Laurel Helping Hands

04/23/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Mayor Keith R. Sydnor wants to give men a judgement free space to come together for support, growth, and conversation. Every Tuesday in May from 6:30-7:30p, men over the age of 18 are invited to the Laurel Multiservice Center to talk about whatever is on their mind.

Session dates:
- May 5, 2026
- May 12, 2026
- May 19, 2026
- May 26, 2026

Contact laurelmayor@laurel.md.us for more info.

04/23/2026

We’re officially ONE MONTH away from our Community Fair! 🎉

Join Laurel Helping Hands for a day of connection, wellness, and community. All are welcome, bring your friends, family, and neighbors 💛

Enjoy workshops, inspiring speakers, wellness demos, food, free giveaways, community resources, a live DJ, and activities for all ages.

This is a FREE event. Grab your ticket through the Eventbrite link below and come be part of it! ✨

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983996157916?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/21/2026

Plan your future with confidence 🎓✨

Join the R Rules Workshop, a FREE virtual workshop for high schoolers hosted by the Laurel Multiservice Center! First session begins April 28. Learn helpful tips to get ready for what’s next.

Check out the flyer for details and how to register 📲

04/15/2026

Prince George’s County Health Department is inviting teens to take part in youth listening sessions to share their input on future substance use prevention programs in the county. This is a great opportunity for young people to have their voices heard and help shape programs that directly impact their community.

Sessions will be held through the end of May, and participants will receive a $25 gift card.

Please see the flyer below for more information and feel free to share with teens and parents who may be interested.

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

We’re back for Round 3! 🎉

Our Virtual Teen Mental Health Workshop is coming back for its third cohort and we’re so excited to keep this going with our community 💬✨ We’ve gotten positive feedback from teens and parents, and it’s been really nice seeing how much this group has helped support our teens.

If your teen hasn’t joined us yet, this is a great time to sign up! It’s a free, supportive space where teens can connect, learn, and just be themselves.

And if you know another parent or teen who might be interested, feel free to pass this along 📢

We’d love to have you be part of it 💚

Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/qQHP3rpFsx

04/09/2026

Celebrate the start of Children’s Mental Health Matters Month at the Bowie Ice Arena on May 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., with an evening full of fun and community connection. Enjoy free ice skating, games and activities, pizza, and access to community resources.

This one-stop resource event is perfect for families, caregivers, and advocates looking to connect with mental health supports across Prince George’s County. Come out, have fun, and learn about resources that support strong, healthy families! To learn more about The Children’s Mental Health Matters Campaign, visit https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/

This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to register visit https://forms.gle/ro8zpA5xZ2Xzvu446

04/07/2026

Laurel Helping Hands, in partnership with the Laurel Multiservice Center, invites you to Together We Thrive: A Community & Family Wellness Fair!

Join us for a welcoming and inclusive day celebrating wellness in every way including body, mind, spirit, and community 💛 Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a day of learning, connection, and support.

🌱 Wellness sessions
🧠 Family workshops and breakout sessions
🎤 Inspiring speakers
🎨 Family-friendly activities
🌿 Gardening and yoga demonstrations
🎟️ FREE raffles every hour
🍽️ Food & refreshments
✨ Meet community partners & resources
💬 Build connections
🌍 A safe space where everyone is welcome

📚 High school students can earn service hours!

Want more info?
📧 LHH@laurel.md.us
📞 240-294-1304

Come out, celebrate wellness, and be part of a stronger, healthier community 💫

04/07/2026

Welcome the warmer weather and the opening weekend of our pedal boat rentals at our annual Lakefest event!

Join us Saturday, April 25th from 11:00am-3:00pm at Granville Gude Park for games, food, hayrides, moon bounces, face painting, music, and much more!

This event is FREE and open to all ages. Street parking is available along Mulberry Street. In the event of inclement weather, you can follow our page or check the City's website for weather related updates.

City of Laurel - Government

04/02/2026

Helping Hands is back! 💛 Discover how Dr. Dana Hubbard is supporting the well-being of Laurel’s youth and families and creating opportunities to thrive.

More mental health support is on its way to the City of Laurel after its Department of Health and Human Services brought on a new specialist to bolster services for youth and families. Laurel’s youth and family service bureau, Helping Hands, had been without a clinical supervisor since May 2024, a...

03/26/2026

This week, our clinical supervisor Dr. D and clinical intern Brittney Dorsey had a wonderful time at Laurel High School talking with students about personal boundaries and safety. The students were engaged, curious, and full of great questions! Thank you to Laurel High for inviting us—we loved connecting and sharing helpful resources with our community’s youth.

03/26/2026

Don't forget that on March 28th, Laurel Parks and Recreation is hosting Eggstravaganza at Gude Park!

Starting at noon, children up to 12 years old can take part in age-grouped egg hunts and afterwards, they can get photos with the Easter Bunny. Adults will also be able to participate in their own hunt.

Please also bring something to collect your eggs