Channel Marker, Inc.

04/28/2026

Channel Marker staff (pictured left to right) at Hope at Every Age: A Lifespan Approach to Su***de Prevention, hosted by Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc.:
Purvi Brahmbhatt, Youth Services Coordinator (Caroline County); Cameron Hughes, Adult Services Coordinator; (Talbot County); Erin Plaugher, Adult Services Coordinator (Caroline County); and Sarah Whitby, Youth Services Coordinator (Talbot County).

Our team was proud to attend the 15th Annual Across the Lifespan Conference, focused on su***de prevention at every stage of life, from youth to older adults. The event offered practical tools, powerful lived and professional perspectives, and meaningful strategies that strengthen connection, resilience, and hope in our communities.

Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. is authorized by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for 5 Category I continuing education units.

04/27/2026

Positive affirmations to remember throughout this week. ✨

Monday Affirmations 🩵💛🩷

***deprevention

04/24/2026

TGIF!💫

It’s Friday! Let’s hear it—what’s on your fun list for today and this weekend? Whether it’s catching up with friends, tackling a project, or just taking it easy, I’d love to know what you’re up to. I’ll be visiting with family! - Nat 😊💜

04/23/2026

When the world feels heavy and uncertain, here’s a gentle reminder:
You’re allowed to slow down.
You’re allowed to protect your peace.
Not everything needs your attention today.
Focus on what you can control, even if it’s something small: your breath, your space, your next step.
There is still light, even on the hard days.
Be gentle with yourself. 🤍

Gentle reminders for when the world feels frightening. ⬇️ 💛 When the world feels frightening I keep my heart soft, my feet on the ground, and my focus on what I can control. 🩵 -Nat 😊

***deprevention

04/22/2026

EASTERN SHORE TALK PODCAST | EPISODE 111 | SELF-CARE AND BOUNDARIES | Jay and Cathy talk about why it's important to create healthy boundaries, and how self-care can help us to do that. Another round of music/movie trivia, and we talk about what we have been watching lately.

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04/21/2026

CHANNEL MARKER’S RESIDENTIAL CRISIS SERVICES LUNCH AND LEARN
Join us next Wednesday, April 29, anytime during 12:30P – 3:30P, at
The Bridge at Channel Marker - 8865 Glebe Park Drive, Easton, MD
A Complimentary Lunch Will Be Provided

You are invited to tour our Residential Crisis Service location, The Bridge at Channel Marker, and experience firsthand the compassionate, person-centered care we provide.

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to learn more about our residential crisis program, including the vital role it plays in supporting individuals during times of acute need.

You’ll also have the chance to connect with our dedicated directors and clinical leadership team, who will walk you through our referral process, eligibility requirements, and the range of evidence-based interventions we offer. This is a valuable opportunity to ask questions, gain deeper insight into our services, and explore how we can work together to support individuals in our community.

We look forward to sharing more about the importance of our Residential Crisis Services.

RSVP - events@channelmarker.org

04/20/2026

We say farewell to our dear youth client who joined our Youth Services Program at the age of 7 and is now 18, marking an incredible journey of growth and resilience.

He shared that one of the most valuable things he has learned from being in Channel Marker’s Youth Services Program is how to manage and control his anger, an achievement that speaks to his hard work and dedication.

While he will miss the Youth Program, we are confident he will carry the skills and lessons he’s gained into this next stage of his life.

We encourage him to continue using the tools he has developed and to keep moving forward with confidence. We wish him all the very best in the future.

04/17/2026

Happy Friday!🩷

Good morning and happy Wednesday! ☀️
A brand new day to reset, refocus, and take things one step at a time. Whatever you’re carrying, remember you don’t have to do it all at once. Breathe, stay present, and let today unfold with a little bit of peace and purpose. You’ve got this! 💪🏼😊🧡

04/16/2026

Channel Marker was honored to receive the 2026 Eastern Shore Leadership Award in the Legacy Award category from Shore Leadership. This distinction recognizes longstanding service to both Shore Leadership and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Legacy Award recipients exemplify a lifelong commitment, whether through personal efforts or through their organization's mission, to make a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of Eastern Shore residents. They do so with integrity, honesty, and humility at the forefront of their work.

Channel Marker has maintained a strong connection with Shore Leadership for the past 17 years. This partnership began with former Executive Director Debbye Jackson, a member of the Class of 2009, and continued with current CEO Cathy Cassell (Class of 2011) and Clinical Director Marty Cassell (Class of 2012). Cathy has served twice as a Shore Leadership board member and has remained actively involved on the program committee and other supportive Shore Leadership committees. Channel Marker’s Board Chair, Tolbert Rowe, Vice Chair, Addie Eckardt, and Board Member Elizabeth Anthony are also proud alumni of Shore Leadership.

In 2021, Cathy made the decision to enroll all of Channel Marker’s director-level staff in both the Shore Leadership program and Shore Leadership 2.0, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to leadership development. To date, eight staff members have graduated from Shore Leadership, with a ninth currently participating in the Class of 2026. Additionally, three staff members are alumni of Shore Leadership 2.0, with a fourth scheduled to enroll this summer.

Cathy Cassell shared, “We believe deeply in the Shore Leadership Program and value it as a high-quality, distinctive leadership experience. Its exceptional facilitators, along with a strong foundation of community, peer engagement, and networking, create an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. This is what truly sets the program apart.

Pictured are Channel Marker staff members, all of whom are proud alumni of Shore Leadership.

04/15/2026

EASTERN SHORE TALK PODCAST | EPISODE 110 | Jay and Cathy better define self-care by talking about what it is and what it isn't. Another round of music/movie trivia, and they talk about what they have been watching lately.

Jay and Cathy better define self care by talking about what it is and what it isn't. Another round of music/movie trivia, and they talk about what they have ...

04/14/2026

CHANNEL MARKER’S RESIDENTIAL CRISIS SERVICES LUNCH AND LEARN
Join us on Wednesday, April 29, anytime from 12:30P – 3:30P
The Bridge at Channel Marker - 8865 Glebe Park Drive, Easton, MD
A Complimentary Lunch Will Be Provided

With great pleasure, we invite you to tour our Residential Crisis Service location, The Bridge at Channel Marker, and experience firsthand the compassionate, person-centered care we provide.

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to learn more about our residential crisis program, including the vital role it plays in supporting individuals during times of acute need.

You’ll also have the chance to connect with our dedicated directors and clinical leadership team, who will walk you through our referral process, eligibility requirements, and the range of evidence-based interventions we offer. This is a valuable opportunity to ask questions, gain deeper insight into our services, and explore how we can work together to support individuals in our community.

We look forward to sharing more about the importance of our Residential Crisis Services.

RSVP - events@channelmarker.org

04/13/2026

Some struggles don’t show on the surface. People can keep up appearances, working, smiling, checking all the boxes, while quietly carrying a heavy emotional load. Just because everything looks fine doesn’t mean it feels that way. Offer yourself grace, and extend kindness to others, you never know what someone may be facing behind the scenes.

Functional depression doesn’t always look like falling apart. It can look like showing up, smiling, and getting things done while silently struggling inside. Just because someone seems “okay” doesn’t mean they aren’t hurting. Be gentle with yourself and others because you never know what someone is carrying. 🌷💙🌷

***deprevention