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Known as America's Sailing Capital, Annapolis, MD offers a variety of maritime adventures for families, including a tour of Chesapeake Bay on one of two 74-foot schooners offered by Woodwind Cruises. The company offers two-hour cruises that include sailing past the Naval Academy. Or, families can opt for a special team building program in which guest crew learn how to sail and race the schooners. History-loving families can take walking tours of the city led by tour guides dressed in colonial garb through Capital City Colonials. Children can visit the Chesapeake Children's Museum. While there, they can experience a variety of hands-on exhibits inside or go outside to travel the underground railroad trail that demonstrates how runaway slaves depended on nature in their quest for freedom. The museum also offers a variety of workshops for children of all ages throughout the year. Children and teenagers alike can take advantage of the city's many parks. Quiet Waters Park offers miles of hiking, biking and jogging trails as well as a playground, picnic pavilion, and rowboat and paddleboat rentals. A skating rink is available during the cold winter months.¹

Marriage and Family Mental Health in Annapolis

The large population of armed forces families in the Annapolis area can take advantage of many programs that support family growth at Fleet and Family Support Center. Couples can enroll in an anger management course in order to learn how to better communicate their feelings to one another and to their children. The center's marriage enrichment classes help distressed couples rediscover a loving connection. Also offered are stress management workshops, so family members learn how to effectively handle the rigors of having a loved one deployed. To inquire about these services, call 410-293-2641.²

Families that have recently immigrated to the United States may face many mental health challenges. Language barriers can increase stress and frustration, and acceptance into their new culture can be taxing as well.³ To ease the transition into American society and improve the wellbeing of the family, the Center of Help offers classes that pave the way for becoming an American citizen and promote a better understanding of our country's laws and customs. Health screenings are also offered to ensure the medical needs of children and parents are met. The agency offers employment services as well, including assistance with job searches, resume writing, and job training, so that families can quickly get on their feet. Many more programs are available. Contact the Center of Help at 410-295-3434 for more information.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The Community Action Partnership is dedicated to helping families promote the health of their children, improve access to educational and social services, and achieve self-sufficiency. The agency supports Head Start, which offers various services that foster the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of preschool-aged children. The agency's Youth Services Bureau provides crisis intervention services to protect the wellbeing of adolescents who are experiencing a mental health emergency. Parents can also receive services, which range from career counseling to energy assistance programs. For further details, call 410-626-1900.⁵

The Maryland Family Network offers additional services that promote strong families. Adult education programs, particularly those focusing on job readiness, help families prepare for a financially independent future. Parents can also receive peer support from other parents who have struggled and successfully overcome the obstacles in their life. Parenting education courses are offered as well, and provide the skills and knowledge needed to build a loving, caring home for children. Additional information is available by calling 410-659-7701.⁶

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References

1. Anne Arundel County, Maryland. (2008). Department of Recreation and Parks. Retrieved from http://www.aacounty.org/recparks/parks/quietwaters/#.U64nCY1dXmU
2. Naval Support Activity Annapolis. (2017). Life Enrichment. Retrieved from http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/installations/nsa_annapolis/ffr/support_services/life_enrichment.html#par1_text
3. U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2017). Common Mental Health Problems in Immigrants and Refugees: General Approach in Primary Care. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20603342
4. Center of Help. (2017). Services. Retrieved from http://centrodeayuda.org/Services.html
5. Community Action Partnership. (2017). Agency Programs. Retrieved from http://www.aaccaa.org/agencyprograms
6. Maryland Family Network. (2017). Family Support Center Overview. Retrieved from http://www.friendsofthefamily.org/family-support-center-overview

Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It has a land area of 7.19 square miles and a water area of 0.90 square miles.  The population of Annapolis is 39,474 people with 15,779 households and a median annual income of $72,214. .

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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Annapolis for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Annapolis public health department.