Trauma
Behavioral Health in Baltimore: By the Numbers:
Experiencing trauma as a child can have lifelong consequences. A growing body of research indicates that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) contribute to negative physical and behavioral health outcomes. Experiencing six or more ACEs may reduce life expectancy by 20 years.
In Baltimore, 42% of adults have experienced three or more ACEs, compared to 24% Statewide.
Exposure to poverty or racism directly contributes to ACEs. In Baltimore 24% of people live below the poverty line compared to 9.9% of people statewide
Understanding & Resources
Baltimore
Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress
This resource is for helping children and their families cope and recover from the effects of trauma and stress.
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Trauma & Mental Health Resources
Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) ensures that communities impacted by the recent tragic events in Baltimore have access to needed trauma counseling and mental health services. This page is for anyone in need of counseling or resources.
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Baltimore Child Abuse Center is making its counselors available free of charge for children and families impacted by the events of the last few days. BCAC's team of licensed social workers are available to meet with children and families impacted by the violence and rioting to help them cope with any trauma experienced.
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National
The Child Mind Institute offers free downloads of resources to help parents, educators and other adults talk to children and adolescents about potentially traumatic events. Resources are available in multi-languages.
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Resources on Trauma for Caregivers and Families
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/trauma/caregivers/
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