REGULARLY SCHEDULED AT HCLS BRANCHES: 10:30 am – 4 pm 
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Peer Recovery Specialists are available at HCLS locations, on a drop in, first come first served basis:
Central Branch: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
East Columbia Branch:  2nd & 4th Thursdays
Elkridge Branch: 1st Thursdays
Glenwood Branch:  2nd Tuesdays
Savage Branch: 4th Tuesdays (beginning Aug 26)
Miller Branch: 3rd Thursdays

Howard County Library System is teaming up with the Howard County Health Department’s Bureau of Behavioral Health to offer a valuable resource for individuals and families affected by alcohol and substance use. Together, they connect community members with Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) – trained professionals who have lived experience with addiction and recovery.
Certified Peer Recovery Specialists are uniquely qualified with the lived experience of recovery from substance use, mental health or co-occurring disorders to share with others that are experiencing similar challenges. The non-clinical, strengths-based support is founded in their own unique recovery journeys, raising awareness, normalizing conversation around such struggles, and connecting individuals to local resources and support networks.

This partnership goes further, offering on-site Naloxone (Narcan) training on request. This life-saving medication is used to reverse opioid overdoses, and community members have the opportunity to learn how to properly administer it.

By providing peer support, overdose awareness, and prevention training, HCLS and the Health Department aim to empower community members with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to help themselves and others. The initiative is a vital step towards creating a more supportive, informed, and resilient community for all. This opportunity is open to everyone at no cost, and all information is confidential.

If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, help is available. Contact Howard County Health Department, Bureau of Behavior Health, at 410.313.6202, or call 988.