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Celebrating Social Work Month

Springboard: A Pioneer in the Field of Social Work

and Innovator in Behavioral Healthcare Today

Baltimore has been recognized as the cradle of professional social work. Many of the original organizations in the field of social work are connected to Springboard's founding entities including the Association to Improve the Condition of the Poor and the Charity Organization Society, Springboard's predecessors.

In 1849, Springboard's founding organization -- The Association to Improve the Condition of the Poor, (AICP) was formed to help families transition from an agricultural to an industrial society. The AICP grew and merged with the Charity Organization Society (COS), which was formed in 1881 by Daniel Coit Gilman, the first President of Johns Hopkins University.

Springboard has continued to grow and evolve in response to the emerging needs of the times. Today, Springboard offers a mix of case management, counseling, and supportive services with offices in Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties. Springboard is also the on-site mental health provider at Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) in Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties. It is also also the designated domestic violence provider for Carroll County.

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Meet Springboard's

Everyday Heroes

"To really connect with clients in need we regularly conduct community outreach," said Justin Bales (top) who works with Guy Matthews, (bottom-R) in Springboard's Harford County office and as Case Managers in the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program.

Lisa Donovan,

Child & Family Victim Advocate,

Carroll County Team

"Springboard has so many facets to it," said Lisa Donovan, a Springboard Child & Family Victim Advocate who works with the Carroll County Child Advocacy and Investigative Center.

"Springboard has domestic violence case managers, a domestic violence shelter therapists, and I can call on any one of them when we have a family in crisis. Springboard is very, very supportive in making sure we do what we can for the families we are serving."

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"I love helping the children. I learn from them and they learn from me," said Juanita Davenport, a participant in Springboard's AmeriCorps Foster Grandparent program pictured stretching with children from the Union Baptist Head Start in Baltimore.

"Poor mental health can make it difficult to find and maintain housing, and, homelessness can make mental health challenges worse," said Joy McQuay (center), a member of Springboard's Rapid Rehousing Team in Baltimore pictured with her colleagues Alisa Nelson (L) and Sherrea Fleet (R).

Welcome to New

Springboard's Team Members!

Sharon Clements, Manager of Springboard's Youth Resource Center in Baltimore.

Tonya Mackin, Behavioral Health Clinician in Howard County.

Chancelyn Walker, Administrator of the Electronic Health Records (ELR) Database. Serving all offices.

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Register or Refer Clients to Trauma-Informed Group Therapy

or Support Groups for Parents of Teens Who Misuse Substances

Trauma-Informed Group Therapy Via Telehealth

Every Thursday from 1-2 PM beginning April 13 - June 1. The eight meetings are held over telehealth and led by a Behavioral Health Clinician. This Group Therapy is designed for individuals aged 18 or older who have a history of trauma. To register, contact Kelsi Welsh at KWelsh@SCSMD.ORG or call 410-997-3557.

Support Group for Parents/Guardians

of Teens Struggling with Addiction

Meetings are held virtually on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 PM. To participate, please contact Justin Bales -- JBales@scsmd.org or call 410-838-9000. Ext. 298

Thanks to all who attended A Wine Affair at the Vandiver Inn...

Proceeds from the event benefit Case Management and Behavioral Health Counseling in Springboard's Harford County office.

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Do the Hustle, the Bump,

and the Funky Chicken at Springboard's

Disco at Pimlico

The Preakness is coming, and it's not just the horses who'll be showing off their moves. On Tuesday, May 16th, Springboard is hosting a 70's themed dance party at Pimlico.

Tickets are $125 per person and benefit Springboard's youth and behavioral health programs throughout Central Maryland.

This is a party you don’t want to miss.

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