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Recognizing Signs of Problem Gambling

Lowell Community Health Center’s CHEC Presents:

Recognizing Signs of Problem Gambling
Thursday, May 24, 2018
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Gambling is unlike most other addictions in that it is often “hidden” from view. The immediate effects of a gambling addiction are not readily visible, as with substance disorder. It is frequently not identified as a problem until it is in a critical stage for the individual and their family.

This FREE interactive training is designed to help Community Health Workers from the Southeast region of Massachusetts understand the issues surrounding problem gambling, recognize when a client may be experiencing problems with their gambling and refer them to appropriate resources to receive assistance.

After attending this training, Community Health Workers will be able to:

  • Define gambling disorder
  • Identify gambling activities
  • Identify similarities and differences between problem gambling and substance abuse/addiction
  • Explain the prevalence of gambling in the U.S. and Massachusetts
  • Explain the difference between gambling and problem gambling
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of problem gambling
  • Identify sources for further assessment, referral, and resources

Participation Includes:

  • $150 stipend to cover travel expences for CHWs serving the Southeast region of MA
  • Certificate of Successful Completion

Disbility Awareness and Cultural Competence Training

The Northeast Independent Living Program (NILP) will be holding a one-day Disability Awareness and Cultural Competence Training throughout the year. 2018 Training Dates are as follow:

April 24th
May 16th
June 28th
July 18th
August 15th
September 27th
October 11th
November 16th
December 19th

Please contact at least two weeks prior to the training date to allow for proper accommodations. Limit 4 slots per organization.

Early Childhood Champions Thank You Reception

We are blessed with many champions who support quality early childhood education. Please join us as we kick off a summer of reading for Lowell’s children at the second annual “Kids Summer BookFest” and salute these outstanding champions.

On behalf of Project LEARN, and Eastern Bank’s Central Street Branch in Lowell, you are invited to:

A Salute to Early Childhood Champions
Thank You Reception
Thursday, June 7th 3:00-3:30pm
Eastern Bank (50 Central Street)

Our champion readers include:

Dacey Zouzas, local tv host and producer, writer for “The Z List”
Marian Ryan, Middlesex County District Attorney
Susan Levine, CEO, Lowell Community Health Center
Ken Lavallee, head of security, Enterprise Bank, former Lowell Chief of Police
Christa Brown, actress and content manager, Entrepreneurship for All
Sreypov Vary, program manager, Cambodian Mutual Assistance Assc.

Bring your family and stay for the free Kids Summer BookFest, 3:30-6:00p.m.

RSVP for the reception here: https://conta.cc/2wOmKNc

Warm regards,

LZ Nunn
Project LEARN

Thomas “Doc” Daugherty
Eastern Bank

Essentials for Healthy Homes Practitioners Training

If you visit homes to provide health or inspection services of any type, you will benefit from the Essentials for Healthy Homes Practitioners Course. The training will help you understand the connection between health and housing and how to take a holistic approach to identify and resolve problems, which threaten the health and well-being of residents.

The training complements hazard-specific training in lead-based paint, radon, mold, pests, and asbestos. It identifies root causes of health problems in a home and links them to seven principles of healthy housing: Keep it dry; Keep it clean; Keep it pest-free; Keep it ventilated; Keep it safe; Keep it contaminant-free; and maintain the house.

Course participants will have a better understanding of how to collaborate to make healthy homes a reality in their community. To learn more, please visit the National Healthy Homes Training Center and Network website: http://healthyhousingsolutions.com/hhtc/

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