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December 18, 2023
It’s the festive season and we are inundated with images of cheer, warmth, fun, love, and companionship. Yet for some of us it’s the most awful time of the year, with the loss of loved ones by death, ...Read More
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Class
October 4, 2023
Join us for an engaging and informative online event, the Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification! Taking place on Sat Oct 28 2023 at 09:00 AM ET, this event is designed to equip parents, ...Read More
More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Education for Parents, Teachers & Youth Workers
May 3, 2023
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EVENTS
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Class
Join us for an engaging and informative online event, the Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification! Taking place on Sat Oct 28 2023 at 09:00 AM ET, this event is designed to equip parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, coaches, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring adults with the essential skills to support youth (12-18 years) facing mental health challenges.
The class is led by an expert trainer in the mental health field, certified by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Register now and be prepared to make a difference!
Cost: FREE, sponsored by the Howard County Health Department Includes 3-year certification (like CPR)
Format: Virtual Instructor-led group videoconference*.
Date: Saturday October 28, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Register now, seats are limited
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More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Education for Parents, Teachers & Youth Workers
More Than A Phase LLC, a Children’s Mental Health Matters! Community Champion in partnership with Jesus House Elkridge present
More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Education for Parents, Teachers & Youth Workers
Developed by the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, this training series teaches parents/teachers/youth workers how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate a conversation with their child, and get them help.
– National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that mental illness is common: nearly 1 in 5 (19%) U.S. youth
experiences some form of mental illness in a given year.
– ½ of all mental illness begins by age 14 and ¾ by age 24.
– 9 out of every 10 people who attempt suicide have an underlying mental health illness.
– In 2020, suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-14, and the 3rd leading cause of death
for ages 15-24 nationwide
Together we can create a culture that’s smart about mental health. We’ll save lives, and vastly improve the lives of many more.
Date: Friday May 12, 2023
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Jesus House Elkridge
100 Scott Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Cost: Free
Register today at https://more_than_sad.eventbrite.com
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Class
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Virtual Guiding Good Choices Parenting Class
Parents/Guardians must register before registration closes to receive zoom link for free online classes!
Guiding Good Choices is an evidence-based, interactive prevention program that provides families with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs and alcohol or engage in other dangerous behaviors.
This series of 5 Zoom classes is for parents/guardians of youth ages 9 – 15 years. *Parent/guardian or child must live in Howard County.
Class Dates: Mondays February 6, 13, 20, 27, & March 6, 2023
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
*Parents/guardians are expected to attend all 5 sessions, youth will attend one session.
Register today at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGC_03, space is limited
Funded by Howard County Health Department
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Virtual Guiding Good Choices Class
Guiding Good Choices is an evidence-based, interactive prevention program that provides families with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs and alcohol or engage in other dangerous behaviors.
This series of 5 Zoom classes is for parents/guardians of youth ages 9 – 15 years. *Parent/guardian or child must live in Howard County.
Class Dates: Fridays January 6, 13 & 20, February 3, 10, 2023 (No class on January 27)
*Parents/guardians are expected to attend all 5 sessions, youth will attend one session.
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGC_02
Sponsored by Howard County Health Department
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“Stressed Out? Practical Suggestions for Easing your Stress” (for college students)
Register now, space is limited! https://bit.ly/3XM5ZdZ
Date: Wednesday December 21, 2022
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Format: Virtual
Cost: Free
Registration ends on Friday December 16
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Supporting your Child’s Emotional & Mental Well-being
Do you have a child or adolescent in your life? How aware are you of what they are experiencing emotionally and mentally? Do you know how to support them?
The US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy reported in 2021 that “Even before the pandemic, an alarming number of young people struggled with feelings of helplessness, depression, and thoughts of suicide” and “the COVID-19 pandemic further altered their experiences at home, school, and in the community, and the effect on their mental health has been devastating. The future wellbeing of our country depends on how we support and invest in the next generation.”
Supporting your Child’s Emotional & Mental Well-being is an interactive virtual workshop for parents, guardians, grandparents and caregivers of children and adolescents. The session includes emotional and mental well-being checklists, common mental health conditions and their accompanying signs and symptoms, and ways to nurture and support youth emotionally and mentally. There will also be collaborative breakout sessions to discuss case studies.
Date: Thursday October 13, 2022
Time: 8:00PM ET
Format: Virtual
Register now at https://SYCEMWellbeing.eventbrite.com
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Virtual Guiding Good Choices Class
Parents/Guardians must register before registration closes to receive zoom link for free online classes!
Guiding Good Choices is an evidence-based, interactive prevention program that provides families with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs and alcohol or engage in other dangerous behaviors.
This series of 5 Zoom classes is for parents/guardians of youth ages 9 – 15 years. *Parent/guardian or child must live in Howard County.
Class Dates: Fridays October 21 & 28, November 4, 11 & 18
*Parents/guardians are expected to attend all 5 sessions, youth will attend one session.
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGC_Reg2
For more information: Email [email protected]
Sponsored by Howard County Health Department
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Register today for Supporting your Teen’s Emotional & Mental Well-being Workshop
Do you have a child or adolescent in your life? How aware are you of what they are experiencing emotionally and mentally? Do you know how to support them?
The US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy reported in 2021 that “Even before the pandemic, an alarming number of young people struggled with feelings of helplessness, depression, and thoughts of suicide” and “the COVID-19 pandemic further altered their experiences at home, school, and in the community, and the effect on their mental health has been devastating. The future wellbeing of our country depends on how we support and invest in the next generation.”
Supporting your Teen’s Emotional & Mental Well-being is an interactive Zoom session for parents, guardians, grandparents and caregivers of children and adolescents. The session includes emotional and mental well-being checklists, common mental health conditions and their accompanying signs and symptoms, and ways to nurture and support youth emotionally and mentally. There will also be collaborative breakout sessions to discuss case studies.
Date: Monday September 5, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Format: Zoom
Cost: $50
Register today at https://SYTEMWellbeing.eventbrite.com
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Virtual Guiding Good Choices Class
Register today for Virtual Guiding Good Choices Class (series of 5 parenting classes). Parents/Guardians must register before registration closes to receive zoom link for free online classes!
Guiding Good Choices is an evidence-based, interactive prevention program that provides families with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs and alcohol or engage in other dangerous behaviors.
This series of 5 Zoom classes is for parents/guardians of youth ages 9 – 15 years. *Parent/guardian or child must live in Howard County.
Class Dates: Fridays August 19 & 26, September 2, 9 & 23 (*No class on September 16)
*Parents/guardians are expected to attend all 5 sessions, youth will attend one session.
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGC_Reg
For more information: Email [email protected]
Sponsored by Howard County Health Department.
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Mental Health Advocacy Award
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