While several facilities in Anne Arundel County provide outpatient therapy or residential programs, Arundel Lodge is unique. We not only provide an array of programs that can work together to support the recovery model, but we embody the philosophy of treating people with behavioral health disorders with respect and collaborating with them about their treatment, we empower people with behavioral health disorders to make their own choices, and we promote independence.
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The Great Give 2014: From 6:00 p.m. on May 7 to 6:00 p.m. on May 8.
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This person-centered approach requires a dedicated board of directors and management focused on providing the best possible support to persons served and addressing every aspect of their wellbeing. It takes a team of staff members dedicated to providing this support with compassion, humility, and grace. It takes persons served who appreciate and value what we have to offer. Finally, it takes the moral and financial support of friends and family members like you who recognize the need for an organization like Arundel Lodge.
Our commitment is to continue on this course and help even more individuals, because we know this work is urgently needed. To accomplish this, we need your help.
This is an online fundraising event created by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County to rally community support for local charitable causes. It will take place for just 24 hours, starting May 7 at 6:00 p.m. and ending May 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Donating is easy and tax deductible:
- Visit Arundel Lodge's page on the Great Give website.
- Submit your tax deductible donation online using your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express).
You don't need to set up an account to donate. There is a $10 minimum donation amount for The Great Give, but the sky's the limit if you can donate more. Our goal is to win first place for Donor Dollars received. If we reach our goal, we can win an additional cash prize of up to $10,000--so every donation matters!
What will your dollars support?
This year, Arundel Lodge is seeking support for the following programs and initiatives:
Health Home: In October 2013, Arundel Lodge officially became one of Mary
land's first Health Homes. A Health Home is a program that integrates the services needed to address all of a person's medical as well as behavioral health needs. Our job is to better manage chronic medical conditions through preventative care and the total wellness approach. In the process, promoting early detection of severe medical conditions can reduce hospital visits and inpatient admissions. Help support this valuable program's services, available to our persons served 24 hours a day.
Helping children, adolescents, and families: Almost 5 million children and adolescents in the U.S. have some type of behavioral health disorder. In response to the need in our county, Arundel Lodge began seeing children, adolescents, and their families in 2012. A broad range of services is often necessary to meet the behavioral health needs of this group, so Arundel Lodge would like to provide an age-appropriate area with specialized therapy. Your dollars could help make this goal a reality.
Dental Care: Many of our persons served are on Medical Assistance, because their disability has made it necessary. Unfortunately, Medical Assistance does not cover dental care. If you've ever had a cavity or an abscess and needed a tooth filled or pulled, you can only imagine what it must be like to lack the funds for dental care. Lack of proper dental attention can lead to other serious health problems.
Your donation could help us create a Dental Care Fund for those in need.
Supported Employment Program: Many individuals with mental health disorders want to work, but lack the support they need to meet this goal. Employment can be an integral part of treatment and recovery, building confidence and allowing individuals to contribute to their community in a positive and productive way. It takes about $3,500 to support one person in this endeavor, and we are trying to support many.
Your support could help someone get the job they want and further their recovery.
Safety Kits: Emergencies often come without warning, and the safety of our persons served is always a priority at Arundel Lodge. The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends assembling emergency kits with enough food, water, and supplies for at least 72 hours. Since officials and relief workers cannot always reach people immediately and utility services could take days or weeks to recover, preparedness is key.
With your help, we can equip each of our 32 residences with a comprehensive safety kit including bottled water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, and a radio.
Parking: Due to the high demand for our services, our parking lot is continually full. We have an overflow area, but it needs to be paved. Your dollars could help pave the way for more persons served.
These are just some of the needs that Arundel Lodge would like to fill in the coming year. The Great Give is an opportunity for you to combine your dollars with other donors' and really make them count.
What have your dollars supported in the past?
Because of the generosity of many individuals, Arundel Lodge has been able to grow and expand programs and services to their persons served. Donor dollars have gone toward building classrooms where persons served can learn to use computers; address their fitness goals by taking yoga and learning about health and nutrition; and take classes to learn about stress management, medication management, and build important life skills.
We also have a well-established art program that promotes recovery through self-discovery. Arundel Lodge's art program was recently featured in The Capital Gazette article "Brush with Recovery: Woman uses art at Arundel Lodge to help heal."
Arundel Lodge has also added two homes dedicated to supporting individuals who have developmental disabilities as well as behavioral health disorders.
These things are possible because of donors like you. We do receive some federal and state funds, but we depend on you to keep our amazing programs and services going. Join us online May 7 at 6:00 p.m. to May 8 at 6:00 p.m. at The Great Give. Schedule your reminder today and count down to The Great Give Anne Arundel County 2014!