Western Maryland Counseling Center, Inc.

01/07/2026

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month! So for this month's Wellness Wednesday we want to take a moment to recognize all the people working hard on their recovery journey and those who may need help starting theirs. Our families, staff, clients and community members all know someone who face addiction, and while it may feel overwhelming at times, there are lots of resources out there for you. Please see the comments to find links to accessing treatment wherever you are!

12/13/2025

🚨 CODE BLUE: Extreme Cold and Weather Alert 🚨
A Code Blue is in effect Friday, December 12 at 6pm through Tuesday, December 16 at 7am.

THE MISSION DINING HALL WILL BE OPEN AS A WARMING CENTER FROM 7:00AM - 1:30PM.

12/03/2025

🗣️🗣️Final Wellness Wednesday Post of the year! 2025 flew by, can’t believe the year is almost over! Holidays can be a stressful time of the year. Below are some ways to manage stress and mental health. We hope everyone has a happy, safe and healthy holiday season! ❄️❄️

What are other ways you manage stress and mental health?

11/19/2025

Frederick locations for free & accessible Naloxone!

FCHD celebrates the 10th anniversary of the FDA approving Narcan, also known as naloxone. This medication saves lives and reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. To mark the occasion, the health department and Frederick County (MD) Fire & Rescue have developed a map of all the locations around Frederick County where community members can easily get naloxone for free.

The map can be found here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1X9qoJZjdR_DtZoQOYAhCcTGvxRvLImU&ll=39.50782545016081%2C-77.47587695000001&z=10

To read the full press release click here: https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10342/111825-FCHD-Celebrates-10-years-of-Naloxone

11/14/2025

Frederick

11/13/2025

Brooke's House is happy to be partnering with
Hospice of Washington County to host the International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day on Saturday, November 22nd. ❤️

We invite those who have experienced the death of a loved one by su***de to join us for a supportive workshop for the whole family. Children and teen activities will be offered this year, in tandem with adult workshop. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate catering services and sponsored by the Max Niessner Su***de Prevention Fund/Community Foundation of Washington County.

Brooke’s House Counseling Center is located at 1019 Maryland Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740 (in the South End Shopping Center). 😊

11/13/2025

Hagerstown: 🧡💛🤎

11/07/2025

More resources!

We know many Marylanders are feeling the impact of the ongoing SNAP shutdown — and we’re here to help. 💛

The SNAP Shutdown Emergency Info Hub provides one easy place to find food resources, community support, and volunteer opportunities across the state.

🔗 Visit: https://bit.ly/SNAPHelpMD

You can also access it through the Food System Resiliency Council (FSRC) page here: https://mdem.maryland.gov/Pages/food-resilience.aspx

Together, we can help ensure no Marylander goes hungry.

11/05/2025

For November's Wellness Wednesday, we want to look ahead to celebrating World Kindness Day on Nov. 13th. With so much going on in the world, we need to be treating each other with kindness more than ever. Not only does it make the person on the receiving end feel good; it makes you feel good too. So on Nov. 13th (or everyday!) see how you can perform random acts of kindness, such as buying coffee for the person behind you or leaving a positive note for someone. Other ideas include volunteering, donating to a charity, making a heartfelt phone call to a loved one, or simply spreading positivity online and in your community. Take care of yourselves and each other! 🥰

11/03/2025

11/01/2025

Resources in Frederick County - thanks for sharing Frederick County Health Department

November 3: list is updated! Thank you for your comments, suggestions and updates, and for spreading the word!

We know times are tough, so we wanted to share a list of food banks in Frederick County: https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10302/Frederick-County-Food-Banks-as-of-November-3-2025

You can find more resources at https://frederickcountymd.gov/Assistance or call 211 with questions.