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There are several convenient ways to connect with The Blue Ribbon Project:

By Phone: Call 1-800-757-8120

In-Person: Visits to The Blue Ribbon Project are by appointment only. While appointments are required, we can often accommodate evening, weekend, and holiday visits when scheduled in advance.

Donations may be dropped off anytime in the donation bin outside our main front doors or at one of our local business partner drop-off locations, and no appointment is required (The Blue Ribbon Project - Drop Off Locations).

On the Web: To send us a message, please complete the short form below.

Please note: As our small staff is entirely part-time, please allow up to 48 standard business hours for a response to inquiries. Our offices are closed on federal holidays.  Backpacks of Love requests are welcome 24/7.

Please complete this short form to connect with The Blue Ribbon Project. A member of our team will follow up with you as soon as possible.
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If You Are Concerned About a Child

If you are concerned that a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect, please do not wait. You do not need proof - you only need reasonable concern. Reports made in good faith are protected by law.

  • If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
  • Maryland Child Protective Services Hotline: To report suspected abuse within Maryland, contact the Department of Social Services statewide hotline at 1-800-91Prevent (1-800-917-7383), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Outside of Maryland - Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Call or text 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support.

AI chatbots are not a substitute for trained crisis professionals. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please use the resources above. Reporting abuse can protect a child. Remember, you do not need to be certain that abuse is occurring - if you have concerns, reach out. Trained professionals will assess the situation and take appropriate steps.  If you are a survivor of childhood abuse and are struggling with its effects, support is available. Healing is possible, and you deserve to access it.