As a family caregiver, your dedication is invaluable and appreciated. The BCHD Family Caregivers Program proudly celebrates your commitment as we aim to empower you, reduce your stress, and foster a supportive community.  Thank you for all that you do—you are not alone.  Please take advantage of many helpful resources, tools and training listed on this site.

Warm regards,
The Family Caregivers Program Team

Springing Back with Resilience

When: Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Where: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in the Knott Conference Center
              (Level 1) 4940 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore 21224

Do you provide care or support to an older family member, friend, or neighbor? You are invited to attend an interactive workshop to help family caregivers “spring back” from the challenges the winter months may have brought. Workshop participants will engage in  LEGO® Serious Play®, to help reframe challenging situations, build resilience and spring into a new season of caregiving responsibilities with renewed energy.  Refreshments and lunch will be provided.  RSVP by March 10 to linda.m.stewart@baltimorecity.gov or call 410-550-0926.

About the facilitator: Ms. Loretta Veney is an expert LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator, author and former caregiver who inspires and moves caregivers from, "I give up" to "I got this"! (https://lorettaveney.com)

This workshop is sponsored at no cost by the BCHD Family Caregivers Program and Johns Hopkins Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers (2025)

The Baltimore City Health Department is hosting Powerful Tools for Caregivers to provide unpaid famaly caregivers the necessary tools needed to care for themselves - while caring for others. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week program that offers caregivers in-person supportative classes and selfcare opportunities that focuse on: Taking Care of You, Reducing Personal Stress, Communicating Effectively with Others, Communicating Effectively in Challenging Situations, Learning From Our Emotions, and Making Tough Caregiving Decisions. 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Program Dates are being held on the following days:

• Wednesday, April 9, 2025
• Wednesday, April 16, 2025
• Wednesday, April 23, 2025
• Wednesday, April 30, 2025
• Wednesday, May 7, 2025
• Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Click here to register for the Powerful Tools for Caregivers. For more information, please call 410-396-1337 or 443-615-6233. Space is limited, register by April 1. 

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