Grassroots provides 24-hour crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and support to individuals and families with a mental health, substance use or homelessness crisis. In the midst of the current public health emergency, Grassroots continues to provide vital services such as telephone crisis intervention counseling and shelter services while using every measure necessary to ensure the safety… Continue Reading
As Howard County’s 24-7 crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless, Grassroots is committed to providing as much service to the community as possible during the public health threat posed by COVID-19. We are also using every measure necessary to ensure the safety of our residents and staff members. The following practices are now… Continue Reading
Counseling Provided by Phone 24-7 Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center is implementing a three-tier plan to respond to the public health threat posed by COVID-19, according to Executive Director Ayesha Holmes. “The purpose of the plan is to ensure we are prepared for every level of the outbreak,” Holmes said. The three tiers include response to… Continue Reading
Dear Friends, Soup’r Sundae is an event that gathers together over 600 people. Out of an abundance of caution and concern for your health, Grassroots has decided to postpone Soupr’ Sundae. Due to the COVID-19 virus and the caution about large gatherings, we believe it is better to hold this event at a later date.… Continue Reading
Note that Soup’r Sundae has been postponed due the public health situation. Stay tuned for a reschedule date. The Faith Community Partnership of Bethany United Methodist Church and Glen Mar United Methodist Church and Wilde Lake High School are hosting the 12th annual Soup‘r Sundae, a family event featuring soups prepared by area restaurants, as… Continue Reading
Grassroots and NextLOGiK, a Columbia-based technology firm, previously launched a Smart Phone app designed to reduce the risks of opioid-related overdose deaths. Inspired by Grassroots’ work, the Overdose Prevention and Intervention Toolkit (OPIT) app features a self-assessment tool for those individuals struggling with opioid use disorder and their loved ones to gain awareness about the… Continue Reading
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined Grassroots to officially open the “New Beginnings Crisis Stabilization” facility. Crisis stabilization is an important component of Howard County’s opioid intervention strategy to meet immediate needs for assessment, treatment, referrals and brief overnight housing and food. Pictures from the event can be found here. Video can be found here.… Continue Reading
Holiday event at The Mall in Columbia benefits Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless Santa will visit with youngsters, their parents and grandparents at “Breakfast with Santa” on Dec. 7 and 14, 8-9:30 a.m., at Seasons 52 restaurant at The Mall in Columbia,10300 Little Patuxent Parkway. Santa will talk with youngsters and… Continue Reading
New Smart Phone App Helps Combat Opioid Addiction and Risks Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center and NextLOGiK, a Columbia-based technology firm, announced today the launch of a Smart Phone app designed to reduce the risks of opioid-related overdose deaths. Inspired by Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center’s work, the Overdose Prevention and Intervention Toolkit (OPIT) app features a… Continue Reading
Centre Park Drive store is selling reusable grocery bags for $2.50, $1 goes to crisis center in September Giant Food has announced that Grassroots will be the beneficiary of its Community Bag Program during the month of September. For every $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold during the month at Giant’s store on 8805 Centre Park… Continue Reading
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center is host, Lunch and Social Worker CEUs included Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center will hold its 10th Annual Suicide Prevention Symposium on Friday, Sept. 13. Among the topics are how best to prevent suicide when you are a professional and also a loved one of someone who struggles; building resiliency to prevent… Continue Reading
Annual Campaign Focuses on Community Service and Philanthropy During the 2018-2019 school year, Howard County students raised a record-setting $80,000 to support services at Grassroots, the county’s 24-7 crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless. Of the county’s 74 elementary, middle and high schools, 43 participated in last year’s Change Matters campaign, the student… Continue Reading