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Non Profit Alliance (NPA) Legislative Breakfast

Date: Friday, March 31, 2017

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The Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell invites you to our annual Legislative Breakfast Forum for a discussion on the social and economic impact of nonprofits in Greater Lowell. Nonprofits representing several service areas including housing, early childhood education, disability services, healthcare, addiction, mental health services, and the arts will be represented.

SCHEDULE

8 – 8:30 a.m.   BREAKFAST & NETWORKING

8:30 – 10 a.m.  PANEL DISCUSSION

* Discussion on the Impact of the Nonprofit Sector in Greater Lowell 

* PILOT position 

* Immigration

* Mass Medicaid Waiver 

* Affordable Housing Options 

ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM LOWELL AND GREATER LOWELL CONFIRMED.

Click here to download the flyer or forward this email to a colleague.

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MIAA: Faces of Addiction: The Opioid Crisis Conference

The MIAA will be hosting a conference on the predicament of widespread opioid use. Workshop topics include: The Nature of Addiction, Teen Brain Development, Signs and Symptoms of Use, and the prevalence of Heroin in Communities.,

 

Spring 2017 CHH Healing Corps Training – Intensive

Beginning on March 13th (Monday), and continuing through to the 18th (Saturday), The CHH will be hosting training sessions for dedicated volunteers who are looking to make a positive impact on the community, and possibly bolster their resumes!

This traditional week-long intensive classroom curriculum gives participants the knowledge and tools to support survivors and be a leader in the work to build communities free from sexual violence. It includes instruction on self-care and reflection, an essential tool necessary for effectiveness and success in the social justice field. Upon successful completion of the training, participants can immediately begin counseling and advocacy work. Guidance and supervision is always provided throughout the duration of the volunteers’ service period.

Overcoming Challenges: Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health will be hosting a suicide prevention training forum on Tuesday, April 4th, through Wednesday, April 5th. This training forum is intended to increase awareness about mental health as a public health issue, enhance suicide prevention and intervention skills, and to provide knowledge about the unique needs of suicide survivors.

Overcoming Challenges: Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health will be hosting a suicide prevention training forum on Tuesday, April 4th, through Wednesday, April 5th. This training forum is intended to increase awareness about mental health as a public health issue, enhance suicide prevention and intervention skills, and to provide knowledge about the unique needs of suicide survivors.

Vigil in Memory of Srinivas Khuchibhotla

Sonali Lappin of the Indian American Forum For Political Education, a member of APIs CAN!, has organized a vigil to remember the victims of the February 22 Olathe, Kansas shootings. The vigil will honor the life of Srinivas Kuchibhotla.
More information of the event can be found in the following link to their fb event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1828868580685174

Information Session/Q & A

With the recent conception of the One Care health plan, members of the community have many questions to ask about the intricacies of the plan. In response to this sentiment, MassHealth staff invite you to talk one on one with them, as well as with the Commonwealth Care Alliance and Tufts Health Plan representatives, about how One Care works and how it could help you. Free snacks will be served as well!

One Care Information Session/ Q & A

With the recent conception of the One Care health plan, members of the community have many questions to ask about the intricacies of the plan. In response to this sentiment, MassHealth staff invite you to talk one on one with them, as well as with the Commonwealth Care Alliance and Tufts Health Plan representatives, about how One Care works and how it could help you. Free snacks will be served as well!

Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program Certification Training

This course is designed for men and women who are concerned about domestic violence and men who batter. Participants will be taught intervention strategies, philosophies and approaches consistent with the “Duluth Model” that meet the Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program Certification requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and meet all Department of Public Health 1995 revised standards and requirements for group facilitator training.  Past participants have included probation officers, protective service workers, police officers, nurses, social workers, corrections staff, mental health and substance abuse counselors.  Although not everyone who participates in this training will go on to work with abusive men, this training, along with six group observations, is a pre-requisite to work in a certified program.

For more information please call Michele Penta at (978) 989-0607 ext. 12

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