It’s OK to Ask suicide prevention campaign raises awareness and reduces stigma about mental health and suicide across all ages and cultures The Howard County Health Department today announced an expansion of the “It’s OK to Ask” suicide prevention campaign to raise awareness and reduce stigma about mental health and suicide across all ages and… Continue Reading
As experts in crisis services and intervention, Grassroots representatives are frequently invited to speak at conferences and other opportunities to share their expertise. Most recently Executive Director Dr. Mariana Izraelson has been a featured participant at several events. Dr. Izraelson was one of the speakers at the inaugural Light the Night 5K for Suicide Prevention… Continue Reading
Local faith community helped with emergency shelter program which housed 23 children, aged 6 months to 17 years, during winter season Howard County Government, partnering with Grassroots and local faith communities, has served 59 people this season in the soon-to-close annual Cold Weather Shelter Program. This year’s program has been distinguished by the high number… Continue Reading
211 is a simple, memorable phone number for Marylanders to connect with essential resources throughout thestate. It’s a free and confidential service that gives individuals with unmet needs a one-stop access point instead ofhaving to navigate through the sometimes-confusing maze of health and human services phone numbers, websites and community resources. Click here to see… Continue Reading
At a press conference this morning, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) has begun transporting stable patients with opioid-related complaints directly to Grassroots as an alternative to conventional hospitals. “The partnership between HCDFRS and Grassroots means people in need will be able to access… Continue Reading
Proceeds benefit Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless Santa will visit with youngsters, their parents and grandparents at “Breakfast with Santa” on Dec. 4 and 11, 8-9:30 a.m., at Seasons 52 restaurant at The Mall in Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway. Santa will talk with youngsters and their families at their tables.… Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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