037 - Baltimore's Grassroots Effort to Provide Mental Health Support to City Residents in COVID-19

Fallout from COVID-19 goes beyond case counts—we are facing "an epidemic of isolation and loneliness," says Councilman Zeke Cohen. The Baltimore Neighbors Network is a virtual community of trained volunteers who are available to listen to city residents and provide resources for follow-up if needed. Councilman Cohen, Shantay Jackson, executive director of the Baltimore Community Mediation Center, and Amy Greensfelder, executive director of Pro Bono Counseling, talk to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about how the network is addressing the mental health risks.

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