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
6th Annual Women Leaders for Grassroots
November 30, 2020
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

You are invited to join other women leaders as sponsors of the 6th Annual Women Leaders for Grassroots fundraiser. The need has never been greater at Grassroots, and your financial support has never been more important. We have set high goals for this fundraiser, and are offering sponsorships at the following levels: (more…)
QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer.) Youth Suicide Prevention Training – Online
Online QPR Training
November 30, 2020
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

NOTE: this session is geared toward youth suicide prevention and intended for youth ages 13 & up and their families. QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands (more…)
Virtual Teen Support after a Suicide Loss — Tuesdays in December – Online
First Online Session
December 1, 2020
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

For youth aged 13-17 who’ve been affected by suicide loss and need additional support and a safe space to process. About this Event Virtual Teen Support after a suicide loss Who is this for? Youth aged 13-17. Since Grassroots is a Howard County based organization, registration will be prioritized to Howard County residents/students first. When (more…)
Safe Space Training — Online
Safe Space Training
December 9, 2020 - December 10, 2020
9:30 am

Safe Space is a suicide prevention and cultural competence training designed by a team at Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center. Safe Space provides a comprehensive training program for attendees on how to provide a safe, supportive environment, become more culturally competent, and feel more confident dealing with issues specific to LGBTQ+ population. It also gives education (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.