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UID:10002386-1782993600-1782997200@www.ppmd.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Listen: A support group for families dealing with behavioral health
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual support group if you: \n\nReside in Garrett\, Allegany\, Washington\, Frederick\, or Carroll county\nHave loved ones affected by mental health\, substance use\, and/or problem gambling\nWould like to connect with others\nWould like to receive support and information\n\nQuestions? Please email communications@ppmd.org \nClick here to register. You may join anonymously. \nSee our monthly topics of discussion below! \n\nAugust 6\, 2026: “All for One and One for All: Community Schools”\nSeptember 3\, 2026: “Back to School/Back to routines”\nOctober 1\, 2026: “Holding Two Truths: Acknowledging that love and distress often coexist”\nNovember 5\, 2026: “It’s OK to Be Tired: Caregiver Burn Out”\nDecember 3\, 2026: TO BE DETERMINED\nJanuary 7\, 2026: TO BE DETERMINED\nFebruary 4\, 2026: TO BE DETERMINED\nMarch 4\, 2026: “Storms affect everyone\, no matter what type they are: Habits vs. Addiction”
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/lunch-and-listen-a-support-group-for-families-dealing-with-behavioral-health-2/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:online\, ONLINE/VIRTUAL\, Glen Burnie
CATEGORIES:PPMD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000
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SUMMARY:Embracing Strength: Southern Maryland Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual support group if you: \n\nReside in Anne Arundel\, Calvert\, Charles\, or St. Mary’s county\nHave loved ones affected by mental health\, substance use\, and/or problem gambling\nWould like to connect with others\nWould like to receive support and information\n\nQuestions? Please email Donna Howard at donna@ppmd.org \nClick here to register. You may join anonymously. \nSee our monthly topics of discussion below! \n\nMay 13\, 2026: Building Emotional Resilience\nJun 10\, 2026: Understanding Substance Use Disorder\nJuly 8\, 2026: Letting Go Without Giving Up\n\nWe will discuss healthy boundaries with children and loved ones and do a supporting/enabling boundary setting activity
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/southern-comfort-chat-southern-maryland-support-group/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:online\, ONLINE/VIRTUAL\, Glen Burnie
CATEGORIES:PPMD Event
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UID:10001939-1783533600-1783537200@www.ppmd.org
SUMMARY:Simply Breathe: North Central Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual support group if you: \n\nReside in Baltimore County\, Baltimore City\, Harford\, or Cecil county\nHave loved ones affected by mental health\, substance use\, and/or problem gambling\nWould like to connect with others\nWould like to receive support and information\n\nQuestions? Please email Crystal Simpson-Howell at crystal@ppmd.org \nClick here to register. You may join anonymously. \nSee our monthly topics of discussion below! \n\nFebruary 11\, 2026: “Healing Hearts and Minds”\nMarch 11\, 2026: “Mattering – understanding tools and skills that can connect purpose to building a meaningful community”\nApril 8\, 2026: “Pregnancy & Infant Loss”\nMay 13\, 2026: “Self-Care and Wellness”\nJune 10\, 2026: “Self Growth”\nJuly 8\, 2026: “Freedom to Feel”\nAugust 12\, 2026: “Improving Sleep Habits for Better Health”\nSeptember 9\, 2026: “Recovery Month – Addiction Loss”\nOctober 14\, 2026: “Meaningful Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank”\nNovember 4\, 2026: “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget”\nDecember 9\, 2026: “Self-Care and Wellness”
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/simply-breathe-north-central-support-group/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:online\, ONLINE/VIRTUAL\, Glen Burnie
CATEGORIES:PPMD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T130000
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UID:10002593-1783774800-1783785600@www.ppmd.org
SUMMARY:HRDC Christmas in July Teen Gift Drive
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in helping the holidays feel special for teens in your community? If so\, then don’t hesitate to join us at the Human Resources Development Commission Christmas in July teen gift drive. Aimed at spreading holiday cheer through donation collection\, this event will include raffles\, food\, and more! 
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/hrdc-christmas-in-july-teen-gift-drive/
LOCATION:Allegany County Human Resource Development Commission\, 125 Virginia Ave\, Cumberland\, MD 21502\, Cumberland\, MD\, 21502\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Community Event (not sponsored by PPMD)
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UID:10001879-1784138400-1784142000@www.ppmd.org
SUMMARY:Courageous Conversations: Eastern Shore Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual support group if you: \n\nReside in Kent\, Queen Anne’s\, Caroline\, Talbot\, Dorchester\, Wicomico\, Worcester\, or Somerset county\nHave loved ones affected by mental health\, substance use\, and/or problem gambling\nWould like to connect with others\nWould like to receive support and information\n\nQuestions? Please email Anne Marie Izzi at annemarie@ppmd.org \nClick here to register. You may join anonymously. \nSee our monthly topics of discussion below! \n\nFebruary 18\, 2026: “Beating the Winter Blues”\nMarch 18\, 2026: “The Signs of Substance Use Disorder”\nApril 15\, 2026: “Alcohol Awareness Month: Know the Facts”\nMay 20\, 2026: “Bridges Out of Poverty”\nJune 17\, 2026: “Is My Teen Struggling with Substance Use Disorder?”\nJuly 15\, 2026: “Daily Mindful Meditations”\nAugust 19\, 2026: “Back to School Basics”\nSeptember 16\, 2026: “PACEs”\nOctober 21\, 2026: “Mental Health During the Holidays”\nNovember 18\, 2026: “Sobriety and Mental Health Self Care During the Holidays”\nDecember 16\, 2026: “Recognize and Celebrate Your Successes”
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/courageous-conversations-eastern-shore-support-group/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:online\, ONLINE/VIRTUAL\, Glen Burnie
CATEGORIES:PPMD Event
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UID:10002586-1784289600-1784296800@www.ppmd.org
SUMMARY:LARS Community Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to join us at the LARS Community Resource Fair this summer! Aimed at connecting families and caregivers in the community with a number of resources and services. So don’t hesitate to attend\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/lars-community-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Woodfield Elementary school\, 24200 Woodfield Rd\, Gaithersburg\, MD 20882\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20882\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Community Event (not sponsored by PPMD)
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UID:10002584-1784628000-1784635200@www.ppmd.org
SUMMARY:Infants and Toddlers Program PEP Rally Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:I am excited to invite you to join PPMD at the upcoming Infants and Toddlers Program PEP Rally Resource Fair. Focused on connecting families in community with a plethora of early childhood services and information\, this event is sure to have many valuable resources!
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/infants-and-toddlers-program-pep-rally-resource-fair-2/
LOCATION:Montgomery Kolls Elementary School\, 807 Daleview Dr\, Silver Spring\, MD 20901\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Community Event (not sponsored by PPMD)
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UID:10002119-1784635200-1784638800@www.ppmd.org
SUMMARY:A Place To Breathe: South Central Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual support group if you: \n\nReside in Howard\, Montgomery\, or Prince George’s county\nHave loved ones affected by mental health\, substance use\, and/or problem gambling\nWould like to connect with others\nWould like to receive support and information\n\nQuestions? Please email Kim Birnbaum at kim@ppmd.org \nClick here to register. You may join anonymously. \nSee our upcoming monthly topics of discussion below! \n\nJune 16\, 2026: “988 and 211”\nJuly 21\, 2026: “Breathing Helps”\nAugust 18\, 2026: “Parenting Teens Who Use Substances”
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/a-place-to-breathe-south-central-support-group/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:online
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