Events Archive - Page 140 of 163 - Greater Lowell Health Alliance

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

This training course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to assess the mental health of adolescents, identify warning signs, and to successfully intervene when an adolescent is experiencing a mental crisis or addictive urges. Topics such as depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders and more will be discussed. Parents, teachers, caregivers, school staff and health and human service workers are encouraged to attend.

A light breakfast and bag lunch will be provided to each participant.

Moms Connected Support Group Meeting

The Moms Connected support group meetings aim to establish a safe environment for new and soon-to-be mothers to share their experiences, tribulations, questions and advice with one another. Meetings occur at the same time every Friday (unless otherwise stated by Moms Connected), and no registration is required. Babies are welcome to join.

Northeast Area Citizen Legislative Breakfast

The legislative breakfast encourages mental health providers and specialists from across the state of MA to speak with legislators on current mental health initiatives, triumphs, concerns, and about the current work of the Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health).

Understanding Teen Depression Workshop

Join us Tuesday evening to learn about how depression affects the adolescents in our community. Topics of discussion include how to identify depression in teens, treatment options, and local resources that are available for troubled teens. Parents, teachers, guidance counselors, school staff, and teens are encouraged to come.

*Snow date will be on Mon, March 13th*

LGBTQ Sub Committee Meeting

Attendees will be meeting with the co-chairs of the LGBTQ subcommittees to discuss our next events, and potential areas of focus for said events.

*Upon arrival, call X48531 to be let into the office.*

Marijuana Sub-Committee Meeting

The GLHA marijuana sub-committee will be conducting their first meeting of the new year. The sub-committee will continue to discuss what role they play in recent transitions regarding marijuana legalization. Topics such as their role in consultations, advocacy, education and impact will be discussed at length.

Wear Orange Day: Tabling & Outreach Event for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month; the Lowell Community Health Center will be hosting a table to promote awareness towards teen DV, and to educate the community on the local resources offered to DV victims.

Participants are encouraged to bring orange shirts, nail polish, ribbons, jewelry, shoes, or any other articles of clothing you can think of! Participants may also feel free to post pictures on instagram and twitter, with the hashtags #Orange4Love and #RespectWeek2017.

Car Seat Safety Class

Learn the most common types of car seat misuse and which seat type is right for your child.
This important class, for new and expectant parents as well as caregivers and grandparents, should not be missed. Participants will be given information on how they can better keep their infant or child safe in a moving motor vehicle. Additional topics that will be covered are: the Child Passenger Safety Laws in Massachusetts, the 5 types of child car seats, basic child safety in car seats, and how to properly install car seats in the family vehicle. This course is a must for new or expectant parents who want to keep their children as safe as possible while in the family car! Please note that car seat inspections will not take place on the night of the class. Information on where to have your seat inspected will be provided.

$15.00 per couple/family (financial assistance may be available by calling Kate Elkins, 978-788-7224)

To register by phone, call 877-LGH-WELL (877-544-9355).

“Hammer It Home” 10th Annual Gala- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell

The ‘Hammer It Home” : 10^th Annual Gala to be hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center. This premiere event is the largest fundraiser of the year, a truly enjoyable event, with over 300 guests socializing, enjoying a cocktail reception, 3-course plated dinner, bidding on silent and live auction items, and hearing from our partner families how their lives have changed thanks to all supporters.

Friday, March 10, 2017 from 6-10 pm
UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St, Lowell
Early Bird Tickets Available Now through Feb 28 Only : $99 pp (individuals or group table reservations accepted). Visit the auction/event website Hammer It Home Gala to purchase tickets or register as a bidder. For sponsorship, advertising & auction donation opportunities, please contact Heidi Tierney at 978.692.0927 / htierney@lowellhabitat.org

Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell February Meeting

Meeting Agenda:
1. Networking
2. Introductions
3. Membership Update
4. PILOT- update
5. Legislative Breakfast- March 31, 2017
6. NPA Awards- UTEC, April 26, 2017
7. MNN Regional Meeting- May 3, 2017
8. Member Updates