Bridges Program - Frederick Health

Tonight's class is about Mental Health and Peer Recovery, and there is a strong thread in both talks. Teri Heger, leader of our Partial Hospitalization Program, talked about Stigma's hold on people, making them afraid to ask for help. Carlton Hill of the Frederick Rescue Mission is sharing some of the ways a Peer Recovery Specialist walks beside someone in recovery and helps role model and navigate success for those new to recovery. People struggling with addiction experience stigma that keeps them afraid to seek help. That's where people like Carlton are crucial. He speaks his truth to give others hope. Proud that our hospital, Frederick Health, was part of his journey to lead the County’s Peer Support Program. So thankful for both of these talented healers time with our Lay Health Educators tonight!

Attention Bridges Alumni - Lay Health Educators graduates: Frederick Health is holding a special class on COVID-19 and Increasing Access to Vaccinations in your community. If you did not get your E-mail, contact [email protected].