August 2023 | Issue 21



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.

Tuesday, August First is National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, with family friendly activities. The Anne Arundel County Police will be hosting National Night Out events from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM ET at locations throughout the county, including Millersville, Brooklyn Park, and Davidsonville. Annapolis City Police will be holding their events from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM ET

at multiple locations around the city. We look forward to providing resources at this event every year, be sure to keep an eye out for us!

The end of the month brings International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), which provides an opportunity to remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family, loved ones and friends left behind. This year's theme is “Recognizing those people who go unseen", in recognition of the many people we may not realize as affected by these deaths, including first responders, healthcare workers, and service providers. We will be participating in our local event, which will be held at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis and hope you consider joining us. More information about this event, hosted and organized by Recovery Anne Arundel, can be found below.

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

The Maryland Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care (BHIPP) supports primary care and emergency medicine professionals to assess and manage the mental health needs of their patients from infancy through the transition to young adulthood via consultations, trainings, and more.

BHIPP and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Maryland: Chesapeake will be holding a free event for PCPs at the Doubletree Hotel in Annapolis on Tuesday, August 22nd, from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM ET.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be provided.

CEs will be available for RNs and APRNs and CMEs are pending.

An overview of BHIPP will be followed by a presentation:

Self Harm and Suicide Ideation- what should the PCP acutely do?

Recovery Anne Arundel will be hosting an International Overdose Awareness Day event at the Quiet Waters Park Blue Heron Center in Annapolis on Thursday, August 31st from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM ET. There is no cost to attend.

Activities will include a Bowl Ringing Remembrance Ceremony, guest speakers, musicians, a dance performance from the Anne Arundel Community College Dance Team, a Narcan training, meditation in the garden, and more.

Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) will be hosting Kin Connections, a virtual discussion for Kinship Caregivers on Tuesday, August 22nd from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM ET. Those who are raising children who are not their biological, legally adopted, or legal foster child are considered Kinship Caregivers. Attendees will learn strategies for kinship parenting, discuss the challenges in kinship families, and learn about the changing dynamics of these families. 

8/8 Webinar: Understanding and Responding to Policies that Impact LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

8/9-10 Webinar: Latino Cultural Humility

8/15 Webinar: Psychopharmacology-Essential Information for Mental Health Professionals

8/21 Webinar: Narcissistic Abuse Workshop

8/23-25 Webinars: Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center 15th Annual Eating Recovery Conference on Eating Disorders and Conference on Mental Health- Can attend one or both conferences

8/26-27 Webinar: 2023 Suicide Prevention Summit

8/11 Chesapeake Life Center's Grief and Literature Workshop and Book Discussion (Pasadena)

8/12 Free Family Paddle Day at Wooten's Landing Wetland Park (Harwood)



8/12 Make a Kindness Box (Deale Library)

8/12 Odenton Library Community Festival

8/27 Anne Arundel County River Days Festival at Quiet Waters Park (Annapolis)

9/12 & 9/19 Virtual Mental Health First Aid Training (Registration Ends 8/29)