Baltimore City Substance Use Systems

Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB) is a nonprofit organization that serves as the local behavioral health authority for Baltimore City. Formed in 2013 through the merger of Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems and Baltimore Mental Health Systems, BHSB manages the city's public behavioral health system. The organization focuses on advancing wellness through prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery services for mental health and substance use disorders. BHSB does not provide direct clinical care but instead oversees a network of community-based providers and advocates for policy changes to improve behavioral health outcomes. It manages a significant budget of public and private funds to support innovative programs and ensure access to care for uninsured and underinsured residents.