Grassroots Crisis Intervention

Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center is a nonprofit organization offering free, 24-hour crisis intervention services. Serving individuals and families throughout Central Maryland, Grassroots provides immediate support for mental health challenges, substance use concerns, housing instability, and other urgent personal crises. Their walk-in crisis center operates around the clock, allowing anyone in need to access compassionate care without an appointment or fee. The center's services include walk-in counseling, a 24-hour crisis hotline, and participation in the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, offering support via call, text, or chat. Trained counselors and peer recovery specialists assist individuals facing a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, substance use, and housing crises. Additional programs include urgent care mental health services, substance use disorder stabilization, and connections to ongoing treatment resources. Grassroots also operates Howard County’s emergency shelter, providing beds for families and individuals experiencing homelessness, along with case management and support services aimed at achieving stable housing. The organization’s Mobile Crisis Team responds to community crises, delivering on-site assistance in homes, schools, and other settings. Furthermore, Grassroots offers a Day Resource Center in Jessup, Maryland, which provides meals, showers, laundry facilities, and access to food and clothing pantries for those in need.