Crisis Intervention Center This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author’s own. Kids & Family Grassroots Fundraiser at Park Ridge Creamery Wednesday, Sept. 8 Pam Long Photography and Creamery Host Event… Continue Reading
Day Resource Center Hosts Free Vaccine Clinic September 4
The Grassroots Day Resource Center (DRC) on Guilford Road in Jessup will hold a free, walk-up vaccination clinic this Saturday, September 4, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. All vaccine types will be available. No registration or documentation required. Just walk up and get more protection against COVID. Plus, people can visit the DRC food… Continue Reading
Back to School Supplies Drive 2021: Backpacks and Gift Cards Information
Last year the COVID-19 pandemic and switch to virtual classrooms changed the way we collected and distributed school supplies. We asked for gift cards for students instead of backpacks and supplies and are grateful for the amazing generosity of Howard County residents, groups, businesses and faith congregations in responding to this change. We received feedback… Continue Reading
Free Vaccine Clinic June 12th at Day Resource Center
The Day Resource Center serves as free vaccination site from 10 a.m. – noon on Saturday, June 12. Continue Reading
Spirit Award Presented to Nursing Team
Grassroots has honored the crisis intervention center’s team of nurses and nurse practitioners with the annual Grassroots Spirit Award to recognize their helpfulness, openness, welcoming spirit and respect for colleagues, clients and visitors. The award was presented during Nurses Appreciation Week. The Grassroots nursing team is responsible for the clients being served in the New Beginnings… Continue Reading
Howard County Health Department holds free vaccine clinic May 22
On Saturday, walk-up clinic at Grassroots center in Columbia will provide free Moderna or Johnson and Johnson vaccine to anyone over 18 The Howard County Health Department is hosting a walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic May 22, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, 6700 Freetown Road in Columbia. Anyone over 18 years old… Continue Reading
Grassroots Recognizes Nursing Team with Annual Spirit Award
New Beginnings nurses and nurse practitioners distinguish themselves during COVID-19 pandemic. Grassroots has honored the crisis intervention center’s team of nurses and nurse practitioners with the annual Grassroots Spirit Award to recognize their helpfulness, openness, welcoming spirit and respect for colleagues, clients and visitors. The award was presented during Nurses Appreciation Week. The Grassroots nursing… Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed in Columbia and Jessup Centers
Grassroots is seeking volunteers for both the Crisis Intervention Center and Shelter in Columbia and for the Day Resource Center in Jessup, according to Grassroots Volunteer Coordinator Monteith Mitchell. Volunteers are needed to serve as Office Assistants in Columbia on Thursdays and Fridays for two-hour shifts between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Two volunteers age… Continue Reading