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SUMMARY:Thriving Together: A Survivor's Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Group
DESCRIPTION:Join HopeWorks for the 2026-2027 series of Thriving Together: A Survivor’s Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Group. \nDuring Thriving Together\, survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence explore ways to live well\, be informed self-advocates\, and how to address the stigmas and challenges to wellbeing that survivors too often face. \nSessions are virtual\, with the exception of the final meeting. \nInterested in attending? Email Tori Rain\, MSN\, RN\, Director of Community Health Services at train@hopeworksofhc.org
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/thriving-together-a-survivors-mental-health-awareness-wellbeing-group-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Survivors' Health Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Tori Rain":MAILTO:vrain@hopeworksofhc.org
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SUMMARY:CommYOUnity: A Support & Education Group for Survivors Living with Chronic Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Us for CommYOUnity—A Support & Education Group for Survivors Living with Chronic Health Conditions\n3:00PM – 5:00PM | Zoom\nDuring CommYOUnity\, we recognize that experiences of trauma – including sexual and intimate partner violence – can leave long-lasting impacts on the body and mind. Survivors navigate many different chronic health conditions\, and CommYOUnity aims to create a space for people to gather\, learn\, and connect as we face similar challenges. \nThrough virtual workshops\, listening sessions\, and guest speakers\, participants will explore topics that support wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healing. \nSessions are open to adult survivors in Howard County. All sessions will be held virtually.  \nTo RSVP for November 12\, 2026: Please email Tori Rain\, Director of Community Health Services\, at train@hopeworksofhc.org
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/commyounity-a-support-education-group-for-survivors-living-with-chronic-health-condition-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Survivors' Health Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Tori Rain":MAILTO:vrain@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
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SUMMARY:LOVED: A Survivor Well-Being Circle for Black Women
DESCRIPTION:LOVED\nA survivor wellbeing circle for Black women\nLOVED is a survivor wellbeing circle created specifically for Black women who have experienced sexual and intimate partner violence. Together\, participants explore the ways that “triple jeopardy”—the exploitation and oppression experienced by survivors who are Black women—can shape their experiences of violence and wellbeing.\nThrough thought-provoking discussions and creative activities\, LOVED creates space to cultivate wellbeing\, build beloved community\, and develop strategies for addressing the root causes of violence.\n2026–2027 Sessions \nLOVED meets on Saturdays from 12:00–2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Sessions will be held virtually unless otherwise noted. \nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026 — Virtual \nSaturday\, November 14\, 2026 — Virtual \nSaturday\, February 13\, 2027 — Virtual \nSaturday\, May 8\, 2027 — In Person \nParticipants joining virtually from other time zones can use the following as a guide: \nCentral Time: 11:00 a.m. \nMountain Time: 10:00 a.m. \nPacific Time: 9:00 a.m. \nLondon: 5:00 p.m. \nRegistration: Email Vanita at: Dragonfly@HopeworksofHC.org\nLOVED is made possible by the Howard County Arts Council through a grant from Howard County Government.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/loved-a-survivor-well-being-circle-for-black-women-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Preservation Circle
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T193000
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SUMMARY:Thriving Together: A Survivor's Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Group
DESCRIPTION:Join HopeWorks for the 2026-2027 series of Thriving Together: A Survivor’s Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Group.  \nDuring Thriving Together\, survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence explore ways to live well\, be informed self-advocates\, and how to address the stigmas and challenges to wellbeing that survivors too often face. \nSessions are virtual\, with the exception of the final meeting. \nInterested in attending?  \nEmail Tori Rain\, MSN\, RN\, Director of Community Health Services at train@hopeworksofhc.org
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/thriving-together-a-survivors-mental-health-awareness-wellbeing-group-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Survivors' Health Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Tori Rain":MAILTO:vrain@hopeworksofhc.org
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CREATED:20260901T153151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T153222Z
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SUMMARY:Health Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nHealth Advisory Board\nAddressing the long-term health effects of sexual and intimate partner violence \nResearch has shown that physical\, sexual\, and psychological violence can have lasting effects on an individual’s health\, including increased risk for chronic pain\, cardiovascular disease\, diabetes\, anxiety\, depression\, and gastrointestinal disorders. \nHopeWorks’ Health Advisory Board brings together survivors\, healthcare professionals\, care providers\, and community partners to address the long-term health impacts of sexual and intimate partner violence. Members serve as resources of support and information for HopeWorks’ Survivors’ Health Project and work together to raise awareness\, educate healthcare providers and the community\, improve care\, and increase access to a broad range of treatment and support services. \nThe Health Advisory Board is open to survivors\, care providers\, community partners\, and health practitioners across a range of disciplines\, including acupuncture\, internal medicine\, rheumatology\, trauma nursing\, physical therapy\, and mental health. \n2026–2027 Meeting Dates\nHealth Advisory Board meetings are held virtually from 12:00–1:00 p.m. on the following dates: \nFriday\, September 18\, 2026 \nFriday\, January 15\, 2027 \nFriday\, May 14\, 2027 \nAll sessions are virtual. \nFor more information or to learn how to get involved\, please contact Tori Rain\, MSN\, RN\, Director of Community Health Services\, at train@HopeWorksOfHC.org or (410) 997-0304\, ext. 7742.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/13792/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health Initiatives,Survivors' Health Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Tori Rain":MAILTO:vrain@hopeworksofhc.org
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SUMMARY:CommYOUnity: A Support & Education Group for Survivors Living with Chronic Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for CommYOUnity—A Support & Education Group for Survivors Living with Chronic Health Conditions\n3:00PM – 5:00PM | Zoom\nDuring CommYOUnity\, we recognize that experiences of trauma – including sexual and intimate partner violence – can leave long-lasting impacts on the body and mind. Survivors navigate many different chronic health conditions\, and CommYOUnity aims to create a space for people to gather\, learn\, and connect as we face similar challenges. \nThrough virtual workshops\, listening sessions\, and guest speakers\, participants will explore topics that support wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healing. \nSessions are open to adult survivors in Howard County. All sessions will be held virtually.  \nTo RSVP for February 11\, 2026: Please email Tori Rain\, Director of Community Health Services\, at train@hopeworksofhc.org
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/commyounity-a-support-education-group-for-survivors-living-with-chronic-health-conditions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Survivors' Health Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Tori Rain":MAILTO:vrain@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T140000
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CREATED:20260901T160502Z
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SUMMARY:LOVED: A Survivor Wellbeing Circle for Black Women
DESCRIPTION:LOVED\nA survivor wellbeing circle for Black women\nLOVED is a survivor wellbeing circle created specifically for Black women who have experienced sexual and intimate partner violence. Together\, participants explore the ways that “triple jeopardy”—the exploitation and oppression experienced by survivors who are Black women—can shape their experiences of violence and wellbeing. \nThrough thought-provoking discussions and creative activities\, LOVED creates space to cultivate wellbeing\, build beloved community\, and develop strategies for addressing the root causes of violence. \n2026–2027 Sessions\nLOVED meets on Saturdays from 12:00–2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Sessions will be held virtually unless otherwise noted. \nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026 — Virtual \nSaturday\, November 14\, 2026 — Virtual \nSaturday\, February 13\, 2027 — Virtual \nSaturday\, May 8\, 2027 — In Person \nParticipants joining virtually from other time zones can use the following as a guide: \nCentral Time: 11:00 a.m. \nMountain Time: 10:00 a.m. \nPacific Time: 9:00 a.m. \nLondon: 5:00 p.m. \nRegistration/Questions?\nEmail Vanita at: Dragonfly@HopeworksofHC.org \nLOVED is made possible by the Howard County Arts Council through a grant from Howard County Government.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/13805/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Preservation Circle
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T193000
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CREATED:20260812T145456Z
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SUMMARY:Thriving Together: A Survivor's Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Group
DESCRIPTION:Join HopeWorks for the 2026-2027 series of Thriving Together: A Survivor’s Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Group.  \nDuring Thriving Together\, survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence explore ways to live well\, be informed self-advocates\, and how to address the stigmas and challenges to wellbeing that survivors too often face. \nSessions are virtual\, with the exception of the final meeting. \nInterested in attending?  \nEmail Tori Rain\, MSN\, RN\, Director of Community Health Services at train@hopeworksofhc.org
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/thriving-together-a-survivors-mental-health-awareness-wellbeing-group-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Survivors' Health Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Tori Rain":MAILTO:vrain@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T164444Z
CREATED:20260811T164405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T164444Z
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SUMMARY:CommYOUnity: A Support & Education Group for Survivors Living with Chronic Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for CommYOUnity—A Support & Education Group for Survivors Living with Chronic Health Conditions\n3:00PM – 5:00PM | Zoom\nDuring CommYOUnity\, we recognize that experiences of trauma – including sexual and intimate partner violence – can leave long-lasting impacts on the body and mind. Survivors navigate many different chronic health conditions\, and CommYOUnity aims to create a space for people to gather\, learn\, and connect as we face similar challenges. \nThrough virtual workshops\, listening sessions\, and guest speakers\, participants will explore topics that support wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healing. \nSessions are open to adult survivors in Howard County. All sessions will be held virtually.  \nTo RSVP for February 11\, 2026: Please email Tori Rain\, Director of Community Health Services\, at train@hopeworksofhc.org
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/13733/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Survivors' Health Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Tori Rain":MAILTO:vrain@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260812T145836Z
CREATED:20260812T145734Z
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SUMMARY:Thriving Together: A Survivor's Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Group
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nJoin HopeWorks for the 2026-2027 series of Thriving Together: A Survivor’s Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Group.  \nDuring Thriving Together\, survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence explore ways to live well\, be informed self-advocates\, and how to address the stigmas and challenges to wellbeing that survivors too often face. \nFor the final session on Thursday\, May 6\, 2027\, the Thriving Together Group with gather in-person. \nInterested in attending?  \nEmail Tori Rain\, MSN\, RN\, Director of Community Health Services\, at train@hopeworksofhc.org \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/thriving-together-a-survivors-mental-health-awareness-wellbeing-group-7/
LOCATION:HopeWorks\, Inside the Non-Profit Collaborative\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 100\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046
CATEGORIES:Survivors' Health Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Tori Rain":MAILTO:vrain@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260902T152924Z
CREATED:20260901T160715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T152924Z
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SUMMARY:LOVED: A Survivor Wellbeing Circle for Black Women
DESCRIPTION:LOVED\nA survivor wellbeing circle for Black women\nLOVED is a survivor wellbeing circle created specifically for Black women who have experienced sexual and intimate partner violence. Together\, participants explore the ways that “triple jeopardy”—the exploitation and oppression experienced by survivors who are Black women—can shape their experiences of violence and wellbeing. \nThrough thought-provoking discussions and creative activities\, LOVED creates space to cultivate wellbeing\, build beloved community\, and develop strategies for addressing the root causes of violence. \n2026–2027 Sessions \nLOVED meets on Saturdays from 12:00–2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Sessions will be held virtually unless otherwise noted. \nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026 — Virtual \nSaturday\, November 14\, 2026 — Virtual \nSaturday\, February 13\, 2027 — Virtual \nSaturday\, May 8\, 2027 — In Person \nParticipants joining virtually from other time zones can use the following as a guide: \nCentral Time: 11:00 a.m. \nMountain Time: 10:00 a.m. \nPacific Time: 9:00 a.m. \nLondon: 5:00 p.m. \nRegistration\nTo RSVP for LOVED\, please email Vanita Leatherwood at: Dragonfly@HopeWorksofHC.org \nLOVED is made possible by the Howard County Arts Council through a grant from Howard County Government.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/loved-a-survivor-wellbeing-circle-for-black-women/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Preservation Circle
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260901T153422Z
CREATED:20260901T153422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T153422Z
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SUMMARY:Health Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Health Advisory Board\nAddressing the long-term health effects of sexual and intimate partner violence \nResearch has shown that physical\, sexual\, and psychological violence can have lasting effects on an individual’s health\, including increased risk for chronic pain\, cardiovascular disease\, diabetes\, anxiety\, depression\, and gastrointestinal disorders. \nHopeWorks’ Health Advisory Board brings together survivors\, healthcare professionals\, care providers\, and community partners to address the long-term health impacts of sexual and intimate partner violence. Members serve as resources of support and information for HopeWorks’ Survivors’ Health Project and work together to raise awareness\, educate healthcare providers and the community\, improve care\, and increase access to a broad range of treatment and support services. \nThe Health Advisory Board is open to survivors\, care providers\, community partners\, and health practitioners across a range of disciplines\, including acupuncture\, internal medicine\, rheumatology\, trauma nursing\, physical therapy\, and mental health. \n2026–2027 Meeting Dates\nHealth Advisory Board meetings are held virtually from 12:00–1:00 p.m. on the following dates: \nFriday\, September 18\, 2026 \nFriday\, January 15\, 2027 \nFriday\, May 14\, 2027 \nAll sessions are virtual. \nFor more information or to learn how to get involved\, please contact Tori Rain\, MSN\, RN\, Director of Community Health Services\, at train@HopeWorksOfHC.org or (410) 997-0304\, ext. 7742.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/health-advisory-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health Initiatives,Survivors' Health Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Tori Rain":MAILTO:vrain@hopeworksofhc.org
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