https://chestertownspy.org Nonpartisan and Education-based News for Chestertown Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:55:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/for-all-seasons-sip-safe-campaign-targets-drug-facilitated-sexual-assaults/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/for-all-seasons-sip-safe-campaign-targets-drug-facilitated-sexual-assaults/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:36 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/for-all-seasons-sip-safe-campaign-targets-drug-facilitated-sexual-assaults/ In April, For All Seasons’ Sexual Assault Awareness focused on educating the community on the topic of drug-facilitated sexual assault. Its “Sip Safe” Campaign raised awareness about the risks associated with drug- and alcohol-facilitated sexual assault while promoting proactive behaviors that enhance personal and community safety. For All Seasons staff brought the community into the […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/for-all-seasons-sip-safe-campaign-targets-drug-facilitated-sexual-assaults/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/partnerships-make-a-difference-in-mental-health-for-area-veterans-and-their-families/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/partnerships-make-a-difference-in-mental-health-for-area-veterans-and-their-families/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:35 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/partnerships-make-a-difference-in-mental-health-for-area-veterans-and-their-families/ More than one in four people on Maryland’s Eastern Shore are part of the military community – either active military, guard reservists, veterans, or family members of the military. To help serve the needs of this significant population, For All Seasons has gotten a second matching grant from the Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/partnerships-make-a-difference-in-mental-health-for-area-veterans-and-their-families/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/14/lets-talk-about-it-with-beth-anne-dorman-for-all-seasons-in-all-seasons/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/14/lets-talk-about-it-with-beth-anne-dorman-for-all-seasons-in-all-seasons/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:21:54 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/14/lets-talk-about-it-with-beth-anne-dorman-for-all-seasons-in-all-seasons/ This month, Beth Anne Dorman, CEO of For All Seasons, makes the compelling case that at a time when state and federal budgets are being cut or suspended, the need to support For All Seasons in all seasons is literally true these days. In their “Give With Your Heart” campaign, running in April, For All […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/14/lets-talk-about-it-with-beth-anne-dorman-for-all-seasons-in-all-seasons/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/10/for-all-seasons-educates-the-public-about-sexual-assault-in-april/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/10/for-all-seasons-educates-the-public-about-sexual-assault-in-april/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:08 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183512 With sexual assaults on the rise on the Mid-Shore, For All Seasons is working during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April to educate the community on the risks, including being a victim of a drug-facilitated sexual assault. For All Seasons’ first “Sip Safe” Campaign launches on April 1. The campaign’s mission is to raise awareness […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/10/for-all-seasons-educates-the-public-about-sexual-assault-in-april/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/28/for-all-seasons-open-house-celebrates-new-chestertown-location/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/28/for-all-seasons-open-house-celebrates-new-chestertown-location/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:21 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/28/for-all-seasons-open-house-celebrates-new-chestertown-location/ For All Seasons recently held an open house for its new location at 315 High Street, Suite 202 in Chestertown. Staff provided information on expanded services and tours of the new downtown space. The new location ties into the agency’s ‘Bringing Mental Health to Main Street’ initiative, bringing services to main streets across the Mid-Shore […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/28/for-all-seasons-open-house-celebrates-new-chestertown-location/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/19/for-all-seasons-partners-with-sante-eastern-shore-to-offer-asist/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/19/for-all-seasons-partners-with-sante-eastern-shore-to-offer-asist/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:00:04 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/19/for-all-seasons-partners-with-sante-eastern-shore-to-offer-asist/ For All Seasons’ Center for Learning is partnering with Santé Eastern Shore to offer LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) on April 7 and 8, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Anchor Church in Easton. This two-day in-person workshop includes interactive learning, hands-on practice, and real-world application exercises to learn […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/19/for-all-seasons-partners-with-sante-eastern-shore-to-offer-asist/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/16/for-all-seasons-office-moves-to-new-location-in-chestertown/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/16/for-all-seasons-office-moves-to-new-location-in-chestertown/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:42 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/16/for-all-seasons-office-moves-to-new-location-in-chestertown/ For All Seasons is excited to announce that its office in Chestertown has moved to a new location at 315 High Street, Suite 202. The agency is hosting an open house on March 20 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for the public to meet the office staff and learn more about its expanded services. Tours […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/16/for-all-seasons-office-moves-to-new-location-in-chestertown/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/26/for-all-seasons-offers-suicide-bereavement-support-goup-facilitator-training/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/26/for-all-seasons-offers-suicide-bereavement-support-goup-facilitator-training/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:06 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/26/for-all-seasons-offers-suicide-bereavement-support-goup-facilitator-training/ For All Seasons is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Maryland to offer Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator training on March 12 and 13, 2025 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Anchor Church, located at 620 Goldsborough Street in Easton. This training, which offers CEUs, is for mental health professionals and […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/26/for-all-seasons-offers-suicide-bereavement-support-goup-facilitator-training/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/20/for-all-seasons-announces-staff-appointments/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/20/for-all-seasons-announces-staff-appointments/#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:56 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/20/for-all-seasons-announces-staff-appointments/ For All Seasons has recently promoted two staff members to new positions in the agency. Erica Batson of Federalsburg has been promoted to Director of Administration and Grants Management and Carmeshia Williams, MSHRM, MBA, of Easton has been appointed to Associate Director of Human Resources. Batson, who previously served as Director of Administration and IT […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/20/for-all-seasons-announces-staff-appointments/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/17/for-all-seasons-provides-tips-on-healthy-teen-relationships/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/17/for-all-seasons-provides-tips-on-healthy-teen-relationships/#respond Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:45:28 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182494 February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. For All Seasons wants to share tips for parents and caregivers to share with teenagers in their homes about developing happy, healthy relationships. “Adolescence is a key time for learning to form safe and healthy relationships. Unfortunately, many teens may lack the skills to develop and maintain healthy […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/17/for-all-seasons-provides-tips-on-healthy-teen-relationships/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/13/select-lets-talk-about-it-a-different-kind-of-valentine-with-for-all-seasons-ceo-beth-anne-dorman/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/13/select-lets-talk-about-it-a-different-kind-of-valentine-with-for-all-seasons-ceo-beth-anne-dorman/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:00:07 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/13/select-lets-talk-about-it-a-different-kind-of-valentine-with-for-all-seasons-ceo-beth-anne-dorman/ For All Seasons is bringing love and generosity with its annual Valentine’s Day Silent Auction, running online from February 8 to February 14. Featuring exclusive experiences and unique getaways, this exciting event supports the organization’s mental health and victim services, helping those in need. Bid on incredible items like sports tickets, spa packages, luxury vacations, […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/13/select-lets-talk-about-it-a-different-kind-of-valentine-with-for-all-seasons-ceo-beth-anne-dorman/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/17/for-all-seasons-is-the-mental-health-partner-for-the-2024-military-bowl/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/17/for-all-seasons-is-the-mental-health-partner-for-the-2024-military-bowl/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:19 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/17/for-all-seasons-is-the-mental-health-partner-for-the-2024-military-bowl/ For All Seasons recently participated in the festivities of the 2024 Military Bowl at Navy Stadium in Annapolis, MD as this year’s mental health partner. The Military Bowl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates premier events in the National Capital Region to benefit the nation’s service members. Originally formed to operate the region’s […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/17/for-all-seasons-is-the-mental-health-partner-for-the-2024-military-bowl/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/14/for-all-seasons-announces-new-board-members/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/14/for-all-seasons-announces-new-board-members/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:26 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/14/for-all-seasons-announces-new-board-members/ For All Seasons announced the appointment of Giovanni Wynn of Cambridge and Carl Pergler of Easton as the newest members of its Board of Directors. Wynn currently works for Talbot County Public Schools. For the past six years, she has worked in education and enjoys every moment spent helping children learn.  She also enjoys spending […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/14/for-all-seasons-announces-new-board-members/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/09/for-all-seasons-shines-a-light-on-human-trafficking-this-january/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/09/for-all-seasons-shines-a-light-on-human-trafficking-this-january/#respond Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:45 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/09/for-all-seasons-shines-a-light-on-human-trafficking-this-january/ January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. As the Mid-Shore region’s state-designated Regional Navigator, For All Seasons continues to partner with a network of agencies working to respond to and prevent human trafficking. The agency’s Anti-Human Trafficking Regional Navigator program helps identify human trafficking situations, offers support to survivors and their families, and provides community outreach, […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/09/for-all-seasons-shines-a-light-on-human-trafficking-this-january/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/12/for-all-seasons-frosty-village-event-draws-largest-crowd-yet/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/12/for-all-seasons-frosty-village-event-draws-largest-crowd-yet/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/12/for-all-seasons-frosty-village-event-draws-largest-crowd-yet/ Over 2,250 people participated in For All Seasons’ fourth annual Frosty’s Holiday Village event on Friday, December 6 at Anchor Church in Easton, MD. Participants represented all ages and ethnicities. Participants strolled through the free event while enjoying free activities, including professional photos with Frosty and friends, holiday crafts, Cascading Carlos the Juggler, complimentary cocoa, […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/12/for-all-seasons-frosty-village-event-draws-largest-crowd-yet/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/14/dr-mariel-buque-enlightens-community-about-intergenerational-trauma/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/14/dr-mariel-buque-enlightens-community-about-intergenerational-trauma/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:22 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/14/dr-mariel-buque-enlightens-community-about-intergenerational-trauma/ For All Seasons recently hosted a free community lecture at Chesapeake College by internationally acclaimed author Dr. Mariel Buqué, a first-generation Black Dominican psychologist and trailblazer in addressing intergenerational trauma, particularly within communities of color. Dr. Buqué has written “Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma,” a comprehensive resource offering practical tools for […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/14/dr-mariel-buque-enlightens-community-about-intergenerational-trauma/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/01/talbots-first-brings-bold-mental-health-solutions-to-countys-first-responders/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/01/talbots-first-brings-bold-mental-health-solutions-to-countys-first-responders/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:56 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/01/talbots-first-brings-bold-mental-health-solutions-to-countys-first-responders/ The steering committee of Talbot FiRST™ First Responder Support Team recently presented its program to the Talbot County Council. Talbot FiRST™ brings together multiple agencies and partners to support the mental health of all its first responders in Talbot County − launching a robust peer support team that creates a pathway for immediate access to […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/01/talbots-first-brings-bold-mental-health-solutions-to-countys-first-responders/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/10/18/for-all-seasons-sponsors-marylands-child-trafficking-regional-navigator-program-a-roundtable-discussion/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/10/18/for-all-seasons-sponsors-marylands-child-trafficking-regional-navigator-program-a-roundtable-discussion/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:11 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=180069 For All Seasons recently hosted two Human Trafficking roundtable discussions for professionals in child advocacy, law enforcement, and social services in the Mid-Shore region.  One session took place at the new Talbot County Health Department in Easton for participants from Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester counties. The second was held at Queen Anne’s County Library for […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/10/18/for-all-seasons-sponsors-marylands-child-trafficking-regional-navigator-program-a-roundtable-discussion/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/23/for-all-seasons-back-to-school-supplies-giveaway-and-resource-expo-draws-largest-crowd-ever/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/23/for-all-seasons-back-to-school-supplies-giveaway-and-resource-expo-draws-largest-crowd-ever/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:21 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/23/for-all-seasons-back-to-school-supplies-giveaway-and-resource-expo-draws-largest-crowd-ever/ Approximately 1700 guests attended the For All Seasons 2024 Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway and Resource Expo in Idlewild Park – a record attendance for the event. For All Seasons distributed 800 backpacks filled with materials to local students. “We couldn’t do this event without For All Seasons staff, student volunteers, and our resource providers, who worked […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/23/for-all-seasons-back-to-school-supplies-giveaway-and-resource-expo-draws-largest-crowd-ever/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/22/helping-students-of-all-ages-transition-back-to-school/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/22/helping-students-of-all-ages-transition-back-to-school/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:23 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/22/helping-students-of-all-ages-transition-back-to-school/ Returning to school after a long summer break can be a stressful time for students, whether it’s a child’s first day of kindergarten, a transition to middle or high school, or just the end of the freedoms of summer. It’s normal for children to feel anxious about these changes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/22/helping-students-of-all-ages-transition-back-to-school/feed/ 0