Maryland Department of Health
Injury and Violence Prevention

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The Core State Injury Prevention Program (CORE SIPP)

​Maryland’s Core State Injury Prevention Program (Core SIPP) supports state and local health department infrastructure, data, and partnerships to identify and respond to existing and emerging injury threats with data-driven public health actions. Core SIPP focuses strategic efforts on addressing transportation safety, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) through data-driven approaches and partnerships with state-affiliated organizations and local health departments.

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Partners and Resources

211 Maryland is a statewide helpline that provides resources and services for residents. 

  • For help with a crisis, housing, utility bills, employment, or child care, contact a specialist by dialing 211, then pressing 1
  • For help with brain injury, access Maryland Access Point; dial 211 and ask for MAP 

The MDH Behavioral Health Administration addresses TBIs and houses the Office of Older Adults and Long-Term Services and Supports which is responsible for Maryland's plans, activities, and services for people with TBI. 

Partnership for a Safer Maryland provides free membership to people and organizations interested in injury prevention in Maryland. Members receive monthly newsletters on injury topics, events, and resources.

​The Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy is dedicated to preventing injuries caused at home, by substance use and overdose, by transportation-related events, and by violence through outreach, training and education, and research. 

The Safe States Alliance provides technical assistance, resources, and publications to professionals in the injury prevention field. 
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