May 2022

B'MORE: Together for Mental Health

“Addressing trauma is critical to prioritizing the lives of Baltimoreans..."- Mayor Brandon M. Scott

We Support National Mental Health Awareness

This month, we support National Mental Health Awareness and the national theme "Together for Mental Health." Throughout Baltimore City, you will notice agencies, non-profits, businesses, faith-based organizations, and volunteers committed to ensuring that Baltimore succeeds, including children, adults, and families. When we succeed as a city, we improve our standards for outreach to people.

Route Fifty, a leading digital publication connecting people and ideas advancing state, county, and municipal government across the United States, recently highlighted Baltimore's Elijah Cummings Healing City Act. Click here to read the article, A City Seeks to Undo a Legacy of Trauma.

Did you know?  

In 2020, Baltimore became the first US city to legislate trauma-informed care with passage of the Elijah Cummings Healing City Act.

Elijah Cummings Healing City Act

The Trauma-Informed Care Task Force was legislated through the Elijah Cummings Healing City Act, sponsored by Councilmember Zeke Cohen, which mandated the training of Baltimore's agency leadership and employees in trauma-informed practices. The Task Force is committed to creating a multi-year strategy to inform city policies and procedures to align with the best trauma-informed care practices.  

We invite you to join the 2-day summit sparking collaboration among community leaders, scientists, and healthcare providers. The Baltimore Trauma Summit will be held June 15-16, 2022, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore City, MD.

The 2-day summit consists of:

• Day 1 - Community Impact of Trauma

• Day 2 - The Biology of Trauma

COMMUNITY RECAP

Congratulations! Mayor Brandon M. Scott's Scholar Athlete Awards Reception

Hear from the community:

In a week in need of bright spots, I was privileged to see my lefty OF/pitcher for the last 4 years, and one of my top students, win Student/Athlete of the Year for Baltimore City tonight. Nice event!

-wrote Mark M. @epiphanyinbmore

Congratulations Maria Uben today the Mayor celebrated his top scholar athletes in Baltimore City . They had a great day with the Mayor

-wrote @RFLAthletics

Twitter retrieved 5/27/2022

The Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success (MOCFS) partnered with Baltimore’s Promise, Baltimore City Public Schools, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, and other government agencies, nonprofit organizations and philanthropic leaders to organize the city’s summer resources for young people and their families in one location!With just a few clicks you can access information to help you plan your summer fun. Use our searchable map to find programs, activities and events near you or visit our teen zone to find out what’s happening in the city just for teens! The site will be updated throughout the summer with new exciting events and resources for young people and their families, so check back often to keep track of all of the summer fun happening in Baltimore City!

B’More Lit Summer Series of Events for Teens

We’re excited to share the B’More Lit Summer Series for teens. We know how important it is for teens to have things to do during out of school time. The B’More Lit Summer Series is just one of many events planned and designed just for teens. Please help us ensure that all teens across Baltimore are on the lookout for exciting opportunities popping up all across the city!

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