August 2025 | Issue 45



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.

If you are interested in subscribing to the Anne Arundel County LBHA

Provider Announcement Listserv, please email your request to

aac-lbha-connect@aacounty.org

International Overdose Awareness Day is held annually on August 31st. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) reports a decline in overdose deaths since 2020, it remains the leading cause of deaths for adults in the US aged 18-44. One reason for the decline is wider access to Naloxone. The Anne Arundel County Department of Health offers free virtual naloxone trainings twice a month and attendees receive a naloxone kit. For more information, call the Naloxone Training Line at 410-222-1937, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET. The Department of Health also maintains Health-to-Go vending machines in locations throughout the county. Naloxone and other

health items are available at no cost in the machines which allows people to access the drug without having to interact with anyone else .

For county residents seeking treatment information, contact the Anne Arundel County Department of Health Treatment Referral Line at:

410-222-0117 

August is also the beginning of the new school year. Mental Health America has issued a toolkit, Back to School with Mental Health in Mind. This toolkit includes resources for students, parents and caregivers, and educators including printable resources, webinars, and an anonymous youth mental health test.



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

The Anne Arundel County Behavioral Health Advisory Council

Next Virtual Meeting: October 21st

Established in 1999, members of the Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) include key stakeholders across the system committed to the utilization of the CCISC model and ensuring that Anne Arundel County provides an accessible, comprehensive behavioral health system for all residents.

 Participants on the council are co-chairs from Anne Arundel County Department of Health and Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, mental-health

and substance-use providers, hospital representatives, community members, cultural-organization representatives, and more. 

Their goal is to improve the mental wellness of all Anne Arundel County residents and assure access to needed services. Providers and referring agencies are empowered to successfully identify, refer and treat individuals with any Behavioral Health challenge. They provide input, direction, and influence on

behavioral health action planning in the county.

Meetings are held via Zoom.

All Anne Arundel County residents are welcome to attend,

however registration is required.

Please note the BHAC will not meet in August or September.

Next meeting: Tuesday, October 21st, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM ET

Download the Meeting Registration Link

Join the Friends of Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetery, Anne Arundel County, and the State of Maryland for a powerful and long-awaited moment of remembrance as they unveil the Say My Name Memorial, a permanent tribute to the more than 1,700 individuals who lived and died at Crownsville State Hospital, many of whom were laid to rest in unmarked graves.

New Date: Thursday, September 4th, 2025

11:00 AM ET

Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park Cemetery

Please note parking at the cemetery will not be permitted. Guests can park at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds starting at 10 a.m., and shuttle service will be available until the program starts at 11 a.m.

Parents, Caregivers, and other family members who support youth living with a mental health condition experience unique challenges while navigating mental health systems. It is natural to feel overwhelmed.

NAMI Basics OnDemand is here to help. This free, online program – available 24/7 – is designed to empower parents and caregivers of young people (ages 22 and younger) with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to navigate the challenges of youth mental health.

After you register, you’ll begin a course that provides:

A flexible, self-paced program accessible anytime.

Guidance from other parents and caregivers who understand this journey.

Advice for how to talk with your child about their mental health.

Valuable insights into mental health conditions and treatments.

Comprehensive, easy to understand resources grounded in science.

Practical strategies for communication, crisis management, coping, and advocacy.

Join Maryland Coalition of Families to learn more about Parent CRAFT, a free self-paced online video course that teaches parents, caregivers and concerned others the skills and techniques needed to meet the risks of substance abuse and encouraging a young person to enter treatment.

Date and Time:

Wednesday, August 6th

6:00 PM-7:00 PM ET

Going back to school can be exciting, but also stressful. Whether your child is starting kindergarten or heading into high school, transitions can bring uncertainty and big emotions. Join Alvord, Baker and Associates for an informative and supportive session designed to help parents recognize and respond

to the signs of back-to-school anxiety.

Two Dates Available:

Thursday, August 21st 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Friday, August 22nd 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM ET

8/5 Webinar: Supporting Schools in the Aftermath of Crisis

8/8 Webinar: Cultivating Cultural Humility for Mental Health Providers

8/11 Webinar: The Truth Shall Set You Free-Ethics and Authenticity in Session

8/13-8/14 2025 Virtual Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference-Cutting Edge Interventions for Healing Today's Struggling Youth

8/15 Webinar: Anger and Rage in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

8/20-8/21 Webinar: Suicide Death Investigation Course 101 ©

8/22 Webinar: Microaggressions-Injury by 1,000 cuts

8/22 Play Therapy's Role in Addressing Mental Health Challenges Among Youth (Millersville)

8/23-8/24 2025 Suicide Prevention Summit (Virtual)

8/25 Webinar: Talking About Whose Generation? Working Effectively with Generational and Career Stage Differences in Clinical Supervision

8/26 Webinar: Faith in Practice- Ethical Integration of Spirituality in Social Work

8/27 Webinar: Flawless Case Management and the Art of Writing Case Notes

8/27 Webinar: The Midpoint Matters- Embedding Cultural Humility in Formative & Process Evaluations for Continuous Improvement

8/5 Annapolis Police Department's National Night Out (Busch Annapolis Library)

8/7 Fort Meade Back to School Resource Fair

8/9 First Annual Bay Community Health Fair (Lothian)

8/12 Anne Arundel County Fire Department’s Stop the Bleed Training (Millersville)



8/12 Mindful Moments for Tweens (Discoveries: The Library at Annapolis Mall)

8/16 Yoga for Wellness (Maryland City Library, Laurel)

8/16 Iglesia Restauracion Glen Burnie Back to School Community Support Day

8/19 Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities Caregiver Support Group (Virtual or In-Person in Annapolis)

8/20 Brooklyn Park Elementary School Back to School Block Party

8/21 Webinar: Mindfulness and Playfulness-Two Sides of the Same Coin