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Just a reminder our virtual support group will be held tomorrow at 6:30pm! Email [email protected] for more info.

Fun, local event today to celebrate recovery!

Recovery Kickball Tournament is this Sunday, Sept. 4th at Elkton Little League Fields from 12 pm - 5 pm. Join us in celebrating Recovery month!
Voices of Hope is kicking off Recovery month with a Kickball Tournament! Bring your team and let’s see who wins the trophy. This is a family friendly free event. To register your team, please go to https://forms.gle/LXeaRiP2wX4wXtNm6.

Repost from The Postpartum Stress Center

Here's how you can help parents who may be struggling, and how you can sit with their suffering and let them know that, while this is really hard right now, they can get better 💙

Need help or support?
📲 HelpLine: Call or text 800-944-4773
💻 Website: postpartum.net

Shout out to Brittany C. and Amanda B. from Voices of Hope for being amazing partners and helping us locate an immediate treatment resource for someone!

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We are growing and adding another Counselor to our Team!

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Happy ❤️

This day celebrates the bond between parents or caregivers and their children.

The assignment is simple: Give your kid/s a bear hug!

Research indicates that the more undistracted, quality time spent together, the less likely children are to struggle socially, emotionally, and academically, and the less likely they are to turn to drugs and alcohol or become involved in criminal activity later in life.

Are you a new parent and feeling sad, worried, overwhelmed, or concerned that you aren’t good
enough? Call or text, 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. In fact, many women feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious at different times during their pregnancy and even after the baby is born. For many women, these feelings go away on their own. But for some women, these emotions are more serious and may stay for months.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline’s counselors provide real-time emotional support, encouragement, information, and referrals. Pregnant and postpartum individuals and families can get the help and resources they need, when they need it.

Are you a pregnant or new parent and feeling sad, worried, overwhelmed, or concerned that you aren’t good enough? You aren’t alone. You aren’t to blame. With help, you can feel better. Call or text, 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

Support for Breastfeeding Mamas

SUPER EXCITED to announce a BREASTFEEDING support group that will begin in our ELKTON office every other FRIDAY beginning June 3rd!!!

This group is open to all nursing mamas!!
Come out and learn and grow with other breastfeeding Mamas!!

The new National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant or postpartum individual facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish, and other languages by request.

Call or text 1-833-943-5746 to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

*Share with your networks to spread the word of this new resource*

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Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 PM EST / 5:30 PM PST for Perinatal OCD Support For Moms!

Our perinatal (pregnancy & postpartum) OCD group for moms is here to help those dealing with symptoms of OCD; like intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions. Our online groups are here to help you connect with other moms, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. You do not have to have an official diagnosis to attend the group.

Held in partnership with the International OCD Foundation, these groups are led by PSI-trained support group leaders who have lived experience. They understand the emotional challenges of pregnancy and postpartum as a mom with OCD. You are not alone. We are here to help.

Register at http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup 💙

Photos from Postpartum Support International's post

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We’re hiring!

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When I’m triggered, my heart races + so does my mind.

When I’m triggered energy runs through my whole body + the emotions feel bigger than I am.

When I’m triggered, I’m experiencing my past in the present moment.

When I’m triggered— I’m afraid.

When I’m triggered the emotional activation changes how I relate to myself + everyone around me.

When I’m triggered, I’m learning to pause.

I’m learning to witness the reaction because that reaction is not who I am.

That reaction is looking for love.

That reaction is looking for kindness.

That reaction doesn’t want to be shamed, or judged— I’ve lived that since childhood.

That reaction is looking for curiosity.

That reaction is looking for the wise, highest version of myself to see it + say “I love that part of you, too.”

This Friday (3/18) is the last day to get tickets to our Bowling Fundraiser! Tickets are $25 a person, which includes 3 games, shoe rental, pizza and a drink.

We will have a raffle and other goodies as well. Also we will be giving the team with the highest score a PRIZE! Get your family or get a team together and come have some fun with us! To purchase your ticket(s) please go to the Events page on our website. voicesofhopemaryland.org/events/

In search of women who are willing to share about postpartum mental health challenges for our postpartum support group at Brantwood.

Are you or someone you know living with chronic pain? Well there is help out there:
Please visit https://cecilcountyhealth.org/living-well-with-chronic-pain-self-management-program/ for more information.

Did you one we have a support group for Black mothers?

Every Tuesday 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT
Every Sunday 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT
This group is for Black mothers who are seeking peer support during the perinatal period up to 2 years postpartum. Our online groups are here to help you connect with other moms, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, baby blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you.

Seek more information at postpartum.net

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We had a special guest today!

Happy Holidays from Voices of Hope! - Voices of Hope, Inc.

Peer support 24/7! 443-993-7055

Happy Holidays from Voices of Hope! - Voices of Hope, Inc. Merry Christmas from Voices of Hope! There are 235 years, 9 months and 10 days of recovery in this photo of our staff! Trust us to support you on your recovery path. You are worth it!

Opinion | Opioids Feel Like Love. That’s Why They’re Deadly in Tough Times.

Connection, love, and warmth are vital components of addiction treatment and recovery.

Opinion | Opioids Feel Like Love. That’s Why They’re Deadly in Tough Times. America can’t arrest its way out of a problem caused by the fundamental human need to connect.

For substance use treatment coordination 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - including holidays- call the Cecil Addiction Treatment Coordination Hotline (a partnership of Voices of Hope and the Cecil County Health Department). Help is always available!

Finally, after 3 years, we are so happy to welcome Recovery Health Services to the Cecil Community Recovery Center. This is person centered medication services - methadone and detox assistance - with recovery supports to reach your goals. Call 443-258-9696 for an appointment or walk in. "Recovery lasts a lifetime, treatment doesn't have to".

Stop by and see us! 🧡🖤

Drug Free Cecil's Spooktacular Fall Festival is TOMORROW! 👻🎃🦇🕸️

See you there!

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New Pregnancy Support Group Starts Oct 5

If you're expecting a new baby in your life and are looking for support, some answers, or just some conversation, you're invited to our new Pregnancy Support Group.
This group is organized by Community Connecting Us, Christiana Care Union Hospital and the Cecil County Health Department.
The group will meet every Tuesday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, starting October 5, 2021 at Nesbit Hall, 99 N. Main St., Port Deposit.
To get more information or register to attend, call 410 996 5168 ext 3908, use the QR code on the flyer, or go to https://bit.ly/ccpregsupport

Please join us to remember our lost loved ones, friends and neighbors and reflect on how these deaths have impacted our community. On Tuesday, August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, we will come together by the North East River, decorate luminaries and share stories from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. At the end of the evening, we will create a heart with our luminaries and pray, sending healing to all the families and friends who are forever changed. There will be music and an open mike. Attendees can choose to share or just listen and support one other. Voices of Hope will provide luminaries and water. Please join us at the Gilbert Lighthouse Pavilion, located at the North East Community Park in North East, MD.

Opinion | Why toddlers can trigger PTSD in parents

“I thought I was alone — and a terrible mom — but it turns out many parents with PTSD struggle with the same reactions.”

Opinion | Why toddlers can trigger PTSD in parents I thought I was alone — and a terrible mom — but it turns out many parents with PTSD struggle with the same reactions.

Wonderful free resource for parents!

If you have a child age 5-12, join us for an Active Parenting Workshop on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Aug. 31 to Sept. 16! Gain the skills and confidence to enhance discipline, responsibility and communication with your child. Register at https://sforce.co/37vduwW

Come see us at the Back to School Bash!

Opioid Intervention Team Announces Public Forum

Opioid Intervention Team Announces Public Forum Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger and the Opioid Intervention Team (OIT) invite the public to give comment on the team’s proposed goals and strategic priorities via an in-person public forum on July 28, 2021 at 6 PM in the Elk Room of the County Administration Building.

The Best 15 Books That Can Help You Improve Your Mental Health in 2021

The Best 15 Books That Can Help You Improve Your Mental Health in 2021 Here, we’ve rounded up books that cover the subjects of depression, anxiety, addiction, self-love, relationships, and more.

If someone close to you has an opioid addiction, take this FREE webinar on Friday, June 11 at 2:00 PM and learn how to save a life in case of an opioid overdose. Participants will learn to recognize various forms of opioids, identify and respond to an overdose, learn about Maryland's Good Samaritan Law and receive a FREE Naloxone kit. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5z7fzxm7

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💐 Happy Mother's Day! Today we celebrate all the mothers and mother figures in our lives. But today might not feel as joyous for some. If you're feeling extra lonely today or feeling any other types of emotional distress, please don't hesitate to call the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'.
🌸 Caring counselors are here for you 24/7/365 for emotional support

We are hiring! We are in need of a part-time Residential Program Assistant.
**Must be able to work overnight shift.

According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: *9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers
*4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants
*5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives

The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday from 10 am- 2 pm. Turn in your unused or expired medications for safe disposal at participating locations.

Love this — Recovery is a process!

Recovery is a process - it's not a destination - with plenty of ups and downs, setbacks and progress. It looks different for everyone.

We are hiring!

Brantwood Family Services is searching for a professional and dedicated individual to join our Team as a Residential Program Assistant. Our RPA's play a vital role in facilitating the daily program structure and offering compassionate support to women & children in our program.

For inquiries, email a resume & cover letter to:
[email protected]

Tools to help ease stress

Tools to help ease stress Our vision is to become a national leader in the behavioral health sector, providing the best and latest care through our state-of-the-art clinics to those who need it the most: our Frontline Workers. We are always focused on our core tenets and values:

VoH 6th Annual Gratitude Banquet - Voices of Hope, Inc.

VoH 6th Annual Gratitude Banquet - Voices of Hope, Inc. VoH invites you to our 6th annual charity event on June 18 in Chesapeake City, MD. Funds raised will help individuals find and maintain recovery!

Simple yet powerful statement!

In search of mentors for the women at Brantwood - someone to offer support, explore careers, teach new hobbies and ways to have fun!

Members of our Team completed 3 days of intensive training in Conscious Discipline for social-emotional learning ages birth-3.

We are excited to use this evidence-based training to help the children at Brantwood build a strong foundation!

Despite the snow and ice, Voices of Hope - Maryland is available to help you. Our Cecil Community Recovery Center is open with Peers available, 443-993-7055 press 1. We also have our CATCH line available 24/7. The Cecil Addiction Treatment Coordination Hotline is for individuals struggling with substance use disorder or their family members. This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays to receive Peer Support and substance use crisis response.

Stay warm, stay safe and call us if you need help or support.

We are very excited to roll out the Conscious Discipline training for Infants & Toddlers with our staff in order help the mothers and children develop important executive functioning and social-emotional learning skills!

“Conscious Discipline is an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach. It is recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).”