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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

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

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

Tewksbury Community Drop-In Center

Stop in to speak with a professional on a variety of topics to keep our families safe from substance use and mental health disorders. There is no charge, you do not have to be a resident of Tewksbury, and all services provided are confidential.

Services/Information Available: (partial list)

  • Prevention Education
  • Treatment Connections/Options
  • Family and Friends Support
  • Section 35 Instruction/Consultation
  • Community Meetings
  • Narcan (Nalaxone) Training

 

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