Posted by Walden Wise on January 23, 2018 · Leave a Comment
The “Substance Abuse Is Devastating Our Children” community forum will begin at 6:30 pm Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at Leonardtown High School at 23995 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown. The event is being presented by the Narcotics Overdose Prevention Education Task Force, and is supported by Walden Behavioral Health and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
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Posted by Three Oaks Center on January 5, 2018 · Leave a Comment
WARM volunteer drivers are still being sought for this winter.
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Several organizations will present a six-part series of events focusing on the opioid epidemic. Known as the Opioid Learning Series, sponsors for the series include the St. Mary’s County Health Department, St. Mary’s County Library, Walden Behavioral Health, and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
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Posted by Walden Wise on October 23, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Walden Behavioral Health has announced that a new person has been added to its staff as the organization fighst the opioid epidemic. Barbara Mielcarek has been hired as Walden’s psychiatric nurse practitioner.
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Posted by Walden Wise on October 12, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Beacon of Hope, the Recovery Community Center of Walden Behavioral Health, is bringing the community together with a block party on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Lexington Park.
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Posted by Walden Wise on October 7, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Walden Sierra remains committed to mourning those lost, celebrating survivors, and connecting victims with paths to end the violence.
Posted by Walden Wise on September 19, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Walden Behavioral Health has canceled its annual fundraiser scheduled for Friday, Sept. 29. Walden is urging supporters to support either the official charities set up to support hurricane recovery efforts or to support local homelessness through Three Oaks Center in Lexington Park.
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Posted by Walden Wise on August 21, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Walden and the St. Mary’s County Health Department are sponsoring a special event Aug. 31 in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.
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Posted by Walden Wise on August 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Aug. 31, 2017, will be a day for remembrance, reflection, and hope for the future as the community marks International Overdose Awareness Day with the help of Walden and the St. Mary’s County Health Department.
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Nonprofit leaders and the people who support them came to the College of Southern Maryland Nonprofit Institute Conference at the College of Southern Maryland on April 28. The conference attracted more than 150 people to hear from local experts on the issues faced by nonprofits and community leaders.
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