Mental Health and Spiritual Readiness Events to be Held this Spring

The NAS Patuxent River Chaplain's office has announced that mental health and spiritual readiness events will be offered in April and May:

Parent Support Group: April 23, 10-11 a.m. at the Religious Program Center Bldg. 401
Parents with little ones are invited for a time of social connections, encouragement, sharing parents tips and fun with the Fleet & Family Support Center New Parent Support and the NAS Patuxent River Chaplain and Religious Ministry.

SafeTALK: April 23, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Religious Program Center Bldg. 401
SafeTALK is a training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and be able to connect them with further help.

ARSENAL: April 30, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Religious Program Center Bldg. 401
Stress causes heart disease, high blood pressure, weight problems, poor performance, depression and more. ARSENAL participants will build an understanding of personal and professional stressors, see the connection between stress and work performance, and focus on the power of the seven best practices to boost resiliency.

5K Fun Fun: May 2, 9 a.m. at Cedar Point Beach
Enhance your mental health and spiritual readiness with this fun outdoor activity sponsored by the Fleet & Family Support Center and NAS Patuxent River Chaplain and Religious Ministry. Runners, joggers, walkers and strollers with base access are invited to attend this all-ages event. Bring a swimsuit for a swim at the beach after the event! Rain date: May 9

All trainings and events offered by the Chaplain’s office are available free of charge to all with base access. For more information or to register, call the Chaplain’s office at 301-342-3811 or email paxrmt@gmail.com.