Thank you so much for reaching out! That is the first step towards mental wellness and often a difficult one. We will review your message and respond in due time.

If you are having a mental health emergency, it is advised that you seek immediate support by calling 911 or going to the nearest emergency room.

If you are experiencing a need for immediate support that does not rise to the level of emergency then here are some resources to support you:

* National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK

Local Baltimore Resources:

* Baltimore County Crisis Response (mobile crisis and phone support): 410-931-2214

* Baltimore City Crisis Response (mobile crisis and phone support): 410-433-5175

* Grass Roots Crisis Intervention Hotline: 410-531-6677

* Maryland Crisis Hotline: 800-422-0009

* TurnAround (sexual/relationship violence hotline): 410-377-8111

National 24/7 crisis resources:

* Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

* IMAlive Crisis Chat: www.imalive.org

* Lifeline Crisis Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

* The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ focused Suicide Prevention )

-The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386

- TrevorText: Text START to 678678

- TrevorChat: www.the trevorproject.org/get-help-now

* Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-TALK (8255)

-Veterans Crisis Text 838255 or chat online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat

Helpful apps

* MY3 App (by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)

* There is Hope (by the Maryland Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center)

* Your Life Your Voice (from Boys Town)