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Looking for support?Call a Family Navigator at 410.252.4700 ext. 265 or email FamilyNavigator@cc-md.org. If you are concerned about a child experiencing behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges, or if you are just overwhelmed, a Family Navigator can help by offering support and compassion and connecting you with existing community based services. |
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Looking for information?Browse through our Resource Navigation pages to find useful information about Mental/Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Educational Advocacy, Physical Health and Insurance, Substance Abuse and more. If you are not sure what you need, call a Family Navigator at 410.252.4700 ext. 265 or email FamilyNavigator@cc-md.org. |
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Request an appointmentCall a Family Navigator at 410.252.4700 ext. 265 or email FamilyNavigator@cc-md.org. A Family Navigator is the parent or caregiver of a child with special needs, who has learned from the challenges of being caregiver, and is knowledgeable about Baltimore County support services and delivery systems. A Family Navigator can work with you over the phone or meet with you at a time and location that is convenient for you to help you identify your strengths and challenges and develop a plan of action. |
Workshops, Classes, and Items of Interest
Family Resource Academy 2012 - 2013
Presented by Baltimore County Family Navigator and Catholic Charities Child and Family Services
In partnership with professional child development specialists and veteran family members, the Family Resource Academy has designed a series of FREE interactive workshops just for you. The Family Resource Academy may be just what you need for support, strength, and understanding that can enhance your ability to parent a child with intensive behavioral health needs.
Caring for Yourself as Caregiver
Sat. April 20 from 9am-12:30pm
St. Vincent’s Villa; 2300 Dulaney Valley Road; Timonium 20193
REGISTER NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED! Call 410-252-4700 x265 or email FamilyNavigator@cc-md.org to register. Childcare will be provided on-site, with pre-registration, for children ages 3 - 14.
Arc of Baltimore Family Education Series
Each workshop will be held from 6-9 PM at
The Arc Baltimore Employment Center
6151 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
A light dinner will be provided as well as child care, with pre-registration.
RSVP to: Becky Hartnett; 7215 York Road; Baltimore, MD 21212; 410-296-2272 ext. 5309 or bhartnett@thearcbaltimore.org
NAMI
Family to Family is a free 12-week course sponsored by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) for close relatives of individuals with mental illness. The course teaches about the clinical treatment of major mental illnesses and the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively. Topics include communication skills, coping techniques, brain biology, medications, advocacy and more and are taught by other family members. NAMI - Metropolitan Baltimore is sponsoring three classes this fall session.
Did you know that 1 in 5 families are affected by mental illness? Spaces for this free class are filling up fast! Call 410-435-2600 to register.
