Leading By Example, LLC

10/20/2026

Leading By Example would like to invite our partners to call on your creativity to decorate Halloween trunks for the Trunk or Treat Festival this Saturday at our Baltimore City office. We could use volunteers to bring a decorated trunk and a bag of candy to make this a fun Halloween event for children. To register, follow the QR code below to register.

10/09/2026

💚 Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day! 💚

At Leading By Example, we believe mental health matters every day, and everyone deserves access to compassionate care, meaningful support, and the opportunity to thrive.

As we prepare to recognize World Mental Health Day on October 10th, we're joining communities around the world in raising awareness, breaking the stigma, and reminding individuals and families that asking for help is a sign of strength.

💚 You are not alone.
💚 Help is available.
💚 Hope is possible.

Together, we can build stronger individuals, healthier families, and more supportive communities.

Everyone Deserves a Positive Change.

🌐 www.leadingbyexamplellc.com

08/27/2026

🎉 Celebrating Our Founders! 🎉

August is a special month at Leading By Example because we get to celebrate TWO of the people who started it all! 🥳

Please join us in wishing Johnnie and Mr. Teal, our incredible co-founders, a very happy birthday month!

Their vision, passion, leadership, and commitment to serving children, families, and communities are at the heart of everything we do at Leading By Example.

We are so grateful for the example they continue to set and for the opportunity to learn from their leadership every day. Their vision helped build LBE, and their example continues to inspire us!

Wishing you both an amazing birthday month filled with happiness, laughter, love, and plenty of reasons to celebrate!

Happy Birthday, Johnnie & Mr. Teal! 🥳🎂

08/18/2026

What an incredible weekend at our Leading By Example Annual Back-to-School Event! 🎉🎒

We had a blast bringing our community together to help our youth gear up for a successful school year ahead. Thanks to our amazing team, volunteers, and partners, we were able to provide:

🎒 Free Backpacks & School Supplies
✂️ Free Haircuts & Hair Styling
🧼 Free Hygiene Products & Essentials
🏰 Moon Bounce & Carnival Games
🍔 Cookout Food, Popcorn & Candy
🎧 DJ & Live Music
🧠 Mental Health Resources & Community Support ...and so much more!

Thank you to every family who came out to celebrate, connect, and prepare with us. Wishing all of our students an amazing, confident school year! 💙✨

07/24/2026

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize and support the mental health and well-being of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color 🧡💚

Leading By Example is proud to stand alongside our community and reaffirm our commitment to providing compassionate, inclusive, and person-centered care. We recognize that healing looks different for everyone, and we strive to create a safe, welcoming space where all individuals and families feel seen, heard, and supported.

Mental health is essential to overall well-being, and no one should have to face life's challenges alone. Whether you're seeking therapy, care coordination, case management, or other behavioral health supports, we're here to help.

Together, we can build healthier individuals, stronger families, and more resilient communities.

💚 You are not alone. Help is available, and healing is possible.

07/17/2026

Better Together: Building Bridges Between Behavioral Health & Recovery 💜🤝

Today, Leading By Example's Outreach and Communication Specialist had the pleasure of visiting Voices of Hope Maryland for a tour of their facilities and to share more about the behavioral health services we provide throughout Maryland.

We left inspired by the incredible work their team is doing to support individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. Through peer recovery support, recovery housing, harm reduction, overdose prevention, family support, community education, workforce development, and 24/7 recovery resources, Voices of Hope empowers individuals to find hope, healing, and lasting recovery.

At Leading By Example, we know that recovery often involves more than addressing one need. Many individuals living with substance use disorders also experience mental health challenges, making access to coordinated, whole-person care essential.

That's where our partnership comes in.

Together, our organizations can provide a seamless continuum of care, connecting individuals with the behavioral health treatment, recovery support, housing, case management, and community resources they need to achieve long-term stability and wellness.

A sincere thank you to the Voices of Hope team for your warm welcome, the tour, and the opportunity to explore how we can strengthen our partnership. We are excited about what's ahead and look forward to working together to better serve our communities.

When behavioral health and recovery services work together, individuals don't just survive, they have the opportunity to truly THRIVE.

07/14/2026

Community and connection go hand in hand! 💙📚

We had an incredible time partnering with NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore to host a mental health resource table at the Essex Library today. Bringing vital support, educational materials, and care resources directly into the heart of our neighborhood is what it’s all about.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, grab resources, or just say hello. Together, we are breaking the stigma and building a healthier, more supportive community.

If you or a loved one are looking for mental health support, remember that you are never alone and resources are always available.

➡️Click here https://leadingbyexamplellc.com/ to learn more about our outpatient and wrap around supportive services at Leading By Example LLC

➡️ Check out NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore for community support groups and education programs!

07/02/2026

🎆 Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

At Leading by Example, we believe that every individual has the power to inspire growth, strength, and unity in our communities. As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate Independence Day, we want to wish everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful holiday.

Thank you to our dedicated team, partners, and community members who continue to lead the way toward a brighter future every single day. Here’s to celebrating freedom and working together for positive change! ✨

06/18/2026

As we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, and hope, we reflect on the past and celebrate the progress we have made. This day serves as a reminder to recommit ourselves to building stronger, more inclusive communities for future generations.

From all of us at Leading By Example, we wish everyone a meaningful Juneteenth.

06/16/2026

The Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland brought together over 100 members for the Annual Member Meeting; a day of learning, connection, and celebrating the incredible people driving behavioral health forward in Maryland.

Leading By Example is a strong supporter of CBH’s vision as a high-quality system of public behavioral health care for individuals and families in Maryland. Leading By Example’s Co-Founder, Johnnie Fielding, has long supported the mission of the Community Behavioral Health Association, most recently as Board President in FY2026.

The Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland brought together over 100 members for the Annual Member Meeting; a day of learning, connection, and celebrating the incredible people driving behavioral health forward in Maryland. Founded in 1984, the Community Behavioral Health Association (C...