The Baltimore City Health Department is committed to ensuring that communities impacted by the recent tragic events in Baltimore have access to needed trauma counseling and mental health services.  Traumatic events affect not only the individual directly impacted by the event, but also those around the individual – family members, neighbors, friends and caregivers.  The need to address trauma is an integral part of public health and has become a fundamental obligation for the delivery mental health services. As part of the City’s response to these tragic events, BCHD is working with schools, churches and community organizations to provide mental health services to impacted communities. We are also providing this FAQ on Trauma and Mental Health for the public.