What’s New
January 2019 Education Forum:
MOODY TEENS/YOUNG ADULT AND MENTAL ILLNESS
How do you know the difference between a moody teen and a young adult that needs mental health support? Come learn the warning and risk factors for mental health issues in emerging adults and the best ways to support them. We will cover resilience building tips, healthy boundaries and active listening. This workshop is for parents, friends and loved ones who are caring for a young adult with mental health issues.
Come with questions!
Our presenter is Juli Murray. She is an enthusiastic coach and trainer within the mental health field. She worked with teens with severe mental health issues in a residential setting and out in the community. She is a doctoral student in Educational Psychology and holds a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Capella University and a bachelor’s in Psychology from UMBC.
Tuesday, January 15th begins promptly at 7 pm
Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, Room #10
10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD 21044
Light refreshments will be served!
This event is free and open to the public.
SUNDAY SUPPERS
People have been gathering for our Sunday Suppers program since 1982. Sunday Suppers is a social gathering for adults living with mental illness. The event is monthly on Sundays begins at 3 p.m. Meals are prepared by local churches and organizations. For transportation concerns please contact the office at (410) 772-9300. Florence Bain Senior Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, 21044
The next Sunday Supper is January 28*, 2018. (Date Change)
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Police expand voluntary “flagging” program for calls to 911
Howard County police are expanding a program in which residents can voluntarily “flag” their address in the 911 system to make police aware of a family member with a disability. The program began through a partnership with autism advocates in 2012, but has expanded to include other information residents believe would be relevant to a police response, if 911 is ever called.
- Autism
- Alzheimer’s
- Intellectual, developmental or degenerative disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Mental health diagnoses
- Other behavior that may affect police response