Support Group for International Students (In-Person, Spring Semester) is a semester-long group intended to serve the mental health needs of international students. It provides a safe space for students to discuss the unique challenges of moving to a different country, such as homesickness, acculturation, and academic and interpersonal issues. The goal is for members to develop meaningful connections with others, find community, and get support regarding their challenges. 

Day and Time: Wednesdays 11 AM-12:30 PM (Starting February 8^th but will remain open to new members until full)

The first step to joining any group is to complete a triage appointment with the counseling center. Please call us at 410-455-2542 to schedule. Masking may be necessary based on community COVID-19 transmission levels; please inquire with the counseling center or your group leader about masking requirements for the group.

For general group questions, please secure message our Group Coordinator Lauren Mirzakhalili, LCSW-C, via the patient portal: https://myretrievercare.umbc.edu/

Reflecting Retrievers: Undergraduate Student Process Group (In-Person, Spring Semester) This group provides a safe, confidential space for students to find a sense of connection, shared understanding, and an opportunity to learn from others' experiences. Members will also learn how to make new relationships and improve existing ones. The goal is for members to gain greater self-knowledge and develop more meaningful connections with friends, family, partners, etc. The group requires a semester-long commitment.

Day and Time: Thursdays, 2:30-4:00 PM (Starting February 9^th)

The first step to joining any group is to complete a triage appointment with the counseling center. Please call us at 410-455-2542 to schedule. Masking may be necessary based on community COVID-19 transmission levels; please inquire with the counseling center or your group leader about masking requirements for the group.

For general group questions, please secure message our Group Coordinator Lauren Mirzakhalili, LCSW-C, via the patient portal: https://myretrievercare.umbc.edu/

For employees enrolled in the MD State Retirement & Pension system, the schedule of Pre-Retirement seminars and webinars is now available for January – June 2023.

These seminars are a valuable planning tool for all eligible members and their spouses, provided by the MD State Pension Agency via the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). Employees who attend should be within 8 years of retiring.

Please register for an in-person seminar or webinar using this link: http://www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed-preretirement-state or by calling 443-840-5059. Please provide the course number when registering. 

*NOTE: all in-person seminars and webinars run from 9:00am - 4:00pm.

Webinar Dates:

• January 24 (CRN 37246) 
• February 14 (CRN 37249)
• March 14 (CRN 37278)
• March 30 (CRN 37275)
• April 13 (CRN 37254) 
• April 26 (CRN 37256)  
• May 18 (CRN 37263) 
• June 6 (CRN 37258)  

IN-PERSON seminar dates: 

• February 10 – CCBC Essex Campus (CRN 37161)
• March 15 – Anne Arundel Health Department (CRN 37280)
• April 14 – Salisbury University (CRN 37440)
• April 25 – Salisbury Government (CRN 37455) *Law Enforcement Officers Only (LEOPS)
• April 28 – Harford Community College (CRN 37257)
• May 2 – CCBC Owings Mills Center (CRN 37442)
• May 17 – Maryland School for the Deaf Columbia Campus (CRN 37444) *ASL provided
• June 15 – Hagerstown Community College (CRN 37259)
• June 22 – CCBC Catonsville Campus (CRN 37245)

To register for a seminar or webinar, please go to: http://www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed-preretirement-state

This link includes directions for registering by phone if you encounter difficulties registering online. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Sarah Moore at scullip@ccbcmd.edu.