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Grassroots Crisis Intervention

Columbia, MD

SAMHSA Verified

in Columbia, MD.

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About Grassroots Crisis Intervention

Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center is a nonprofit organization offering free, 24-hour crisis intervention services. Serving individuals and families throughout Central Maryland, Grassroots provides immediate support for mental health challenges, substance use concerns, housing instability, and other urgent personal crises. Their walk-in crisis center operates around the clock, allowing anyone in need to access compassionate care without an appointment or fee.
The center's services include walk-in counseling, a 24-hour crisis hotline, and participation in the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, offering support via call, text, or chat. Trained counselors and peer recovery specialists assist individuals facing a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, substance use, and housing crises. Additional programs include urgent care mental health services, substance use disorder stabilization, and connections to ongoing treatment resources.
Grassroots also operates Howard County’s emergency shelter, providing beds for families and individuals experiencing homelessness, along with case management and support services aimed at achieving stable housing. The organization’s Mobile Crisis Team responds to community crises, delivering on-site assistance in homes, schools, and other settings. Furthermore, Grassroots offers a Day Resource Center in Jessup, Maryland, which provides meals, showers, laundry facilities, and access to food and clothing pantries for those in need.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Grassroots Crisis Intervention accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (410) 531-6677 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other MD centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Grassroots Crisis Intervention offer?
Does Grassroots Crisis Intervention have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Grassroots Crisis Intervention use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at Grassroots Crisis Intervention?
Call the facility directly at (410) 531-6677 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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