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  MCF · [email protected]
November 21, 2022 at 2:10 PM

Cultivate Gratitude at Work, Family Day in Annapolis and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Volume 12 Issue 4 November 2022 This month we share: Mark Your Calendars for Family Day in Ann…
  MCF · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Family Day in Annapolis, Marijuana Legalization and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Volume 12 Issue 4 November 2022 This month we share: Mark Your Calendars for Family Day in Ann…
  MCF · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 5:16 PM

New Health Insurance Law, Children's Mental Health Matters Campaign Kick-off and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Volume 12 Issue 3 October 2022 This month we share: A Message from Executive Director, Christi…
  MCF · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 9:47 PM

Get Paid to Share Your Experience with Family Services

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Maryland Coalition of Families is recruiting caregivers with personal, lived experience with family services through the Local Department of Social Services (LDSS). Do…
  MCF · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 2:40 PM

Supporting Someone in Recovery, Medication Considerations and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Volume 11 Issue 7 May 2022 This month we share: MCF Welcomes New Executive Director Christi Gr…
  MCF · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 7:28 PM

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Now Available, Mental Health Advocacy and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Volume 11 Issue 7 May 2022 This month we share: MCF Welcomes New Executive Director Christi Gr…
  MCF · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 2:36 PM

From Prison to the Olympics: The Tony Hoffman Story

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Don't Miss This Inspiring Talk from Former BMX Elite Pro, Tony Hoffman! After paroling prison on December 13, 2008, Tony Hoffman started living out his dream, with his addiction behind him. To…
  MCF · [email protected]
June 13, 2022 at 8:45 PM

MCF Newsletter: Tony Hoffman Talk on June 22, Crisis Services Survey Results and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Volume 11 Issue 7 May 2022 This month we share: MCF Welcomes New Executive Director Christi Gr…
  MCF · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 5:24 PM

Resources for Coping With Tragic Events

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Evolving to Meet the Needs of Maryland Families with Behavioral Health Issues Dear Friends and Partners, In an ever-shifting landscape, MCF has continued to evolve to meet the needs of Mary…
  MCF · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 8:11 PM

MCF Newsletter: Board Names New Executive Director, 2022 Legislative Wrap-up and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Volume 11 Issue 7 May 2022 This month we share: MCF Welcomes New Executive Director Christi Gr…
  MCF · [email protected]
March 28, 2022 at 10:03 PM

MCF Newsletter: Children's Mental Health Matters! Poster Contest Winners and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Volume 11 Issue 4 March 2022 This month we share: Winners of Children's Mental Health Matters …
  MCF · [email protected]
February 15, 2022 at 9:08 PM

MCF Newsletter: Virtual Family Day in Annapolis, Help for Families of Adults with Mental Health Concerns and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Volume 11 Issue 4 February 2022 This month we share: Join Our Virtual Family Day in Annapolis …
  MCF · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 9:56 PM

Join us for Virtual Family Day in Annapolis!

Register today for Family Day in Annapolis! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] [link removed] Family members, legislators, policymakers, providers and youth will gather in Annapolis on Thursday, February 27. Join us to advocate for behavioral health service…
  MCF · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 10:20 PM

MCF Newsletter: Supporting Loved Ones in Recovery, Tips for Kids with Social Skills Challenges and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Volume 11 Issue 4 December 2021 This month we share: How to Support a Loved One in Recovery During the …
  MCF · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 12:43 AM

MCF Releases 2021 Impact Report

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Rising Above Challenges to Support Maryland Families with Behavioral Health Needs Dear Friends and Partners, During this year, the need for MCF's services was greater than ever as Maryland …
  MCF · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 9:45 PM

MCF Newsletter: Become a Champion for Children's Mental Health, MCF Staff Awards and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Volume 11 Issue 2 October 2021 This month we share: Children's Mental Health is a National Eme…
  MCF · [email protected]
October 29, 2021 at 9:21 PM

MCF Newsletter: Children's Mental Health Emergency, Help for Teens With Depression and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Volume 11 Issue 2 October 2021 This month we share: Children's Mental Health is a National Eme…
  MCF · [email protected]
September 27, 2021 at 9:44 PM

MCF Newsletter: A Mother's Perspective on Recovery, Youth Residential Treatment Study and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 11 Issue 1 July 2021 This month we share: Developmentally Typical Beh…
  MCF · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 6:37 PM

MCF Newsletter: New Parent Partner Program, Responding to Opioid Overdose and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 16 Issue 10 June 2021 This month we share: MCF Offers Parent Partner …
  MCF · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 9:01 PM

MCF Newsletter: Self-Care Tips for Spring, How to Talk With a Loved One About Substance Use and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 16 Issue 9 April 2021 This month we share: Children's Mental Health A…
  MCF · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 8:09 PM

MCF Newsletter: Children's Mental Health Matters Campaign, Signs of a Gambling Problem and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 16 Issue 8 March 2021 This month we share: Join the Children's Mental Health M…
  MCF · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 10:32 PM

MCF Stands With the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

Dear Friend of Maryland Coalition of Families, MCF stands in solidarity with the Black Community in this time of grieving, anger and pain. We denounce racism in all its forms, in particular the threat and killings of African-American/Black people. We are outraged by the systemic racism and bias t…
  MCF · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 10:55 PM

Join Our Board of Directors!

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Are You Passionate About MCF's Work? Consider Sharing Your Talents With Us! MCF connected with, supported and empowered more than 2500 families last year. Each family cared for someone with a behavi…
  MCF · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 3:25 PM

MCF Releases 2020 Annual Report

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Evolving to Meet the Needs of Maryland Families with Behavioral Health Issues Dear Friends and Partners, In an ever-shifting landscape, MCF has continued to evolve to meet the needs of Mary…
  MCF · [email protected]
January 23, 2021 at 4:24 PM

MCF Newsletter: Help for Families With Young Children, Forgiveness for Better Health, and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 16 Issue 7 January 2021 This month we share: Forgiveness: Your Health Depends On It MCF Offe…
  MCF · [email protected]
December 14, 2020 at 8:24 PM

MCF Newsletter: Take Care of Yourself This Holiday Season, Children and Multiple Medications and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 16 Issue 6 December 2020 This month we share: Take Care of Yourself This Holi…
  MCF · [email protected]
November 18, 2020 at 8:34 PM

MCF Newsletter: Support Group for Young Adults, Virtual School Resources and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 16 Issue 5 November 2020 This month we share: MCF Launches S…
  MCF · [email protected]
October 22, 2020 at 3:58 PM

MCF Newsletter: The Job That Could Change Your Life, IEPs for Distance Learning and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 16 Issue 4 October 2020 This month we share: Turn Your Life Experienc…
  MCF · [email protected]
September 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM

MCF Offers Free Workshops During National Recovery Month

Help Maryland Coalition of Families Support National Recovery Month We know firsthand that when a family member struggles with a drug or alcohol addiction, the entire family struggles. During September, we recognize Recovery Month by providing educational programs that help all families to learn …
  MCF · [email protected]
September 4, 2020 at 8:18 PM

MCF Newsletter: Supporting Families in Recovery, Self-Care Practices for Right Now and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 16 Issue 3 September 2020 This month we share: MCF Supports Families …
  MCF · [email protected]
August 7, 2020 at 2:04 PM

MCF Newsletter: Learning the Stages of Change, Defining Emotional Disabilities and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 16 Issue 2 August 2020 This month we share: Stages of Change Training: Learnin…
  MCF · [email protected]
August 4, 2020 at 8:38 PM

MCF's Annual Report: Supporting Maryland's Families

MCF's Annual Report for FY19 To view MCF's annual report, please go to [link removed] Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) helps families who care for someone with behavioral health needs. Using personal experience as parents, caregivers and other loved ones, our staff provide one-to-one peer …
  MCF · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 3:47 PM

MCF Newsletter: Building a Magical Bond With Your Child, Getting Naloxone to Those in Need and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 16 Issue 1 July 2020 This month we share: MCF's Overdose Response Program: Get…
  MCF · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 7:58 PM

MCF Newsletter: Sanity-Saving Tips for Parents, Legislative Update, Remembering Ginger Rosela and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 15 Issue 9 June 2020 This month we share: MCF Stands With the Black Co…
  MCF · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 9:38 PM

MCF Stands With the Black Community

Dear Friend of Maryland Coalition of Families, MCF stands in solidarity with the Black Community in this time of grieving, anger and pain. We denounce racism in all its forms, in particular the threat and killings of African-American/Black people. We are outraged by the systemic racism and bias t…
  MCF · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 11:49 AM

MCF Newsletter: Special Ed Resources, Calming Apps and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] [link removed] Volume 15 Issue 8 May 2020 This month we share: Online Support Groups to Connect Maryland Families When to Worry About Children's S…
  MCF · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 3:04 PM

MCF Newsletter: Coronavirus Resources for Families

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 15 Issue 8 March 2020 We're In This Together Here at MCF, we’ve been wondering how to move forward with this March newsletter. We …
  MCF · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Coronavirus Impacts MCF Services and Programs

Dear Friends, At this time, information about coronavirus, or COVID-19, is rapidly evolving as new details are confirmed - yet there are still many unknowns. MCF, like many other organizations, is doing its best to make decisions based on both fact and reasonable projections. Our highest priority…
  Ann Geddes · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 6:55 PM

Insurance for Behavioral Health - Make Sure It's Fair

ACTION ALERT! Insurance Parity Legislation Do you have problems getting and affording mental health or substance use disorder care? Tell your elected officials to support full enforcement of the federal parity law in the Parity Compliance & Data Reporting Bill (House Bill 455), so you d…
  MCF · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 2:01 PM

MCF Newsletter: Special Ed and Mental Health Resources, and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 15 Issue 7 February 2019 This month we share: Self Care: Have Your New Year's R…
  MCF · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Join us for Family Day in Annapolis

Register today for Family Day in Annapolis! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] [link removed] Family members, legislators, policymakers, providers and youth will gather in Annapolis on Thursday, February 27. Join us to advocate for behavioral health service…
  MCF · [email protected]
December 21, 2019 at 3:51 AM

MCF Newsletter: Teens and Depression, Medications for Addiction Treatment, and more

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 15 Issue 6 December 2019 This month we share: Parents Struggle to Spot…
  MCF · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Give the Gift of Support for Families

Help Families Meet and Impact State Legislators! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] Your Giving Tuesday Gift Will Help Families Meet and Impact State Legislators! So many of the issues families face when they care for someone with behavioral heal…
  MCF · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 6:53 PM

MCF Newsletter: Kids and Screen Time, Your Insurance Rights, and more

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 15 Issue 5 November 2019 This month we share: Self-Care: 10 Habits of …
  MCF · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 4:42 PM

MCF Newsletter: Anxiety in Children, Journaling for Self-Care and more

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 15 Issue 4 November 2019 This month we share: Self-Care: How Journaling Can Reduce Stres…
  MCF · [email protected]
September 19, 2019 at 7:56 PM

MCF Newsletter: Story of Recovery, Speaking About Suicide, and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 15 Issue 3 September 2019 This month we share: Self-Care: Fall Reboot …
  MCF · [email protected]
August 22, 2019 at 8:55 PM

MCF Newsletter: Back to School Tips, Eating Mindfully, and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 15 Issue 02 Summer 2019 This month we share: Self-Care: How to Eat Mindfully by Listening to Your…
  MCF · [email protected]
July 31, 2019 at 3:50 PM

MCF Newsletter: ADHD Basics, School Absence for Mental Health, and More

Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Maryland Families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Volume 15 Issue 01 Summer 2019 This month we share: Self-Care: The Case for D…