In order to provide further support for our students and their families, we have compiled a list of additional resources. We believe in the success of the whole family. We urge all families to utilize all available resources for the betterment of the entire family.
| Agency/Program | Focus | Contact Information |
| Baltimore Child and Adolescent Response System (B-Cars) | For emergency assistance with children in psychiatric crisis. | 24 Hour Hotline, 7 days a week 410-752-2272 |
| Baltimore City Fire Department Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program | Students age 17 and under; identified to have set a fire, played with fire, or have experienced some type of fire play behavior. http://foundation.southmetro.org/File/PFSF/8Append41.pdf |
BCFD Office of the
Fire Marshall Officer Derrick Ready 410-396-5960 443-790-3634 (cell) Fax: 410-752-1685 derrick.ready@baltimorecity.gov |
| Baltimore Families First | Baltimore City’s “One Stop” Family Support and Resource Center for families who have a child with developmental disabilities, mental health, or behavioral needs. |
410-662-7113 http://www.family-networks.org/BFF%20Flyer%20draft-6-30-05.pdf |
| Baltimore Crisis Hotline | Provides timely and effective crisis intervention and addictions treatment services in the least restrictive environment possible. | 410-443-5175 |
| Baltimore Mental Health Systems, Inc. | Baltimore Mental Health Systems, Inc. (BMHS) is a non-profit agency established by Baltimore City to perform the governmental function of managing the public mental health system for Baltimore City. |
410- 837-2647 http://www.bmhsi.org/ |
| Baltimore Rising | Provides mentoring and supportive services to youth and their families. |
410-396-4274 http://www.baltimorerising.org/ |
| Building Communities Today for Tomorrow (BCTT) | Baltimore City based, private minority owned and operated corporation serving children, adolescents, adults, and seniors who are at risk of removal from the home, community, or who are transitioning from residential settings back into the community. |
2901 Druid Park
Drive Suite A210 Baltimore MD. 21215 Office:410-467-6600 Fax:410-225-9110 http://www.bcttworks.com/ |
| Community Conferencing | The Community Conferencing Center (CCC) is a conflict transformation and community justice organization that provides ways for people to safely, collectively and effectively prevent and resolve conflicts and crime. |
Lauren Abramson 410-889-7400 Fax: 410-889-0944 2300 N. Charles St. 2nd Fl, Baltimore, MD 21218 www.communityconferencing.org/ |
| Community Mediation Program | Community Mediation provides free mediation services, teaches conflict resolution skills, mobilizes volunteer community mediators and educates the public in order to reduce violence and improve communication in Baltimore. |
Vanessa Kim 410-467-9165 Fax: 410-467-9155 3333 Greenmount Ave. Baltimore, MD 21218 http://www.communitymediation.org/ |
| Echo House | Provide coordinated human services that contribute to the physical, mental, social, and economic well-being of the individuals and families. |
1705 W. Fayette
Street Baltimore, Maryland 21203 410-947-1700 Fax: 410.947.5306 http://www.echohouse.org/ |
| Life Renewal Services, Inc. | A full service mental health agency that provides treatment interventions for children and adolescents who suffer from emotional and behavioral disorders. |
Karen Byrd, LCPC CEO 410-277-8910 |
| Mentoring Male Teens “In the Hood” | Group-mentoring program where education, speakers, trips, sporting events, health forums, conflict resolution, STD and AIDS workshops, and real conversations about the ‘Hood’ come together to build strong males |
Cameron Miles 410-852-8013 www.mentoringmaleteens.org |
| Northwest Baltimore Youth Services | Drug and alcohol rehabilitation center with a primary focus on substance abuse treatment. Youth 5-18 years of age.Targets students in the Northwest Baltimore Area |
3319 W. Belvedere
Ave. 21215 410-578-8100 |
| Regeneration Project | Persons ranging in age from 7 through adulthood are eligible. The program provides off-site rehabilitation and support services to consumers with mental health challenges. |
Andre Stokes 410-254-6175 Fax: 410-254-0300 5301 Harford Road, Suite 200 Baltimore, MD 21214 http://www.regeneration-project.net/ |
| The Career Academy | Emphasizes learning for youths 16-21 who left high school without a diploma. GED, vocational, and employment skills training are provided. |
Barbara McCloud 101 W. 24th Street 21218 410-396-7454 |
| The Family Tree | Non-profit organization dedicated to providing families with proven solutions to prevent child abuse and neglect. The Family Tree offers volunteer supported programs and services that aide and educates individuals, families and communities. |
Family Stress Line 1-800-243-7337 410-889-2300 www.familytreemd.org 2108 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218 |
| Treatment Resources for Youth (TRY) | Substance abuse counseling for youth and their families, certified by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene of the State of Maryland. |
Kathy Miley, B.S. Intake Coordinator 410-366-2123 Fax: 410 366 0055 http://www.tryinc.org/ 2517 North Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21218 |
| Universal Counseling | Provides specialized mental health and substance abuse treatment services to children, adolescents, adults and their families |
Cameron Logan 410-752-5525 http://www.universalcounseling.com/ |
| Urban Behavioral Associates | Provides services to persons from age 5 to adult. A therapeutic approach to empower patients and their families to confront mental health problems. The Safe Start Initiative is an early intervention program designed to help children recover from exposure to violence. |
410-779-3102 Fax: 410-223-2813 2310 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218-5127 |
| YO! The Youth Opportunity Movement | Out-of-school youth, ages 16-22, living in the Empowerment Zone. Offers educational support, computer training, career training, job placement assistance, leadership development, trips, tours, and more. |
Ernest F. Dorsey,
Director 410-361- 6722 edorsey@oedworks.com 101 W. 24th Street Baltimore, MD 21218 www.yobaltimore.org |
Elementary/Middle Alternative Programs 