You Don’t “Lose” Sober – Dave Tieff
As recovery month is coming to a close, we have been allowed to share Dave Tieff’s story of recovery. This past year I’ve connected with a multitude of alcohol-free people on Instagram, and I [...]
Thank You For Attending Our Event!
On June 26th, 2023 the Anne Arundel County Prevention Coalitions in collaboration with the Anne Arundel County Department of Health hosted the 2nd Annual End of Year Social Event. At this event, the 39 [...]
2nd Annual End of the Year Social Event
On June 28th from 6pm to 8pm the prevention coalitions of Anne Arundel County will be hosting the 2nd annual End of the Year Social Event. This event will be held at Libations Tavern [...]
The Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health
With the growing prevalence of social media use in our lives, especially the lives of youth, the Surgeon General has issued an advisory surrounding the impacts of social media on mental health. A survey of [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month has been nationally recognized during the month of May every year since 1949. Awareness months are important because they bring attention to a specific issue, thereby increasing public awareness and [...]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. While Alcohol has long been a prevalent part of our social culture, it has serious and adverse side effects that are often overlooked. Binge drinking can lead to hangovers, [...]
Nutrition for Mental Health
Healthy Anne Arundel Day is April 7th, the same day as the 75th World Health Day. Organizations throughout the county are showing their support of healthy lifestyles by holding health-promoting events and encouraging healthy [...]
Special Event on 2/15/2023: Ray Lozano, Nationally Known Prevention Speaker!
On February 15th Ray Lozano, a nationally known prevention speaker, will be in Anne Arundel County. He will start his day at Southern High School where he will mesmerize the student body in an [...]
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
February is Black History Month. February 1st is National Girls and Women in Sports Day. With respect to both topics, I would like to recognize the incredible Black female athletes who broke barriers to [...]
Celebrating Recovery from a Child’s Perspective
On New Year's Day, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed and came across this post. After reading the post from this young lady (who I do know along with her mother), I was [...]