Transgender model and actress Carmen Carrera has dedicated her activism to making it better for trans people. Now, Carmen is working with History UnErased (HUE) to bring real, valid and enduring equality through the process of K-12 education. JUST BE (DAZZLING) with Carmen Carrera Gala supports HUE’s groundbreaking work to prepare K-12 schools to infuse LGBTQ history and academic content in core subjects. Monies raised will provide scholarships for K-12 educators to attend HUE’s educator trainings – directly impacting countless youth and creating safer schools and communities. Options to sponsor specific schools and K-12 educators will be available. (History UnErased is a licensed MA Department of Education professional learning and development provider with the express purpose of preparing K-12 schools to integrate LGBTQ-inclusive academic content.)
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GLHA Networking Breakfast Event: Approaches to Behavioral Health Integration: Opportunities, Challenges and Recommendations
Approaches to Behavioral Health Integration: Opportunities, Challenges, and Recommendations
Panelist:
Element Care
Greater Lowell Pediatrics
Lowell Community Health Center
Lowell General Hospital
Please RSVP: Christine Soundara
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.
Click here to register.
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.
Greater Lowell Breakfast Mixer Event
You are invited for breakfast and networking with members of Greater Lowell’s nonprofits, businesses, and interfaith communities.
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!