The mayor of Lawrence, Mayor Rivera, welcomes all residents and businesses to a public meeting to share their ideas for the park and discuss a Master Plan for the O’Connell South Common.
For more information contact Lesly Melendez, (978) 974-0770 x7020 and see flyer attached.
Date: Tuesday, April 5th, 2016
Time: 6- 8 pm
Location: Seventh-Day Adventist Church 54 Salem Street, Lawrence, MA
Archives: Events
Courageous Conversations: Why Talking About Race is Important
Join the Violence Prevention Coalition to speak about race, something that impacts us all in this diverse community. Event is free, and refreshments will be served! RSVP with Monica Veth.
Date: March 30, 2016
Time: 4:30-6pm
Location: Lowell Community Health Center, Community Health Education Center, 6th floor, 161 Jackson St., Lowell
Living With Asthma: Successful Management
Join Clinical Pharmacist, John Murphy, of Lowell General Hospital to learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment options available to ensure effective control of asthma at home. This program is free and open to family members, as well as child-care providers. Light refreshments will be provided.
Date: March 30, 2016
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus, Hanchett Auditorium
To register, visit: http://www.lowellgeneral.org/health
American Association of Suicidology Webinar: Traumatic Brain Injury: Signs and Symptoms
The American Association of Suicidology is offering FREE webinar trainings for mental health providers who treat persons who have served or are currently serving in any of the National Guard or Reserve Components of the Military.
Webinars are also offered for service members and their families who have served or are currently serving in any of the National Guard or Reserve Components of the Military. To register click the following link: AAS Learning Environment
– Traumatic Brain Injury: Signs and Symptoms (11:30am-12:00pm ET)
Presenter: Lisa Brenner, PhD, ABPP, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Date: April 7th, 2016
Time: 11:30- 12:00pm
Location: Webinar
American Association of Suicidology Webinar: Substance Abuse and Motivational Interviewing
The American Association of Suicidology is offering FREE webinar trainings for mental health providers who treat persons who have served or are currently serving in any of the National Guard or Reserve Components of the Military.
Webinars are also offered for service members and their families who have served or are currently serving in any of the National Guard or Reserve Components of the Military. To register follow the link here: AAS Learning Environment
Substance Abuse and Motivational Interviewing
Presenter: Linda Carter Sobell, Ph.D., ABPP, Nova Southeastern University
Date: March 30th, 2016
Time: 9- 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar
Upcoming webinar:
April 7, 2016
– Traumatic Brain Injury (9:00-11:00am ET)
Presenter: Lisa Brenner, PhD, ABPP, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Cambodian New Year Celebration
On behalf of CMAA, the City of Lowell, CBA, Lowell Community Health Center, Lowell Elder Care, The Lowell Alliance, Lowell Police Dept., and Fallon Health: You’re invited to join in the 7th annual Cambodian New Year Celebration to honor traditional Khmer Art & Culture.
This free event will food, music & more!
Date: Saturday, April 9th, 2016
Time: 9- 3:00 pm
Location: Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St., Lowell, MA 01854
Healthy Homes Research Seminar on Asthma and Controlling Triggers in Housing
The HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes is sponsoring this fantastic seminar titled ” Healthy Homes Research Seminar on Asthma and Controlling Triggers in Housing”. Three key expert speakers will be coming to share their work in person. You can join in the room or by webcast by registering at the link below.
Key speakers are: Helen Margellos-Anast, MPH, Senior Epidemiologist, Director of
Community Health Initiatives, Sinai Urban Health Institute, Elizabeth C. Matsui, MD MHS, Professor of Pediatrics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, & Megan Sandel, MD MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health
Date: April 5th, 2016
Time: 1- 2:00 pm
Location: B-180-182 classroom in HUD Headquarters Building
National Recovery Month Annual Event Award Program
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is proud to acknowledge the efforts of those who planned and organized events for Recovery Month in 2015 through an awards program.
To be eligible for an award, your event must have been posted on the Recovery Month website by December 31, 2015, (previous award winners are not eligible).
Please complete the Recovery Month Annual Event Award Program application form and return it, with all supporting materials, by April 15, 2016. You can return the form and materials by email, mail, or fax using the email address, postal address or fax number listed on page 6. Award winners will be notified no later than July 15, 2016.
There are three award categories:
- Rally and Walk/Run Events:Includes events such as walks and/or runs, motorcycle/bicycle rides, and rallies.
- Educational Events:Includes events such as forums, town hall meetings, trainings, health fairs, movie or video discussion groups, provider or treatment center open houses with educational components, and faith-based lectures or trainings.
- Special Celebrations:Includes events such as art shows, picnics, cookouts, awards programs, concerts, open houses, entertainment events, communication/media events, sporting events, baseball games, festivals, poetry jams, and worship or prayer services.
One winner from each category will be selected. Travel arrangements and expenses will be paid for one person from each of the winning organizations to attend the 2016 Recovery Month Luncheon on September 8 to accept the 2015 Recovery Month Annual Event Award.
Winners will be highlighted on the Recovery Month Web site and through Recovery Month social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Winners will also be highlighted in SAMHSA News, SAMHSA’s eNetwork, as well as through SAMHSA’s Office of Communications.
For more information contact Scott Rieder at 202-248-5476 or Amy Smith at 240-276-2892.
Policy Advocacy Training & Planning Session
Time: 10:00-1:00pm
Location: 2nd Floor Board Room, LGH Saints Campus
1 Hospital Drive, Lowell, MA 01852
1 Hospital Drive, Lowell, MA 01852
Highlights of the training will include:
- Answering the Three Key Questions for advocacy: What do you want? Why do you want it? Who has the power to give it to you
- Understanding how to build power to achieve your policy and systems change goals
- Identifying strategies for applying pressure on key decision-makers to get them to give you what you want
- A brief introduction to Power Prism Advocacy Framework to develop, execute, and evaluate advocacy campaigns.
The High Cost of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
Date: Friday, April 8, 2016
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lowell General Hospital, Clark Auditorium
295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell
Cost: Free admission and lunch is included.
An invitation to directors, administrators, supervisors, superintendents, and other leaders in the field of human services:
- Compassion fatigue impacts teachers, student engagement and performance, which effects testing scores and school ranking.
- High staff turnover results in increased recruitment and training costs for employers.
- Learn how to identify and prevent vicarious trauma and burnout, in order to decrease staff turnover, save money, and provide better outcomes for your consumers.
Space is limited!
Call Christine Soundara at 978-934-8368 or
Email csoundara@greaterlowellhealthalliance.org to reserve your seat.
Sponsored by the Mental Health Task Force
Part of the Greater Lowell Health Alliance