Regional Events Calendar
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Visit the HHS Region 3 TTC event calendars for center specific events:
HHS REGION 3 EVENTS:
March 16-17, 2023: West Chester, PA – Mid-Atlantic Partnership Regional Conference—Public Health and Climate Change: Response, Policy, and Implementation, Mid-Atlantic Partnership. Extreme weather events are a reminder that climate change and public health are inextricably connected. This conference will provide public health students, professionals, and partners across our region with the opportunity to learn about and engage in conversations about innovative strategies to address climate issues in the region.
April 1, 2023: Ijamsville, MD – 6th Annual Stomp Out Heroin 5K, Phoenix Recovery Academy. Phoenix Recovery Academy is a recovery high school in the heart of Frederick, MD. We meet the individual educational needs of teens recovering from substance use disorder with care, compassion, respect, and rigor. We are an approved nonpublic high school and the only recovery high school in Maryland. In addition, we run an afterschool program, Alternative Peer Group (APG). Funds raised from this event will go towards the needs of the school.
April 14, 2023: Huntington, WV – Embrace Hope 2023: Joseph Green & Jan Rader, Recovery Point WV. The 9th Annual Embrace Hope is the major fundraising event for Recovery Point West Virginia. This year’s speakers will be Joseph Green and Jan Rader. The event will be held at the Mountain Health Arena Convention Center at 6:00 PM. Event tickets and more info are available online, by calling our development office at 304-962-5553, or by texting “HOPE23” to 44-321. All are welcome to attend.
April 23, 2023: Bedford, VA – Bedford Hike for Hope, American Foundation for Suicide Foundation. A fundraiser to help fight suicide. The Bedford Hike for Hope provides an opportunity to enjoy our natural surroundings and acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
April 29, 2023: Washington, DC – DC Walk 4 Recovery 2023, Now Hope 2 Reality. A fundraiser to help fight suicide. We walk to address the stigmas, discriminations, judgments and categorizations that through our voice and experiences addictions and mental health disorders affect us all. We walk for our Children, Seniors Citizens, Youth, Adults, LGBTQ+ Veterans, Military, Homeless, Returning Citizens, and those with HIV/AIDS to know there is help, hope, and treatment. We walk to share the message and encourage those who may be suffering in silence from physical, mental, emotional, and social trauma; Never Give Up! You Are Not Alone!
May 11, 2023: Virtual – 6th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium, SAMHSA, HRSA, ACL. Registration is free and includes a full day of sessions on how to best meet the mental health needs of older adults. In partnership with Rush University’s E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging, NCOA anticipates offering free continuing education credit for several professions. Please visit the FAQs page for more information. Be sure to join at 10:00 am ET for the welcome and keynote speaker, Montel Williams.
May 12, 2023: Annandale, VA – 2023 Pathways to Wellness Conference, Wellness and Recovery Committee. Join us on May 12 for speakers, workshops, and exhibitors that share the goal of celebrating the journey and progress toward mental health recovery. It’s our first in-person conference in three years, so there will be a lot to see and talk about.
May 20, 2023: Bruceton Mills, WV – WV Hike for Hope, American Foundation for Suicide Foundation. A fundraiser to help fight suicide. The WV Hike for Hope provides an opportunity to enjoy our natural surroundings and acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
June 7, 2023: Virtual – 10th Annual PA CARES Training Summit, PA Department of Human Services, PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and PA Department of Health. Save the date. For questions or to register for this event, please call 717-418-3555. Purpose: Expanding the knowledge base and skills of behavioral health providers who deliver services to active military members, veterans, and their families. Target audience: Community mental health and substance abuse agencies, social workers, professional counselors, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, clergy/pastoral or spiritual practitioners, and the staff of PA Veteran Centers.
June 8-9, 2023: Bowie, MD – 5th Annual Culturally Aligned Peer Recovery Conference, Jordan Peer Recovery. This conference is designed to support the advancement of culturally aligned recovery. This includes a variety of culturally aligned methods, practices, rituals, programs, and belief systems that promote a recovery to discovery process. We expect our attendees to come away with a broader knowledge of culturally aligned peer recovery services while being refreshed in their journey of recovery.
June 16, 2023: BWI Airport Marriott, MD – 10th Annual Maryland Conference on Problem Gambling, Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling. Registration will open in April.
August 12-13, 2023: Allentown, PA – KNT Basketball Tournament 2023, American Foundation for Suicide Foundation. A fundraiser to help fight suicide.
September 9, 2023: Latrobe, PA – 17th Annual Ray of Hope Walk, Ray of Hope. The walk will take place at Twin Lakes Park and is focused on remembering and honoring those lost to suicide. The day begins with the Survivor’s Event at 9:15 am in the Activity Center – Pre-registration is required. The Survivor’s Event is open to survivors of suicide loss and will allow family members and friends to share memories and meet other survivors as well as personalize a remembrance item. A memory wall will also be available for photos of those lost. Past attendees have remarked how healing this event can be. Day of Walk Registration & Sign-in begins at 10:00 am.
October 29, 2023: Washington, DC – Marine Corps Marathon and 10k – Team Maryland, American Foundation for Suicide Foundation. Ever dreamed of running the iconic Marine Corps Marathon through our nation’s capital? Team AFSP has your guaranteed entry and is recruiting runners for the Marine Corps Marathon and 10K on Sunday, October 29, 2023! Be a part of the team dedicated to preventing suicide for the American Foundation for Suicide Foundation.
NATIONAL CONFERENCES
April 10-13, 2023: Atlanta, GA – Rx and Illicit Drug Summit, Operation Unite. This summit, formerly the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, is the largest national collaboration of professionals from local, state, and federal agencies, businesses, academia, treatment providers, and allied communities impacted by prescription drug misuse and illicit drug use. It is the event for decision-makers and allied professionals working to address this public health emergency. Learn the latest strategies for prevention, treatment, and recovery.
April 20, 2023: Washington, DC – 2023 SAM Summit & Good Drug Policy Conference, SAM, Inc. The 2023 conference will be held on April 20th in Washington, DC at the historic Miracle Theatre. We will bring together powerful voices in drug policy from across the field, such as prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement experts to amplify our collective work to scale up the work of scientists and practitioners. We’ve invited current and former staff who served Presidential administrations as well as Members of Congress. This is the perfect option for groups associated with non-profit organizations, corporations, healthcare, clinicians, social workers, counselors, schools, law enforcement and local community groups around the country who want to educate their communities and employees on all issues surrounding drugs and drug policy.
June 6-10, 2023: Washington, DC – 2023 Mental Health America Conference, Mental Health America. The 2023 Mental Health America (MHA) Conference is a weeklong event in Washington, D.C. Events include Policy Institute Day on June 6, MHA Affiliate Day on June 7, and the Annual Conference Days on June 8-10. All events are offered in hybrid format on our custom platform and include in-person, live-streamed, and virtual sessions with closed captioning. This year, we will focus on promoting lived experience, advancing health equity, and centering the social determinants of mental health. We will explore the ways these topics intersect with our collective efforts to promote well-being, prevent illness, increase resilience, and foster recovery – all at population scale – with a focus on Next Gen Prevention.
November 2-4, 2023: Washington, DC – AMERSA’s 47th Annual Conference, AMERSA. This conference features an exciting multidisciplinary line-up of engaging speakers and presentations, including oral abstract sessions, live poster sessions, and interactive skills-based workshops.
November 3-5, 2023: Ponte Verde Beach, FL – East Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders, Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Learning Network. The East Coast Symposium, formerly known as NCAD East, describes itself as the premier educational event for addiction treatment & behavioral health experts.
NAMIWalks: National Alliance on Mental Health
These walks support organizations that host education programs, facilitate support groups, provide mental health trainings, advocate for access to services, and offer a compassionate place to turn for the millions of Americans living with mental illness. #NotAlone
May 6, 2022: Ambler, PA – NAMIWalks Montgomery County PA. This walk takes place at Temple University Ambler Campus. It’s not how far we walk, but how far we’ve come to make our milestones count. With your support and high spirits, we intend to make an unprecedented impact on mental health in our community. Dogs are welcome at certain NAMIWalks events. Please confirm the local policy before bringing your furry friends out to the event.
May 13, 2023: Wilmington, DE – NAMIWalks Delaware. This walk takes place at Bellevue State Park. It’s not how far we walk, but how far we’ve come to make our milestones count. With your support and high spirits, we intend to make an unprecedented impact on mental health in our community. Dogs are welcome at certain NAMIWalks events. Please confirm the local policy before bringing your furry friends out to the event.
May 20, 2023: Baltimore, MD – NAMIWalks Maryland. This walk takes place at Rash Field Inner Harbor. It’s not how far we walk, but how far we’ve come to make our milestones count. With your support and high spirits, we intend to make an unprecedented impact on mental health in our community.
May 20, 2023: Gaithersburg, MD – NAMIWalks Montgomery County, MD. This walk takes place at RIO Lakefront. It’s not how far we walk, but how far we’ve come to make our milestones count. With your support and high spirits, we intend to make an unprecedented impact on mental health in our community. Dogs are welcome at certain NAMIWalks events. Please confirm the local policy before bringing your furry friends out to the event.
OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALKS
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. These events raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. #TogetherToFightSuicide
2022 Walks events will be added as soon as they become available.
DELAWARE:
TBA
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:
October 21, 2023: Washington, DC – Washington DC Walk. This walk takes place at Lincoln Memorial.
MARYLAND:
September 9, 2023: Ocean City, MD – Carroll County Maryland Walk. This walk takes place at Krimgold Park.
September 9, 2023: Ocean City, MD – Ocean City Walk. This walk takes place at Northside Park.
September 17, 2023: Germantown, MD – Montgomery County Maryland Walk. This walk takes place at Maryland SoccerPlex.
September 30, 2023: Easton, MD – Mid-Shore Walk. This walk takes place at Idlewild Park.
October 7, 2023: Hagerstown, MD – Hagerstown Walk. This walk takes place at Hagerstown City Park, Band Shell.
October 14, 2023: Frederick, MD – Frederick Walk. This walk takes place at Baker Park Band Shell.
October 15, 2023: St. Mary’s City, MD – Southern Maryland Walk. This walk takes place at Historic St. Mary’s Historic Museum.
PENNSYLVANIA:
April 30, 2023: State College, PA – Centre City Walk. This walk takes place at Sidney Friedman Park.
September 9, 2023: Pittsburgh, PA – Pittsburgh Walk. This walk takes place at Highmark Stadium.
September 10, 2023: Wilkes-Barre, PA – Greater Northeast Pennsylvania Walk. This walk takes place at Kirby Park.
September 16, 2023: Johnstown, PA – Cambria County Walk. This walk takes place at Central Park.
September 16, 2023: Carlisle, PA – Carlisle County Walk. This walk takes place at Carlisle Fairgrounds.
September 23, 2023: Reading, PA – Berks County Walk. This walk takes place at Jim Dietrich Park.
September 23, 2023: Erie, PA – Erie Walk. This walk takes place at Rotary Pavilion-Presque Isle State Park.
September 30, 2023: Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Walk. This walk takes place at FNB Field, City Island.
September 30, 2023: Washington, PA – Washington County Walk. This walk takes place at Wild Things Park.
October 1, 2023: Lewistown, PA – Juniata Valley Walk. This walk takes place at Kish Park.
VIRGINIA:
September 9, 2023: Virginia Beach, VA – Virginia Beach Walk. This walk takes place at Mount Trashmore.
September 10, 2023: Manassas, VA – Manassas Walk. This walk takes place at Harris Pavilion.
September 16, 2023: Ashburn, VA – Loudon County Walk. This walk takes place at One Loudon.
October 1, 2023: Fairfax, VA – Fairfax Walk. This walk takes place at Fairfax City Hall.
October 7, 2023: Charles City, VA – Charles City Walk. This walk takes place at Charles City High School.
October 7, 2023: Lynchburg, VA – Lynchburg Walk. This walk takes place at Peaksview Park.
October 7, 2023: Roanoke, VA – Salem-Roanoke Walk. This walk takes place at Cregger Center, Roanoke College.
October 14, 2023: Stephens City, VA – Stephens City Walk. This walk takes place at Sherando High School and Sherando Park.
October 14, 2023: Newport News, VA – Virginia Peninsula Walk. This walk takes place at Newport News Park.
October 14, 2023: Fredericksburg, VA – Greater Fredericksburg Walk. This walk takes place at John Lee Pratt Park.
October 21, 2023: Staunton, VA – Greater Shenandoah Valley/Charlottesville Walk. This walk takes place at Gypsy Hill Park.
October 21, 2023: Dublin, VA – New River Valley Walk. This walk takes place at Randolph Park.
October 21, 2023: Suffolk, VA – Suffolk Walk. This walk takes place at Bennett’s Creek Park.
October 28, 2023: Richmond, VA – Richmond Virginia Walk. This walk takes place at Byrd Park.
October 28, 2023: Bristol, VA – Bristol Virginia Walk. This walk takes place at Cumberland Square Park.
November 4, 2023: Galax, VA – Galax Walk. This walk takes place at Felt’s Park.
November 4, 2023: Danville, VA – Danville South Central Walk. This walk takes place at Ballou Park.
WEST VIRGINIA:
TBA
OUT OF THE DARKNESS CAMPUS WALKS
Additional events will be added as they become available.
DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 4, 2023: Washington, DC – Gallaudet University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Foster Auditorium.
MARYLAND
PENNSYLVANIA
March 25, 2023: Waynesburg, PA – Waynesburg University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Marisa Fieldhouse/Gymnasium.
March 31, 2023: Pittsburgh, PA – La Roche University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Bold Lawn.
April 1, 2023: Allentown, PA – Lehigh Valley Colleges and Sigma Nursing Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Cedar Creek Park.
April 1, 2023: Pittsburgh, PA – Chatham University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Mellon Patio.
April 22, 2023: Huntingdon Valley, PA – Lower Moreland High School Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Lower Moreland High School.
April 22, 2023: Pittsburgh, PA – Duquesne University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Brottier Lawn.
April 22, 2023: Philadelphia, PA – Holy Family University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Holy Family University Northeast Campus.
April 23, 2023: Scranton, PA – Marywood University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Marywood Art Field.
April 23, 2023: Collegeville, PA – Ursinus College Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Ursinus College.
April 23, 2023: Slippery Rock, PA – Slippery Rock University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at TBA.
April 23, 2023: Kutztown, PA – Kutztown University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at DMZ Kutztown University.
VIRGINIA
March 25, 2023: Alexandria, VA – Virginia Theological Seminary Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Virginia Theological Seminary.
April 2, 2023: Newport News, VA – Christopher Newport University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at CNU Hall.
April 2, 2023: Harrisonburg, VA – James Madison University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Festival Lawn and 5K Route
April 15, 2023: Winchester, VA – Shenandoah University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Shenandoah University.
April 16, 2023: Charlottesville, VA – University of Virginia Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Ampitheater.
April 16, 2023: Arlington, VA – Marymount University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at The Rixey Plaza.
April 22, 2023: Williamsburg, VA – College of William & Mary University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Counseling Center.
April 22, 2023: Radford, VA – Radford University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Bonnie Hulburt Student Center.
April 29, 2023: Virtual, VA – Virginia Chapter Virtual University Campus Walk. This walk takes place virtually.
WEST VIRGINIA
March 25, 2023: Charleston, WV – University of Charleston Campus Walk. This walk takes place at the University of Charleston.
THE OVERNIGHT WALK
June 3, 2023: Washington, DC – Washington DC Overnight Walk.