Chapter 5-B
SuicideRelated Topics:
Emergency/Crisis Assistance |
Counseling: Individual, Group and Family |
Support Groups
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth
in Maryland. Persons who may be isolated, depressed, and/or unhappy about
their lives may be at risk for suicide. These feelings may make it difficult to
see all of the options available. For that reason, it is important to seek
professional help for someone who is talking about suicide. It does not mean
the person is mentally ill. To help:
- If you see danger signs in someone you know, let that person know you
are concerned. Be a good listener, encourage talking about feelings, be
supportive, accept what is said and treat it seriously. Let the person know
that you care, that you want to help, that there are alternatives to dying,
and that he or she does not have to face the problems alone.
- Take all the danger signs seriously. If the person is thinking of
suicide, ask "How would you do that?" When? Where? Do you have the
pills, a gun? The more detailed and firm the plan, the greater the
danger - trust your judgment - if you think the risk is there, there's a
good chance you are right. Someone at risk for suicide should not be left
alone, and potential weapons (pills, guns, etc.) should never be accessible
to someone who is depressed and troubled - remove them from the home.
- A second person should always be involved in determining what to do
next. Don't try to handle suicidal concerns alone. Don't ever be tempted to
keep suicidal risk a secret - you may lose a person's confidence, but you
may also save a life. Remember suicidal people want desperately to be
rescued. If someone has let you know how bad he or she feels, it's because
you could be trusted to help. Call someone experienced in working with
suicide. If you can't reach a counselor or mental health resource, talk to
someone you trust (a teacher, minister, rabbi, principal, doctor) who can
help you to get professional advice.
Crisis Intervention
Baltimore County Crisis Response System
(CRS)
Mental health crisis hotline 410-931-2214
24-hours, 7 days a week
A community hotline for mental health emergencies, information and
referral responses to the entire county. It is staffed by mental health
professionals. Provides telephone triage and intervention, in home
intervention for families, face-to-face evaluation of needs, community
education, linkage to community treatment and support, and a Mobile Crisis
Team.
211 Maryland at First
Call for Help - United Way of Central Maryland
Dial 211 (available to
Verizon landline and wireless customers) or 410-685-0525
(Greater Baltimore area); 1-800-492-0618 toll free throughout Maryland
TTY: 410-685-2159 (Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. All other hours dial
Maryland Relay 711.)
Experienced staff members help callers explore their
problems and connects them of the public, nonprofit and private community resources that can help with their
situation. This service is free and confidential. Callers may remain
anonymous. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Franklin Square
Hospital Center Crisis Intervention Service
443-777-8444, 24 hours a day hotline
Through its Department of Psychiatry, Franklin Square Hospital Center
provide 24-hour coverage for psychiatric and behavioral health emergencies
in collaboration with their Emergency Room.
Grassroots Crisis Intervention
Center Inc.
Harriet Tubman Center
6700 Freetown Road
Columbia Maryland 21044
410-531-6677 or 1-800-422-0009 (Maryland Crisis Hotline, 24 hours, 7 days a
week); TTY:
410-531-5086
Crisis intervention counseling is available by phone or in person for anyone
in need of immediate assistance with a personal, situational, or mental
health crisis. Services are free and confidential. Professional counseling
staff and trained volunteers (on hotline service only) are available to
listen, provide support and make referrals on a wide range of issues.
Maryland Poison
Center
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
1-800-222-1222
24-hours, 7 days a week
Telephone consultation in cases of poisoning by specially trained
pharmacists and nurses.
Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-422-0009 24 hours, 7 days a week
A confidential, toll-free hotline designed to meet the
needs of youth in crisis. The Hotline works from anywhere in Maryland,
providing crisis intervention and support from trained local crisis
intervention counselors who are familiar with the available resources in the
county in which the person resides. Provides help for problems such as
suicide intervention, drug and alcohol abuse, physical and sexual abuse,
depression, loneliness, relationship difficulties and many other issues.
National Hopeline Network
1-800-SUICIDE
(784-2433)
Trained crisis line workers answer calls from people who are depressed or
suicidal, or those who are concerned about someone else. Available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.
National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255), TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
24-hours, toll-free service that provides immediate assistance to
individuals in suicidal crisis, a friend, or family member by automatically
connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental
health service provider.
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Counseling / Prevention:
211 Maryland at First
Call for Help - United Way of Central Maryland
Dial 211 (available to
Verizon landline and wireless customers) or 410-685-0525
(Greater Baltimore area); 1-800-492-0618 toll free throughout Maryland
TTY: 410-685-2159 (Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. All other hours dial
Maryland Relay 711.)
Experienced staff members help callers explore their
problems and connects them of the public, nonprofit and private community resources that can help with their
situation. This service is free and confidential. Callers may remain
anonymous. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Baltimore County Department of Health - Bureau of Mental Health -
MAPS-Maryland
1-800-888-1965
The Bureau of Mental Health is not a direct service provider, but works with
MAPS-MD and many State and local providers, including private practitioners
to provide, both preventive and therapeutic services, which include
outpatient treatment, emergency, consultation and day care services,
primarily for Medical Assistance (MA) income-eligible clients. Individuals
and families needing help in coping with emotional or mental illness may
seek help. To access mental health services in
Baltimore County, contact MAPS-MD, Maryland's Administrative Service
Organization (ASO) for intake and referral to services funded by Medical
Assistance for the Public Mental Health System. For a complete list of
providers who serve the Baltimore County region contact MAPS-MD at the same
number or visit their web site.
Bereaved Parents of the U S A -
Baltimore Metro Area
P O Box 625
Brooklandville, Maryland 21022
410-321-7053 24 hours a day
A self-help group which seeks to aid parents, siblings or grandparents who
have experienced the death of a child.
Center
for Grief and Loss at Stella Maris, Inc.
2300 Dulaney Valley Road
Timonium, Maryland 21093
410-252-4500, ext. 7291
Bereavement support groups for spouse, any loved one, and children ages 5 to
18. Individual counseling offered as well.
Dundalk Youth Service Center
Dundalk Church of Brethren
2660 Yorkway
Dundalk , Maryland 21222
410-288-4356; 410-288-4357; 410-288-4358; 410-288-4359
Counseling for youth and their families living in Southeast
Baltimore County. Youth served must be ages four to eighteen.
Family and
Children's Services of Central Maryland - Woodlawn Office
7000 Security Boulevard, Suite 302
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
410-281-1334
General counseling for families and
individuals to solve vexing problems or to prevent issues from becoming
disabling.
First Step
Suicide awareness and prevention programs,
psychiatric evaluation and individual, group and family counseling to young
people ages 7 through 18.
• Cockeysville Center
10400 Ridgeland Road, Suite 1
Cockeysville, Maryland 21030
410-628-6120
For adolescents and adults
• Randallstown Center
3525 Resource Drive
Randallstown, Maryland 21133
410-655-7655
• Reisterstown Center
100 Owings Court, Suite 8
Reisterstown, Maryland 21136
410-526-7100 By appointment only
For adolescents and adults
Franklin Square
Hospital Center - The Counseling Center
443-777-7785
Adults age 18 and older receive treatment through the Counseling Center on
issues such as anxiety, depression, and interpersonal difficulties. Staff
members work with patients individually and offer group therapy. Children
age 2 to 17 receive treatment addressing behavioral issues and anger.
Treatment for children and their families includes play therapy, family
therapy, parent guidance work, medication treatment, and psychological
testing and evaluation. It is located in the White Square Professional
Building.
Grassroots Crisis
Intervention Center Inc.
Harriet Tubman Center
6700 Freetown Road
Columbia, Maryland 21044
410-531-6677 (24 hours 7 days a week), Maryland Crisis Hotline 800-422-0009;
TTY-410-531-5086
Professional counseling staff and trained volunteers (on hotline
services only) are available to listen, provide support and make referrals on a wide
range of issues. Crisis intervention counseling is available by phone
or in person for anyone in need of immediate assistance with a personal,
situational, or mental health crisis. Services are free of charge and
confidential.
Jewish Community
Services
Professional counseling and psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and families, serving a
wide range of needs.
- Baltimore Office
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
410-466-9200
- Owings Mills Office
6 Park Center Court, Suite 211
McDonogh Crossroads
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
410-466-9200
Key
Point Health Services, Inc.
Provides outpatient community-based services to children, adolescents, and their families. Individual, family,
and group therapy are offered. Psychiatric evaluations, consultation and medication
monitoring are also available.
- Catonsville
500 North Rolling Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410-788-0300
- Dundalk
7702 Dunmanway
Baltimore, Maryland 21222
410-282-1792
Lighthouse, Inc.
60 Mellor Avenue
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410-788-5483
Crisis intervention and counseling for children, youth
and their families for various emotional and social issues, call or walk-in
accepted. If suicidal, intervention is provided, including accompaniment to
emergency room. Special programs for youth suicide prevention. Family
members are asked to attend the first session of youth counseling,
Thereafter, youth and family can be seen separately or together. Information
and referral made to other agencies as needed. Offered to families with
children 18 and younger living in southwest Baltimore County.
Main Street Community Mental Health Center
37 Main Street
Reisterstown, Maryland 21136
410-526-7882
Mental health clinic for children, adolescents, and adults. Provides
geriatric services. Offers crisis services, case
management, family therapy, group and individual therapy. Intensive
outpatient services available,
Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-422-0009 24 hours, 7 days a week
A confidential, toll-free hotline designed to meet the
needs of youth in crisis. The Hotline works from anywhere in Maryland,
providing crisis intervention and support from trained local crisis
intervention counselors who are familiar with the available resources in the
county in which the person resides. Provides help for problems such as
suicide intervention, drug and alcohol abuse, physical and sexual abuse,
depression, loneliness, relationship difficulties and many other issues.
Mental Health Association of
Maryland (MHAM)
711 West 40th Street, Suite 460
Baltimore, Maryland 21211
1-800-572-MHAM (6426); 410-235-1178
Provides information and referral services, help in finding a support group, or a
mental health provider.
Mosaic Community Services
410-453-9553 ext 1107
Three
behavioral health centers offer comprehensive community
mental health counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, seniors and
their families.
- Catonsville
22 Bloomsbury Avenue
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
- Randallstown
Liberty Family Resource Center
3525 Resource Drive
Randallstown, Maryland 21133
- Timonium
1931 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, Maryland 21093
Seasons
1701 Allen Court
Bel Air, Maryland 21015-4923
410-803-2098
Mutual help group that meets in Lutherville, Maryland and provides support
and understanding for families and individuals who have experienced the loss of a
loved one by suicide.
Villa Maria Behavioral Health Clinics
Provides outpatient services including individualized assessment and plan of
care, individual, group and family counseling, behavioral consultation,
psychiatric evaluation and consultation, etc.
- Villa Maria Behavioral Health
Clinic - Lansdowne
Saint Clements Church
2700 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21227
410-368-3984
- Villa Maria Behavioral Health Clinic -
Baltimore City/Pikesville Area
6999 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
410-585-0598
- Villa Maria Behavioral Health
Clinic - Timonium
2300 Dulaney Valley Road
Timonium, Maryland 21093
410-252-4700, ext. 262
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