RECURRING EVENTS, TRAININGS, WEBINARS, SELF-PACED COURSES, AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Events below may not be hosted or provided by HCLHIC. If you have any questions about these events, please contact the event organizers directly. To find other events in Howard County, please visit our calendar at https://bit.ly/hclhiccalendar. Thank you!
HEALTHY BEGINNINGS
Title: Catalyzing Change: Partnerships for Maternal Health Equity
Description: Healthcare providers, doulas, community health workers, and community organizations are invited to attend this event focused on strengthening partnerships that improve maternal health equity. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies to enhance collaboration and support more coordinated, culturally responsive maternal care.
Date: Saturday, August 29. Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Summit Medical Group, 6310 Stevens Forest Road, Columbia, MD 21046
Hosted by: ZINURE. Click here Contact: info@zinure.org
Title: The Momma’s Circle®
Description: Are you a postpartum mom looking for support, connection, and community? Join The Momma's Circle®, a free support and education group designed for postpartum mothers of all ages and stages. Come connect with other moms, learn from valuable resources, and receive support in a caring community.
Date and Time: Dates and times vary in June and July.
Location: June sessions will be held at the Howard County Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075. July sessions will be held at the Howard County Columbia Branch Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045. Click here to register. For more information, send an email to Info@TrinityMaternalWellness.org.
Title: Caregiver Wellness Workshop
Description: Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) parents and guardians are invited to take part in a series of FREE virtual workshops, offered in partnership with Backpack Healthcare. These sessions are designed to support both your child’s wellbeing and your own.
Each workshop provides practical tools, mental health tips, and strategies to help families thrive.
Date and Time: Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Location: Virtual via Zoom. Click here to learn more and to register.
Title: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Parent Support Group
Description: This is a group for parents and caregivers of children and teens with mental health concerns ages 5-18 years old. The Transition Age Youth (TAY) support group is for parents and caregivers of transition age youth with mental health concerns with a fluid age range of 16-26 years old. Free and held virtual via Zoom.
Date and Time: Second Monday of each month, at 7:30 pm. Register here.
Title: Teen and Middle School Advisory Committee Meeting
Description: The Teen and Middle School Advisory Committee is made up of two groups: high school (ages 13-19) and middle school (ages 11-13). These groups serve as a resource to the Columbia Association staff and the Board of Directors to ensure that the needs and interests of teenagers in Columbia are met. Members organize and implement programs and activities for their peers, gaining self-confidence, leadership experience, and making new friends along the way.
Date and Time:
- Middle schoolers: first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 pm.
- High schoolers: third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm.
Location: The Barn, 5853 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD 21045. Click here to learn more.
Title: Merriweather Teen Council
Description: Are you a Howard County teen, aged 13-19, eager to make a positive impact on your community? Join our Teen Council and help make a fun and safe space for your peers at Merriweather Post Pavilion!
Date and Time: First and Third Tuesday of each month, 4:30 – 6:00 pm via Zoom.
Location: Some meetings via Zoom, some meetings in-person at 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044. Click here to learn more.
Title: All Together Now (0-5+ with adult and all ages)
Description: Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities in both English and Spanish. Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets. Children of all ages.
Dates, Times, and Locations: Vary. Please check Howard County Library System’s online calendar here to learn more. También hay clases en español. Mire el calendario del Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Howard aquí.
Title: Toddler Play and Learn
Description: Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Wiggle, giggle, and grow during this special story time just for toddlers! Explore stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to engage your little one and build early learning skills. Ideal for ages 18-35 months with a caregiver. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class begins.
Dates, Times, and Locations: Vary. Please check Howard County Library System’s online calendar here to learn more.
HEALTHY LIVING
Title: Stroke Survivor Support Group
Description: A stroke diagnosis changes the life of an individual and everyone around them. No one should have to navigate their recovery journey alone. Caregivers and support persons are welcome.
Dates and Times: 2nd Thursday of every month, 5:00-6:00 pm.
Location: In-person at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Medical Library, 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia MD 21044, or virtual via Zoom. Click here to learn more. No registration required.
Title: Sunday Suppers
Description: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Howard County (HC) invites adults living with mental illness to join us for Sunday Supper—a free monthly meal and opportunity for fellowship and connection. Attendees are strongly encouraged to sign up in advance. If you need transportation, registration is required by the Wednesday before the event.
Dates and Times: Starting Sunday, July 20, 2025, and continuing on the third Sunday of every month from 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Location: Sheppard Pratt Way Station, 9030 MD-108, Suite A, Columbia, MD 21044. Click here to learn more.
Title: Living Well: Chronic Disease Self-Management
Description: The Office of Aging and Independence (OAI) Living Well program offers free, evidence-based workshops where participants meet weekly in small groups to learn practical self-management tools to improve their nutrition and exercise habits, manage stress and create an action plan for success. Select workshops are available in English, Korean, Chinese, and Spanish, and focus on chronic disease, diabetes, and chronic pain self-management.
Date and Time, and Location: Varies. Click here to learn more and to register.
Title: Zumba is Back!
Description: Join us for Zumba at Wilde Lake Interfaith Center! Whether you've danced with us before or this is your first class, we'd love to welcome you.
Dates and Times: Every Monday, from June 1-October 5, 2026, 6:30 pm.
Location: Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, Outdoor Plaza, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD 21045.
Title: Prostate Cancer Support Group
Description: Howard County Man to Man Support Group serves and supports men in the Howard County and surrounding areas who wish to meet with others facing issues involving Prostate Cancer.
Date and Time: In-person meetings are at the Bain 50+ Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044, on the third Wednesday of each month; virtual meetings are the second Thursday every month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Click here for more information.
Title: Howard County Workforce Center Employment Workshops
Description: Looking for a job or changing careers? The Howard County Workforce Center offers free workshops on résumé writing, interview skills, networking, LinkedIn, federal employment, and job search strategies. Individual career counseling and employment resources are also available.
Date and Time: Workshops are offered throughout the month. See the workshop calendar for current dates and registration.
Location: Howard County Workforce Center, 9755 Patuxent Woods Drive, 3rd Floor, Columbia, MD 21046, and selected virtual workshops. Click here to view the workshop schedule and register.
Title: Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center – August 2026 Classes & Support Groups
Description: The Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center is offering a variety of free support groups, wellness classes, and exercise programs for individuals impacted by cancer. Programs include Mindfulness Meditation Skills, Cancer Survivors Café, Breast Cancer Peer Support Group, Advanced Cancer Support Group, Young Adult Cancer Support Group, Walking Group, Oncology Yoga, Reset Exercise Class, and GYN Cancer Support Group. Most programs are offered in a hybrid (in-person and zoom) or Zoom-only format.
Date and Time: Multiple dates and times throughout August 2026. Please visit the registration page for the complete schedule.
Location: Hybrid (in-person and zoom) and Zoom-only options available. In-person classes are held at 11065 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 150, Columbia, MD 21044
(unless otherwise noted).
Registration: Click here to view the complete schedule and register through SignUpGenius.
HEALTHY MINDS
Title: Online Adult Mental Health First Training
Description: Africans for Mental Health (AFMH), in partnership with Sheppard Pratt, is offering Adult Mental Health First Aid Trainings as part of our AFMH Behavioral Health Education and Team Conquerors Programs every month.
Date and Time: April – September 2026. Times per session vary.
Location: Virtual. Click here to learn more and to register.
Title: Lunch and Learn Dementia Series 2026
Description: The Lunch and Learn Series is offered on the third Thursday of every month by Maryland Living Well.
Date and Time: 3rd Thursday of the month, 12:15-1:00 pm.
Location: Virtual. Click here to learn more and to register.
Title: Parent CRAFT
Description: Parent CRAFT is a self-paced online video course that teaches parents, caregivers, and concerned others solution-focused, practical skills and techniques needed to meet the risks of substance use. This free resource is available in Spanish. Parent CRAFT is available to all Maryland parents and caregivers through Maryland Family and Youth Interventions for
Substance Use.
Date and Time: Self-paced.
Location: Virtual. Click here to register.
Title: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family Support Group
Description: NAMI Family Support Groups are free, confidential, and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learning group wisdom. Groups meet weekly, every other week, or monthly, depending on location. Free and held virtually via Zoom.
Date, Time, and Location: In-person at Owen Brown Interfaith Center, Room 180, on the second Tuesday of each month, at 7:30 pm. Register here. Virtual sessions are on the third Friday each month at 7:30 pm. Register here for virtual sessions.
Title: NAMI Connection Support Group
Description: A peer-led group for any adult (18+ years old) who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there.
Date and Time: Second and Fourth Monday of each month, 6:30 pm. Click here to register.
Title: Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention QPR Gatekeeper Training
Description: Africans for Mental Health is hosting Mental Health First Aid and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Trainings.
Dates and Times: Vary.
Location: Virtual. Click here to learn more and to register.
Title: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Description: Everstand hosts an 8-hour training introducing common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. One or two certified instructors lead each course. Classes usually consist of 30 people or fewer and are offered in a respectful, comfortable environment.
Dates and Times: Vary.
Location: Virtual or in-person. Click here to learn more and to register. For questions, please contact Donna Phillips at dphillips@everstand.org or call 443-615-3151.
Title: Motherhood and Cultural Roots (Bilingual – English and Spanish; español e inglés)
Description: This support groups are presented by Postpartum Support International (PSI) and seek to share, recognize and honor the rites, customs, practices, beliefs and myths of different cultures – primarily Hispanic cultures within the context of perinatality (fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and loss) acknowledging their impact on maternal mental health and wellbeing. It also aims to highlight the importance of preserving and replicating family lineage cultural traditions during the migration process.
Dates and Times: Every 4th Monday of the month, 6:00 pm EST.
Location: Virtual. Click here to learn more and to register.
Title: FREE Provider Training and Family Support Opportunities
Description: You are invited to register for FREE upcoming training events and family support opportunities for evidence-based adolescent substance use prevention and intervention strategies. Maryland Family and Youth Interventions for Substance Use (Maryland FYI) is part of the Maryland State Opioid Response, funded by SAMHSA. Maryland FYI Partners include the Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration, the National Center for School Mental Health, Bowie State University, Morgan State University, NAMI Maryland, and the Maryland Coalition of Families. All events are FREE to Maryland providers/families, and all interventions are adaptable for virtual implementation. For questions, please get in touch with Melissa Ambrose, LCSC, at mambrose@som.umaryland.edu.
Dates and Times: Varies.
Location: Virtual. Click here to learn more and to register for a session.
Title: NAMI Family-to-Family
Description: A free, evidence-based 8-session educational program for family members, friends, and significant others of adults living with mental health conditions. Participants learn communication skills, problem-solving strategies, crisis planning, self-care, and how to access local resources and support. The course is taught by trained family members with lived experience.
Location: NAMI Howard County, Columbia, MD (in-person and virtual offerings may vary)
Registration Information: Interested individuals may sign up to receive notifications of future classes through NAMI Howard County.
Click here to learn more and to register.
