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Exciting Career Opportunities Await! We are currently hiring for several positions within our organization. If you're passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference, we invite you to explore our available positions. Visit our website to learn more about our job opportunities. Apply Today > https://lnkd.in/gyyse5MN

TODAY IS #GIVINGTUESDAY! #GivingTuesday serves as a platform for people to connect and support causes they are passionate about, creating a ripple effect of goodwill and positive change. It’s a day that not only highlights the joy of giving but also its transformative power in making the world a better place. So let's put this into action and give! GIVE TODAY! >> https://lnkd.in/g6xEArvv

CELEBRATE WITH US AT THE BEAUTIFUL WILLOW POND HOUSE ON OCT. 24TH! Channel Marker recently purchased a 3,800 sq. ft. home, the Willow Pond House, located in Denton, MD, to accommodate an expansion of six additional beds for individuals struggling with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses. The Willow Pond House is authorized by Maryland’s Behavioral Health Administration and will be funded through Channel Marker's $1 million Capital Campaign fundraising effort to cover the purchase cost and renovations. As part of a State of Maryland initiative to address housing needs for individuals learning to develop independent living and social skills, the Willow Pond House will help this vulnerable population recover and avoid relapse or hospitalization. This expansion will join seven existing residential properties on the Mid-Shore managed by Channel Marker serving a total of 39 residential beds. Follow link to RSVP and to learn about our Willow Pond Capital Campaign https://lnkd.in/dXnrsMag

Join The Eastern Shore Talk podcast at the Oxford Community Center TODAY LIVE at 5:30 PM with special guest Chris Moore to discuss the connection between self-care and movies. Free and open to the public!

SELF-CARE AND MOVIES WITH CHRIS MOORE! The Eastern Shore Talk podcast will broadcast live on Tuesday, October 1st at 5:30 PM at the Oxford Community Center. Hosts Jay Watson and Cathy Cassell are thrilled to have Chris Moore, a member of the Easton High School class of '85, as a guest on the show. In this episode, they will discuss the connection between self-care and movies. Chris is not only a mental health advocate but also a well-known Hollywood Film Producer, Writer, and Director. He is best known for his work on films such as Good Will Hunting, American Pie, Manchester by the Sea, The Adjustment Bureau, and Joy Ride, among many others. Chris has received 15 film nominations and is an Oscar nominee. The live podcast at the Oxford Community Center is free and open to the public, so come and join the conversation!

Celebrate with Us at the Beautiful Willow Pond House! Channel Marker recently purchased a 3,800 sq. ft. home, the Willow Pond House, located in Denton, MD, to accommodate an expansion of six additional beds for individuals struggling with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses. The Willow Pond House is authorized by Maryland’s Behavioral Health Administration and will be funded through Channel Marker's $1 million Capital Campaign fundraising effort to cover the purchase cost and renovations.?As part of a State of Maryland initiative to address housing needs for individuals learning to develop independent living and social skills, the Willow Pond House will help this vulnerable population recover and avoid relapse or hospitalization. This expansion will join seven existing residential properties on the Mid-Shore managed by Channel Marker serving a total of 39 residential beds. Follow link to RSVP and to learn about our Willow Pond Capital Campaign https://lnkd.in/dXnrsMag

Thank you to all who attended last night's presentation, 'Reaching and Understanding our Youth with Matt Runnalls'.?We believe?everyone?who attended learned something valuable and will apply Matt's techniques?to?their daily lives.?This presentation has enabled our community to take another step forward to promote healthy living and eliminate the stigma of suicide for adults and youth. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Matt Runnalls for his strength, compassion, and positive contribution to help save lives worldwide. Thank you to the Mid Shore Suicide Coalition for sponsoring this event. “So happy I came out – hoping to use techniques from tonight with my children. Hope to be able to come and hear him speak again.” May 9th Testimonial If you or someone you love is having suicidal thoughts, anxiety, substance abuse, physical or verbal abuse, depression, struggling with sexual identity, loneliness, or more, call or chat with a trained and caring professional . . . Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988 Eastern Shore Crisis Response Hotline - 888-407-8018 Both lines are open 24/7. Resources https://lnkd.in/gwECvRr https://lnkd.in/enEv9DhD https://lnkd.in/enEzkeTY

Tonight is the night! The stage is set, the lights are shining bright, and positive energy is in the air! We're all set to welcome our special guest, Matt Runnalls! Let's engage in meaningful conversations to build awareness, acceptance, and education, and make lifesaving connections within our community to overcome the stigma and effects of suicide. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988 Eastern Shore Crisis Response Hotline - 888-407-8018 Both lines are open 24/7

LIMITED COPIES OF MATT’S REFLECTION JOURNAL WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR $25 IN CASH OR VIA PAYPAL. MATT'S BOOK NO BODY CAN SAVE ME IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON AMAZON. Nobody Can Save Me is the powerful new dialogue around mental health that we’ve been waiting for! It bridges theory with straight-talking, lived-experience and presents real insight and applied action for people struggling and those who care for them: parents, schoolteachers, coaches, bosses, mentors. Let’s get talking!

Channel Marker Youth Staff wore green on May 7th, “Wear Green Day” to show support for Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. This week, which runs from May 5th - May 11th, 2024, is all about raising awareness of the importance of children's mental health and promoting positive mental health practices to support their healthy development. It's a great opportunity to learn more about this crucial topic and show support for the well-being of our youth. In honor of Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, the Mid Shore Suicide Coalition, a partnership of Channel Marker and Mid Shore Behavioral Health is hosting a free community mental health and wellness event with speaker Matt Runnalls. Matt will be presenting on the topic of REACHING AND UNDERSTANDING OUR YOUTH. This event will be held TOMORROW at the historic Avalon Theatre this Thursday, May 9th, 6:30P-8P. Matt is an award-winning advocate, mind and behavioral specialist, international speaker, and best-selling author. He is a well-recognized mental health expert and advocate who comes to us from Australia to share his insights and experiences of working across the mental health field for well over ten years. Matt continues to create global platforms of communication to bring awareness, acceptance, education, and connection within communities to overcome the stigma and effects of suicide. Parents be sure to bring your adolescent and teenage kids. A Meet & Greet will be held immediately after the event. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT! RSVP TODAY >> https://lnkd.in/eGkWqRad If you are in a crisis call: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 Eastern Shore Crisis Response Hotline 888.407.8018 Both hotlines are free, confidential, and provide 24/7 support and resources. Call or chat. #CMHMMaryland #ChildrensMentalHealthMatters https://lnkd.in/g5uSjEA