Baltimore, MD — The Pride Center of Maryland (PCOM) announced today that more than $2 million dollars in federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has been abruptly terminated, effective immediately. The loss is already disrupting essential health, prevention, and community care services for LGBTQ and same-gender-loving (SGL) people across the state. The terminated funding supports PCOM’s Community Clinic and critical wellness

Once upon a time, I too was a youth. I know—shocking. But here we are. For decades, I’ve had the privilege of being surrounded by young people because my work has always been rooted in community. And I believe in equipping young people to become assets to progress and justice—not just spectators of history, live-tweeting the collapse.  We’re living in a particularly strange moment. A lot of people I meet are confused—and honestly, that makes sense. Racism isn’t just structura

In this interview conducted by Inspira Advantage , Cleo Manago, CEO of the Pride Center of Maryland, shares how the Center advances LGBTQ/SGL health and equity through cultural and intra-community competency. Discover how the Pride Center reduces barriers, fosters understanding, and ensures inclusive, culturally informed care for all members of the community.