City Agencies & Private Sector Partnering To Deliver Counseling And Mental Health Services to Communities Impacted by Violence and Civil Unrest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In response to the tragic events that have struck Baltimore, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen are coordinating efforts across multiple city agencies and private organizations to address the trauma that many individuals in the community are experiencing.  “Our city is experiencing a terrible tragedy and terrible trauma,” said Dr. Wen.  “Addressing trauma at the community level is an integral part of the recovery process, and we need to treat trauma just as we would with any other disease.” 

Related Stories

Health Commissioner Declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert Tuesday through Thursday Morning

BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, January 13, 2025)Interim Health Commissioner Mary Beth Haller has issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert beginning Tuesday, January 14 through Thursday morning, January 16. This alert has been issued due to forecasted wind chills expected to dip to 13 degrees overnight Monday and remain in the teens through Thursday morning. These extreme cold conditions could pose significant health risks to residents within the City of Baltimore.  

 

 

Health Commissioner Declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert For this Weekend through Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, January 3, 2025)Interim Health Commissioner Mary Beth Haller has issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert beginning Saturday, January 4 extending through Tuesday, January 7. This alert has been issued due to forecasted wind chills expected to dip to 13 degrees overnight Saturday and remain in the teens through Tuesday. These extreme cold conditions, mixed with wintry weather, could pose significant health risks to residents within the City of Baltimore.   

 

 

Baltimore City Health Department Announces New Clinical Hours for Sexual Health Services

BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, October 29, 2024) – Today, the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) announces a change in operating hours for two sexual health clinics. Effective Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Eastern Sexual Health and Wellness Clinic and the Druid Sexual Health and Wellness Clinic will have new clinic hours to optimize resources, while continuing to deliver quality care.