Walden Offers Services to Stop Cycle of Violence
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Walden Behavioral Health is reminding Southern Maryland residents that the organization is ready and willing to help when needed.
Since 1981, the United States has recognized this important subject every October. Domestic violence is sometimes a silent tragedy, and while more women come forward as victims; men can be victimized as well. By raising awareness of the issue, groups such as Walden Behavioral Health hope to bring people together to end the cycle of abuse that frequently happens within families.
In October, Walden encouraged residents to wear purple and bring attention to the domestic violence. Walden’s Beautiful Women Domestic Violence Recovery Group created T-shirts, which were on display in the art gallery of the Lexington Park Library.
Every year, Walden sees more than 350 cases that are related to domestic violence. Clients who come in for counseling might have experienced verbal, emotional, psychological, physical or sexual abuse, or combinations of more than one type of abuse.
Walden has several ways for St. Mary’s County residents to get help. The 24/7 hotline is always available at 301-863-6661, or call 888-912-7366 for an appointment.
Walden has domestic violence services that are available to anyone with any type of crisis in St. Mary’s County. Walden offers advocacy services for children, adolescents, and adults impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and rape crisis. These services can be accessed by calling the hotline anytime at 301-863-6661, a same day, walk in appointment at the office in Lexington Park, or connecting with a collaborative partner.
For more information about how Walden can help, please visit the website listed above, call the 24-hour crisis hotline at 301-863-6661 anonymously, or call the appointment line at 301-997-1300 or 888-912-7366. Walden also can be found on Facebook and Twitter.
Hotline: 301-863-6661
Appointments: 888-912-7366
For more information about Walden Behavioral Health, visit their Leader Member Page.
