Causes: Child Abuse Prevention, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Treatment, Protection Against Abuse

Mission: Advancing hope, healing, and resilience for those impacted by trauma, abuse, and violence through comprehensive response, treatment, education, and prevention. Creating a center of excellence and new response model LifeBridge Health’s Center for Hope provides intervention & prevention for: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Street Violence, and Elder Justice for survivors, caregivers, and communities. Center for Hope is a non profit subsidiary of LifeBridge Health.

Results: In Fiscal Year 2021, Center for Hope: *Supported 5,348 clients including 1,622 children*Conducted 3,159 counseling sessions*Held 3,039 case management & advocacy sessions, a 21% increase from last year*Completed 695 forensic interviews*Provided 597 shelter nights, a 10% increase from last year*Conducted 512 medical exams*Made 227 hospital bedside visits, a 33% increase from last year*Provided 180 trainings to 13,911 participants*Mediated 46 high risk conflicts

Target demographics: victims of child abuse and maltreatment, domestic violence elder abuse, and community violence.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 5,348 children, family, and elders recover from abuse and trauma

Geographic areas served: Baltimore City and help the surrounding region

Programs: Domestic violence hospital and community response; 24 hour forensic evaluations; training for youth serving organizations on preventing abuse; case management following abuse; community violence mediations; and workforce development.