Empowerment Through Awareness & Education
At Baltimore Goes Purple ~Together (BGPT), we meet people where they are by fostering open, honest conversations about alcohol, prescription drug misuse, pill misuse, legal and illicit substances, overdose, and poisoning.
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What we do
We drive the Baltimore Goes Purple ~Together campaign by providing:​
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Awareness tools, materials, and information
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Outreach and overdose response training
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Workshops, support groups, and presentations
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Peer support and service navigation
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Community-based events​​​​​​​​​
Our Expertise
BGPT Founder and Team Members​
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Trained and certified in Peer Recovery Support
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Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialists and/or peers leveraging lived experiences to guide others
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Guided by a Maryland Registered Peer Supervisor (RPS) who oversees all service areas​​​​​​​​
Breaking Barriers and Building Connections
We are committed to identifying and addressing barriers—whether visible, invisible, intended, or unintended—caused by biases and stigma surrounding addiction, wellness, and recovery.
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Our goal is to empower youth, residents, and communities by providing:
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Education on overdose and poisonings.
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Access to critical resources.
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Access to critical resources.​​​
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Education & Training
Our team is equipped with extensive training in evidence-based practices to address:
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
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Trauma-Informed Care
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Wellness
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Prevention
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Substance Misuse
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Mental and Behavioral Health Recovery
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All continuing education and training align with standards set by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB).
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​​​​Together, we are building stronger, more informed communities by empowering individuals and creating pathways to recovery.