Financials

Grassroots receives operating funds from a variety of sources including:

Howard County Government
State of Maryland
Federal government
United Way of Central Maryland
Community Foundation of Howard County
Horizon Foundation
Corporate Donations
Faith Community
Civic and community organizations
Individual donors

Click here for a copy of our latest Form 990.

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
Safe Space Training
January 17, 2019
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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 are available thanks to sponsorship by the Howard County Health Department. Through a (more…)
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Session
YMHFA
February 8, 2019
9:45 am - 5:45 pm

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed (more…)
SafeTALK – Suicide-Alert Helper Training
SafeTALK Training
March 7, 2019
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

SafeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone 15 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained (more…)
Note: If you are a federal government employee and would like to designate Grassroots as the recipient of your Combined Federal Campaign donation, our CFC number is 13738.
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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