Beacon of Hope Block Party Sunday

This Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, from 2 to 5 pm,  Walden Behavioral Health will sponsor Beacon of Hope’s annual free and family-friendly Recovery Community Block Party to Celebrate Endless Opportunities and to commemorate National Recovery Month.

There will be crafts to make, games to play, T-shirt and bracelet giveaways, the music of DJ Swagg Money, and lots of information and fellowship.

The block party is an opportunity for neighbors and families involved with recovery programs to share time, enjoy games for children. Firehouse Subs will be serving at 2 pm. And Sweet Frog premium frozen yogurt will be there as well.

Beacon of Hope is a free wellness and recovery center operated by Walden. Beacon is open to the public and geared toward adults in some form of recovery. For more information on the annual Community Block Party, please contact Walden at 301-997-1300, ext. 804 or email [email protected].

This event is just one part of Walden’s pledge to continue to bring Southern Maryland residents “Help for today. Hope for tomorrow” with a range of traditional and non-traditional behavioral health options.

For more information on Walden services and Beacon of Hope, please visit the website listed above or call the hotline at 301-863-6661. See more information on Walden’s Recovery Month events on its Facebook page.

Walden Behavioral Health is a not-for profit behavioral health organization with deep roots in Southern Maryland’s St. Mary’s, Charles, Calvert, and Prince George’s counties providing a comprehensive array of crisis, behavioral health, trauma and recovery services.

Programs include crisis assistance and counseling, general and family counseling,  outpatient prevention education, and addiction services for children, adolescents, and adults.

Outpatient services offer a variety of treatment care for adolescents and adults. Residential drug and alcohol treatment services for adults include Anchor Treatment Center’s medically monitored detoxification and stabilization services, intermediate residential care, extended care and long term residential services at North Star. Compass House is a half way house and program for women. Recovery support services are provided at Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center and Guiding Star recovery houses; these services are largely facilitated by peer support specialists acting as recovery coaches.

National Recovery Month is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the federal government. The month, highlighted each September, is meant to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders, and especially to celebrate the people who recover. SAMHSA leads public health efforts, under the umbrella of the US Department of Health and Human Services, with an aim of advancing the behavioral health of the country. Its mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness in our communities, according to its website.

The 24/7 hotline is available at 301-863-6661 or 888-912-7366.

For more information about Walden Behavioral Health and its programs, visit their Leader Member Page.