Western Maryland Counseling Center, Inc.

04/01/2026

For April's Wellness Wednesday we'd like to spotlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) - a time for advocates, survivors, their loved ones, and the community to come together to talk openly about sexual violence to support survivors, increase knowledge and awareness, and identify strategies and resources to prevent sexual violence. Let’s all join efforts to end sexual violence in our communities. Links in comments.

03/04/2026

🗣️Wellness Wednesday🗣️

March is Social Work Month! 💓Each year NASW has a theme for the month and this year it is: Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform. We want to take time to honor all Social Workers and Licensed Counselors this month for uplifting, defending and positively transforming the people you work with.

The work you do is demanding and can be stressful at times. Providing excellent care to clients also means making sure you to take care of yourself as well. What do you do to make sure you are taking care of you?? Some of the things we enjoy are doing puzzles, reading a book or going for a walk. Having that one friend/co-worker to vent to is always a plus too!

For more information on Social Work month check out the following website:
https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Month

02/15/2026

The words we use matter! Instead of using terms like "alcoholic", "clean" or "mentally ill" use phrases like "person with a substance related disorder", "in recovery" or "person living with a mental health disorder."

The Maryland Department of Health's Behavioral Health Administration created a resource on the changing language surrounding addiction and recovery. Explore terms to avoid and suggested alternatives at bit.ly/MDHWordsMatter

The Maryland Department of Health has created this content to raise awareness about the risks associated with street drugs and to promote the health and safety of Marylanders. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or needs support with recovery, call or text 988. For recovery resources in Frederick County visit Health.FrederickCountyMD.gov/Recovery

02/06/2026

Free CPR Class! ❤️❤️❤️

02/04/2026

February is American Heart Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health, the leading cause of death in the U.S. So for this month's Wellness Wednesday, we want to encourage our staff and community to adopt healthy habits like proper nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation to prevent heart disease. Key activities include wearing red on National Wear Red Day and learning CPR to save lives. We'd love to hear what you do to stay healthy! Drop your activities in the comments! 🥰🫀💪🧑‍⚕️🏃‍♀️👨‍🦽‍➡️🏋️‍♀️🧘‍♀️🚴❤️

01/22/2026

01/17/2026

The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) is happy to announce the installation of a new health vending machine at the Frederick Housing and Human Services' location at 6040 New Design Road in Frederick, MD. This vending machine will provide naloxone, fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, personal hygiene kits, wound care kits, gun locks, and additional resources for free.

Read the full press release here: https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10873/Health-Department-Announces-New-Health-Vending-Machine-11626

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