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SUMMARY:Embracing Strength: Southern Maryland Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual support group if you: \n\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\nThis group is hosted by PPMD Family Partners serving families in Anne Arundel\, Calvert\, Charles\, and St. Mary’s counties. Families from any Maryland county are welcome to join! \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\n\n\nAugust 12\, 2026: Grief and Loss When a Loved One Is Still Living – Support for Parents and Caregivers\, Including Parents of Incarcerated Children\nSeptember 9\, 2026: Understanding the Brain and Addition\nOctober 14\, 2026: Letting Go of What We Can’t Control\nNovember 2026: Giving Thanks to Yourself\nDecember 9\, 2026: The Holiday Blues\nJanuary 13\, 2027: Managing Post-Holiday Stress and Emotions\nFebruary 10\, 2027: Acts of Random Kindness\, Pass It On\nMarch 10\, 2027: Spring into Self-Care\nApril 14\, 2027: Special Guest! TBD\nMay 12\, 2027: Be Aware of Your Mental Health
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/southern-comfort-chat-southern-maryland-support-group/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:online\, ONLINE/VIRTUAL\, Glen Burnie
CATEGORIES:PPMD Event
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SUMMARY:Simply Breathe: North Central Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual support group if you: \n\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\nThis group is hosted by PPMD Family Partners serving families in Baltimore County\, Baltimore City\, Harford\, and Cecil county. Families from any Maryland county are welcome to join! \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: “Supporting Neurodiverse Kids”\nSeptember 9\, 2026: “Recovery Month – Addiction Loss”\nOctober 14\, 2026: “The Importance of Sleep”\nNovember 4\, 2026: “Building Emotional Resilience in Children with Learning Disabilities”\nDecember 9\, 2026: “Not So Happy Holidays”
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/simply-breathe-north-central-support-group/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:online\, ONLINE/VIRTUAL\, Glen Burnie
CATEGORIES:PPMD Event
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Conversations: Middle & High School
DESCRIPTION:Join our Coffee and Conversations sessions if you have children in middle and high school.  \nCoffee and Conversations is a safe virtual space to: \n\nShare ideas\nShare frustrations\nGet resources\nMake new friends\n\nWe meet the first Monday of each month at 12:00pm \nClick here to register! \nPlease reach out to LaShonda Scott at lashonda@ppmd.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/coffee-and-conversations-middle-high-school/2026-09-14/
CATEGORIES:PPMD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000
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SUMMARY:Café y Conversaciones
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRARSE AQUÍ \nCafé y Conversaciones es un espacio virtual seguro para:\n• Compartir ideas\n• Compartir frustraciones\n• Obtener recursos\n• Hacer nuevos amigos \nPREGUNTAS?\nEnvía un correo electrónico a Silvia Ramos a silvia@ppmd.org o Brenda Rivera-Ruiz a brenda@ppmd.org \nCUANDO\ntercer miércoles\nde cada mes\n1:00 PM
URL:https://www.ppmd.org/event/cafe-y-conversaciones-2/2026-09-16/
CATEGORIES:PPMD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
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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/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:online\, ONLINE/VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:General Community Event (not sponsored by PPMD)
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