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BALTIMORE CITY
Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS)
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Executive Letter:
Mental Health Awareness Month
Dear Baltimore,
There are so many great things to celebrate or pay tribute to in the month of May – Mother’s Day, college graduations, senior proms, Memorial Day and many other occasions that are near and dear to each of us. I want to encourage each of us to take the time to pause, breathe, be kind to ourselves and practice gratitude when we are not feeling hopeful. In recent years, we have all become more aware of the significance of mental health in our overall well being.
During Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to highlight some partners and providers who offer critical mental health services in Baltimore City:
In service,
Ernestina Simmons, LCSW-C
Executive Director
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MOHS Celebrates Older Americans
This month we are also celebrating Older Americans who are the matriarchs and patriarchs of our families and who provide wisdom and guidance in our society. MOHS has recently engaged with Baltimore’s older adult community at Mayor Scott’s Annual Senior Seminar and Councilwoman Sharon Green-Middleton’s (District 6) Senior Symposium.
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We Want to Hear From You!
MOHS cares about the needs of our community and providing information and resources that are helpful to the populations we serve. Please take a moment to complete the survey to let us know how we can better serve you!
Solutions Pact Community Resource Event
MOHS joined the Office of State’s Attorney Ivan Bates and other City agencies for the Solutions Pact Community Conversation in resolving crime and grime in Baltimore City. This resource event was held on the campus of Coppin State University and engaged the community in discussions to address issues, concerns, and feedback.
Celebrating Freedom: Happy Juneteenth!
Juneteenth is the national celebration of freedom that commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States that occurred on June 19, 1865. Please be advised that Baltimore City offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in observance of the holiday.
To access emergency shelter during this time, reach out to City-funded shelters directly or call 2-1-1.
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Join the Team
MOHS is hiring and seeking qualified individuals with a passion for serving Baltimore’s unsheltered population.
Happy Father's Day!
MOHS wishes all grandfathers, fathers and father-figures a Happy Father’s Day! If you are looking to have some summer fun with your father, visit the Franciscan Center’s Annual Father’s Day BBQ on Sunday, June 16, 2024 from 9 am to 11 am.
Support Baltimore Safe Haven this Pride Month
MOHS provider, Baltimore Safe Haven, will host the 2024 Trans Pride Parade on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12 noon in Charles Village. We encourage you to come out and support the LGBTQ+ community!
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Baltimore City Youth Resource Guide Available Now!
The Baltimore City Youth Action Board (YAB)'s official youth resource guide is now available. This guide is a one stop shop for youth ages 18-24, and provides youth with access to vital resources and information in Baltimore City.
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 The trauma of experiencing homelessness has a tremendous impact on our clients mental health and wellness, and oftentimes the lack of support and services makes it difficult for clients to access resources while experiencing homelessness. For Darryl, his addiction to drugs caused him to live in conditions that he once thought of as unimaginable. After years of battling addiction and living in a space that was simply uninhabitable, Darryl made the life-changing decision to seek help.
Darryl believes that everything happens for a reason and having to reckon with his past, coupled with sheer determination, caused him to chart a positive path forward. “A lot of it was on me. I was in my own way,” Darryl admitted when reflecting on his experiences with housing instability.
Darryl recalled living in his family home that he said was starting to fall apart. On cold winter days, Darryl remembered taking what money he had and going to the store to get a cup of soup to bring back to his home. He would then get underneath the covers and try to stay warm all day with nothing but the sounds of the radio nearby to keep him company.
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CSH Graduates First Cohort of Baltimore Supportive Housing Institute
Learn More >>>
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Baltimore City Continuum of Care (CoC)
The Baltimore City CoC is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) initiative whose membership body consists of organizations that serve people experiencing homelessness, people with lived experience of homelessness, and other organizations and individuals who have a passion for ending homelessness in Baltimore City.
The Journey Home Website is currently under construction. For questions, concerns, or additional information, please contact info@thejourneyhome.org or call (443) 984-8713.
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Important Dates
Leadership Committee on Homelessness and Housing (LCHH) Meeting: Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 2 pm - 3 pm via Teams.
CoC General Meeting: Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 2 pm - 4 pm at Helping Up Mission (1029 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21202).
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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