Set Hope In Motion

Springboard Community Services has been a source of advancement in the field of social work since its founding in 1849. Across the centuries, Springboard Community Services, formerly Family and Children’s Services, has woven common threads of hope and transformation into the communities we serve.

Our goal is to provide mental healthcare to everyone in need.

Our commitment to transforming lives started long ago, in 1849, we made a promise. To bring positive momentum to families, individuals, and those in need – even in the most difficult of times. We build bridges to hope for individuals and families in response to instances of trauma, psychological distress, financial strain, and every hardship in between. But confusion surrounding our name and identity has historically kept some of our efforts in the shadows.

Our Story

As we take a fresh look at what our brand means to those around us, we bring vibrant leadership, renewed energy, and increased clarity.

Springboard Community Services has always initiated true progress in the world, and now we’re applying that transformative power to ourselves. With a new name, new identity, and new awareness, Springboard Community Services is now poised to carry our impact forward in even more powerful directions. This is a critical time to drive awareness of the full and far-reaching continuum of our services. As we strengthen our brand, we extend the opportunities we have to advocate for positive change in the world around us.

Since 1849, Springboard Community Services has dedicated itself to transforming the lives of Maryland’s most vulnerable. 

Learn more about our history here.

From our earliest efforts identifying and addressing the needs of the working poor, foster children, and single-parent families, Springboard has evolved to meet the challenges of our changing world. Simply put, we are driven to help individuals and families heal and overcome life’s hardships and set them on a path to fulfillment and success.
Built on a bedrock of integrity, compassion, and responsiveness, Springboard continues to be an innovative, agile, and comprehensive provider of services — many are free or low-fee — that span the life cycle. Through a broad mix of case management, counseling, and support, Springboard’s team provides not only a safety net but a springboard to those who need it most.

Our goal: Break the cycle of poverty, abuse, and despair, one person, one family, one generation at a time.

A 501(c) non-profit organization, Springboard has 5 locations — one in Baltimore City Carroll, and Harford counties and two in Howard County. Springboard is the on-site mental health provider at the Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) in Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties, with a formal partnership with CACs in Baltimore County. We are also the identified domestic violence provider for Carroll County and West Baltimore County.

Our Mission

Transforming the lives of children and adults by providing opportunities to build self-confidence, resilience, and hope.

Core Operating Values

We approach every person with respect and dignity.  

  • We do not tolerate violence and abuse.  
  • We foster a sense of hope and purpose.  
  • We rely on the power of partnership.  

Every Interaction Matters

Everything we do reflects our commitment to celebrating our core strengths.  

  • Hope
  • Collaboration
  • Agility
  • Expertise 

Our Vision

Our Vision Inspires Us

We aim to make mental health services accessible to all.  Our vision guides our goals for the long term. It is our North Star.  It shows what we are working toward when we think about the big picture. It shapes the future of our organization.

     

    The Impact of Springboard

    Offered at These Locations

    Baltimore City

    4623 Falls Road
    Baltimore, MD 21209
    410-838-9000

    Carroll County

    7 Schoolhouse Avenue
    Westminster, MD 21157
    410-838-9000

    Harford County

    44 East Gordon Street
    Bel Air, MD 21014
    410-838-9000

    Howard County

    10451 Twin Rivers Road, Suite 100
    Columbia, MD 21044
    410-997-3557