Tag Archives: Suicide prevention

Chat with Us, 24-7

Chat with Us, 24-7

Grassroots now provides support to texters and chatters via 988 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. People contact 988 for a variety of reasons, including loneliness, anxiety/depression, relationship/family problems, financial issues, substance use, mental and physical illness, thoughts of suicide and more. Grassroots counselors answer chats and texts from individuals in Howard County and the state of Maryland, as well as throughout all 50 states and U.S. territories.

Grassroots started answering 988 texts and chats in 2022 when the number launched. Our counselors also answer 988 calls to our crisis line. Please reach out to 988 anytime you feel like you need help or someone to chat or text with. You can also contact Grassroots by phone at 410-531-6677 or 988. We are here to help!

Grassroots Has Moved and Expanded Services!

Grassroots has moved its location in order to substantially expand its 24-hour crisis intervention, mental health, substance use disorder, housing support and suicide prevention services. This expansion helps Grassroots meet the increased demand for urgent and ongoing mental health and substance use disorder services in Howard County. Individuals are able to access enhanced free, 24-hour… Continue Reading

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)


  • ASIST Training (2 days)
    September 28, 2023 - September 29, 2023
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

ASIST is a two-day workshop that teaches how to intervene and save a life from suicide. Over a million people around the world have participated in this award-winning program. Most people thinking about suicide don’t actually want to die, but they need help deciding to stay alive. You don’t need any prior training to attend Continue Reading

Safe Space Training

Safe Space Training


  • March 15, 2019
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Safe Space training has been designed by Grassroots as a suicide prevention and intervention model that focuses on the LGBTQ+ population and their increased risk for suicide. It is free for Howard County residents and those who work in the county. CEUs are available thanks to sponsorship by the Howard County Health Department. Through Continue Reading

6TH Annual Suicide Prevention Symposium

Event Phone: 410-531-6006


  • September 11, 2015
    11:30 am - 4:00 pm

  Suicide Prevention Symposium Friday, September 11, 2015 11:30 to 4:00 pm • Robinson Nature Center 11:30 am                  Registration and Lunch 12:00 – 1:15 pm       Improving Patient Care through Care Transitions and the Zero Suicide Framework The risk of suicide attempts and death is highest within the first few weeks after a person is Continue Reading

Looks Salon Holds Fundraiser for Grassroots

Looks Salon Holds Fundraiser for Grassroots

Looks Salon and Spa will hold the 12th Annual Looks for Life, a fundraiser for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Proceeds will benefit Grassroots’ crisis intervention efforts, including suicide prevention. The event is hosted by Looks owner Marilyn Petersen, in memory of her son, Patrick Jameson,… Continue Reading

11th Annual Looks for Life Raises $15,000 to Prevent Suicide

11th Annual Looks for Life Raises $15,000 to Prevent Suicide

Looks Salon and Spa’s 11th Annual Looks for Life, a benefit for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, raised $15,000. Proceeds support Grassroots’ suicide prevention efforts, such as counseling, round-the-clock hotline services and education programs. The event was hosted by Looks manager Briagh Jameson Strott and salon owner Marilyn Petersen, in memory of their brother and son,… Continue Reading