The Office of Suicide Prevention does not provide counseling, crisis or emergency care. If you want to talk, contact 988. For immediate help, call 911.
Maryland Department of Health’s Suicide Prevention Office strives to build comprehensive, systemic support to reduce deaths by suicide and suicide attempts throughout the state of Maryland. Through technical assistance, training, and resources, the office develops and sustains integrated, multi-faceted, diverse supports that target needs across all jurisdictions and populations.
For information, email mdh.suicideprevention@maryland.gov
Follow us on social media: @mdhsuicideprev
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