Physical Health

-This includes smoking cessation resources-
Black Mental Health Alliance
A six week program that meets once a week for 90 minutes whose Primary goal is to empower participants to break the habit of smoking and tobacco use. Includes Nicotene patches with a doctor's prescription.
733 W. 40th St., Suite 10
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-338-2642
Community Calendar (LifeBridge Health)
LifeBridge Health helps members of the community prevent illness and injury through wellness education and an emphasis on leading healthier lifestyles. LifeBridge Health has assembled specially trained community health advocates who participate in health fairs, lectures, health screenings and other community health programs.
2401 West Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215 - http://www.lifebridgehealth.org/body.cfm?id=22
Fresh Start
Offers support groups and smoking Cessation Classes. QUITLINE offers counseling over the telephone and will refer adult to smoking cessation classes in BaltimoreCity as well as other counties in Maryland
1-800-227-2345 ext #3
Mall Walking Program (Franklin Square Hospital Center)
To sign up stop by the mall information desk or management office.
White Marsh Mall
8200 Perry Hall Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21236
(410) 931-7100
Northwest Baltimore Youth Services
Free smoking cessation programs for youth
3319 W. Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-578-8100
Smoking Cessation Community Support Group
Support Groups offered on Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Family members may attend
Maryland General Hospital - Morris Fogle 827 Linden Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-225-8112
Teen Tobacco Addiction Treatment Research Clinic
Free smoking cessation research program targeting adolescents age 13-17.
5500 Nathan Shock Drive
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: 888-667-6653
The League for People with Disabilities
Provides individuals with multiple, physical, cognitive and neurological disabilities the opportunities to gain independence through a comprehensive continuum of vocational, rehabilitative, educational, medical, wellness and social services.
1111 E. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21239
410-323-0500
- http://www.leagueforpeople.org/
Healthy Teens and Young Adults
It is a project designed to provide a new, nontraditional approach to teen health. Comprehensive care, including sports physicals as well as pregnancy testing and birth control counseling are offered. Most services are free or low cost.
1374 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0353
'Take 15 for the Health of it' Program
Take 15 for the Health of it is a statewide initiative designed to help Maryland families develop strategies for healthy living. The campaign provides practical tools families can use to help their children develop good eating habits, enjoy physical activity, and talk about sensitive issues like substance abuse.
Community Outreach Specialist
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-767-0488 - http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/take15health/