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In The News

The Kittleman Group Brightens Up the Playroom at Grassroots.

Posted on October 2, 2018

The Kittleman Group have delighted young children at Grassroots by giving the playroom a complete facelift – painting the walls, adding a jungle-themed reading nook complete with monkey, lion and dinosaur bean bag chairs, as well as a road rug and lots of new toy cars. Volunteers included Laura and Lisa Kittleman and Jennifer Long. … Continue Reading

Volunteer Profile: Doug Carl

Posted on September 22, 2018

Doug Carl has witnessed Grassroots evolve from a small, volunteer-run hotline to the complex organization it is today. He has seen firsthand Grassroots’ response to the different crises in the community and has watched as the organization expanded services throughout the years while continuing to provide a broad range of resources and expertise to its… Continue Reading

Glen Mar Golf Classic is a Winner For Grassroots

Glen Mar Golf Classic is a Winner For Grassroots

Posted on July 2, 2018

The 7th Annual Glen Mar Golf Classic raised almost $26,000 for Grassroots. Organized by the outstanding Glen Mar Golf Classic team of Libby Boswell, Phil Enstice, John Hampshire, Barbara Julian, Don Lee, and Sue Shipp, the tournament featured outstanding weather, enthusiastic golfers, terrific food from church members George and Sally Dohner, and general good fellowship.… Continue Reading

Welcome To Grassroots

We are a 24 hour resource to individuals and families in need of immediate assistance with a personal, mental health, family, or shelter crisis.
Direct links:
24-Hour
Crisis Hotline
410.531.6677
Calendar
Safe Space Training
October 24, 2018
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Note: that this session has filled and we are no longer taking registrations. The Safe Space training has been designed by Grassroots as a suicide prevention and intervention model that focuses on the LGBTQ+ population and their increased risk for suicide. It is free for Howard County residents and those who work in the county. CEUs (more…)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training
Event Phone: 443-538-9909

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training v
October 25, 2018
8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack — even if you have no clinical training — Mental Health First Aid helps you assist an adult experiencing a mental health related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course offered by Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, you will learn risk factors and warning (more…)
Spin In The City
Spin In The City
November 2, 2018
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Spin in the City A spin fundraiser to benefit Grassroots suicide prevention services Friday, November 2, 2018 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Quest Fitness 10045 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 21043 Session 1: 6:00pm – 6:50pm Session 2: 7:10pm – 8:00 pm After party: 8:00 – 9:00 pm $65 for 1 session and (more…)
ASIST – Two Day Suicide Intervention Workshop
ASIST - Two Day Suicide Intervention Workshop
November 8, 2018 - November 9, 2018
8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Registration for this session will close on November 2nd. LEARN THE SKILLS TO SAVE A LIFE. ASIST is a two-day workshop that teaches how to intervene and save a life from suicide. Over a million people around the world have participated in this award- winning program. Most people thinking about suicide don’t actually want to (more…)
9th Annual Suicide Prevention Symposium v2
9th Annual Suicide Prevention Symposium
November 16, 2018
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Now rescheduled for November 16. Suicide is a serious and preventable public health issue. Currently suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States taking close to 45,000 lives each year. It affects people of all ages, socioeconomic groups, ethnicities, cultures and religions. Suicide is one of the most preventable types of (more…)
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Mission

Grassroots provides supportive and professional 24-hour crisis intervention, suicide prevention, shelter, and outreach services to individuals and families experiencing a personal, situational, mental health, or shelter crisis.

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