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Tag: Substance Abuse
Change your behavior, change your life
On Monday August 31 at 6:30pm, Changing Focus, Inc. will have an open house to introduce “Change your behavior, Change your life”. Located in Crofton MD at the Fellowship Hall of the Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church 1657 Crofton Pkwy Crofton MD 21114 Carrie Hansen, LCSW-C, MSW, a licensed professional counselor will present this twelve […]
Annapolis Police to celebrate National Night Out on August 4th
National Night Out (NNO) celebrations are held each year to bring communities together to support crime prevention and education. NNO helps communities prevent crime by strengthening police-community partnerships and neighborhood spirit. NNO sends a message to criminals that the community is organized and fighting back against crime. The Annapolis Police Department is hosting a National […]
Pathways expands support for family members of substance abusers
Pathways, Anne Arundel Medical Center’s (AAMC) alcohol and drug treatment center, has expanded its Family Wellness Workshop program to now include both one day and full weekend sessions. The expansion was made possible through a generous grant from the William J. and Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation. The program offers education and therapeutic support for family […]
AAMC opens mental health clinic
[do action=”schuh”/] According to the most recent community health needs assessment conducted by the Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition, more than half of the respondents cited mental health among the most concerning health issue facing the county. In response, Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has opened an outpatient mental health clinic in Annapolis. The new practice, […]
Pathways receives substance abuse award
Pathways, an affiliate of Anne Arundel Medical Center, earned national recognition for delivering highly effective, cost-effective inpatient substance abuse care. The Platinum award designation by Optum, formerly known as United Behavioral Health, bases its honor on clinical data such as such as readmission rates and the average length of inpatient stays collected throughout the year. […]
Burritos for beds at Samaritan House (May 8, 2014)
What do breakfast burritos and local philanthropy have in common? They are the featured attractions at the Burritos for Beds Great Give breakfast at Chevy’s Fresh Mex in support of the Samaritan House in Annapolis. The public is invited to stop by Chevy’s (2436 Solomon’s Island Rd.) Wednesday, May 8, from 7-10 a.m. to make […]
Pathways Drug & Substance Abuse Center Celebrating 20th Anniversary
Pathways Drug & Substance Abuse Center located in Annapolis, Maryland, is celebrating 20 years of providing inpatient and outpatient alcohol and drug treatment programs for adolescents and adults with a substance use disorder. “Since 1992, our dedicated professional staff has provided thousands of patients with compassionate care and ongoing support to enable a path to […]
Local Addiction Recovery Program Announces Expansion
In celebration of over 40 years of service, the Samaritan House, a residential care facility for men suffering from alcohol and drug addiction, is launching a “Campus of Recovery” campaign to raise funds for expansion. The $600,000 expansion plans include the construction of an additional dormitory and space for out-patient counseling and support programs, establishing […]
Singer And Songwriter Dave Tieff To Perform At AACC
Singer and songwriter Dave Tieff will share his message that people can overcome addiction to lead productive lives through storytelling and songs from his latest albums, “Time to Fly” and “A Trip into the Sun,” at a performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, in the Robert E. Kauffman Theater of the Pascal Center for […]
The Faker
Dear Chanel, I like to party, a lot. I have been doing it for years and aside from some drama, it’s been worth it. Lately I have been acting weird. Instead of drinking and getting myself drunk…I pretend to be wasted. I fill up the cup and then I dump it out in the bathroom […]
