Please join us at one or more of our scheduled meetings to discuss the needs in Garrett County related to the improvement of health, education, economic, and social outcomes for families in the county. At these meetings we will be using the Results Based Accountability method to determine how to develop program/strategy priorities based on…[Read more]

It’s Bus Week!!!
The Learning Beyond the Classroom staff is so excited to see everyone on Thursday!! This month every child age birth – 5, in the Garrett County school district will receive a bag full of goodies to include:
Peanut butter
Apples
Macaroni & cheese
Apple craft
Apple learning activity
Book
Fun, Food, & Books to your car…[Read more]

World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th. It’s a time to remember those affected by suicide, to raise awareness, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most.

Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks after them in a caring way. Findings suggest acknowledging and t…[Read more]

The next Learning Beyond the Classroom (ages birth to age 5) fun, food & books to your car event will be held Thursday, September 17th at the following locations and times:

Friendsville Fire Hall 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Grantsville Senior Center 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Overlook Judy Center 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Overlook Judy Center 12:30 – 2:00 PM

For more in…[Read more]

Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration is pleased to issue The Crisis Response Grant, Request for Proposals for Fiscal Year 2021. Please find a memorandum from Dr. Jones and the RFP in the uploaded documents.

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a count of every person living in the United States. The federal government relies on census data to distribute funds to the states.

The state’s goal is to have every Marylander counted in the 2020 census. Maryland’s participation rate is steady at 76% but has varied by county. The count can affect…[Read more]