Updates

With the rise in popularity of social media and smartphones it has become easier than ever for youth to access illicit substances online. The age of social media has led to youth being targeted [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. 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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]