Beacon Of Hope
&
The Cove
The Cove General Hours
Mon - Fri: 10:30 am - 8 pm SCHOOL YEAR
Mon - Fri: 9:30 am-7pm ACADEMIC HOLIDAY/SUMMER
Sat: check calendar for options
Sun: CLOSED
Beacon General Hours
Mondays - Wednesdays 10am-7pm
Thursdays APPOINTMENT ONLY
Fridays 10am-9:30pm
Sundays 11:30am-2:30pm (AA in person and DRA on Zoom only)
46940 S Shangrai La Drive
Suites 10 and 19 (Beacon) and Suite 15 (Cove)
Lexington Park MD
Contact Us!
Beacon- 240-298-0212
Cove- 240-538-1679
Beacon of Hope & Cove/DFZ
The Cove
A Drug Free Zone
The Cove is a safe, sober and fun space for youth ages 12-17 in St. Mary's County who have been impacted by the misuse of alcohol or drugs. We offer mentoring, academic support, recreational activities, job readiness, life skills, and volunteer opportunities all at no cost to you! Contact us today to find out more information!
The Cove General Hours
Mon - Fri: 10:30 am - 8 pm SCHOOL YEAR
Mon - Fri: 9:30 am-7pm ACADEMIC HOLIDAY/SUMMER
Sat: check calendar for options
Sun: CLOSED
Mentoring & Coaching
We provide one on one as well as small group mentoring for our youth. We offer support in creating Youth Wellness Recovery Action Plans and can train high school students as Teen Mental Health First Aiders. The Cove also offers support groups grounded in research to develop wellness tools and healthy habits.
Academic Support
Our program's academic support focuses on schoolwork completion, emphasizing effort and persistence. Executive Function skill-building is our ultimate goal. Our Educational Coordinator assists youth and parents to monitor schoolwork, and the program provides time for schoolwork completion and catch-up. Advocacy for youth struggling academically is also available.
Recreation
At The Cove, we offer a variety of recreational and cultural options. Our goal is for our youth to experience new things and to have some time to relax and have fun without the influence of drugs or alcohol!
Job Readiness and "Adulting" Skills
We help our youth get ready for their next steps as well as step in to their already changing roles as young adults. We offer vocational or volunteering experiences monthly, and seek to help youth develop practical life skills. Team members also assist youth in completing job applications, writing resumes, budgeting or applying for a trade school or a university.
The Cove Team
Committed to Serving the Community
"Welcome to The Cove! I thank this group of colleagues, our beloved Southern Maryland community, and all those who make these services possible."
- Laura Stewert-Webb
Breanna Barnes
Youth Mentor/ Education Coordinator
Hey, I’m Bree. I’m a youth mentor who truly enjoys working with young people and helping them grow through life’s ups and downs. I believe in keeping things real, creating safe spaces, and building trust through consistency and genuine support. I love helping youth feel seen, heard, and understood while encouraging them to make positive choices and believe in themselves. My goal is to be someone they can lean on, learn from, and feel comfortable being themselves around.
Tatiana Jones
Youth Mentor/ Vocational Coordinator
Michelle Williams
Youth Peer Support Specialist/ YAPRS Coordinator
My name is Michelle Williams, and I have over 20 years of experience working with youth, teenagers, and families. I have been with Pyramid Healthcare for the past 10 years, beginning my career as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and currently serving as a Young Adult Peer Recovery Coach in Lexington Park, Maryland. I am passionate about mentoring youth, supporting recovery, and helping young people recognize their strengths and potential. I am also the founder of the Bus Stop Breakfast Movement, a grassroots initiative dedicated to feeding and supporting youth while promoting hope, connection, and opportunity throughout the community.
Javonte Watford
Youth Mentor/ Welcome Coordinator
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