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Walden offices and clinics opening at 10 a.m. on 2/14/14
Posted on: February 14, 2014 6:34 am
To allow time for clearing roads and sidewalks, Walden outpatient clinics and offices will open at 10 a.m. today, Friday 2/14/14.
read more …Walden Closed 2/13/14 Due to Weather Conditions
Posted on: February 13, 2014 7:26 am
Due to the weather, Walden outpatient sites and offices, including The Cove/D.F.Z. and Beacon of Hope, will be closed today (Thursday, 2/13/14.)
We hope everyone stays warm and safe!
read more …Drug Summit for the Community Planned on March 7th
Posted on: February 4, 2014 12:00 pm
Please join Walden at the Drug Summit planned for the Community on March 7, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Hall.Walden will be partnering with the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, Health Department, Sheriff’s
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The Courage to Share So Others Get Help
Posted on: January 31, 2014 12:35 pm
Many thanks to Nicole Clark, The Enterprise and especially to "Carol" for telling the story of surviving domestic violence and programs and supports that can help victims.
For more information about Walden's crisis and trauma support for victims of domestic
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1/29: Walden Outpatient clinics and offices open at 12 p.m.
Posted on: January 29, 2014 8:00 am
We will open our Outpatient sites and offices at 12 noon today, 1/29, to allow time for clearing roads, sidewalks and parking lots. Take it slow, bundle up, and be safe, everyone!
read more …Healthcare Enrollment Bliz! March 1st & 8th, 2014
Posted on: January 26, 2014 10:50 pm
If you or anyone you know needs health insurance, tackle the problem at our Healthcare Enrollment Blitz. Coming to 2 locations in St. Mary's County!1st opportunity, Saturday March 1st, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Anchor of Charlotte Hall: 30007 Business Center
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Walden's Outpatient sites and offices open at 10 a.m. 1/23
Posted on: January 23, 2014 7:55 am
Due to icy conditions and very cold temperatures this morning, we will open our outpatient clinics, sites and our offices at 10 a.m.
Bundle up, everyone!
read more …Walden offices, Outpatient clinics and Cove DFZ will be closed 1/22
Posted on: January 22, 2014 11:30 am
Due to temperatures and road conditions, Walden offices, Outpatient sites and The Cove/DFZ Youth Center will not be opening today. Thank you for your patience and stay safe, everyone!
read more …Outpatient services closed early today 1/21
Posted on: January 21, 2014 7:46 pm
Due to the weather, we closed early today. Stay safe, everyone!
read more …New information cards about Walden to view, share and print!
Posted on: January 8, 2014 11:38 pm
Now available and just a click away! Information cards inclusive of frequently asked questions about Walden services. Check back for more information card albums soon!
Outpatient mental health, outpatient addiction and crisis and trauma:
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Walden sites will open 1/3 at 10 a.m.
Posted on: January 3, 2014 9:08 am
While the wintry blast of chilly air and snow has made for a beautiful scene around Southern Maryland, the wind chill and potentially slick roads have created some challenges. All Walden clinical sites normally open on Friday mornings will open at 10 a.m. today.
Thank you for your patience!
read more …A Holiday Message from Dr. Kathleen O'Brien
Posted on: December 3, 2013 2:38 pm
December 1, 2013Dear Friends:What a year 2013 has been at Walden! Close to 3,000 lives were touched by our services as we marked our 40th anniversary providing “help for today; hope for tomorrow.” We have been delighted and honored by the
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The Mary Kay Foundation Awards Walden Grant for Domestic Violence Services
Posted on: December 2, 2013 11:40 am
Walden sincerely thanks The Mary Kay Foundation for making Walden the recipient of a 2013 Shelter Grant to support our work providing hotline, crisis counseling, safety planning and sheltering services to victims of domestic violence. Without foundation and
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Gratitude Post 8: Grateful Teens
Posted on: November 27, 2013 7:30 am
Some folks may chuckle a bit to see a blog post entitled "Grateful Teens." After all, the moodiness and questioning characteristics of adolescence often challenge adults so much that they sometimes overshadow the way we think about teens. The fact is,
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From Day 5 of Gratitude Challenge: Thank you veterans, families and those who serve by helping them!
Posted on: November 16, 2013 8:09 am
We are grateful for all who serve, all who love a veteran, and all who support veterans.
From a June 2012 blog post of ours about veterans and PTSD:
For many Americans, living with PTSD is a daily reality-- for them and for their loved
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Gratitude Challenge Day 4 Post: Grateful for Courage
Posted on: November 6, 2013 7:50 am
Today, we are grateful for the opportunity created by the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention, Mary Kay Foundation, TJX Foundation and other donors who make possible our free crisis counseling, emergency assistance and support groups for victims
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Gratitude Challenge Day 3 Post: Grateful for the Capacity for Change
Posted on: November 4, 2013 7:36 am
Today, we are grateful for the capacity for change. The potential for change is a key component of hope. By the same token, having hope motivates us change our behaviors, living situations or other concerns that may be unhealthy for us. The
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Gratitude Challenge Day 2 Post: Rosalyn Carter's Work in Mental Health
Posted on: November 3, 2013 8:00 am
Today, we are grateful to Rosalyn Carter, for a lifetime of civil and determined work against stigmatizing and marginalizing persons with mental illnesses. Her 2010 book Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis with co-authors Susan
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Gratitude Challenge Day 1 Post: Kristen Johnston and SLAM
Posted on: November 2, 2013 11:12 am
Today, we are grateful for Kristen Johnston, famous actress, comedian, and person in recovery, for creating the organization SLAM-- a non profit dedicated to starting a sober high school in NYC. Go, Kristen, and thanks for sharing your story and trying
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Printing Press makes Navigating the Waves of Change a lot smoother for Walden 40th
Posted on: October 6, 2013 2:58 pm
Many thanks to Printing Press, Inc. for the in-kind sponsorship of Navigating the Waves of Change- Walden 40th! The invitations and event programs were beautiful, and the customer service was wonderful. With over 30 years in the printing
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Fit for Recovery- a free exercise class adds to wellness options at Beacon of Hope
Posted on: October 6, 2013 2:39 pm
We are very grateful to have volunteer and trained fitness instructor Paige Fletcher with us at Beacon of Hope Recovery and Wellness Centers most Saturdays from 1:30 to 2:30. Paige's free exercise class works out the muscles while being a chance to talk
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Your Journey Studios and Hilltop Signs help guests show off Chesapeake Chic!
Posted on: October 5, 2013 1:27 pm
Walden sincerely thanks Carol and Tom Davis of Your Journey Studios for donating time to capture everyone's Chesapeake Chic at Walden's Navigating the Waves of Change 40th Anniversary event. We also think Hilltop Signs and Graphics for the banner
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Enrollment Cargo Van Tour of Maryland Health Connection at St. Mary’s Hospital
Posted on: October 4, 2013 9:49 pm
The Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Cargo Van Tour came to St. MAry's Hospital on 10.3.13 to help kick off the enrollment period for the Health Exchange. As part of the Connect Southern Maryland effort
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RED, Inc.: long-time Walden supporter
Posted on: September 24, 2013 5:59 pm
Walden thanks RED-INC and Karen Garner, President, for supporting Navigating the Waves of Change, our 40th anniversary event. Like our Executive Director and CEO Kathleen O'Brien, Karen Garner brings expertise that continues to build RED-INC's reputation
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Walden thanks J.F. Taylor, Inc. for its support!
Posted on: September 24, 2013 12:28 pm
Walden thanks J F Taylor for supporting our Cove/D.F.Z. Respite Station at our upcoming Navigating the Waves of Change event this Friday. Founded in 1983, J.F. Taylor-- much like Walden-- has responded to the needs of its constituents and added new services
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Ballet Caliente jetes to sponsor Navigating the Waves of Change
Posted on: September 18, 2013 7:30 am
Many thanks to Ballet Caliente for sponsoring Walden's 40th anniversary event, Navigating the Waves of Change. Ballet Calliente teaches dance as an art form in a safe nurturing environment.Walden welcomes Ballet Calliente to St. Andrew's Church Road, the
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Imagine One Navigating the Waves of Change with Walden
Posted on: September 17, 2013 9:25 pm
Walden and Kathleen O'Brien, CEO, thank Imagine One and Nancie Lumpkins, CEO and President, for sponsoring our Navigating the Waves of Change event at the Minding the Compass level. Both Walden and Imagine One have visionary women at their helm. Kathy
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"Chesapeake Chic" Revealed? Join us on 9/27!
Posted on: September 17, 2013 8:12 pm
Many are asking this question, "What exactly is Chesapeake Chic?" In this photo album, Resource Engagement Coordinator Laura Webb and her sister Anne ask Kathleen O'Day O'Brien what she thinks of their sallies:
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Walden thanks Millison Management for helping us Mind the Compass
Posted on: September 16, 2013 10:56 pm
With an outpatient/community mental health clinic, crisis satellite site, and a recovery and wellness community center in Lexington Park, we consider ourselves at Walden heavily invested in the well-being of Lexington Park/Great Mills residents. We thank
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PAE: old friend and a new name to thank for helping Walden in Navigating the Waves of Change
Posted on: September 15, 2013 10:18 pm
Thank you, PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers) Applied Technologies, LLC for sponsoring Walden's 40th anniversary event at the Minding the Compass Level. Joe Anderson of PAE (formerly CSC) has been a champion of Walden since, well, just about 40 years
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Brooks and Barbour Team, Century 21 are Navigating the Waves of Change
Posted on: September 14, 2013 7:37 am
Many thanks to Brooks and Barbour Team, Century 21, for donating at the Minding the Compass level to our 40th anniversary event. Like Walden, Karen Alfred Brooks and Lucy Barbour are high achievers in their work and in the community. Karen and Lucy have
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Walden thanks Murray, Wamsley & Schrader, LLC
Posted on: September 13, 2013 6:42 pm
Murray, Wamsley & Schrader, LLC have been long-time friends of Walden. We appreciate the firm's expertise in helping keeping our not for profit organization's reputation for transparent, responsible fiscal management as well as their generosity in
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Walden thanks Tri County Abstract, Inc. for helping us Navigate the Waves of Change
Posted on: September 13, 2013 9:22 am
Did you know...Michael Whitson of Tri County Abstract was actually a charter member of Walden staff back in 1973? Thank you, Michael, for helping form the foundation of Walden's continuum of care! And thank you to Tri County Abstract, Inc. for being a Minding the Compass sponsor of our 9/27 40th anniversary event.
read more …Whitten Laser Eye "Minding the Compass" with Walden
Posted on: September 12, 2013 10:29 pm
No pun intended, but we can't resist thanking Whitten Laser Eye for having the vision to support Walden's comprehensive continuum of behavioral health.Dr. Mark Whitten is 1 of only 3 surgeons in the United States to have performed over 120,000 laser vision
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Walden thanks Bob Taylor Engineering: a consistent partner in Minding the Compass toward help for today; hope for tomorrow
Posted on: September 12, 2013 5:58 pm
Thirty years ago, Robert F. Taylor launched Bob Taylor Engineering. Not only is the firm a premier materials testing and geotechnical services business; it is also a strong supporter of the community. A local business itself, Bob Taylor Engineering has
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Walden thanks CMI Affiliated Companies for Minding the Compass toward Behavioral Health
Posted on: September 12, 2013 2:52 pm
Walden thanks CMI Affiliated Companies and John K. Partlett, Jr. for generous support of our September 27th event, Navigating the Waves of Change at the Minding the Compass level. CMI is located in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, centrally located to serve St.
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Winning slogan named, Community Block Party t-shirts on the way!
Posted on: September 11, 2013 10:20 pm
The winning slogan for the Recovery and Wellness Community Block Party happening 9/29, 2 to 5 p.m., in Lexington Park/Millison Plaza has been selected by popular vote. "Do the right thing, even when nobody's looking" won! Congratulations, J.N.! Join us
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Invitations are out for the 9/27 Walden 40th anniversary event
Posted on: August 3, 2013 7:58 pm
You are cordially invited!
Click on the link to open our invitation and RSVP! http://paperless.ly/1bPGyhU
You can also go to our event page: http://www.waldensierra.org/ways-to-help/waldens-40th-anniversary-navigating-the-waves-of-change
read more …Expanding mental health and psychiatry services in Lexington Park
Posted on: May 19, 2013 8:52 am
Walden’s community mental health clinic service at Hope Place provides outpatient psychiatric and mental health therapy appointments. Appointments are available Monday-Friday, with daytime and evening options available. Our clinics accept Medicaid,
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Now Accepting Mental Health Patients in Prince Frederick
Posted on: May 19, 2013 8:42 am
Walden is pleased to announce a new partnership with Southern Maryland Community Network that has made it possible to offer mental health therapy in Prince Frederick. We welcome Patrice Duperval, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to the Walden staff. Ms.
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Please join us at The Cove/DFZ on 4/16 for an Open House!
Posted on: April 11, 2013 9:07 pm
Celebrate our 40th anniversary as well as check out our newest program, The Cove/D.F.Z. Youth Wellness and Recovery Center, at our Open House!When: Tuesday, 4/16, 12-2 p.m.
Where: 44871 St. Andrews Church Road California, MD
What's Available: food,
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® St. Mary's: coming April 7, 2013
Posted on: March 5, 2013 11:40 am
What is Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® - St. Mary's?a) men, including community leaders and youth/young adults, walking around the St. Mary's College Track in women's shoes
b) women and families cheering them on
c) people walking in honor of survivors and in
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Outback Steakhouse (California, Md) hosts fundraiser for Walden on 2/28
Posted on: February 16, 2013 11:01 pm
Walden supporters and those who just love steak, salmon, chicken or veggie pasta are invited to join us at Outback Steakhouse on Thursday 2/28 at 11:30 a.m. A choice of entree, salad, drink and sweet treat, along with a some fun Walden 40th anniversary
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Walden turns 40 and celebrates all year!
Posted on: February 2, 2013 1:27 am
At Walden, we wear our years with pride and gratitude. Having evolved with the Southern Maryland community, we are now experiencing the most rapid growth in our organization since our inception in 1973. Join us throughout the year as we look back to our
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The Cove/DFZ Youth Center opens early February 2013!
Posted on: January 23, 2013 6:42 am
Walden is pleased to announce the opening of The Cove/DFZ, a youth recovery center, on January 31st! The Cove/DFA welcomes teens with a safe, fun, and sober environment. The center is for youth ages 12-17 who are having problems with drugs or alcohol.
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Don't Neglect Your Behavioral Health: Walden on Comcast Newsmakers
Posted on: November 24, 2012 8:02 am
View our video with Comcast Newsmakers regarding services in Charles County and Charlotte Hall for substance abuse and mental health issues as well as our message regarding the importance of not neglecting behavioral and mental wellness.
read more …Our mental health and recovery pic of the week: from Cafe Namaste
Posted on: November 15, 2012 8:46 pm
Walden Behavioral Health on Facebook likes Cafe Namaste on Facebook-- inspirational common sense, with a dash of joy!
read more …Walden clinical and business offices closed 10/30/12; crisis hotline operational
Posted on: October 29, 2012 1:24 pm
Due to the safety concerns related to Hurricane Sandy's impact on our area, Walden facilities will be closed again on Tuesday, 10/30/12. The 24 hour crisis hotline will be operating at 301-863-6661.Walden facilities impacted include Anchor (Charlotte Hall),
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Walden facilities will not be open Monday 10/29; hotline will be operating
Posted on: October 28, 2012 4:29 pm
Walden facilities in St. Mary's and Charles Counties will not be open for normal business or individual or group counseling on Monday 10/29/12 due to weather-related precautions. Our 24 hour crisis hotline at 301-863-6661 WILL be staffed and operational. Be safe, Southern Maryland!
read more …Walden's Crisis & Treatment Services Honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Posted on: October 9, 2012 10:07 pm
October is Domestic Violence Awarness Month, and Walden is marking the month with several special activities. For the entire month of October , Walden is displaying “Air It Out: the Clothesline Project” at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery.
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Walden thanks donors and partners of Southern Maryland Recovery Block Party
Posted on: October 9, 2012 9:28 pm
We sincerely thank the following donors and sponsors for their support of treatment and recovery programming at the Southern Maryland Recovery Block Party, held on September 16th, at Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center:Leading by Example:
CMI
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Congratulations to Walden's first Mental Health First Aid graduates!
Posted on: October 7, 2012 8:55 pm
Walden congratulates the volunteers of the WARM program who completed Mental Health First Aid this week! In this 12 hour certification course, graduates learned more about recognizing and offering a "first aid" response to individuals suffering from
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Walden Welcomes Psychiatrist Arlene Paden, M.D. as Medical Director
Posted on: October 7, 2012 8:38 pm
Dr. Arlene Paden, M.D. joined Walden’s staff as Medical Director in September 2012. She will be providing psychiatric services to patients as well as acting as Medical Director for Walden’s emerging Community Mental Health Clinic services in Charlotte
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Walden Recovery Block Party article and video published
Posted on: October 7, 2012 8:09 pm
The Lexington Park Leader covered the Southern Maryland Recovery Block Party at our Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center on Sept 16th. To go to the article and video, go to
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Lex Leader features Walden's Welcome to Your Health Home project
Posted on: June 29, 2012 11:53 am
Thanks to a grant from Maryland's Community Health Resources Commission, Walden is able to work with primary care partners Medstar St. Mary's Hospital and Greater Baden Medical Systems to co-locate behavioral health interventionist staff within the Get
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Recovery Discovery Walk 2012 Set for October 27th!
Posted on: June 27, 2012 5:08 pm
Put on some walking shoes and come on down to Leonard Hall Recreation Center on Saturday, October 27th, 2012 to join us for our 2nd Recovery Discovery Walk event!Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. with light refreshments, and our easy 1.25 mile Discovery Walk
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Recovery Block Party is September 16th, 1-4 p.m.!
Posted on: June 27, 2012 4:50 pm
Recovery happens. Recovery is contagious. Recovery gets even better with time. Recovery is worth it!In Millison Plaza in Lexington Park, in front of the Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center, Walden will host our first ever Recovery Block Party on
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July Calendar for Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center posted!
Posted on: June 27, 2012 12:22 pm
Take a look at the "hot" recovery action in Lexington Park at Beacon of Hope this July here! New this month: Recovery Block Party and Recovery Walk Prep meetings on July 9th, 23th and 30th, 5:30 to 7 p.m.!
read more …Honoring National PTSD Awareness Day June 27, 2012
Posted on: June 27, 2012 11:28 am
Today is National PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Day. For many Americans, living with PTSD is a daily reality-- for them and for their loved ones. About 3.5% of American adults experience PTSD in any given year.Those impacted by PTSD,
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Walden and Van Go on the Road in Charles County Together
Posted on: June 27, 2012 10:05 am
Many thanks to Sayin It Loud for the help with putting Walden on the road with Van Go! We hope that this roving ad will help let folks in Charles County know about our outpatient substance abuse and mental health services in our Waldorf Office and our
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Beacon of Hope Calendar for June 2012
Posted on: June 15, 2012 12:53 pm
Please click to open our June calendar of events at the Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center!
read more …May 2012 at Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center activity calendar is available!
Posted on: May 2, 2012 12:36 pm
Please click here to open the May 2012 Beacon of Hope calendar. The Beacon Advisory Committee is meeting on Saturday May 19th from 1 to 2 p.m. at Beacon. Please consider volunteering on this committee if you are a recovering individual or a loved one
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Leaders Needed for Leader's Lap on April 1st
Posted on: March 14, 2012 10:16 pm
On Sunday, April 1st from 2 to 4 p.m., Walden and St. Mary's College are co-organizing the 2nd Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes-St. Mary's event at the St. Mary's College Track. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes-St. Mary's is a free, public event organized to bring
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March 2012 schedule for Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center
Posted on: March 4, 2012 11:51 am
Please join us at Beacon of Hope this month. Click to open our complete March calendar.Featured groups for March:
Family Support Group: Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Healthy Stretch, Healthy Breath: Saturdays at 4:30 p.m.
Arts and Crafts: Sundays 1-3
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes-St. Mary's is Sunday April 1st, 2012
Posted on: March 3, 2012 11:53 am
On Sunday April 1st at 2 p.m., Walden and St. Mary's College Maryland are teaming up to host the 2nd annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes-St. Mary's. The event is rain or shine, and is located at the Track at St. Mary's College (rain location in the adjacent
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Walden updates mission statement to match organizational growth meeting community needs
Posted on: March 3, 2012 10:57 am
On March 2nd, Walden staff updated the organization's mission statement to more accurately reflect the growing scope of Walden's services and our commitment to meeting community needs in Southern Maryland. Our new mission statement: to contribute to the
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Outback Luncheon Fundraiser for Walden on March 8th
Posted on: February 9, 2012 12:12 pm
Please join us at the Outback Steakhouse in California, Maryland on March 8th, 2012 for your choice of steak, chicken, pasta or salmon...and a heaping side of help and hope! Entrees are served with main dish, rice, salad, drink and dessert. Tickets are
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Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center Open in Lexington Park!
Posted on: February 9, 2012 12:02 pm
We are excited to announce the opening of the Beacon of Hope at 21800 N. Shangri La Drive, Unit 13/14 in Millison Plaza (next to Underground Tattoo and the Well Pet Clinic.) Beacon is a peer and volunteer operated recovery community center, with free
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Walden 2010-11 Annual Report Published!
Posted on: December 22, 2011 11:06 am
To view our 2010-11 annual report and its companion document, please go to http://www.waldensierra.org/wp-content/uploads/annual-report-2011r.pdf and http://www.waldensierra.org/wp-content/uploads/Companion-Document-to-Walden-Annual-Report.pdf.
read more …Walden a proud participant in WARM's Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week
Posted on: November 7, 2011 1:02 pm
WARM (Wrapping Arms 'Round Many) began its third year of inter-faith services to the homeless community in St. Mary's County on Sunday 11/06. For the first time ever, WARM and its agency partners, including Walden, are facilitating a Homelessness and
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Recovery Benefits Everyone
Posted on: October 3, 2011 12:20 pm
"Recovery Benefits Everyone" was the theme chosen by SAMHSA for this September's National Addictive Disease Recovery Month. At Walden, we couldn't agree more. The ultimate outcome of all of our programs, services, and community efforts is recovery. We believe
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