Housing.
Health.
Community.
Baltimore Safe Haven connects individuals and families to housing stability, health services, and the community support they need to thrive — right here in Baltimore.
Built from lived experience.
Rooted in community.
In 2018, Iya Dammons founded Baltimore Safe Haven from her own lived experience navigating homelessness, housing instability, and a system that wasn't built for people like her. What started as a community effort became Maryland's only organization of its kind — a Black-led, community-rooted wellness center serving thousands of people across housing, health, and community services.
Today, BSH operates from 814 N. Collington Ave. in Baltimore, delivering person-centered care, housing placement, and wraparound support services to those who need them most.
"We lead by example, by lived experience — because we know exactly what our community needs."
Whole-person services for every step of the journey.
From emergency housing placement to long-term health and wellness, BSH offers a full continuum of person-centered services — meeting people where they are, without barriers.
Emergency placement, Rapid Rehousing, Permanent Supportive Housing, and transitional housing — we help individuals and families achieve and maintain stable housing.
Learn more →HIV prevention, PrEP linkage, mental health support, peer counseling, and connection to behavioral health resources — comprehensive care under one roof.
Learn more →Low-barrier, evidence-based support services, street outreach, drop-in center access, and connection to recovery and treatment resources for individuals facing complex barriers.
Learn more →Legal navigation support, rights education, and advocacy resources — helping community members understand and access the protections and services available to them.
Learn more →We Won't Be Erased."
Be part of the community that makes this work possible.
Baltimore Safe Haven runs on community. Whether you need services, want to support our work, or are looking to partner with us — there's a place for you here.