Behavioral Health Services That Help People Rebuild Their Lives

People Encouraging People (PEP) is a non-profit providing life-changing behavioral healthcare and support.
PEP is committed to serving our Maryland community: Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, and Prince Georges County.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide exemplary rehabilitation and support services to individuals with psychiatric or other disabling conditions. We offer services that are highly individualized and community based and designed to foster a healthy level of interdependence between those individuals and their community.

About Us

PEP services are values-based and designed specifically for each individual’s challenges.

Learn More

Locations

PEP operates locations across Maryland where you can explore available services.

Giving

Learn how you can help our clients and community by making a charitable contribution to PEP.

Learn More →

Accredited by The Joint Commission

PEP is accredited by The Joint Commission, reflecting our commitment to nationally recognized standards for quality and safety of care.

View Accreditation

PEP provides holistic, community-based behavioral health services that help individuals facing mental health, disability, and life challenges move toward stability, dignity, and independence.

PEP services are values-based and designed specifically for each individual’s challenges. PEP is committed to helping our clients become accepted and productive members of our community.

Learn how you can help our community by making a meaningful donation to PEP.

Make a Meaningful Gift

Emergency Help

In an emergency, please call 911 for immediate assistance.

PEP On Call

If you’re already enrolled in PEP services and need support, please call the PEP office where you normally go. After hours, you will be connected to the on-call number.

Crisis Hotline

In a crisis, please reach out by calling or texting 988 for immediate support and care.

We believe a healthy community is one in which even those facing the greatest challenges have a fighting chance and the tools they need to overcome illness and despair.

– Larry C. Campbel