END HOMELESSNESS-The round table meeting discusses permanent supportive housing solutions for individuals and families who are homeless and have a mental health disability. Please contact Ashley Kessinger, Continuum of Care Manager, at akessinger@midshorebehavioralhealth.org for additional information.

📆Date: January 20, 2025
⏰Time: Meet at 10:00 AM
📍Starting Location: Lockerman Middle School
📍Destination: Caroline County Courthouse, Market Street, Denton, MD
Join us as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a community walk. Let’s come together to reflect, unite, and celebrate his enduring impact.
Donation Opportunity
His Hope Ministries is seeking donations to support their mission. If you’d like to contribute, please contact:
📞Wanda Molock: 410-829-7338
📞Janet Fountain: 410-829-2844
Spread the word and bring a friend!

About the Community Health Needs Assessment

Pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), hospital facilities must perform a community health needs assessment every three years and adopt an implementation strategy to meet the community health needs identified.

Who can participate in a Focus Group?

The focus groups are open to any adult age 18+ who lives or works in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's or Talbot counties.

What is expected of me in the Focus Group?

As a focus group participant, you are expected to actively listen to others, share your honest opinions and experiences related to the topic at hand, answer open-ended questions thoughtfully, and contribute to the discussion by expressing your perspective, even if it differs from others while respecting the facilitator's guidance and creating a comfortable environment for all participants to share openly.

How do I register for a Focus Group?

Visit this link to register. You will be emailed a link to join your selected online focus group about one week before the event date.

Need help getting to medical appointments and services? Wondering if you qualify for our Medical Assistance Transportation Program? Eligibility is based on factors such as income, medical necessity, and transportation availability. Don't let transportation barriers stand in the way of your health. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can assist you in accessing vital medical services! https://tinyurl.com/y3brdnbb

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has developed a Firearm Safe Storage and Youth Suicide Prevention Guide as part of their ongoing efforts to reduce youth suicides, reduce firearm violence, and improve health outcomes for all Marylanders. For additional resources please visit: https://health.maryland.gov/.../suicidepr.../Pages/home.aspx

is excited for a new collaborative partnership that connects Mid Shore residents to 211.

211 is a free and confidential way to connect 24/7 with community resources for food, housing, utility assistance, mental health support, and more.

Visit https://www.midshorehealth.org/post/what-s-the-211-hon and download the marketing materials.

After a long winter, spring blooms with hope. Parent coaching can be that breath of fresh air that guides you to sunnier days. Parent Coaching is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL resource provided by your school district that connects you with a coach and content created by therapists. All coaching correspondence is HIPAA protected. Click here to register for on-going support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching

Spanish-Spring Coaching Flyer: https://app.box.com/s/bkq6mvgc2oazvuqw05pzfh1n6lm7nzfv

Families, be sure to add this your Back to School resources! Free coaching + other mental health resources for Caroline families, available through ParentGuidance.org and more information on carolineschools.org.

Coordinated, Interagency Support for Your Child

The Local Care Team provides FREE problem solving for individual and family needs. We help families who have children with intensive needs access resources within the community. We are committed to helping you, even when you feel like you have nowhere to turn. Not sure where to start? Email Kat Stork, LCT Coordinator kstorklct@gmail.com or text (410) 200-8651.