The Learn to Live program of the Department of Health in partnership with local community medical providers and organizations will offer free quit-smoking classes at the following sites. Pre-registration is required.

¦ Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arundel. 410-777-2480 or visit: aacc.edu/healthservices.

¦ Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2000 Medical Parkway, Annapolis. 410-481-5555 or visit: aahs.org.events.

¦ Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 305 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie. 410-553- 8103 or visit: mybwmc.org. Click on community.

¦ Owensville Primary Care,134 Owensville Road, West River. 410-867-4700 or visit: owensvillepc.com.

For additional information, call the Learn To Live Line at 410-222-7979 or the Spanish-language line, 410-222-4479.

Lyme disease prevention The Department of Health urges parents of young children to monitor outdoor activities and carefully check clothing, skin and hair for ticks as a way to help prevent Lyme disease. For additional information go to aahealth.org or call 410-222-7256.

Parents’ school guide Visit aahealth.org/parentsguide to find information on school health services for the 2018-19 school year from the county Department of Health. Topics include bullying, keeping kids smoke-free, immunizations, nutritious school lunch ideas and more.

Support groups SUBSTANCE ABUSE The Western Anne Arundel Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition offers information on the prevention of alcohol and other drug use among youth, and promotes safe and healthy behaviors.

Meetings are held the fourth Friday of every month at noon in the Anne Arundel County Western District Police Station, 8273 Telegraph Road, Odenton. Information: 443- 351-7989 or email WASPCoalition@gmail.com.

DIABETES A support group to help understand living with diabetes is sponsored by the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 300 Hospital Drive, Suite 223, Glen Burnie. Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Information 410-787-4940.

HIV/AIDS Weekly support group meetings for HIV-positive men and women are held at 1 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis. Information: 410-222-7108.

BREAST CANCER This support group for patients, families and caregivers is led by a licensed counselor and a registered nurse.

The group will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at Kent Island, Anne Arundel Diagnostics, lobby, Chester. Information: 800-966-2619.

Register online at aamcevents.com.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT for community members and families seeking information on psychiatric issues will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month in Room A, second floor, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 301 Hospital Drive, Information: 410-553-8070.

TRAUMA RECOVERY The group focuses on empowerment, learning new skills for managing the effects of trauma and building healthy relationships. Anne Arundel Medical Center’s in-house Abuse and Domestic Violence Program has professional, trained staff. The group meets 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Monday at the Doordan Institute, AAMC Health Sciences Pavilion, seventh floor in Annapolis. Information: call 443-481-1209.

Continuing services ¦ Substance abuse treatment services, are available through The Department of Health. Call 419-222-0117. Narcan training and methadone and Suboxone maintenance services for opiate addicted adults are available through the Adult Addiction Program, 410-222-0100.

¦ Prescription savings program. Available to Anne Arundel County residents, the card provides discounts on prescription drugs, vision care, hearing care, diabetic supplies and lab and chiropractic services. The program also has savings on pet medications.

Information: 410-222-4531. Or go to scriptsave.com and log in using group No.

586.