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Improving the lives of children, adults, and families impacted by mental health and substance use disorders.
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Greetings!
We haven't changed our mission, but we do have a new look. Welcome to our mobile-friendly newsletter!
Enjoy the same informative content around the latest issues effecting mental health and substance use, our community, and Arundel Lodge.
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Hope Re-imagined Esperída Gala Tickets on Sale Now!
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Hors d'oeuvres, Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing, Fabulous Auction items and Entertainment!
Get your tickets now and join Arundel Lodge for a Greek-inspired celebration, supporting families and community members in need of compassionate mental health and substance use treatment.
Call for a cause:
Veterans Treatment Program!
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These are just some of the exciting auction adventure packages you could win!
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Laissez les bon temps rouler!
The start of 2018 marks 300 years of New Orleans. Win an adventure package for 2 with round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines, a Jazz cruise on Steamboat Natchez, tickets to the official National World War II Museum and a one-night, weekend stay at the Drury Inn & Suites. So, grab your cher or cherie, and get ready for some sugar-dusted beignets and a cafe au lait in the Big Easy!
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Grape Adventure!
Tour and tasting for
8
friends at...
The Vineyards at Dodon,
a 555 acre historic property and the largest working family farm in Anne Arundel County! The characteristics of the soil which nurture the vineyards and give Dodon wines their one-of-a-kind flavor are so distinctive, they have been designated “Dodon-series” by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Sun-filled Beach Home in Fenwick Island!
At one time, pirates were known to hide from the law in this “quiet resort” town. Maybe you’ll dig up a hidden treasure or just relax during your one-week getaway at a stunning beach home in
West Fenwick Island, DE
. And choose from more than 10 restaurants with a $100 dinner gift certificate from
SoDel Concepts
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Keep ’em busy!
Spend quality time with the kids or grandkids with a handful of gift certificates. Wear them out at Skyzone trampoline park in Columbia, where kids are encouraged to jump around. Challenge glow-in-the dark monsters at Monster Mini Golf of Columbia. Suit up in high-tech gear, pick your teams, and battle it out at Shadowland Laser Adventure. If you’ve got speed demons, the race is on at Crofton Go Kart Raceway! When you need a break, take the kids shopping for fun crafts, unique toys, and popular board games at Franklin’s Toys. All part of the Kids Adventure Package!
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The Annapolis Police Department has joined a nationwide movement,
One Mind Campaign
, working toward successful interaction between police and persons with mental illness.
With the number of police shootings and killing of civilians reaching nearly 1,000 in 2015,
The Washington Post
started a year-long study, gathering records of every fatal police shooting in the U.S. that year and found that most of these deaths involved 3 specific situations...
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Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Police Departments
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"Safe Stations" in Anne Arundel County
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As of May 2017, Anne Arundel County has seen an increase in reported opioid overdoses, with 400 so far as of May 2017. In response, County Executive Steve Schuh, along with other county officials, initiated “Safe Stations,” local fire departments and police stations that are available for people with substance use disorders who want help.
Anyone who walks into a fire or police station will first be given...
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Experiencing violence or abuse can lead to serious mental health disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health.
The fear of being confronted by a perpetrator can keep someone in an abusive situation or hinder recovery.
The Office of the Secretary of State offers an important program for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking who have relocated or are about to relocate.
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Arundel Lodge receives many recurring questions from community members wanting to know more about what we do, those we serve, and the programs and services we offer. We are pleased to provide the community with answers in this section, If you have any questions, email them to
"I Have a Question" and we will do our best to answer them. You may even see your question in our next newsletter!
Q: Can I get all of my services for substance use and mental health treatment at Arundel Lodge?
A: Arundel Lodge provides a wide range of programs for mental health and substance use disorders. Each person served by Arundel Lodge will go through an initial screening and assessment to determine their behavioral health needs–mental health treatment, substance use treatment or both. They will work with our licensed professionals to develop an Individual Rehabilitation Plan focused on their strengths and identify potential barriers to recovery and wellness, as well as work out a plan to reduce or eliminate those barriers. Arundel Lodge has Certified Addictions Counselors for alcohol and drugs, as well as licensed therapists. We have psychiatrists on staff and provide medication management; individual, group, and family therapy; transition and discharge planning; and medication-assisted treatment for substance use recovery. Peer support is also available.
The best way to determine if Arundel Lodge is able to meet your behavioral health needs is to come in for a screening and assessment during our walk-in hours, Monday - Friday, 9 am -11 am. Spots do fill up quickly, so the earlier, the better.
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Veronica is one of our new Arundel Lodge Pillars. She has been hard at work in the Development office, helping to follow up on the exciting auction items we have planned for Hope Re-imagined Esperída guests and also working to help us expand our volunteer program.
Veronica's background includes founding her own nonprofit organization, the Veronica Bird Charitable Foundation, after her son was diagnosed with Progressive Autism at age 2. Through her nonprofit, Veronica produced and directed a film for the American Academy of Pediatrics entitled,
"The Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders"
to further awareness throughout the pediatric medical community about ASD. She also produced and directed a film for the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry entitled,
"Rescuing Childhood: Understanding Bipolar Disorders in Children and Adolescents."
Veronica's interests include reading and watching biographies, travel, cooking, and promoting mental health, especially children's mental health.
She even confessed that she has worked as a Hollywood actress and has appeared in several movies including,
Basic Instinct, Bugsy, Life 101, Quest of the Delta Night, Moral Code, and She's Too Tall!.
Veronica is cheerful, creative, proficient, and dedicated to Arundel Lodge's mission. We are grateful to have her on board!
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Anne Arundel Women Giving Together and Arundel Lodge Together Again!
Once again, Anne Arundel Women Giving Together partnered with Arundel Lodge to make sandwiches for The
Light House
Homeless Prevention Support Center. On June 22, AAWGT members Judy Moore, Bronwyn Belling, Karen Davis, and Caroline Purdy spearheaded the effort to make 100 lunches with the help of Arundel Lodge clients Lorraine A, Grace B, Elizabeth H, Shytiara H, as well as Arundel Lodge staff.
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Interested in volunteering at Arundel Lodge? There is a spot just for you! Our current volunteer opportunities include:
- Serve on a Committee or on our Board - help guide Arundel Lodge as we fulfill our mission.
- Computer Lab Volunteer - help the individuals we serve learn basic computer skills, such as setting up an email account, how to use Microsoft Word, or resume building. Volunteers are needed for afternoon hours, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Monday - Thursday.
- Arundel Lodge Pillars - join a group of people who want to bring attention to the issues surrounding mental health and substance use disorders and raise up Arundel Lodge so we can continue to grow and serve our community.
- Tutoring Volunteer - help persons served who would like to take the GED test prepare and improve math, science and writing skills, or simply learn how to read.
- Painting Project Volunteer - there are several painting projects that need to be done, at our main campus 2600 Solomons Island Road and at many of our Residential Program homes. Also, if you're an artist and would like to paint a mural, we want to know!
Have another idea you want to share? Contact Cindy Garmoe, volunteer coordinator at 443-433-5906. Our volunteers are an integral part of what happens here, and we would love to include YOU!
Be a part of the Arundel Lodge volunteer team!
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Come by for Breakfast!
Every other month Arundel Lodge welcomes community members to our Main Campus at 2600 Solomons Island Rd for an Information Breakfast and Tour. We never know who might stop by. At our last Breakfast, Maryland Senator John Astle (D) stopped in for a visit. We are grateful to the Senator for his ongoing support of the Lodge over the years.
If you would like to attend an Information Breakfast and Tour to learn more about what Arundel Lodge is doing to improve lives in Anne Arundel County or to get involved in our mission, contact:
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Open Eye Studio Now Open!
Join the Open Eye Gallery and Studio for "That Summer Feeling", a family fun day and art sale. All welcome!
Free family activities:
- Face painting
- Bubbles
- Chalk art
- Comfort food by local food truck Sylvia's Delight!
- Discounts offered on original artwork!
Saturday, July 29th (rain or shine)
10 am to 2 pm
Arundel Lodge, 2600 Solomons Island Rd
Join the Open Eye Studio:
- Annual donation of $10
- Studio fee of $2 per session
- Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- 1:00 - 4:00 pm
- 15 spaces available per session; first-come, first-served
Call the Day Program Office, 443-433-5909, to join.
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2600 Solomons Island Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
Phone: (443) 433-5900
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