April 2024 | Issue 29



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.

We are saddened by the tragic events at the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26th, and our thoughts are with family members, friends, and all impacted. 

We are grateful for the first responders who prevented further loss

and who continue to work on recovery efforts. 

The impact will no doubt be felt by many in the days and months ahead.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help children, families, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together. Resources include:

Consejos Para Padres: Como Ayudar a Ninos De Edad Escolar

Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children After Disasters

Psychological First Aid Tips for Adults

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

April is National Minority Health Month. Studies show that ethnic and racial minorities in the U.S. experience higher rates of illness and death across a wide range of health conditions. These health disparities can be linked to social drivers of health, which include poverty, environmental conditions, access to healthy food, safe housing, educational opportunities, language and literacy skills. stigma, and racism. Research indicates that health centered social needs may play a bigger role in health than healthcare or lifestyle choices. To address inequities in minority health, it is vital to address these determinants.

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

Healthy Anne Arundel Day Challenge

Healthy Anne Arundel Day is Sunday, April 7th, and the Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition invites you to participate in the Healthy Anne Arundel Challenge.

Hold or participate in an activity or event the weekend of April 5th-7th

that meets at least 2 of the following criteria:

Nutrition

Nature

Physical Activity

Togetherness



As a bonus, all county park entrance fees will be waived on April 7th!

Tell the Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition about your activity by reaching out to healthyannearundel@aacounty.org

Include a photo if possible, and if sharing on social media,

use the hashtag #HealthyAACo

Anne Arundel County Department of Health GVIT

Community Trauma and Resilience Trainings

The Anne Arundel County GVIT is sponsoring a training series for community members, non-profit and community organizations, and government agencies. Attendees of the training will better understand causes and responses to community trauma and resilience.

These trainings will be held from Monday, April 8th-Monday, May 6th at various times and are free to attend. Attendees can select from several dates and join via Zoom or in-person in Annapolis, Brooklyn Park, Severn, or Glen Burnie.

The Anne Arundel County LBHA is sponsoring their free annual Wellness Day event. The day will be hosted by AACMHA in partnership with the Center for Applied Technology (CAT-North), on Saturday, May 11th from 10 AM-2 PM ET.

Local Organizations will be joining the fun and sharing information about their resources. Activities will include a DJ, games, a photo booth, face painting,

a caricature artist, a calming room, horticultural therapy and more.

Location: The Center for Applied Technology (CAT-North), 800 Stevenson Rd, Severn. The first 200 attendees will receive a ticket for free food.

All county residents are invited to attend this free event.

Workshop: Using Brain Science to Raise Thriving Teens

On Monday, April 29th, the Coaching Therapist LLC will be hosting a workshop for parents and caregivers, Using Brain Science to Raise Thriving Teens, from 7:00 PM-8:15 PM ET at the Collective in Annapolis.

Discover the basic brain science behind your teen’s behaviors,

thoughts, and emotions and learn how to adapt your parenting approach to build stronger connections with your teens and help your teens develop

 the skills they will need for adulthood.

4/3 Webinar: To Disclose or Not to Disclose, Ethically That Is the Question

4/10 Webinar: Ethics and Law in Clinical Supervision for Mental Health

4/11-4/12 Webinar: 12 Hour Supervisor Training: Becoming an Effective Clinical Supervisor

4/12 The Use of Prescriptive Play Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Family (Millersville)

4/16 Webinar: De-Escalation-Practical Techniques to Manage Emotional Reactions and Hostile Behaviors

4/17 Webinar: Adopting a Trauma-Informed Lens in Social Work Practice

4/17 Webinar: Ethics-Truly Disadvantaged: Addressing Mental Health for Vulnerable Populations

4/17-4/19 Webinar: Third Annual Suicide Research Symposium

4/18 Webinar: Impact of Moral Injury on Veteran Family Dynamics

4/19 Webinar: Ethics and Financial Social Work: Becoming Familiar with the Challenges

4/5 Healthy Anne Arundel Day at South County Senior Activity Center (Edgewater)

4/6 Free Virtual Suicide Prevention Training: Equip Ourselves to Save a Life

4/7 Healthy Anne Arundel Day at the Chesapeake Children's Museum (Annapolis)

4/7 Healthy Anne Arundel Day at the Y (Pasadena)

4/13 Community Wellness Day Event (Odenton)

4/16 Webinar: Managing Fears and Phobias in Kids and Teens

4/17 Broadneck High School’s Wellness Fair

4/18 Webinar: Supporting Your Emotionally Dysregulated ASD Child

4/23 Yoga Nidra for Relaxation (Broadneck Library)

4/24 The Dementia Live Experience (Glen Burnie)

4/24 Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

4/27 Spring Fling Resource Fair (Glen Burnie)

4/27 Reconoce Tu Valor Interno con la Psicóloga María Winters (Annapolis)

4/27 Community Wellness Day (Riviera Beach)