Chesapeake Behavioral Health Services

06/05/2024

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️🧡💛💚💙 Our work supports the LGBTQIA+ community all year. But June brings a unique opportunity to participate in activism, celebration, and unity.
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In this post, we’ll be taking a closer look at how can pride support mental health and freeing LGBTQ people from feelings of shame or guilt

01/30/2024

I’ll take any chance I can get to talk about the awesome work the team at Chesapeake Behavioral Health Services is doing. So proud of this venture. Thank you to Voyage Baltimore Magazine.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Elizabeth Harring. Elizabeth Harring Hi Elizabeth, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story? Chesapeake Behavioral Health Services was born out of a strong desire to provide the Baltimore LQBTQIA+ community with accessible, com...

06/01/2023

Wishing everyone a HAPPY PRIDE!

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources

The Trevor Project: If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the Trevor Lifeline now at 866-488-7386. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ .0000exbqm9hsffh2t9i2al1sxepdu

It Gets Better: Identified over 1100 organizations in 40+ countries around the world offering support to LGBTQ+ youth. https://itgetsbetter.org/get-help/

The Le***an, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center: Serving the le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, and questioning community by providing free and confidential peer support and local resources.
https://www.lgbthotline.org/

Trans Lifeline: a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.
https://translifeline.org/

National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources and best practices for professionals.
https://988lifeline.org/

The Gay, Le***an & Straight Education Network: GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.
https://www.glsen.org/

Parents, Families and Friends of Le***ans and G**s: PFLAG is the first and largest organization for le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, and q***r (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.
https://pflag.org/

National Black Justice Coalition: NBJC is a national civil rights organization dedicated to empowering black LGBTQ individuals.
https://nbjc.org/

Asian and Pacific Island Family Pride: API-Family Pride is dedicated to ending the isolation of Asian and Pacific Islander families with le***an, gay, bisexual and transgender members through support, education, and dialog.
http://apifamilypride.org/

Somos Familia: Somos Familia builds leadership in Latinx families and communities to create a culture where people of diverse genders and sexual orientations can thrive.
https://www.somosfamiliabay.org/about/our-mission/

06/01/2021

Happy pride month!

03/31/2021

It’s . We see you. We love you. We stand with you.
Here’s some ways to show extra love to the community today.
Donate... The Marsha P. Johnson Institute, Trans Women of Color Collective, Transgender Law Center
Spend a little time fighting heinous and discriminatory laws in many states...call Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson 501-682-2345 to veto a bill that strips trans youth of health care. Follow the

02/08/2021

Aren’t we all? It’s a hard time to keep it up, just do the best you can.

11/24/2020

Immediate video openings from the comfort of your computer or phone. It's the perfect time to start therapy.

Elizabeth Harring is a mental health therapist serving children, adults, families and LGBTQIA+ patients in Baltimore. Elizabeth Harring is a licensed social worker experienced in trauma-informed care.

11/12/2020

Thankful for our veterans today and every day.

Due to the challenging lifestyle inherent to military life, veterans often experience mental health challenges such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury or depression. Here are a few ways you can help give back to them for their service.

11/03/2020

Stress is high, tension is high, a LOT is on the line. Try to incorporate moments of self care, listen to your needs, and utilize supports.

Voting day won’t bring an end to the strain of this political season, but you don’t have to let things get contentious.

11/01/2020

Access all the support you can! Reach out to schedule an assessment now.

10/14/2020

Please welcome Colin Blair, LMSW to the CBH team. Colin brings a wealth of experience in addictions/substance misuse, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and more. He works with adolescents, adults, and couples. You can schedule with Colin via psychology today, through our website, or send us a message here! https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/colin-blair-baltimore-md/799690

10/13/2020

Wherever you are in your journey of coming out.. you are not alone. Sharing just few of our favorite resources and books.
https://www.hrc.org/resources/coming-out
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/trvr_support_center/coming-out/
https://pflag.org/comingoutbooks
https://www.amazon.com/Juliet-Takes-Breath-Gabby-Rivera/dp/1626012512
https://www.amazon.com/Queer-Transgender-Resilience-Workbook-Orientation/dp/1626259461
https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Queer-Chick-Guide-Girls/dp/0147516781/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ask+a+q***r+chick&qid=1602547796&s=books&sr=1-1

Every coming out experience is unique and must be navigated in the way most comfortable for you.