Thank you for visiting the 2021 HSMP Annual Meeting Virtual Exhibit Hall! Throughout the HSMP Annual Meeting and after the event we encourage you to explore the files and links that organizations have submitted and utilize them in your outreach in the community. We also encourage you to connect with organizations via email at any time using the “Contact Us” buttons below.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Mission: To Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
• Funding scientific research
• Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
• Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
• Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide
AFSP Maryland Chapter – The grassroots work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those individuals who have lost someone to suicide.
As a part of AFSP’s growing nationwide network of chapters, we bring together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities. Families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, vulnerable individuals, mental health professionals, clergy, educators, students, community/business leaders, and many others energize our chapter.
Exhibitor Files
It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health Resources
Self Care Strategies During Uncertain Times
A Guide for Parents: Understanding Youth Mental Health and Preventing Unauthorized Access to Firearms
Surviving a Suicide Loss: Resource and Healing Guide
Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention: Model Language, Commentary, and Resources
Exhibitor Links
Project 2025 – Help reduce the annual suicide rate by 20%
Resources for Underrepresented Communities
Seize the Awkward Youth Campaign
How to have a #RealConvo about Mental Health and Suicide
Southern Maryland Out of the Darkness Walk – October 24
Center for Children
Center for Children is a private non profit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and promotion of positive mental and behavioral health through crisis intervention, therapy and education. We offer a wide variety of mental health services for the entire family. Our outpatient clinic is licensed by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene serving more than 4,500 individuals each year from Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Prince Georges, Anne Arundel and Howard counties. Our team of professional clinicians provide comprehensive mental health services including individual and family therapy, play and group therapy, psychological testing and evaluations, mental health evaluations and more than 19 programs and services for children and families.
Exhibitor Links
Center for Children Website
Center for Children Facebook Page
Legal Resource Center for Public Health Policy
The Legal Resource Center for Public Health Policy (LRC) at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law provides pro bono technical legal assistance on a wide-range of public health issues, including tobacco regulation, injury prevention, and reduction of obesity and hypertension. Established in 2001, the LRC offers legal guidance to state and local governments, legislators, non-governmental organizations, health advocacy groups, and Maryland residents. The LRC is a grant-funded legal center that receives support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Maryland Department of Health. In addition, the LRC works closely with state agencies such as the Office of the Comptroller and the Office of the Attorney General, as well as members of the Maryland General Assembly.
Exhibitor Links
Maryland Coalition of Families
Maryland Coalition of Families offers one on one, personal support. Family peer support is all about connecting families through shared experience. Our staff know firsthand what it’s like to care for someone with a behavioral health issues, including substance use and problem gambling. Our specialists draw on that experience to offer emotional support, share knowledge, build skills and connect Maryland families with resources and opportunities in their own communities.
When someone you love has a behavioral health issue, it can be life-changing to hear from and talk with someone who has gone through similar experiences. Through our support, we help families feel less isolated and alone. We help them to become their own advocates. We help them build confidence in their own abilities and give them a vision for a better future.
Exhibitor Files
Maryland Coalition of Families: Who We Are & How We Help
Letter to the family member whose loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder
Does someone you love have substance use issues? Flyer
Good Samaritan Law Fact Sheet
Maryland Coalition of Families Brochure
Exhibitor Links
Maryland Coalition of Families Website
Stop the Spiral
Parent CRAFT for Maryland
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
Nestled in the waterside community of Leonardtown, Maryland, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is a full-service hospital, delivering state-of-the-art emergency, acute inpatient and outpatient care. With innovative technology and a dedication to excellence, our staff is committed to providing you and your family quality medical care with a compassionate touch. Whether you receive medical care, utilize rehabilitative therapy or participate in a community screening, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital places a priority on delivering a positive healthcare experience.
Exhibitor Files
October Drive-thru Community Flu Clinics Flyer
Heart Risk Quiz, Lung Risk Assessment, and Diabetes Risk Quiz Flyers
October Simple Changes Program Flyer
Meet Our Team of Experts
Fall 2021 Healthy Living Calendar
Exhibitor Links
Local Healthcare Resources
Healthy Living Magazine
Classes & Events Calendar
Find a Doctor
Pathways, Inc.
Pathways, Inc. is a behavioral health non-profit serving St. Mary’s, Charles, Calvert, and lower Prince George’s Counties. Pathways offers therapy, psychiatry, a day program, community support, services for Transitional Age Youth, residential services, a brain injury recovery program, and vocational services. Since 1981, Pathways has endeavored to provide life-changing behavioral healthcare to people of all ages in Southern Maryland. Please visit pathwaysinc.org for more information.
Exhibitor Files
Exhibitor Links
Pyramid Walden
Walden’s mission is to contribute to the wellbeing of the communities we serve by providing a comprehensive array of trauma-informed behavioral health and recovery support services. We are dedicated to bringing “Help for today. Hope for tomorrow.”
Exhibitor Files
Detox & Inpatient Programs Flyer
Outpatient Programs Flyer
Problem Gambling Treatment Flyer
Residential Treatment Flyer
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for Adults Flyer
Exhibitor Links
Seedco
Seedco is a non-profit organization under a grant funded contract with the state of Maryland, through the Maryland Health Exchange. Seedco works to educate and assist Maryland residents, free of charge, in understanding their health coverage options, potential for financial assistance, and selecting the plan within the Exchange marketplace that best suits their needs. Additionally, we work to provide resources and other options for those who do not qualify or are unable to get the coverage they need. Under the Connecting Kids to Coverage grant with Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Seedco’s Enrollment Counselors assist children and their families with eligibility and enrollment in the Medical Assistance (MA) and Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) insurance.
Exhibitor Files
Seedco Flyer – Spanish
Seedco Flyer – English
How does the American Rescue Plan impact your health insurance?
Exhibitor Links
Seedco Website
Maryland Health Connection Website
St. Mary’s County Commission for Women
The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women was established by the Maryland General Assembly in 1976 to address matters of specific concern to women in the areas of employment, education, health, public office, family and legal rights. Our members are volunteers appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. We are affiliated with the Maryland Commission for Women. Our Commission is deeply committed to preventing dating and domestic violence by raising awareness and education. In addition, we promote women’s achievements and offer forums to discuss local issues relevant to St. Mary’s County women.
Exhibitor Files
St. Mary’s County Commission for Women Annual Report for 2020
Exhibitor Links
St. Mary’s County Commission for Women Facebook
St. Mary’s County Family Violence Coordinating Council
Maryland Commission for Women
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
St. Mary’s County Health Department
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is the local health department for St. Mary’s County, Maryland. SMCHD is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of all St. Mary’s County residents. Within the scope of its resources, the health department delivers a variety of services to our community, based on local health needs and federal, state, and county regulations. As the county’s leader in public health, the agency is committed to ensuring that community members have access to personal and environmental health services and information.
SMCHD Behavioral Health Division
The St. Mary’s County Health Department, Behavioral Health Division, provides system management for behavioral health services in our community, including:
– Referring residents to local behavioral health resources, such as mental health and substance use treatment and recovery services
– Offering programs to raise awareness and educate the community about mental health, substance misuse, stigma, and other behavioral health topics
– Implementing strategies to prevent and reduce substance use, misuse, and overdoses
– Monitoring and management of local behavioral health programs that are grant funded by the State of Maryland and Federal Government
The four primary units of the Behavioral Health Division are Prevention & Outreach, Behavioral Health Care Coordination, Opioid Crisis Response, and Harm Reduction.
Exhibitor Files
Behavioral Health Division Overview
Exhibitor Links
Behavioral Health Division Webpage
SMCHD Equity Team
SMCHD’s Equity Team is dedicated to ensuring that all St. Mary’s County Residents have access to the resources they need to be their most healthy selves. Equitable Outcomes as they relate to the COVID-19 Pandemic are of top priority currently – Community Health Outreach Workers are currently performing door to door canvassing and tabling events in order to ensure equitable and optimal COVID-19 outcomes, especially in disparately impacted communities.
Exhibitor Files
COVID-19 Vaccine: Myths vs. Facts
Get Out the Vax Campaign Postcard
Exhibitor Files
St. Mary’s County Library
St. Mary’s County Library supplies materials, programming, and community meeting spaces to support informed and literate residents in a thriving county.
Exhibitor Links
St. Mary’s County Library Website
Online Resources
eBooks and Audiobooks
Get a Library Card
St. Mary’s County Library Strategic Plan, 2020 – 2024
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks
The county’s system of parks, recreation facilities, open spaces, museums and a golf course, includes a variety of assets and programs that provide a wide range of opportunities for public participation. Recreational, natural, cultural, leisure, and therapeutic activities are available on a year-round basis. A network of public parks, trails, sports fields, courts, public waterfront landings and other recreational facilities are managed by the Department of Recreation and Parks (R&P) and are strategically located and accessible to patrons within a reasonably short automobile drive.
Exhibitor Links
Recreation & Parks Website
Current Program Guide
Department Overview
Employment Opportunities
Recreation & Parks Facebook