Positive Pathway and Wellness Center
Community Information & Education Sessions in Hagerstown, Maryland
Positive Pathways & Wellness Center proudly hosts community information and education sessions throughout Hagerstown, Maryland, to promote mental health awareness and understanding. These sessions empower individuals and families with knowledge about emotional well-being, stress management, and available support resources. Our mission is to reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health. Through interactive workshops and outreach programs, we help build a stronger, more informed community. Join us in Hagerstown, Maryland, for educational events that inspire hope, understanding, and empowerment. Together, we can create a mentally healthy and supportive community for everyone.
Bringing Mental Health Information Into the Community
A large share of untreated mental illness is not a shortage of services problem — it is a recognition problem. People do not seek help because they do not recognize what they are experiencing, do not know what treatment actually involves, or expect to be judged for asking.
Our community education sessions address that directly. We provide clinician-led presentations to organizations across Washington County and the surrounding region, in plain language, without sales content.
Topics We Present
- Recognizing the signs — what depression, anxiety, and PTSD look like day to day, and what distinguishes them from ordinary difficulty
- Stress and burnout — the physical and cognitive warning signs, and practical stress management approaches
- Starting a conversation — how to raise a concern with a colleague, friend, or family member without making it worse
- What treatment actually involves — evaluation, therapy, and medication explained without jargon
- Substance use awareness — early indicators, co-occurring conditions, and local pathways to help
- Supporting youth and young adults — what to watch for and how to respond
- Crisis resources — what 988 is, what happens when you call, and what to do in an emergency
Sessions can be tailored to a specific concern an organization is facing.
Who We Present To
- Employers and HR teams building mental health awareness among staff and managers
- Schools, colleges, and parent organizations
- Faith communities and civic groups
- First responder and healthcare teams
- Nonprofits and community service organizations
- Senior centers and caregiver support groups
Format and Delivery
Most sessions run 45 to 90 minutes, including time for questions, and can be delivered on site anywhere in the Hagerstown area or virtually for groups across Maryland. Longer workshop formats and short lunch-and-learn segments are both available.
Every session is led by a licensed clinician. The content is educational: it does not diagnose individuals, and it is not a pitch for our practice. Attendees leave knowing what to look for, what to say, and where to go — here or anywhere else.
What Attendees Take Away
- The ability to recognize warning signs early in themselves and others
- Language for raising a concern without causing defensiveness
- Accurate expectations about what seeking treatment involves
- Knowledge of local and national crisis resources
- Less stigma and fewer misconceptions about psychiatric care
Request a Session
Call (240) 413-1255 or email the office to discuss a session for your organization. Tell us your group, roughly how many people, the time you can allocate, and what prompted the request, and we will propose a format that fits.
Positive Pathway and Wellness Center is based at 28 Jonathan St in Hagerstown and serves patients throughout Maryland, in person and by telehealth.
Booking a Community Session
Is there a charge?
Contact the office to discuss. Fees depend on format, length, travel, and the type of organization, and we will be clear about any cost before anything is scheduled.
How far in advance should we book?
Two to four weeks is usually comfortable, and more if you need a session tailored to a specific topic. Shorter notice is sometimes possible — call and ask.
Can the session be virtual?
Yes. Sessions can be delivered on site in the Hagerstown area or by video for groups anywhere in Maryland, which works well for distributed teams and multi-site organizations.
Will attendees be given clinical advice?
No. These sessions are educational. They do not diagnose individuals or replace care, and no one is asked to disclose anything personal. Attendees leave knowing what to look for and where to go for help.
Contacts
We’re here to help — reach out to us with any questions or inquiries.
Address
28 Jonathan St,
Hagerstown, MD 21740