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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCASSP Events Newsletter May 2014 is Mental Health Awarenes Month and Older Adults Month ”The Elephant in the Room: Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk” May 16. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for those ages 15-24 years and risk becomes even greater in middle age. Over 38,000 individuals die by suicide each year, yet working with suicidal clients often presents as both a professional challenge and a personal fear. The ability to conduct an informed suicide risk assessment is a vital skill for clinicians. Read more here. Health & wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health Valuable resources that are helpful to people over 60 who go online to learn more about health & aging: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ First Annual Elder Justice Day, June 13, 10-2pm, Tuscarora Senior Activity Center, Mercersburg. Lunch is included. See Flier at the end of the Events. Preventing Suicide: Following Up after the Crisis More than 1 million people receive help by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline each year. Most callers who were in crisis report decreased feelings of distress and hopelessness and fewer thoughts about suicide as a result of their calls. However, evaluations also show that 43% of callers contemplating suicide had recurring thoughts about killing themselves in the weeks after a call, yet fewer than a quarter of them had seen a behavioral health care provider even 4-6 weeks following their crisis call. Learn more here Half of Adults with Serious Thoughts of Suicide Did Not Receive Mental Health Services A new SAMHSA report says that about half of the 8.6 million American adults who had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year did not receive any mental health services. Read more here Long Term Care includes a variety of services and supports to meet health or personal care needs over an extended period of time. Almost 70% of people turning age 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives. The website provides basic information to begin to think about the need for long- term care and provides resources to help plan for the future. Find info on planning and more at LongTermCare.gov Mental Illness Not a Driving Force behind Crime: Study Few crimes committed by mentally ill patients were directly linked to symptoms, researcher notes. Read more here American kids are more likely to be medicated for behavioral problems if they're in poor or military families An estimated 7.5 percent of American children age 6-17 were prescribed drugs to treat behavioral and emotional difficulties in 2011, according to a recent CDC report. That estimate is equivalent to roughly 3.2 million children. Furthermore, the CDC reports that nearly 8 percent of children whose parents are members of the US military and 9.2 percent of children from families with incomes below the poverty line take prescription drugs for these same problems. Read more Events May Bullying Prevention Resources The Highmark Foundation, in collaboration with the Center for Safe Schools and the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, is presenting several community screenings of the film “Bully” over the next several months. The 45-minute film promotes awareness about bullying issues. “Bully” follows two youth and their families over the course of a school year and aims to be a catalyst for change in the way we deal with bullying as parents, teachers and society as a whole. A facilitated session conducted by Pennsylvania bullying prevention trainers and consultants will be held after the viewing with professionals who can offer additional insights and solutions to this nationwide problem. The event is free and open to the public. Dates, locations and online registration. For more information, contact Sally Canazaro at 717-763-1661, x168. The Center for Safe Schools also sponsors a professional development webinar series every third Thursday on bullying prevention. The webinars are held from 3:00-4:15 p.m. 'Like Little Language Vacuum Cleaners,' Kids Suck Up Swear Words They pick it up from parents, as much as they may try to hide it, from siblings and peers and from entertainment. Jay, a professor at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, examines when and why children incorporate taboo language into their lexicons in a recent paper in the American Journal of Psychology. Read more: http://www.npr.org/2014/04/20/304957688/like-little-language-vacuum-cleaners-kids-suck- up-swear-words?utm_source=Contactology&utm_campaign=Daily+Enews New Child Abuse Laws The new laws, according to a press release, “will expand and further define mandatory reporters and the reporting process [of child abuse], increase penalties for those mandated to report suspected child abuse who fail to do so and provide protections from employment discrimination for filing a good faith report of child abuse.” Read more http://www.timesherald.com/general-news/20140415/gov-tom-corbett- holds-signing-of-child-abuse-protection-bills-at-ambler-area-ymca Health Link ONLINE The Spring 2014 issue of Health Link ONLINE is now available. The articles in this issue include Active Play Safety, Health Education Lessons for Pre-K, Tooth Brushing in Child Care and more. Ensuring all Pennsylvania children have medical insurance: Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) covers kids who don't have medical insurance. Your children, the children of your staff, and the children enrolled in your child care program may qualify if they are under age 19, are a U.S. citizen or qualified alien, are not insured, and are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance. Information about family size and income are used to determine if a child is eligible. Children who qualify can get CHIP for free or at low cost, depending on the family's income. Apply on-line at www.chipcoversPAkids.com or call 1-800-986- KIDS (5437). Also download or order CHIP materials to provide to the families you serve. Firstborn Females Found Most Likely to Succeed “Sibling Configurations, Educational Aspiration and Attainment,” The study, by PhD student Feifei Bu at the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex, has found that a firstborn female is likely to be the most ambitious and successful sibling in a family. But don't worry, guys — firstborn boys come in at a close second. Read more: https://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/firstborn-females-found-most-likely-to-succeed-201658754.html How to raise happy kids, according to science Now there's tons of info on raising smart kids and successful kids, but how do you raise happykids? Sometimes it's hard to balance what's best for children with what makes them happy — but the two don't have to be mutually exclusive. http://theweek.com/article/index/259364/how- to-raise-happy-kids-according-to-science# Study shows profound barriers to success for children A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Race for Results: Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children, unveils the Race for Results index, which shows the nation has much ground to cover to ensure that all children are positioned to thrive. Download the report, which features new data and recommendations from the Foundation. Promoting Protective Factors for In-Risk Families and Youth: A Brief for Researchers (Children's Bureau) This brief reviews the importance of protective factors in working with the in‐ risk populations served by the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF). It was written by Development Services Group, Inc., for ACYF. Read more at: http://www.dsgonline.com/acyf/PF_Research_Brief.pdf?utm_source=Build+ECE+News%2C+April+16%2C+2014 &utm_campaign=Build+news&utm_medium=email New Resource Helps Identify Developmental Delays in Infants & Young Children The U.S. departments of Education and Health and Human Services have launched "Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive!," a new initiative to encourage developmental and behavioral screening for children from birth to age 5. This new effort helps families understand developmental milestones so they can get care to identify possible developmental delays as soon as possible. Find childhood development programs near you that can help your child succeed in school and thrive alongside their peers. In Children’s Hands, E-Cigarettes Can Be Deadly Poison centers are experiencing a spike in calls concerning children exposed to liquid nicotine, from one call a month in September 2010, to 215 calls a month in February 2014. The new findings are just the latest in increasing skepticism over e-cigarettes' safety. See more here: http://time.com/47754/in-the-hands-of-babes-e-cigarettes-can-be-deadly/ Free Webinar Series: Webinar Wednesdays for addictions professionals and other stakeholders on topics that have included: Brief Interventions for Marijuana, The Ins and Outs of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Dependence, Ethics in Addiction, Adolescent Co-occurring Disorders, LGBTQ Issues in Addiction, and others. View past webinars in our Webinar Library. Women, Addiction & Mental Health: The Vulnerable Population The need to consider treatment issues and characteristics of women as a select population in treatment has become critical, as both research and clinical evidence have identified gender-specific risk factors, accelerated progression, and comorbidities particular to women. This white paper from Union Institute & University's Associate Dean of Graduate Psychology, Dr. Jerry Fishman, addresses biological, hormonal, psychological, and social factors which increase the susceptibility of women to addiction and mental health disorders. To download and read more, go here Education…………………………………………………… Teachers' Desk Reference: Family and Community Engagement This issue of Teachers’ Desk Reference provides practical strategies for involving family and community members as partners in education, in addition to resources for increasing successful outcomes for all students. http://www.pattan.net/category/Resources/PaTTAN%20Publications/Browse/Single/?id=534d33288b03328521 8b4575 How to keep kids reading through the summer There's learning to read, and then there's loving to read. As the end of the school year approaches, parents are stockpiling ideas to keep their children on top of those long summer reading lists. But how? http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/27/living/anna-quindlen-raising- readers/index.html?hpt=hp_bn11&utm_source=Contactology&utm_campaign=Daily+Enews Eduplace provides free K-8 resources for teachers, students, and parents. There is a searchable activity database, educational games, collaborative projects, textbook support, online store, and more – for teachers, students, and families to support instruction in the classroom and at home. Visit: http://www.eduplace.com/ Teaching Channel See why so many educators are turning to Teaching Channel. Find ideas and get organized with great lesson plans, curriculum development tools and videos that will help you with your professional development. With Teaching Channel, many resources are just a click away: https://www.teachingchannel.org/?utm_source=Build+ECE+News%2C+March+19%2C+2014&utm_campaign= Build+news&utm_medium=email These math apps help kids count their money These five apps assist in learning about money, particularly coinage: http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2014/04/these_math_apps_help_kids_count_their_money Purr-Fect Companions: Program Pairs Cats With Kids Learning to Read Enter the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, whose Book Buddies program turned things around for Colby. Once or twice a week, Colby goes to the animal shelter to read to cats. The program pairs about 30 children a week with felines awaiting adoption. http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2014/03/purr-fect-companions-program-pairs-cats-with-kids- learning-to-read/ "Get Ready to Read" is a free, research-based and easy-to-use online screening tool. It consists of 20 questions that parents and caregivers can ask a four-year-old to see if he or she is on track for learning how to read. Learn more here. 5 Tips to Foster a Love for Reading Ignite imaginations with these creative tips, plus some useful tech tools: http://links.edutopia.mkt5094.com/ctt?kn=41&ms=ODAwMDIwMAS2&r=MjcyNjg1NTg2ODQS1&b=0&j=MTIxNjA5MzEwS0&mt=1&rt =0 What Can Schools Do to Build Resilience in their Students? After each school shooting, violent classroom episode, or student suicide—all too common today—there is talk about resilience in schools. Why is it that some students bounce back from adversity and others do not? Coping and functioning well despite adversity or trauma is resilience. See more at: http://www.childtrends.org/what-can-schools-do-to-build-resilience-in- their-students/#sthash.Tlyz7YIB.dpuf Fundraisers………………………………………………… The Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg Art Auction Tuesday, May 13, 5pm to 8pm at Winebrenner Seminary Auditorium (former Scotland School for Veteran's Children). Funds raised will be used to send the children in our area to camp this summer. Car Show to Benefit Breast Cancer Services, June 7 The 3C Racing Team will hold a car show on Saturday, June 7 at Lurgan Lions Club, 13978 Cumberland Highway, Roxbury. Proceeds will benefit Rhonda Brake Shreiner Women's Center. All vehicles are invited to enter, including: classics, antiques, muscle, street rod, daily driver, trucks, race cars, and motorcycles. Admission is free, but there is a $10 registration fee for each vehicle entered for judging. More info: http://www.summithealth.org/summit-news/car-show-benefit-breast-cancer- services-june-7 Friday, June 6th. Go ahead, register today! Poverty affects an entire community. 1 out of 5, or 20% of families in Franklin County cannot meet basic living expenses. Hardworking families are caught in a cycle of poverty and unsustainable living situations. That’s messed up! We need hardworking families to succeed. Race Against Poverty is an opportunity to take a stand together against the poverty that grips many of our own, and stifles our full potential. 100% of your registration fee will go to the Circles Initiative to build supportive ‘circles’ community volunteers around people who are working hard to overcome poverty. How cool is that!? More info: http://raceagainstpoverty.org/ 30th Annual Friends of Legal Services Book Sale 9 to 9, Friday, May 9, 9 to 5, Saturday, May 10, and from 12 to 4, Sunday, May 11at Laird Hall, Wilson College, Chambersburg. Proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations that provide legal services to low-income residents and victims of domestic violence. 4th annual Franklin County Century Bike Ride June 21, 2014 The event will begin at Greene Township Park, 1006 Elevator Street, Scotland, Pa. Over 150 bicyclists from the tri-state area, and as far away as Las Vegas, are expected to participate in the event, which raises money for breast cancer services at the Rhonda Brake Shreiner Women's Center and the Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance. Ride routes vary from 12 miles, to 18, 42, 62, and 100-mile lengths. The riders are fully supported by roaming assistance vehicles, rest stops and emergency medical personnel. To participate or be a sponsor, visit www.franklincountycyclists.org for more information. For more information on Rhonda Brake Shreiner Women's Services, visit www.SummitHealth.org/RBSWC …...………………………..….. For faith based or community organizations to develop volunteer program to offer occasional respite for families of children with special healthcare needs, including a disability or chronic illness. Take 5 is a project designed for faith based and community organizations to develop or expand a volunteer respite program for families of children with special healthcare needs, including a disability or chronic illness. The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Health is accepting applications from organizations for mini grants up to $5000. The Pennsylvania Bureau of Health Statistics and Research released the 2013 County Health Profiles, a series of 68 individual data listings – one for each county and one for Pennsylvania. FREE Community Stroke Seminar on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Brooks Complex Auditorium at Wilson College. Drs. Sanjay Dhar, Summit Hospitalist and Robert Sterling Jr., WellSpan Neurology will be the guest speakers. Complete event details and registration information is here: http://www.summithealth.org/StrokeSeminar Registration deadline is May 6, 2014. Health Tip: Eat Healthy Use your plate as a blueprint Using your meal plate as a blueprint of what to eat, you can make sure you're getting the right amount of nutritious foods. Read more here: http://www.healthfinder.gov/News/Article.aspx?id=686700&source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_so urce=govdelivery 5 things you do that may make spring allergies worse While the spring months bring warmer temperatures and longer hours of sunshine, they also bring about seasonal allergies for millions of people. And with a predicted "pollen vortex" threatening to make this spring the worst allergy season on record, you may need all the help you can get. http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/health/2014/04/21/5-things-make-spring- allergies-worse/7954999/ Healthy Places, Healthy People: A Progress Review Webinar on Nutrition and Weight Status & Physical Activity May 9, 12:30-2:00pm Americans who combine a nutrient-dense diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains with regular physical activity decrease their risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2diabetes, and some cancers. Place matters, too, healthy environments and healthy communities ultimately contribute to healthy people. Register Now Housing/Homelessness………………………………… 10 Things You Should Know about Housing https://www.disability.gov/disability-connection-newsletter- april-2014/ Disability.gov Guide to Housing This guide has information about government agencies and organizations that can help you find an affordable place to live. You’ll also find information about rental assistance programs, assisted living facilities and modifying your home to make it accessible. https://www.disability.gov/resource/disability-govs-guide-housing/ Behavioral Health Services for People Who Are Homeless Equips those who provide services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who need or are in substance abuse or mental illness treatment with guidelines to support their care. Discusses prevention and treatment as part of integrated care. To download a pdf or to order copies, go to: http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA13-4734/SMA13- 4734.pdf Homelessness: The Reality for School Students at Chambersburg Area School District "If and when students are deemed 'homeless', they also automatically qualify for free breakfast and lunch at school. We also can help them by providing book bags, some food for home, and hygiene items. This year we've started to maintain a food pantry also. However, what we can do for these students is very limited and that is a challenge," Mrs. Lambert said. Read more: http://www.chambersburg.k12.pa.us/education/components/whatsnew/default.php?sectiondetailid=27917&vie wType=detail&id=3438 Mental/Behavioral Health………………………. 6th Annual Mental Health Awareness Day Sponsored by the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (OMHSAS) Services Staff Improvement and Recognition Committee (SIRC) Friday, May 9, 2014 11am-1:00pm in Harrisburg at the Department of General Services. Info booths, guest speakers, lunch. Webinar: How Positive Youth Development Offers Promise for Teen Health & Teen Pregnancy Prevention May 7, 2014, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET. Register. Transforming Trauma in LGBTQ Youth Speaker Series: Working with Families and Schools May 7, 2014 (9:00 am PDT) Presenters: Al Killen-Harvey, LCSW, Chadwick Center, The Harvey Institute; Betty Hill, MPM, Persad Center; Sandra Soloski, MA, Persad Center; Presenter from the NCTSN Schools Committee.Presenters will discuss how to work with families and their schools to advocate for a child or youth who identifies as LGBTQ. To register/more info: http://learn.nctsn.org/login/index.php “Autism Spectrum Disorder: From Numbers to Know-How,” The video and presentation slides including Beyond the Data from the April session of CDC’s Public Health Grand Rounds, “Autism Spectrum Disorder: From Numbers to Know-How,” held on Tuesday, April 22 are now available at http://www.cdc.gov/about/grand-rounds/archives/2014/April2014.htm. 11 things never to say to parents of a child with autism (and 11 you should) We know they mean well. Or at least we hope they do. All of the family, friends, co-workers and even strangers who approach parents of children on the autism spectrum with words that really should never have left their mouths in the first place. Words that often unintentionally hurt or upset family members who are affected by autism. http://www.today.com/health/11-things-never-say-parents-child-autism-11-you-should-2D79526244 Statewide Art Contest for Individuals with Disabilities Entries accepted now through Aug. 25, 2014. Winners will be announced in October. Several of the winning pieces will go on display in Harrisburg for public viewing. For official contest guidelines and the required entry form, visit The Arc of Pennsylvania’s website at www.thearcpa.org or email questions to artcontest@pa.gov. A Practitioner's Resource Guide: Helping Families to Support Their LGBT Children offers information and resources to help practitioners throughout health and social service systems implement best practices in engaging and helping families and caregivers to support their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) children. To read, download, order: http://store.samhsa.gov//product/PEP14-LGBTKIDS Rural Mental Health and Substance Abuse Toolkit. Rural Assistance Center (RAC), the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center, and the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis: New toolkit to help rural communities and organizations develop and implement programs that meet the targeted mental health needs of communities based on proven approaches and strategies. Learn more. Webcast: Partnering with Youth/Young Adults in Behavioral Health to Live Happy, Healthy, Productive Lives Discusses mental and substance use disorders among teenagers and young adults and effective approaches to preventing underage drinking and use of illicit drugs. Examines the role of family, schools, and community in prevention, treatment, and recovery. To download the webcast go here. Webinar Series: “Making It Work for Young Adults of Transition Age,” sponsored by the National Technical Assistance Center on Children’s Mental Health at Georgetown University. The series began May 2 and will continue weekly through May 22. Presentations will be archived online. What’s New in DSM-5 and The New ASAM Criteria? Implications in an Era of Healthcare Reform On March 13, 2014, the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) conducted a special iTraining: What’s New in DSM-5 and The New ASAM Criteria? Implications in an Era of Healthcare Reform. This webinar was very well received and has been archived for viewing at your convenience. To view the recorded webinar, please go to: www.ATTCnetwork.org/iTrainings. Using tablets to reach kids with autism Four years after iPad debuted, the autism community is still exploring how to use tablets. Tablets are popular with parents and educators, but not being used to full potential yet. Go here to read more: http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/09/tech/innovation/autism-tablet-apps/ ………….… The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) team envisions a society in which every individual possesses the academic, social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work and in life. Learn more: http://www.ncld.org/about-us/ The 2014 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report released by the Alzheimer's Association includes statistics on the impact of Alzheimer's disease, new information on growing death rates, and the disproportionate burden of Alzheimer's disease on women. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) updated its Senior Hunger Resources providing information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other resources to help address senior hunger. NCOA also issued a fact sheet, Dental, Vision, and Hearing - Where to go for services Medicare does not cover. Old and Poor: America’s Forgotten is a Kaiser Family Foundation video that debuted at a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on March 5, 2014: Income Security and the Elderly: Securing Gains Made in the War on Poverty, as part of testimony by Foundation Senior Vice President Tricia Neuman. The video is about seniors living in poverty and the challenges they face including hunger. Internet May Help Seniors Avoid Depression Social connections lessen loneliness, especially for older adults living alone, researcher says. Find out more: http://www.healthfinder.gov/News/Article.aspx?id=687142&source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govd elivery Time Spent with Grandkids Might Boost Women's Brain Power But don't overdo it: Study found that too much babysitting was tied to mental decline. http://www.healthfinder.gov/News/Article.aspx?id=686629&source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_so urce=govdelivery Chile’s Deceptively Simple Dementia Care Model: Treat Patients Like Adults The United States may be a leader in the search for a cure, but it lags behind other countries when it comes to diagnosing and caring for people with dementia. http://www.governing.com/topics/health-human-services/gov-chile-dementia-care- model.html PENews, the Spring 2014 Newsletter of the Parent education Network is now online. Click on te hlink to read it: http://www.parentednet.org/pdfNews/PENews_Spring_2014.pdf What Can Happen After Traumatic Brain Injury? Did you know traumatic brain injuries can affect a person not only short-term, but throughout their lifetime? Read one woman’s account of how she rebuilt her life after a traumatic brain injury which both erased over 20 years’ worth of memories and altered her personality. Su Meck explains how she adapted to the amnesia and cognitive changes, and how writing her memoir brought about greater understanding of her circumstances. http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/03/09/years-after-traumatic-brain-injury-caused- amnesia-northampton-women-meck-will-graduate-from-college/F2AObvf60mm8T2TgjOSv8J/story.html PA CARES Training Summit May 20, 2014 in Fort Indiantown Gap This one-day training event will focus on recognizing and responding to the myriad of behavioral health needs and readjustment challenges experienced by Pennsylvania’s military service members, veterans, and their families, during reintegration. Topics related to reintegration of returning service members include: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Life Patterns, PA veteran services and programs, substance abuse affecting the veteran, veteran employment programs, and accessing VA services for homeless veterans. In addition, a special luncheon presentation will review interesting aspects of military culture. 2014 Women Veterans Symposium June 6-8, 2014 in Pittsburgh. Tailored to address topics relevant to female veterans, the 3-day Women Veterans Symposium will present learning opportunities focused on Strength, Resilience, Renewal and “Bridging the Gap.” Attendees will be encouraged to network in a military- friendly environment. This event is co-hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare’s Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans Services and Journey to Normal. Registrations must be received by May 19, 2014. General/Misc………………………………………………. The Community Forum is interested in your feedback regarding our meetings and presentations. Please let us know what you think so the Board can discuss and make some changes to accommodate your wishes. Click on the link to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NKN9S8V. Results will be discussed at a future meeting. Structure of Health Literate Organization The Institute of Medicine released an interactive tool called, Structure of Health Literate Organization that allows advocates to review the 10 attributes of a health- literate organization. Creative Pursuits Might Boost Your Job Performance Study finds association between self-expression, improved problem-solving skills. Read more: http://www.healthfinder.gov/News/Article.aspx?id=686837&source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery How to get over your fear of public speaking Jerry Seinfeld once quipped, "According to most studies, people's No. 1 fear is public speaking. No. 2 is death. Death is No. 2. Does that sound right? Find out more: http://msn.careerbuilder.com/article/msn-51-workplace-issues-how-to-get-over-your-fear-of-public- speaking/?catid=wi&SiteId=cbmsn451&sc_extcmp=JS_51_advice Baltimore May Ban Criminal History Question on Job Applications Baltimore may soon join four states and five cities that prohibit private employers from asking about criminal history on initial job applications. The proposal being considered in Baltimore is part of a national trend to reduce prisoner recidivism by eliminating barriers to employment. http://www.governing.com/news/headlines/gov-baltimore-may-ban- criminal-history-question-on-job-applications--.html Discount Prescription Drug Card The discount drug cards are available through a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo), which offers an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. Cards are available through the Franklin County Human Resources Department, other county offices, the Area Agency on Aging Office, senior centers, most area pharmacies and at many area businesses and churches. For more information on Franklin County's discount prescription drug card program: http://www.franklincountypa.gov/Pages/NACOPrescriptionDiscount.aspx Coming up………………………………………………….. Healthy Community Partnership’s Spring Partner meeting: May 8th at 9am in the Keystone/Cochran Professional Building, 830 5th Avenue, Chambersburg. More info: 264-1470 Wednesday, May 14th, 11:30am The Community Forum featuring an Open Mic. It’s the last gathering of the year. Location: Bonanza Restaurant at the Chambersburg Mall. Lunch is at 11:30. Open Mike begins at noon. to talk about agency updates, programs, etc. See attachment. May 16, 2014: “In Search of Safe Space: Helping Youth Face Stress and Terror,” Annual STAR Center Conference, William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh. Sponsored by the STAR Center. June 6th, 9a-12p Fostering Resilience: Identifying & Addressing Reactions to Our Work Location: Human Svs. Bldg. There are expected and normal reactions to many forms of social worker practice, particularly helping individuals, families, and communities who have had stressful or traumatic experiences. If left unaddressed, these reactions can have clear bio-psycho-social-spiritual costs of the work, as well as real interpersonal consequences for the worker. The goal of this workshop is to raise awareness of the impact of work on professionals. Presenter is Eileen A. Dombo, PhD, LICSW Register here. See flier at the end of the Events for more info. June 10-12, 2014: Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC), Eden Resort, Lancaster. Sponsored by the Department of Public Welfare. The conference will expand its focus on training professionals to include a special track for self-advocates. June 23-24, 2014: “Strengthening Partnerships to Sustain Change,” PA System of Care Partnership Summer Learning Institute, Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College. Webinar: August 20, 11am Caregiver Compassion Fatigue Presenter: Brian Bride, Ph.D., MSW, MPH Professor & Ph.D. Program Director more info https://learn.extension.org/events/1604 The Mental Health Association is looking for magazines for the creative art class If you have any that you’d like to get rid of, drop them off at MHA. Be sure to check with your co-workers and friends too! Drop them off at 478 Grant Street, Chambersburg. Chambersburg Hispanic American Center Volunteers are welcome to work at CHAC’s headquarters to provide clerical and secretarial support; help with special events such as CHAC Open House and Harvest Festival (Festival de la Cosecha); and assist with programs promoting mentoring and higher education. It is not necessary for volunteers to be able to speak Spanish. Please call 717-262-2480 if you are interested in volunteer opportunities. We'd be happy to discuss possibilities with you that suit your interests and CHAC's needs. Check out past issues of the Events for other places that are looking for volunteers: http://portal.co.franklin.pa.us/WebLink8public/Browse.aspx?startid=1507041&&dbid=0 Support groups………………………………………. Freedom From Smoking Classes May 5-June 30, 2014 at Chambersburg Hospital Cafeteria Meeting Room (Monday’s at 6:30 pm) The Waynesboro Schedule of Classes will be available in June or July 2014. Classes are FREE; participants receive resources, tips and tools to improve Quit Success Rates. Register today. Not able to make a class? Try the PA Quit-Line at 1-877-724-1090. Call 264-1470, ext. 4 for additional information or visit http://www.hcpfranklinpa.org/Awareness.htmlfor the most up to date schedule of events, classes and support group meetings. Bereaved Parents Support Group If you are grieving the death of a child of any age, please join us. Please call Marcie Taylor, bereaved parent and group facilitator, at 532-8922 or drewmichaeltaylor@pa.net. The Bereaved Spouse Support Group 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of April, May and June from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Parlor of Messiah UMC, 30 S. Penn St., Shippensburg, PA. While this group meets at a church, it is not a faith-based group. It is open to anyone grieving the death of a spouse. Contact Marcie Taylor of the Drew Michael Taylor Foundation at 532-8922 or drewmichaeltaylor@pa.net if you have questions or need more information. Drop-in Meditation Class Held the First Thursday of every month. No registration is required, but you are welcome to call in and reserve your seat. Location: Meditation Room, CenterPoint Counseling, Scotland Avenue, Chambersburg. Time: 5:15- 6:15 PM. Cost: $15.00. For questions and more information: call (717) 267-2081 or send us an email to Daniela Crawford, Mindfulness Meditation Program Assistant, at centerpoint@innernet.net List Your Group If you know of a support group and would like it listed in a future issue of the Events, email kmlucas@franklincountypa.gov Community Support Program (CSP) Meeting A forum where mental health consumers, family members and professionals are united by a common set of beliefs and values and use their combined strength to support one another and promote system change while focusing on Recovery from a serious mental illness. Join us each month to discuss mental health topics and issues. Meetings are every month, on the fourth Monday. Location: 218 N Second St, Chambersburg. Time: 10:30am-12pm Healthy Communities Partnership will offer the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® clinic for free throughout 2014. Learn more: http://www.ffsonline.org/ More info/register: 264.1470 or click here Pure Grace 101, Abortion Recovery Small groups are forming for 11 week intervals throughout the year. Free & confidential help. Contact Ruth Schuler at 717-372- 2845 or puregrace101@gmail.com for more information. Pure Grace 101 is a ministry of Pregnancy Ministries Inc. Beyond Grief Support Group This support group is designed for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. The group meets on the first and third Monday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Chambersburg Hospital. Contact Lydia Price at (717) 267-7776 Widow to Widow Lunch Group meets the 2nd Monday of each month to provide an opportunity for widows to share and learn about grief and the journey it brings. Each month will feature a topic related to healing your grief. Meetings are at Bonanza Restaurant, Chambersburg Mall from 11:30a - 12:30p. Each person is responsible for the cost of their meal. Meeting is in the private dining area. More information: Kim McCurdy at 217-3527 or 264-8178. List of support groups offered though Summit Health: http://www.summithealth.org/classes-events Support groups listed in the Franklin Shopper: http://www.franklinshopper.com/features/groups/ Support groups as listed in the Chambersburg Public Opinion: http://www.publicopiniononline.com/lifestyle/ci_25181366/area-support-groups-seniors (click the image for the pdf file/website) CALL US 24 HOURS A DAY FOR VETERANS PRESS 1 EN ESPAÑOL OPRIMA EL 2 Where to Turn For Help An overview of Human Service Agencies in Franklin County revised 11/12 A Guide To Basic Needs Assistance Franklin County, Pennsylvania revised 11/12 http://franklin.pa.networkofcare.org/mh Franklin County Information & Referral 717-261-2561 updated February 2014 Shippensburg Community Resource Guide Social services & related programs located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania This resource guide was produced by the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition More info: Link for Registration: https://docs.google.com/a/franklincountypa.gov/forms/d/1V5GcLwgvuXwkNX2hhJkm16P1p849qhFdaVqzc29VkPg/viewform ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Experienced Role Models of Franklin County Contest Details: Nominee Eligibility Requirements Nominees must be at least 60 years old and reside in Franklin County. Nominees should be actively engaged in their communities. Their community involvement through work or volunteerism must have a significant and positive impact on the community. Nominees can be volunteers or paid professionals and can be engaged in a diversity of activities, including business, the arts or human services. Submission Requirements Nominations may be made by any community member, and be submitted on the approved nomination form available on the Franklin County website, www.franklincountypa.gov, at any Senior Activity Center, or at the Franklin County Aging Office. Nominations may be submitted electronically to tgkline@franklincountypa.gov, dropped off in person or mailed to: Franklin County Area Agency on Aging (FCAAA), 600 Norland Avenue, Suite #11, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Nomination forms must be received no later than May 16, 2014 by 5:00pm. Screening and Winner Selection All nominations will initially be screened to eliminate submissions that violate the competition’s rules or do not reflect the theme and intent of this challenge. Nominations passing the initial screening will be evaluated by a panel of judges, who will select the top three entries. Winner Recognition The finalists will be recognized by the Franklin County Commissioners and presented with a certificate of appreciation names and a photo will be posted on the Franklin County website, and published in their area newspapers and in the Golden Years Gazette.