First Responder Training: A Four-Part Continuing Education Series

Presented by Lahey Health in collaboration with the Woburn Police Department: The first of a 4- part series is on Suicidal Behavior/Self Injury and will be presented by Jack Petras, LMHC, Vice President of the Lahey Health Behavioral Services (LHBS) Emergency Services Division.

Date: Wednesday, March 2nd 2016
Time: Continental breakfast/Registration 8- 8:30 am
Program 8:30- 10:30 am
Location: The Crestview 36 Montvale Ave., Woburn

To RSVP or to learn more please contact Marylou Hardy at 781.744.3131 or Marylou.Hardy@Lahey.org
(2 continuing ed credits will be given at each session)

See flyer attached for further details!
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“Heroin: Not My Child” – Panel Discussion

90% of drug addictions start in teenage years. Learn how YOU can save loved ones at this informative library presentation & panel discussion.
See flyer below for further details.
Contact: Mike Higgins to sign up and/ or for further details.

Time: 7pm
Date: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016
Location: Billerica Public Library, 15 Concord Road, Billerica

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Financially Hers

Offered during Lowell Women’s Week, this free seminar aims to promote financial independence among women, by offering information tools and resources on important financial topics. Various workshops will be provided, along with a lunch and keynote speaker. To register, e-mail Gladys or call at 978-654-5673.

Date: March 12, 2016
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Stoklosa Middle School, 560 Broadway St,. Lowell

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“Trauma Systems Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach to Address the Mental Health Needs of Refugee and Immigrant Children and Adolescents”

Immigrants and refugees are growing populations in Massachusetts that can be at high risk for developing a variety of mental health problems. It is important to provide these unique populations with the mental health services to meet their needs. This training will focus on skills and strategies that can enhance clinical services for refugee and immigrant children and their families. The importance of cultural competence and cultural humility and how cultural brokers can help overcome cultural and linguistic barriers will be discussed.

Continuing Education: Applications for 3 hours of continuing education credits have been submitted for Social Workers, LMHCs, LMFTs, and Nurses. Please contact Jenny Huynh (jhuynh@riversidecc.org) for the status of the CE accreditation. This training is approved for 3 hours of continuing education for Psychologists.

Date: March 18, 2016,
Time: 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Saint Michael Parish, 90 Concord Road, Bedford, MA
Registration Deadline: March 16, 2016
Register Today!

 

McNacho Average Trivia Night!

Besides Trivia, evening includes a nacho bar, Irish fare, 50/50 raffle and a cash bar! All proceeds go to Lowell General Hospital’s “TeamWalk for Cancer Care”.

$20 per person (teams of 10). Teams need to register by February 19th.
Contact Amanda Clermont to register or for more information.

Time: 7- 11 pm (Trivia 8- 10 pm)
Date: Friday, February 26, 2016
Location: Nabnasset Lake Country Club 47 Oak Hill Road, Westford

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Thriving Women in Lowell: Paving the Way for a Bright Future: Panel Discussion

Come take part in celebrating Women’s Week and join in a networking event of an open discussion with five empowering women from our community while enjoying a light dinner.
Donations of non- perishable food items will be accepted for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank.

Date: March 2, 2016
Time: 5:30- 7:30 pm
Location: Lowell General Hospital, Clark Auditorium 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA
Please RSVP to: Amanda Clermont
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First Ladies of Faith Luncheon

Celebrate Women of Faith, network with women of all different faith backgrounds- and enjoy lunch!

Time: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Lowell Community Health Center, 161 Jackson St, Lowell MA, 6th Floor

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Moms Connected

South Bay Early Childhood will be offering a Mother and Woman Facilitated Support Group for pregnant moms, new moms, and parenting moms to find support and share their journeys. Childcare is provided.

Date: Every Friday
Time: 9-10am
Location: SBEI, 148 Warren St, Lowell

For more information, or to sign up, contact Kelly Petravicz, or Marcie Graham at 978-452-1736.

See flyer below for more details:

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