Parent Seminars Target Drug Misuse

Parents can learn facts about the dangers of drug misuse and how it is affecting young people in St. Mary’s County at a seminar from 5 to 7 pm April 7, 2016, at St. Mary’s County Public Schools Central Administration Office at 23160 Moakley St. in Leonardtown, MD. The seminar will be presented by St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Walden Behavioral Health, and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.

Speakers will talk about the trends happening now in drug misuse, as well as the mental health and behavioral factors that impact drug addiction and community resources that are available to help with this problem, which has impacted families all over the county.

The seminar is a collaborative effort among the St. Mary’s County Public School system, the Collective Education Association of St. Mary’s County, the Education Association of St. Mary’s County, and the St. Mary’s County Association of Supervisors and Administrators.

The seminar is funded by a grant from the St. Mary’s County commissioners. It is additionally supported by other partners, as well. These partners include St. Mary’s County Health Department, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, Walden Behavioral Health of Southern Maryland, and the Behavioral Health Action Team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, which is supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.

“The seminar is part of our continuing focus on the importance of prevention of drug misuse and other high risk behaviors impacting our students, families and community,” J. Scott Smith, schools superintendent, said. For information on the seminar or anything else related to this ongoing issue, call the Department of Safety and Security at 301-475-5511, ext. 32235.

Walden 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. Walden’s mission is to contribute to the health and well being of the community by providing an array of crisis, behavioral health, trauma, and recovery services.

The California office and Compass House are at 44871 St. Andrew’s Church Road in California, MD 20619 T: 301-997-1300 ext 860 (hotline) ext 871 (counseling) ext 861 (Compass)

hotline: 301-863-6661

Appointments: 888-912-7366

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