May
19
8:00 AM08:00

Morgan's Message - 5K Color Run/Walk

LOCATION: Calvert High School, 520 Fox Run Boulevard
DATE: Sunday, May 19, 2024
TIME: 8 am to 12 noon

Help break the stigma surrounding athlete’s mental health. Sponsored by students and athletes at Calvert High School have planned a 5K for Morgan’s Message, an organization started in honor of a female athlete who took her life at a young ag due to mental health issues in sports.

For information contact Alyssa Payne at s49959@calvertnet.k12.md.us.

Register using the QR code on the flier.

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Sep
15
9:00 AM09:00

"THIS IS ME" Color Run BLAST - FAMILY FUN!

LOCATION: The Calverton School, Calverton School Road, Huntingtown, MD
DATE: Sunday, September 15, 2024
TIME: 9 am to 12 noon

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for this year’s youth empowerment activity. You don’t want to miss the blast of color as you run the beautiful grounds at the Calverton School. The color blast stations are hosted by local youth sports teams and clubs who receive a portion of the event proceeds.

As we’ve done in the past, we’ll have vendors, music and games for everyone.

Registration information will be available in June.


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Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00

Calvert County Drug Take Back Day

LOCATION: Northeast Community Center and Southern Community Center
DATE: Saturday, April 27, 2024
TIME: 10 am to 2 pm

It’s time to clean out your medicine cabinet. Stop by the Drug Take Back events at Northeast Community Center and Southern Community Center to dispose of your expired and unused medications. Local law enforcement will be on hand to collect your medications. Over the counter and prescription medication are accepted. Please be sure your medications are in a secure container or zip lock bag.

CAASA volunteers will be on hand to share local resource information and Calvert County Behavioral Health will be on site to provide FREE Narcan training and information.

For more information contact the CAASA Office at 410-535-3733.

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Apr
23
6:00 PM18:00

Parent CRAFT Webinar

LOCATION: Online
DATE: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
TIME: 6 to 7 pm

This is a free webinar for parents and caregivers of youth with substance use challenges. Based on the proven CRAFT model (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), “Parent CRAFT is a self-paced online video course that teaches parents and caregivers the skills and techniques needed to address their child’s substance use. Parent CRAFT has a 71% success rate at getting adolescents to accept professional help and is shown to decrease episodes of anger, anxiety, depression, and negative physical symptoms that impact the entire family”.

Register at Maryland Coalition of Families: https://www.mdcoalition.org/events/

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Mar
27
10:00 AM10:00

Know Your Status: Pop-up Wellness Tent

LOCATION: Prince Frederick Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick, MD
DATE: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
TIME: 10 am to 1 pm

Calvert County' Health Department’s Harm Reduction Team will offer free HIV and Hepatitis C rapid testing. Other resources available include: Narcan training and distribution, Sharps containers, Deterra Packets, Giveaways, and resources information.

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Mar
17
to Mar 18

Bayside Baptist Church Open House

LOCATION: 3009, MD-260, Chesapeake Beach, MD
DATE: Sunday, March 17, 2024
TIME: 12:30 to 2:30 pm

Join the Twin Beaches Opioid Abuse Awareness Coalition for the Bayside Baptist Church Open House. Learn about addiction and mental health services in Calvert County.

Visit:

  • Hidden In Plain Sight Exhibit

  • Vendor information tables

  • NARCAN Training

Everyone is welcome to this FREE event.

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Mar
7
6:00 PM18:00

Dinner for Docs: Let's Talk About MOUD

LOCATION: Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad, 755 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick
DATE: Thursday, March 7, 2024
TIME: 6 to 8:30 pm

Free dinner and education on treatment for opioid use disorder. FREE CMEs available.

Sponsored by Calvert County Health Department, Maryland Addiction Consultation Service and Calvert Health.

To register visit Dinner for Docs.

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Mar
5
12:00 PM12:00

Building Opioid Recovery Support Networks to Engage and Retain Young Adults in Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

LOCATION: Virtual
DATE: March 5, 2024
TIME: 12 to 1 pm

Join Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) to learn more about BOND, a family coaching intervention that adapts the Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) Model to leverage families and concerned significant others to increase treatment initiation and retention and improve the effectiveness of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

This session will be led by Dr. Marc Fishman, Medical Director, Maryland Treatment Centers, a family-run organization that offers inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient and medical detox from drugs and alcohol to people recovery from substance use disorder.

This project is sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Register at https://mdcoalition.my.site.com/s/detail/701Pd000005AsaZ

Maryland Coalition of Families is a non-profit organization that provides statewide family peer support services at no cost to people and families who love or care for someone with a mental health, substance use or problem gambling disorder. Visit their website to learn more https://www.mdcoalition.org.

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Mar
1
11:00 AM11:00

Calvert County Community Resource Fair

LOCATION: College of Southern Maryland (Prince Frederick Campus)
DATE: Friday, March 1, 2024
TIME: 11 am to 3 pm

Residents are invited to attend the Calvert County Resource Fair brought to you by the Calvert County Homeless Services Board, the Nonprofit Institute at CSM, the Southern Maryland Local Homeless Coalition and the Calvert County Department of Community Resources.


Information on:

  • Housing and Utilities

  • Jobs and Transportation

  • Food and Resources

  • Medical and Personal Care

  • Legal and Vital Records

FREE Food, support services, demonstrations, health screenings and giveaways.

Transportation shuttle services are available. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the website to learn more: www.calvertcountymd.gov/CommunityResourceFair

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Feb
28
to Apr 3

Active Parenting - Six Session Program for Parents of Children ages 5 to 12

LOCATION: Virtual
DATES: February 28, March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27 and April 3
TIMES: 5 to 7 pm

“Active parenting will give you the skills to achieve a fuller, more satisfying family life…and help your children achieve greater happiness and success”.

According to Active Parenting, this workshop will show you effective ways to use nonviolent discipline that really works, open up lines of communication; teach responsibility, courage and other important character traits; encourage school success; prevent future problems with drugs, alcohol and sex; defuse power struggles; stimulate independence as your child grows older and stop scolding and start smiling with your kids again.

Attendance at all SIX (6) sessions is required.

Sponsored by Calvert County Behavioral Health.
To register and for information, contact Katelynn Barkell at Katelynn.Barkell@maryland.gov

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Feb
22
6:00 PM18:00

Tools and Strategies for Caregivers Who Love Someone Under 30 Struggling with Opioid Use

LOCATION: Virtual
DATE: Thursday, February 22, 2024
TIME: 6 to 7 pm

Join the Maryland Coalition of Families for a FREE virtual webinar to learn more about BOND, a family coaching project that adapts the Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) model to help families and concerned significant others get their loved one the treatment and support they need.

Speakers:

  • Kevin Wenzel, PhD, Maryland Treatment Centers

  • Luciana Lavorato, MA, LCPC, LCADC-D, Maryland Treatment Centers

Maryland Treatment Centers is a family-fun organization that offers inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient and medical detox from drugs and alcohol to people recovery from substance use disorder.

This webinar is sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

To register visit: https://mdcoalition.my.site.com/s/detail/701Pd0000058ToM

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Feb
10
9:00 AM09:00

FREE Narcan & CPR Training

LOCATION: Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
DATE: Saturday, February 10, 2024
TIME: 9 am to 12:30 pm.

Free Narcan and CPR training sponsored by the Calvert County Health Department. Adult and pediatric CPR AED Instructor Led Training by Lori Roper of Priority One.

REGISTRATION Info:

  • Call 410-535-5400, ext. 494

  • Scan code on flier.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Calvert County Resident

  • At least 15 years of age

  • Class is not for Healthcare workers

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Feb
9
5:00 PM17:00

FREE Narcan and CPR Training

LOCATION: Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD
DATE: Friday, February 9, 2024
TIME: 5 to 8:30 pm

Free Narcan and CPR training sponsored by the Calvert County Health Department. Adult and pediatric CPR AED Instructor Led Training by Lori Roper of Priority One.

REGISTRATION Info:

  • Call 410-535-5400, ext. 494

  • Scan code on flier.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Calvert County Resident

  • At least 15 years of age

  • Class is not for Healthcare workers


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Feb
9
10:00 AM10:00

Know Your Status: Pop-Up Wellness Tent

LOCATION: Smile, 10290 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, Maryland
DATE: Friday, February 9, 2024
TIME: 10 am to 2 pm

The Calvert County Health Department’s Harm Reduction Team will offer FREE HIV and Hepatitis C rapid testing., as well as SHARPS containers, giveaways, Deterra Drug disposal packets, and Narcan training and distribution.

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Jan
31
7:00 PM19:00

Triple P - Positive Parenting Program

LOCATION: Virtual
DATE: January 31
TIME: 7 to 8:30 pm.

Hosted by Barstow Acres Children Center. This program FREE is open to all parents. Learn parenting strategies; meet other parents; and get your questions answered.

TRIPLE P = Power of Positive Parenting; Raising Confident, Competent Children; and Raising Resilient Children.

Registration is required:

410-414-9901
Barstow.Acrescc@yahoo.com

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Jan
27
9:00 AM09:00

FREE Narcan and CPR Training

LOCATION: Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane Lusby, MD
DATE: Saturday, January 27, 2024
TIME: 9 am to 12:30 pm

The Calvert County Health Department is offering a FREE Narcan and CPR training.
Requirements:

  • Calvert County Resident

  • At least 15 years of age

  • Class is NOT for heath care workers

This is an adult and pediatric class offered by instructor Lori Roper, owner of Priority One CPR and First Aid Training.

Registration is required. Call 410-535-5400 ext. 494.

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Jan
26
5:00 PM17:00

FREE Narcan and CPR Training

LOCATION: Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, MD
DATE: Friday, January 26, 2024
TIME: 5 to 8:30 pm

The Calvert County Health Department is offering a FREE Narcan and CPR training.
Requirements:

  • Calvert County Resident

  • At least 15 years of age

  • Class is NOT for heath care workers

This is an adult and pediatric class offered by instructor Lori Roper, owner of Priority One CPR and First Aid Training.

Registration is required. Call 410-535-5400 ext. 494.

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Jan
24
7:00 PM19:00

Triple P - Positive Parenting Program

LOCATION: Virtual
DATE: January 24, and 31
TIME: 7 to 8:30 pm.

Hosted by Barstow Acres Children Center. This program FREE is open to all parents. Learn parenting strategies; meet other parents; and get your questions answered.

TRIPLE P = Power of Positive Parenting; Raising Confident, Competent Children; and Raising Resilient Children.

Registration is required:

410-414-9901
Barstow.Acrescc@yahoo.com

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Jan
24
10:30 AM10:30

Community Conversation: Let's Talk about Recovery

LOCATION: College of Southern Maryland, PFB 104/105, 115 JW Williams Road, Prince Frederick
DATE: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
TIME: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Community Conversations: Let’s Talk about Recovery is sponsored by the Calvert County Health Department Local Behavioral Health Authority. Register using the link provided on the flyer.

Featured panelists include:

Marian Currens, CRNP, MACS
Ozaze Okoro, PNP, MOUD Provider
Amy Young, Family Peer Support Specialist, Maryland Coalition of Families
Kellie Fry, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Merideth Moody, PharmD, Pharmacist, Calvert Health

This event offers FREE CEU's and CMEs
For more information visit www.MOUDworksforme.org

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Jan
17
7:00 PM19:00

Triple P -Positive Parenting Program

LOCATION: Virtual
DATE: January 17, 24, and 31
TIME: 7 to 8:30 pm.

Hosted by Barstow Acres Children Center. This program FREE is open to all parents. Learn parenting strategies; meet other parents; and get your questions answered.

TRIPLE P = Power of Positive Parenting; Raising Confident, Competent Children; and Raising Resilient Children.

Registration is required:

410-414-9901
Barstow.Acrescc@yahoo.com

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Jan
12
to May 9

2024 FREE QUIT Tobacco Classes

LOCATION: Calvert County Health Department, Prince Frederick (Virtual Option available)
DATES: January 12 to February 29; January 13 to March 2; and March 21 - May 9
TIMES: 6 pm - Weekday classes; 10 am Saturday classes (Classes are 1 hour)

2024 FREE QUIT Tobacco Classes sponsored by the Calvert County Health Department. To register, call 410-535-5400, ext. 359 or e-mail Jane.Dodds@maryland.gov or visit CalvertHealth.org

Text Ready to 200-400 or Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for 24/7 support and medication assistance from the Maryland Quitline.

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Dec
28
6:30 PM18:30

Reading Buddies - Teen Reading Buddy (Southern Branch)

LOCATION: Southern Branch, Calvert Library
DATE: Thursday, December 28
TIME: 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Elementary-aged children will do fun activities and read out loud to teen volunteers. Teen volunteers can earn one (1) service learning hour for participating.

To learn more about the activity visit https://calvertlibrary.libnet.info/event/9111358 or call Calvert Library at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

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Dec
27
4:30 PM16:30

Bookmobile: Chesapeake Ranch Estates - Lake Lariat

LOCATION: Chesapeake Ranch Estates - Lake Lariat
DATE: Wednesday, December 27
TIME: 4:30 to 6 pm

Check on the bookmobile with Wi-Fi access, public computer access, printing, library card services and materials for check-out.

This is a community stop that occurs every 4th Wednesday of the month.

For more information contact Calvert Library at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

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Dec
21
6:30 PM18:30

TACOS (Teen Advisory Council of Students - Prince Frederick)

LOCATION: Virtual
DATE: Thursday, December 21
TIME: 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Calvert Library is looking for teen involvement. Help them create a safe space for teens where you can hang out and freely access books and information. TACOS meets September through May to help the library with events and services planning. Service Learning hours are available for each meeting attended.

visit https://calvertlibrary.libnet.info/event/7044986 for details and registration.

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Dec
6
to Dec 7

Family Transitions - Triple P

LOCATION: Community Mediation Center of Calvert, 28 Duke Street, Prince Frederick
DATE: December 6 and 7
TIME: 5:30 to 8:30 pm

Would you like some support and tips to be a more effective co-parent with your ex? Family Transitions - Triple P is a group parenting program for divorced, separated, or never married parents. It give you new ways to help protect your child - yourself - from the fallout from a family split.

Triple P can help you encourage behavior you like, deal with problem behavior, become confident as a parent, be realistic about parenting and take care of yourself.

This event is sponsored by the Community Mediation Center of Calvert County. For more information, contact their office at 443-295-7456. To register for this FREE program, visit
calvert-mediation. org.

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Nov
30
to Dec 1

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Seminar 1 Training

LOCATION: 5445 Cherry Hill Road, Huntingtown, MD
DATE: Two day event - November 30th and December 1st
TIME: 8 am to 5:30 pm

On our Own of Calvert, Inc. and On Our Own of St. Mary’s present WRAP. Join them for the WRAP 1 Seminar to learn how to create and utilixze your own personal WRAP. This is a MABPCB approved training. There well be a total of 10 CEUs offered (1 Advocacy, 1 Mentoring and Education, and 8 Wellness and Recovery)

COST is $75 (includes all materials, continental breakfast and lunch.

Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ9QTgydDlUVlQKChxeu6K3vBOb9HWmKKNzS6WWoMqVFBDFg/viewform

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