Southern Maryland Psychological Association

11/20/2025

🎄🥁 Join Us for Festive Fitness & Fun! 🥁🎄

We’re kicking off the season with Jingle & Jam : a high-energy 60-minute Cardio Drumming workout that’s perfect for ALL fitness levels! No experience needed…

just bring your holiday cheer! Or, yanno... drum some up while you're here! 😉

✨ Date: Saturday, 12/13
✨ Time: 8:00–9:00 AM
✨ Festive attire encouraged! Wear your favorite holiday colors, lights, or fun accessories!

As your “admission,” we’re accepting non-perishable, unexpired food items to support our local Food Drive ❤️

After class, stick around for delicious protein hot chocolate and community time to kickstart your weekend on a high note!

🔔 Registration required — spaces are limited!

Share this with someone who would love to join you for a festive fitness workshop, and use the link below to reserve your spot:

https://hopeandhealingscheduling.as.me/?appointmentType=85638828

Let’s drum, jingle, and spread some holiday joy together! 🎅💪🎶

11/12/2025

We know the holidays can be a tough time, especially after losing someone close to you. To try and help you through this season, will be hosting a special group called Surviving the Holidays here at our Hospice House on Saturday, November 22nd from 9-11am.

This particular session will be geared towards adults, as we will have one for the kiddos starting in December.

Registration is required and can be done through calling (301)994-3023, the QR code, or the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/5t3xsyzy

11/12/2025

The Community School Rental Assistance Program provides families and students enrolled in community schools with emergency financial assistance if they are at risk of eviction, losing housing, or are already homeless and need help securing a new rental unit. Learn more below:

11/12/2025

The Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) will be hosting an Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training on November 20, 2025. See the details below for more information.

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based program that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. This interactive training helps build skills to provide initial support and connect individuals to appropriate care.
📅 Upcoming Session: November 20, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:30 AM-5 PM
📍 Location: Charles County Department of Health
💡 Cost: Free

Registration: http://bit.ly/42i9rkb

Participants must attend the full 8-hour training to receive certification.
See the attached flyer for additional details and registration information. We encourage staff, clients, and community members to participate and share this opportunity widely.

Contact Janay Tyler at janay.tyler@maryland.gov if you have any questions.

Thank you for helping strengthen our community’s response to mental health needs.

11/12/2025

The holidays can be especially hard on children after losing someone close to them. We will be hosting a Surviving the Holidays session specifically for kids aged 7 to 16 here at the Hospice House on December 6th at 9am.

Activities will include various crafts and hands-on experiences interspersed with talks about how they can work through their grief during this complicated season.

**No cost to attend, but registration is required to participate.**
Please register using the QR Code or the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/mvwzxdcm

11/07/2025

We look forward to seeing you, tomorrow at the Veterans Resource Day!
Veterans, active duty service members, and their families are all welcome to attend. This event is free and open to the public. Complimentary lunch will be provided by Mission BBQ. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will be on site all day to assist with claims filing & processing!
The Pharmacy at PJ Bean will be hosting a free vaccination clinic on-site!

Many thanks to our generous sponsors!
SMECO
Inner Peace Therapeutic Services, LLC
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
About You Healthcare & Support Services
Bayview United Homecare Services
AcuHerb Community Circle
F.B.W. Life Services (https://www.fbwlife.com/)
Solomons Nursing and Rehab Center

For more information, please visit https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Aging/Veterans/.



No endorsement intended by the St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services.

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10/31/2025

Maryland Food Bank has a helpful 'Find Food' tool to search for food banks and food distribution near you!

Search by Zip Code or address📍

https://mdfoodbank.org/find-food/