Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

Managing high blood pressure can feel like a heavy burden, but you don't have to do it alone.

Join a Healthy Hearts class! This is a free program for adults with high blood pressure. ✅ Get a free blood pressure monitor for your home. ✅ Learn how to use it and track your health. ✅ Get tips on healthy eating and support from a lifestyle coach and your peers.

This summer class will meet every other week on Wednesday mornings 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM at the Frederick County Health Department. Participants must register in advance and attend one of two Orientation sessions: Wed, June 17 or Wed, June 24. The 4-month program will start on July 1 and end on Oct 7, 2026. See flyer for more details.

This class is for English-speakers, but a class for Spanish-speakers is coming soon!

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Frederick County's State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is hosting a series of free in-person Medicare workshops. Learn how to navigate open enrollment, the different parts of Medicare, the difference between Medigap, Supplemental Insurance, and Medicare Advantage and more. Registration required. Free lunch provided.

The first workshop will be hosted at Walkersville Library on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Please see future dates and times below.

Registration spots are available on a first come first served basis. To register today, call 301-600-1234 or email [email protected]. Free lunch provided by the Division of Aging and Independence.

If you need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication or reasonable modification, contact the ADA Coordinator at [email protected] as soon as possible and preferably 10 business days before the activity or event.

Future Dates, Times, and Locations:

- Thursday, June 25, 2026 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM @ Bourne Building
- Thursday, July 23, 2026 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM @ Emmitsburg 50 + Community Center
- Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM @ Veteran Services Center
- Friday, September 11, 2026 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM @ Brunswick Library

06/04/2026

Did you know that 1 in 5 of our Frederick County residents surveyed reported having a hard time with their mental health for at least 7 days in the last month?

Many people told us they feel shame or embarrassment about these feelings. We want to change that!

Mental health is health, no matter who you are. By talking openly about our journeys, we can tear down the stigma that keeps people feeling alone.

Our Share Your Story project is here to demystify mental health and highlight all the great help available right here in Frederick County.

You are not alone, and your story matters.

🔗Share your story here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tdYoJPUzb0u0fDTLMYnZTQ5o3rviZhZLuJOB4AhCmERUNVMwQkFXRU5ORjI5WjdTTjVRUzJGRzNZVS4u

06/03/2026

84% of men surveyed in Frederick County reported experiencing a major life stressor in the last year. This means nearly 8 out of 10 of our male neighbors are carrying "invisible burdens" like work stress, health worries, or managing grief without reaching out for help.

You are not alone, and your health matters. 💙

Help us support our community by joining our Mental Health Workgroup to make Frederick a better place for everyone to get care. Your ideas and perspectives help us learn how to make our county a fairer place for everyone to thrive.

🔗 Join our team today: Visit https://healthierfrederick.org/mental-health to sign up!

06/02/2026

Meet Kathleen Siedor, a dedicated member of our Mental Health Workgroup!

Kathleen believes that mental health is the foundation of a thriving community. In her work with youth arts organizations, she has seen how safe spaces and trusted adults can truly transform a person’s life. She joined our workgroup to help make sure everyone in Frederick County has access to mental health support.

Many people think they have to wait for a big emergency before they ask for help, but we want to change that. We’re working to build a community where every neighbor can easily find the support they need.

How you can help: Join our Mental Health workgroup! Your voice can help us make it easier for everyone to get care today.

Sign up at http://healthierfrederick.org/mental-health.

06/01/2026

Our July Quarterly Meeting is your chance to catch up, find inspiration, and see how we are working together to make Frederick a fairer and healthier place for everyone!

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register for free: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/J5OTTRrKTRW_ZTYAJvBl7Q #/registration

This meeting will feature special guest speaker, Rachel Harrison, LCPC, NCC founder of Trauma Specialists of Maryland, LLC and updates from each of our four LHIP Workgroups.

ASL interpretation will be provided. If you need a Spanish translator, please let us know when you sign up by July 15.

We hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

Be sure to spread the news about this event from FCG Division of Family Services!

05/26/2026

Excited to share this incredible opportunity from POINT Center MD!

Join the POINT Center MD Leadership Academy and participate in a two-day, in-person training focusing on advanced leadership skills in drug user health settings in Maryland. This training is designed for all levels of program management, from implementation staff through to executives. This no-cost training is available to members of the drug user health workforce in Maryland only. For detailed information, including the full agenda, visit pointcentermd.org/event/point-center-leadership-academy.