Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy

07/05/2019

Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy's cover photo

07/03/2019

Harford County Government

July issue is now out! This month's issue teacher salaries rise 5% and learn how to discuss hard topics with your kids like drugs and mental wellness. These two stories and more, Read it here & subscribe today: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/1664/FYI-e-Newsletter

07/02/2019

Harford County Government

Harford County Government

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06/28/2019

Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy

Cortney Lovell’s book. Available on Amazon and at:
https://www.ourwellnesscollective.com/

06/28/2019

Thank you to our generous sponsors, all of our vendors and the over 500 attendees for being part of Harford County’s 15th Annual Symposium on Addiction and Recovery. We truly appreciate all of you.

06/28/2019

Dr. Kristine Hitchens from A Change Would Do You Good, LLC discussed the impact trauma has on addiction and provided grounding techniques anyone could use in their life. #harfordtalks

06/28/2019

Dr. Russell Moy, Harford County health officer led the Substance Exposed Newborn (SEN) Panel discussion for they Symposium today. Our expert panelists included Jennifer Thomas, Nicol Elliott, Janice Cavanaugh, and Shawn Partain who gave the audience members information and resources about Harford County’s approach to addressing this topic. Thank you Dr. Moy and panelists for being with us today. #harfordtalks

06/28/2019

Thank you Kristy Breslin from WJZ for moderating the panel discussion on Recovery Courts in Harford County and thank you to our expert panelists Judge David E. Carey, Aimee Hiteshew, Staci Scoggin and Meg Kaiser for being part of our symposium. #harfordtalks

06/28/2019

The keynote speaker, Nic Sheff has touched millions of people with is story and definitely touched our attendees today at the Symposium by sharing his story and encouraging those who struggle to embrace hope and know there is hope. #harfordtalks

06/28/2019

Our plenary speaker for today’s symposium was truly amazing, inspiring and instilling hope to attendees. Thank you Cortney Lovell for coming to Harford County and sharing your story and empowering change in all of us! #harfordtalks

06/27/2019

#Harford County symposium on addiction & recovery is happening now at Bel Air High School, join us!

06/25/2019

Sponsor Highlight: Thank you Klein’s ShopRite for being the Headlining Sponsor for ODCP’s Symposium on Addiction and Recovery!

This FREE symposium is this Thursday. If you haven't registered for the symposium yet, you can sign up at: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/457/2225/Symposium-Registration

06/23/2019

Sponsor Highlight: Thank you to APGFCU for being a sponsor for ODCP’s Symposium on Addiction and Recovery!

If you haven't registered for the symposium yet, you can sign up at: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/457/2225/Symposium-Registration

06/22/2019

Sponsor Highlight: Thank you to Delphi Behavioral Health Group for being a sponsor for ODCP’s Symposium on Addiction and Recovery! Check out their table at the Symposium.
Inspiring Wellness at delphihealthgroup.com
Addiction and Mental Health Treatment

If you haven't registered for the symposium yet, you can sign up at: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/457/2225/Symposium-Registration

06/18/2019

Sponsor Highlight: Thank you to Ashley treatment for being a sponsor for ODCP’s Symposium on Addiction and Recovery! Check out their table at the Symposium and learn about The Ashley Approach-Ashley provides a comprehensive treatment, incorporating the latest evidence-based innovations to help guide you along your personal path to recovery. www.ashleytreatment.org

If you haven't registered for the symposium yet, you can sign up at: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/457/2225/Symposium-Registration

06/13/2019

The Glassman administration has launched a summer messaging campaign encouraging Harford County parents to talk to their children about substance use and mental health. This multi-media awareness campaign entitled “Harford Talks” was developed by the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy to help families have these important conversations: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1602

06/13/2019

Thank you to our generous sponsors who help make our 15th annual symposium possible. Register to attend the event here:
https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/FormCenter/Community-Services-7/Harford-County-Symposium-on-Addiction-an-292

06/10/2019

Harford County Government

Nic Sheff, author, recovering addict and subject of the movie “Beautiful Boy” will be the keynote speaker at Harford County’s 15th Annual Addiction and Recovery Symposium on Thursday, June 27 at Bel Air High School. Learn more and register here: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1598

06/05/2019

Harford County Government

June issue is now out! This month's issue includes an event for mental wellness & recovery from addiction and the county's free summer event offerings. These two stories and more, Read it here & subscribe today: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/1664/FYI-e-Newsletter

05/28/2019

Children's Mental Health Matters

Join the Mental Health Association of Maryland for a webinar on Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 2:00-3:00pm, with Dawn Berkowitz from Maryland Department of Health. She will share the latest info on vaping and juuling -- what these products are, why they have become popular & what can be done to address the public health threat.

For more info and to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-first-aid-maryland-webinar-vaping-and-juuling-tickets-61114662601

05/09/2019

Harford County collected 1,286 pounds of unused prescription medications for safe disposal at Drug Take Back Day collection sites countywide on April 27, 2019. Assisting law enforcement with the collection were representatives from the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy, and County Executive Barry Glassman.

05/09/2019

Harford County Government

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has recognized Harford County with three awards in 2019 for innovative and effective county government programs. The administration under County Executive Barry Glassman was honored with a Best in Category Award for the Harford County Sensory Trail, and with Achievement Awards for the Second Chance Job & Resource Fair and the Mental Health + Safety community education program. This year’s awards mark the Glassman administration’s second national Best in Category Award and nine total NACo awards over the past four years. More here: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1589

05/08/2019

Community comes together for Harford County's inaugural 'The Longest Table' gathering

In case you missed it, here's why we hope you join us next time!

Taking part in the group conversations during Harford County’s inaugural “The Longest Table” community gathering meant Alison Kennedy had to step out of her comfort zone, but it was worth it as she reported having an eye-opening experience.

05/03/2019

Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy

Registration is now open for Office of Drug Control Policy's annual symposium! We have a new line up this year featuring experts in the fields of addiction and recovery. This FREE event is open to the public and those who attend will receive a certificate along with 5 CEUs (based on all day attendance). If you would like to attend please register at: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/449/Office-of-Drug-Control-Policy
If you would like to be a vendor, please contact the Office of Drug Control Policy at [email protected]

05/03/2019

Registration is now open for Office of Drug Control Policy's annual symposium! We have a new line up this year featuring experts in the fields of addiction and recovery. This FREE event is open to the public and those who attend will receive a certificate along with 5 CEUs (based on all day attendance). If you would like to attend please register at: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/449/Office-of-Drug-Control-Policy
If you would like to be a vendor, please contact the Office of Drug Control Policy at [email protected]

05/01/2019

Harford County Government

May issue is now out! This month's issue shares record-level investments in education, public safety and more! Read it here & subscribe today: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/1664/FYI-e-Newsletter

04/26/2019

Harford County Government

Do you know an unsung hero? Each year the Harford County Department of Community Services searches for local citizens who selflessly assist others and honors their volunteer service with Harford’s Most Beautiful People Awards. Nominations are now open, more here: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1582

04/23/2019

The Longest Table Harford County

Hurry! Registration ends soon for Choose Civility Harford County's Longest Table event, sign up today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-longest-table-harford-county-tickets-56436449941

HCPL is proud to announce Harford County's first Longest Table! This event welcomes residents to sit down and 'break bread' with people they may not know, to foster conversations, strengthen and build connections, and to share ideas about Harford County. Open to adults and high school students who a...

04/18/2019

04/17/2019

2nd Pledge program provided by Harford County Sheriff’s Community Policing Unit and our office has ended. Thank you Havre De Grace PD and Havre de Grace Elementary for bringing this to your City and school. Special thank you to Haleigh Schaefer our intern for all her hard work with implementing this program! The next one will be at Red Pump Elementary starting May 21st

04/17/2019

Harford County Government

Students at five Harford County high schools recently got a vivid lesson on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. Hosted by the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy, the Save A Life Tour brought driving simulators to students at Aberdeen, Edgewood, Havre de Grace, Patterson Mill, and Harford Technical high schools in late March: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1574

04/16/2019

SAMHSA

SAMHSA

Keeping kids safe from underage use of alcohol and misuse of prescription pain medications is a concern for many parents. Watch SAMHSA's PSA to learn how to have open and honest conversations with your child about substance use ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-j7qcYj2MU

04/13/2019

It’s a family event! Come out and enjoy fun activities, gather resources and meet some awesome characters! #harcofamilyfestival

04/12/2019

Harford County Department of Community Services

It's finally here!! Looking for something FUN and FREE to do with the family TOMORROW?? Look no further!! Join us at the Harford County Youth & Family Resource Festival on Saturday, April 13th 9am-2pm at the APGFCU Arena at Harford Community College!

This super fun family event is FREE and includes a free lunch for everyone, an interactive KIDZONE, touch-a-truck, meet and greet with fun characters, photo booth, crafts and games, giveaways, PLUS information and programs from over 120 local vendors!

https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/2070/Youth-Family-Resource-Festival

Harford County Government

04/09/2019

Another great pledge class! Thank you to all our volunteers who helped practice refusal skills with the class.

04/09/2019

Harford County Sheriff's Office

Young children in our county are exposed to drug use much earlier than you would think. In an attempt to curb that, the Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy, offers a program to educate Elementary School students about the dangers of drugs and strategies to deal with peer pressure.

The second "Pledge Program" is now underway at Havre de Grace Elementary School, and it's time to talk about our next program, which will be held at Red Pump Elementary. See the flier for details.

04/05/2019

Award-Winning Play Returns To Harford County, Sheds Light On Heroin Addiction

Addicted featured on tonight’s news. Check out the clip or better yet... tomorrow night’s show. Mt. Zion church 7 pm. Get there Early to grab a good seat! #harfordtalks
https://cbsloc.al/2uL7M6I

The award-winning play "Addiction" returned to Harford County to place a spotlight on the community's heroin epidemic.

04/05/2019

Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention

What a great way to begin a Friday for GOCCP... as Executive Director Glenn Fueston addressed and thanked the attendees of the 15th Annual Cherish the Child Symposium in Harford County Maryland who work to keep #Maryland children safe, alongside inspirational speaker Tony Hoffman, former BMX Pro, U.S. Olympic Coach and recovering addict.
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth

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CASA of Harford County
Harford County Government
Arrow Child & Family Ministries | Christian Foster Care &...
Harford County Health Department
Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy
Mountain Christian Church
Harford County Department of Community Services

04/03/2019

#harfordtalks

Week 2 of the Pledge Program at Havre de Grace Elementary. Today the students had a K9 demonstration and heard personal stories of addiction from two speakers. The students were engaged, attentive, and showed a great deal of compassion.

04/03/2019

Harford County Government

April issue is now out! This month's issue get a budget preview and updates on the Ma & Pa connector trail. These two stories and more, Read it here & subscribe today: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/1664/FYI-e-Newsletter

04/02/2019

Pledge program students had visitors today! The Harford County Sheriff’s K9 Unit provided a demonstration and we had testimonials about the devastating impacts and consequences of drugs.

03/29/2019

Harford County Government

The Sixth Annual Barry Glassman 5K Run/Walk will be held, rain or shine, at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 on the scenic grounds of Harford Community College. Proceeds from this year’s race will continue Harford United Charities’ efforts to increase resources for individuals experiencing homelessness and assistance for individuals suffering from addiction: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1563

03/25/2019

Maryland Young Adult Survey on Alcohol 2018

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03/24/2019

A few spots left! Open to all Harford County students ages 8-11

03/22/2019

Harford County Government

Thanks to the cast & crew of "Addicted" that opened last night at North Harford High School, helping to prevent drug abuse in our communities. Harford County Public Schools