DIGEST Newsletter
February 2024
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HCLHIC Quarterly Meetings |
Register for the next HCLHIC Quarterly hybrid meeting on April 18, 2024 at 9:00am to 11:00am.
or call 410-313-6204.
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Opioid Overdose Deaths Drop Nearly 40% in Howard County |
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The Howard County Health Department released the 2023 opioid overdose data summary, showing that fatal overdoses dropped from 41 in 2022 to 25 in 2023, a 39% decrease. Non-fatal overdoses also decreased by 37% to a five-year low of 70 in 2023. Historic Howard County opioid data updated with the latest numbers for 2023 can be viewed on the Health Department website.
Read the full press release here.
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2024 Howard County Changemaker Challenge |
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The Horizon Foundation, United Way of Central Maryland, Women’s Giving Circle, and Community Foundation of Howard County are partnering to bring a social innovation competition to highlight and award ideas in Central Maryland. Judges are looking for innovative and fresh ideas to help tackle important social issues in the community. Up to 12 finalists will be selected to compete for 6 different grants: two $25,000 grants, two $15,000 grants and two $10,000 grants will be awarded.
Applications Due: 11:59 on February 20, 2024.
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Hatchlings: New Baby and Me Classes |
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This interactive four-week early literacy class series for parents/caregivers with newborns from birth - 6 months. Learn more about supporting your baby's development through fun songs and activities together. FREE family take-home kit includes a book, activities calendar, and song booklet for attendees. Community partners will be present to share local resources for families.
Date/Time: 10:30 am Feb. 6, Feb. 13, Feb. 20, Feb. 27
Location: Elkridge Branch Library
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Diaper Giveaway at Howard County Health Department |
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Do you know a HoCo baby who needs diapers? Howard County Health Department's PEACE Project and MOMCares will be holding monthly FREE diaper giveaways at the Health Department's back entrance on 8930 Stanford Blvd. from 10:00a - 1:00p (while supplies last) on these dates: February 27, March 26, April 30 and May 28. The PEACE Project team will be on-hand to answer questions and provide resources for other pregnancy needs.
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On the Road to Kindergarten - Children's Class |
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Help prepare your children for kindergarten at this free children's class from the Howard County Library System. This program includes attending a children's class, borrowing book and other items like activity kits and toys, learn about community resources, and much more.
Date & Time: February 14th & March 13th, 10am to 12pm
Location: Howard County Family Support Center
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Whole Kids Garden Grant Opportunity |
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Whole Kids is offering an exciting grant opportunity which provides a $3,000 monetary grant to support a new or existing edible educational garden located at a K–12 School or a non-profit organization that serves children in the K-12 grade range. Grant applications are open now until March 1, 2024.
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National Girls & Women in Sports Day |
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Celebrate the power and passion of girls and women in sports at the inaugural Howard County Recreation & Parks National Girls and Women in Sports Day event at the North Laurel Community Center! This FREE event is part of a national movement celebrating the achievements and contributions of girls and women in sports.
Event Details: February 4, 2024 at 11 a.m.
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Kick Out Cancer Class at Bain 50+ Center in Columbia |
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In honor of World Cancer Day and the ongoing battles many face, please join the Office on Aging and Independence at Bain 50+ Center, as they partner with the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center to raise funds and awareness of local resources available to you. A fun filled Cardio Kickboxing class will be led by Fitness Coordinator, Michelle Rosenfeld. Come dressed in the “color of cancer” you support. $5 Suggested Donation for CMTBCRC.
Event Details: February 7, 2024 at 8:45 a.m.
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Get Heart Smart with a Heart Health Class |
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Learn about heart disease and how to manage your risk factors at this free, virtual class hosted by Priority Partners. This class also focuses on stress reduction, exercise, healthy eating, medication management and regular visits with your health care team.
Class Details: February 14, 2024, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Valentine's Day Blood Drive at Columbia Association |
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Columbia Association (CA) is hosting a blood drive on February 14, 2024 in partnership with the Red Cross. Blood donors are urgently needed now to help ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical medical care.
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The Howard County Local Behavioral Health Authority is funding a FREE training opportunity in the CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) framework for clinicians in Howard County. It is an evidence based, suicide-focused treatment framework backed by 30 years of clinical research. Participants who complete the full training (a self-guided Foundational Video Course, a Virtual Role Play Training, and four Consultation Calls) will receive 10 FREE CEUs.
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3rd Annual Addiction and Recovery Conference |
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The Addiction and Recovery Conference is a yearly collaboration between Maryland’s Certified Peer Recovery Specialists and Behavioral Health Providers to share resources and information to better serve our communities. Maryland’s Powerhouses will share how addiction and recovery is impacting youth, adults, and ways to incorporate tools for prevention and harm reduction into your practice.
Date and Time: February 7, 2024, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Virtual)
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Mental Health First Aid Training |
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Learn to assist an adult experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Mental Health First Aid training is free and includes a self-paced online course to be completed before the instructor-led class. The online course will be the foundation for the skills practiced in class.
Date and Time: March 2, 2024, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
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Opioid Overdose Response Training |
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In-person Narcan training is also available at the HCHD van.
Dates and Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m to 2:00 p.m
Location: 8930 Stanford Blvd. Columbia, MD 21045
Phone: 410-313-6202
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