November 2023 | Issue 24



The Anne Arundel County Local Behavioral Health Authority or LBHA is a

partnership between the Anne Arundel County Department of Health

and the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc.

This month, we would like to express our gratitude for our county's veterans and share resources available to them. The Anne Arundel County Veterans Service Line acts as a one-stop-shop for veterans in need of help with county resources. The Service Line can be reached at 410-222-3500. In addition, the Anne Arundel County Veterans Services Coordination Center serves as a single access point for Veterans and their families for local and federal programs.

Maryland's Commitment to Veterans Regional Resource Coordinators are devoted to assisting any Maryland resident who has served or is currently serving in the U.S. Uniformed Services (Active duty, Guard, or Reserve) and their families with access to mental health, substance misuse, and supportive services, regardless of discharge status. They can be reached 24/7 at 1-877-770-4801​

The Anne Arundel County Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans and their Families acts as a directory for local, state and national agencies, programs, and facilities in addition to health articles, news stories, state and federal legislation updates, information on assistive devices, and more.

We would also like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. There are mental and physical health benefits in expressing gratitude, including positive effects on feelings of stress and anxiety. We will be focusing on the many things we can be thankful for and encourage you to do the same.



If you are in crisis and need help, our Warmline is open 24/7 at 410-768-5522.

November 18th is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, established as a time for those affected by suicide to come together for healing and support.

In recognition of this day, the Maryland chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will be co-hosting a free virtual event with other AFSP chapters in our region for survivors of suicide loss to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience.

It is estimated that Veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than non-Veteran adults in the United States. Anne Arundel County has the second highest Veteran population in the State of Maryland, and the Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) Coalition of Anne Arundel County invites you to join their meetings, which are held at 11:00 AM ET on the last Tuesday of the month via Zoom. For more information about joining these meetings, email

 Jason Marshall or Jessica LaFave.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has introduced a Teen and Young Adult HelpLine. Available Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-10:00 PM ET, calls are answered by a trained peer support team of youths with lived experience who can provide information, emotional support, and resource referrals.

Teens and young adults with questions about mental health can call 1-800-950-NAMI(6264), Text "Friend" to 62640, or Chat with a HelpLine Specialist

11/1 National Association of Social Workers Fall Forum: Environmental Justice Through the Social Work Lens (Virtual)

11/1-11/2 Service Members, Veterans, and Families (SMVF) Behavioral Health Conference (Virtual)

11/8 Webinar: Sexuality and Gender Inclusive Genograms: An Updated Approach to Assessing Modern Families

11/4 Fourth Annual Black Mental Wellness Conference (Virtual)

11/9 Webinar: Beyond the Battle: Encouraging Healing and Recovery in the Veteran Population

11/15 Webinar: Ethical Management of Information

11/15 Webinar: Ethics in Mental Health Treatment and the African American Community

11/4 Color Me Calm (Severna Park Library)

11/11 Third Annual Songs of Hope Event (Severn)

11/11 Military Transition Fair at Discoveries-The Library at the Mall (Annapolis)

11/13 Free Adult Mental Health First Aid Training from Maryland ROPTA (Virtual)

11/13 Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs (Crofton Library)

11/19-1/1 Lights on the Bay (Sandy Point State Park)



11/29 Tree Lighting and Free Ice Skating (Glen Burnie Town Center)