Grassroots 24/7 Crisis Assistance - 410-531-6677 (local) or 2-1-1 (statewide)
Resources and Referrals - 410-313-6202 

During COVID-19 

While the Health Department is mostly functioning virtually, if you need assistance or information, please see below:

• For resources and referrals: Call 410-313-6240 or fill out this online form. You can also visit HCHD Behavioral Health Community Services Directories page or Network of Care Directory of Services (searchable) 
• Behavioral Health Guide for Coronavirus Response FAQs
• Behavioral Health Provider Guide for Coronavirus Response FAQs
• Howard County Behavioral Health Providers Telehealth Services - COVID-19
• COVID-19 Harm Reduction Guidance for Substance Use
• COVID-19 and Stimulant Use
• CDC COVID-19 Questions and Answers: For People Who Use Drugs or Have Substance Use Disorder (July 7, 2020)
• If you need crisis assistance 24/7, call 410-531-6677 (local) or 2-1-1 (statewide)
  • Substance Use Walk-in hours at Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily
    (6700 Freetown Rd, Columbia, MD 21044)
  • Mental Health Walk-in hours at Grassroots Intervention Center 24/7
• If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Location
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045
(Howard Transit Red Bus Route)

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Narcan Virtual Training

For more information call 410-313-6202 or contact orpresponse@howardcountymd.gov.  For online naloxone training visit Next Naloxone's website HERE.

Howard County Behavioral Health Summit Series

Aetna is proud to partner with the Howard County Health Department to bring you this 5-part series of webinars that will help you learn ways to stay healthy and take control in 2020 and beyond. Join each of these 1-hour sessions, featuring insightful and inspiring conversations with community experts about mental health and wellness.

Part 2: The Telehealth Tr