Suicide Prevention

The Greensboro Connects initiative serves to connect multiple services with residents of Greensboro and those in the surrounding areas of Caroline County. Organizations, to include non-profits, are available to provide services to those that may not have the financial resources or transportation to access such services. The Food Pantry is open Monday – Friday from 9am – 4pm. Additional pantry hours are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 5pm – 7pm tags: assistance, food assistance, healthcare, housing, low income, mental health, substance abuse,[…]

The Retreat offers a safe harbor and sanctuary for adults experiencing a psychiatric crisis. As a voluntary alternative to hospitalization, The Retreat provides short term Residential Crisis Services in a community-based setting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. In addition to Residential Crisis Services, The Retreat offers crisis counseling. The Retreat is appropriate as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization or to shorten the length of a hospital admission. Anyone who is medically stable, under the care of a physician, and awaiting admission to a psychiatric unit can be safely cared for at The[…]

Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. provides information and referral assistance to consumers of public behavioral health services.Although we are NOT a treatment provider, our purpose is to develop a full array of quality, accessible behavioral health services, resources and supports throughout our rural region. We provide education and guidance to consumers, family members, providers and community leaders about behavioral health. We seek to improve the health and wellbeing of consumers and the entire community, because we believe behavioral health is essential to overall health, and is as important as physical health. We have hope that we can achieve wellness[…]

For help with people in crisis, mental health issues, substance abuse, intellectual disabilities.[…]

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.The website offers a chat function and additional resources that are more specific.[…]

Fresh Start is a nonprofit transitional housing program for people recovering from substance-related addiction. Their goal is to provide, in the Mid-Shore area, a stable housing environment complemented by aggressive case management to assist the residents in achieving sobriety, independence, and self-sufficiency with enhanced possibilities for future success.[…]

The team at Project Chesapeake brings years of experience in the fields of substance abuse and mental health in order to provide communities throughout the State of Maryland with the expertise and compassion to navigate the steps needed to get lives back on track. If you or a loved one is in need of substance abuse or mental health counseling services — and if the prospect of seeking help seems intimidating — we’re here to help.[…]

The Health Department offers an integrated Behavioral Health Program that serves Caroline county residents that have a need for Mental Health support and/or Substance Use recovery.​Our goal is to Strengthen, Support, and Encourage people with behavioral health needs to engage in, and maintain, a successful treatment regime that fosters an individual’s opportunity for independence, productivity, community integration, and quality of life.[…]

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Visit the website for more information on TrevorChat and TrevorText. Trained volunteer counselors are ready to listen.[…]

Hotline provides crisis intervention, support, and referrals for all ages.Chat available Monday-Friday 4pm-9pm.If you are in immediate crisis and a chat specialist is unavailable, please call the Maryland Crisis Hotline at 1-800-422-0009.[…]