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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\nFebruary 5\, 2026: “Roots of Love: Nurturing Yourself While Supporting Others”\nMarch 5\, 2026: “Marching Through the Storm”\nApril 2\, 2026: “Spring Forward-Growing Through What We Go Through”\nMay 7\, 2026: “Planting Seeds of Resilience”\nJune 4\, 2026: “Brighter Days Ahead: Blossoming Into Hope”\nJuly 2\, 2026: “Summertime Fun Time”\nAugust 6\, 2026: “All for one\, One for all“\nSeptember 3\, 2026: “Back to School/Back to routines”
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
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260615T080258
CREATED:20251024T134222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T184605Z
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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:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T193231Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T185615Z
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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
CATEGORIES:PPMD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T190000
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CREATED:20260610T162141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T162336Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Kinship & Thriving Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Kinship & Thriving Support Group through Charlene’s Circle of Support\nEvery 4th Tuesday | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM  \nAre you a grandparent\, aunt\, uncle\, sibling\, godparent\, or trusted family friend currently raising a relative’s child or considering kinship care? \nBeing a kinship caregiver can feel overwhelming\, especially when you’re navigating it alone. Join for an evening of connection\, encouragement\, and community with others who truly understand the journey.  \nThis virtual support group is a safe and welcoming space to: \n\nConnect with fellow kinship caregivers across Maryland\nAccess helpful resources and practical information\nHear from monthly guest speakers\nLearn tools to help you thrive in your caregiving role\nShare experiences and build supportive relationships \n\nWhether you’re new to kinship care or have been caregiving for years\, you are welcome here.  \nRegistration is required. Click here to sign up.
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/virtual-kinship-thriving-support-group/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:online\, ONLINE/VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:General Community Event (not sponsored by PPMD)
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