Have You or Someone Close To You Experienced Trauma? Are You Looking for Resources?

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

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• The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 24/7, confidential and free: 1-800-799-7233 and through online chat.

• The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 24/7, confidential and free: 800.656.HOPE (4673) and through online chat.

• The StrongHearts Native Helpline for domestic/sexual violence is available 7am-10pm CT, confidential, and specifically for Native communities: 1−844-762-8483

• The Deaf Hotline is available 24/7 through video phone (1-855-812-1001), email and chat for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled survivors.

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Local

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• House of Ruth is available through a 24/7 hotline to provide services to victims of intimate partner violence and emergency shelter: 410-889-7884

• To report suspected child sexual abuse in Baltimore City, call 911 or 410-361-2235.

 

Parenting and Child Care

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• National Parent Helpline Monday -Friday 12pm-9am CT emotional support and advocacy for parents:1-855-2736

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Local

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• Early Childhood is providing free childcare to essential workers. The application process is detailed on their website.

• Maryland Family Network is a free, referral service with detailed information on all regulated child care in Maryland. Call to receive help identifying care based on your personal preferences including program type, location, and cost: 877-261-0060

• HCAM’s Crib Program is delivering cribs and tele support in emergencies for qualifying families: 410-949-2550

 

Harm Reduction and Addiction Recovery

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• Harm Reduction Coalition's Safe Consumption Guidance (English and Spanish)

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Local

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• Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition is available for emergency safer use supplies. Call or text 410-205-5143 for more information.

• Maryland Department of Health created this list of Recovery and Wellness Support Resources.

 

Mental Health/Crisis Resources and Hotlines

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• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 and text line

• Crisis Text Line – Text “HOME” to 741741

• The Trevor Project intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.  Text Start to 678678 or Call 1-866-488-7386

• Trans LifeLine for peer support for trans folks 9am-3am CT:1-877-565-8860 This hotline staffed exclusively by trans operators is the only crisis line with a policy against non-consensual active rescue.

• Headspace is an app that is offering free meditations, sleep, and movement exercises during the pandemic.

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Local

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• Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. 24/7 crisis info and referral hotline: 410-433-5175

• Maryland Poison Center 24-hour Emergency Assistance hotline: 410-706-7701

• Baltimore City’s Crisis Information and Referral Line is available 24/7: 410-433-5175

• Baltimore County’s Crisis Response provides 24-hour support, crisis intervention, and referrals to behavioral health support: 410-931-2214

• NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore offers a Helpline from Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at 410-435-2600 and free weekly online support groups via Zoom (registration required).

• Open Counseling has a list of free and low-cost mental healthcare providers.

 

Latino and Immigrant

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• Mantenerse segurx durante COVID-19 – La Línea Nacional Contra la Violencia Doméstica

• COVID-19 information in many languages

• Resources for Undocumented People/ Recursos Para Personas Indocumentadas Coronavirus (some CA specific info)

• Frequently Asked Questions Involving Courts and COVID-19 /Preguntas Frecuentes sobre las Cortes y el COVID-19 from the WomensLaw.org

• You Have Rights: Protect Your Health – Going To The Doctor

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Local

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• Casa de Maryland provides resources and support for immigrant and working families 

 

Shelter Care and Homelessness

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•  How to support youth in foster care or who are homeless 

•  Considerations for homeless children and youth COVID-19

• Strategies for learning and mental health needs

• COVID-19 guidance for people experiencing homelessness without shelter

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Local

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• Youth Empowered Society (YES) is a drop-in center for homeless youth that is currently open Fridays 2-4pm for mail pickup, locker access, baby supplies, harm reduction supplies, and distribution of cloth masks.

 

Healthcare

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• Maryland Health Connection launched a special emergency enrollment period through June 15.

• List of Primary Care Clinics for Uninsured

 

Food

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• Free meals for youth & families through May 15

• Food distribution sites across the city

 

We are updating these resources continuously.