Behavioral Health System Baltimore

Behavioral Health System Baltimore BHSB is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership in advancing behavioral health.

Vision Statement: We envision a city where people live and thrive in communities that promote and support behavioral health. Mission Statement: The new entity is committed to enhancing the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities
through:
*** the promotion of behavioral health and wellness, prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery,
*** the creation and leaders

hip of an integrated network of providers that promotes universal access to comprehensive, data-driven services, and
*** advocacy and leadership of behavioral health-related efforts to align resources, programs, and policy. Statement of Values: In our commitment to enhancing the behavioral health of all Baltimore residents, the new entity is guided by the following core values:
1. All of Baltimore’s residents, regardless of community, socioeconomic and family status, and behavioral health, should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
2. We must approach our work, our colleagues, and the people we serve with dignity, compassion, integrity, cultural competence, equity, and an understanding of the full range of behavioral health challenges people face.
3. We must work to ensure that the care provided throughout Baltimore is of the highest quality, comprehensive, and person-centered, and that providers work in true partnership with those who seek care.
4. We must collaborate with community leaders and residents to advocate for and promote policies, values, and norms that are supportive of behavioral health.

Public health research has the greatest impact when it’s shaped by community voices and real‑world experience. Explore h...
06/21/2026

Public health research has the greatest impact when it’s shaped by community voices and real‑world experience. Explore how research and neighborhoods come together to improve health outcomes with Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health.

Five projects advancing better health through community collaboration.

Baltimore City Health Commissioner and BHSB Board Chair Dr. Michelle Taylor shares how public health leadership, communi...
06/15/2026

Baltimore City Health Commissioner and BHSB Board Chair Dr. Michelle Taylor shares how public health leadership, community trust, and equity shape the work of improving health outcomes for Baltimore residents. Read the full interview with Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health.

Why the new health commissioner chose Baltimore—and how she plans to build on the city's public health progress.

For many families, navigating behavioral health care can feel overwhelming. During Mental Health Awareness Month, BHSB c...
06/09/2026

For many families, navigating behavioral health care can feel overwhelming. During Mental Health Awareness Month, BHSB convened advocates and practitioners to share how Baltimore youth and families can better access school- and community-based support.

👉 Read more.

  For many families with behavioral health needs, navigating the system of care can be half the battle. To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month, BHSB recently hosted a conversation with a…

“How can we reach individuals before this tragic incident?” —Shanice Marks, CIT Coordinator at Behavioral Health System ...
06/05/2026

“How can we reach individuals before this tragic incident?” —Shanice Marks, CIT Coordinator at Behavioral Health System Baltimore. BHSB works with BPD and partners across the city to strengthen crisis training and connect people to behavioral health support earlier—read more with WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore.

Baltimore City Police say the officers who shot and killed an armed man​ in southwest Baltimore last week followed their training.

Last month, we spent a beautiful day at ABC Park in the Carrollton Ridge community connecting with neighbors, enjoying m...
05/29/2026

Last month, we spent a beautiful day at ABC Park in the Carrollton Ridge community connecting with neighbors, enjoying music and food, and sharing resources on safe medication storage, overdose prevention, and emotional wellness. We engaged over 300 people, safely disposed of 19 lbs of medication, and securely shredded nearly 2,700 lbs of documents—if you missed it, you can find safe disposal locations near you here https://www.bhsbaltimore.org/find-help3/safedisposal/

There’s good news for behavioral health this year. Even with a significant budget shortfall, Maryland passed a budget wi...
05/16/2026

There’s good news for behavioral health this year. Even with a significant budget shortfall, Maryland passed a budget without major behavioral health cuts—thanks to strong advocacy by Behavioral Health System Baltimore and our partners.

Read our 2026 Legislative Scorecard to learn more.https://www.bhsbaltimore.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_BHSB_MDGALegislative_scorecard.pdf

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want Baltimore to know this: support is available, and no one has to naviga...
05/14/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want Baltimore to know this: support is available, and no one has to navigate tough moments alone. Learn more about local behavioral health resources through BHSB. https://www.bhsbaltimore.org/find-help/

Caring for others can be meaningful—and it can take a lot out of you. Support is always available through 988, and you c...
05/10/2026

Caring for others can be meaningful—and it can take a lot out of you. Support is always available through 988, and you can find tips for helping you—because to take care of others, you have to take care of you. 💜https://988helpline.org/help-loved-ones/

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