Why We're
Going PURPLE
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​To make a meaningful difference by raising awareness about stigma, substance misuse, and the disease of addiction and the importance of education on overdose response, the protections offered by the Good Samaritan Law, and the vital support systems for wellness, healing, and recovery.
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BGPT strives for inclusivity and equity
BGPT empowers the people and communities we serve.
We strive to create safe spaces and belonging by building community awareness, preparedness, and culturally attuned and trusted ongoing educational resources through engagement.
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By identifying and addressing unintended, intended, visible, and invisible barriers from biases associated with stigma, addiction, wellness, and healing to recovery-our goal is to empower youth, residents, and communities with education, access, and resources related to overdose, poisonings, for wellness healing and recovery.
Empowerment Awareness & Education
We believe in meeting people where they are by having open, honest conversations about alcohol, prescription drug and pill misuse, legal and illicit substances, overdose, and poisoning.
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What we do
We promote the Baltimore Go Purple-Together., campaign and provide awareness tools, materials and information, outreach, overdose response training, workshops, support groups, presentations, peer support, service navigation, and community-based events.
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BGPT founder and team members are trained in
Peer Recovery Support.
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BGPT members utilize their lived experiences and certification as Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialists and/or peers to provide various services in training toward state credentialing.
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A Maryland Registered Peer Supervisor, RPS supervises all areas of service.
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Background, Education, and Training
BGPT members are trained in evidence-based practices and knowledgeable to provide training on adverse childhood experiences, substance misuse, trauma-informed care, wellness, and mental and behavioral health and recovery
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Additional Awareness, Peer-led Education, Outreach and Training
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Additional educational support includes social determinants, sexual health, health care intervention reduction, suicide awareness, mental health first aid, conflict resolution, person-centered collaborative service navigation, recovery and wellness support, self-care, and other continuing education-approved training authorized by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-health Professionals Certification Board, MABPCB.
Our Impact
Safe at Home is dedicated to promoting community safety and wellness. Through our door-to-door outreach, we provide vital information on the dangers of prescription misuse, the importance of safe medication disposal, and substance use awareness. Learn how to respond effectively to overdoses, understand the protections offered by the Good Samaritan Law, and discover the 988 service, providing crucial emotional support. Together, we can create safer, healthier communities.
Safe in School A peer network in schools to empower youth to make healthy choices. They encourage overall wellness, development of coping skills and leadership in schools and communities. Through club meetings and events, students learn about healthy choices, decision-making skills, stress management, self-care, and empowerment. This allows them to cope with life’s challenges in a positive way while remaining substance-free. The school communities that form within Herren Project Clubs motivate students to be true to themselves and support one another.
Safe in Community is committed to fostering a safer, healthier environment for everyone. We engage residents, organizations, youth sport teams, caregivers, parents, and families through outreach with meaningful interactions and provide essential awareness education materials. Together, we strive to raise awareness and ensure access to vital support services. Join us in building a strong, informed community equipped to make positive choices and healing for a brighter future in Baltimore
Building a Supportive Community
No one should have to encounter stigma, battle addiction, mental health challenges, and stigma alone. We're committed to breaking down the barriers of stigma and encouraging persons in need to feel comfortable seeking support.
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At BGPT, we're changing the narrative on support by providing awareness, prevention, intervention, and harm reduction in preparation for the journey toward wellness and recovery.
​How? BGPT is centered on engagement and community. We empower people and the community with education and connection. Whether in traditional or nontraditional places, we encourage action, and awareness, to obtain education, navigation, and support for all in Baltimore.