Addressing Long-term Health Consequences Many survivors experience chronic pain and other health conditions that interfere with their quality of life. ARTiculation is a peer support and education group focused on exploring ways to live well, be informed self-advocates, and address the stigma and health disparities that challenge our well-being. Sessions feature expressive-arts activities, self-care practices, […]

Human Trafficking is a form of modern slavery. Participants will learn to recognize signs of Human Trafficking, obtain resources, and more. During this annual Human Trafficking Awareness event, participants will join HopeWorks and The Junior League of Howard County to learn to recognize signs of Human Trafficking, discuss myths and facts about Human Trafficking, obtain […]

Part of the MLK Day of Service Celebration Everyone can do something to create peace. In this interactive workshop, presented by HopeWorks, we will talk about all the things – big and small – that we can do to create peaceful, healthy relationships and communities. HopeWorks, in partnership with the Howard County Martin Luther King, […]

We work to address the chronic pain conditions experienced by survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. Research has shown that physical, sexual, and psychological violence is linked to long-term health problems, including chronic pain conditions, like arthritis, fibromyalgia, lower back pain, migraines and chronic fatigue syndrome. Health Advisory Board members serve as resources of […]

Please join us for the HopeWorks Inspiration & Social Justice Book Discussion Group, in partnership with the Howard County Library System, East Columbia Branch, located at 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045. Print and electronic copies of the selected books may be obtained via the Howard County Library System, or your regular bookseller/lender. Discussion Group […]