Prevention Connection

Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention

Fall 2011

In This Issue

2011 - 2012 Professional Development Training Calendar

DART Hits a Homerun at Town Hall

TIPS Training Scheduled in Toms River

Saint Barnabas Health Care System is now Barnabas Health! Click here for more info about this exciting change.

Bullying Legislation is now in effect.

Contact IFP today to schedule an

on-site training or register for one of two scheduled sessions already on the calendar.

There's some good news in the tobacco arena...a report released early in September by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows fewer adults are smoking in the US. An estimated 19.3% of adults smoked in 2010, down from 20.9% in 2005, according to the CDC.

If you or someone you know needs help to quit smoking, contact the IFP's Tobacco Treatment Specialists for a FREE assessment.

Welcome to the fall issue of Prevention Connection.

In October, IFP recognizes Bullying Prevention Month. To assist school personnel in effectively addressing the problem of bullying, we have developed a comprehensive training program called, Bullying: Breaking the Trend, that will be held in two locations in October. Please click here for more information.

In this issue, you will also see that our 2011-2012 Professional Development Training Calendar is now available. Be sure to take a look at the course offerings and join us for an upcoming program.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome two new members of the IFP Team, Michelle Aimone and Alyson Zilai. Michelle will be involved in the IFP's Dating 101 program, while Alyson will be concentrating on our Strengthening Families programs.

Thank you to all who continue to support our programs. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns or with suggestions regarding how we can best meet your needs.

Sincerely,

Connie Greene

Vice President

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The IFP's 2011 - 2012 Professional Development Training Calendar is now available. Scheduled courses include:

Bullying: Breaking the Trend
Section 504: Keys to Ensuring Your School is Compliant
Drug and Alcohol Bootcamp
Cutting Edge Strategies to Work Effectively with Resistant Parents
Self Mutilation: An Act of Emotional Survival
Intervention and Referral Services (I&R.S.)
Youth Suicide: Preparing the Professional Before it's Too Late

Visit our web site for more information or to register for any of the programs listed above.

DART Hits a Homerun at Brick Town Hall Meeting Held at BlueClaws Stadium

The aftermath of Hurricane Irene did not prevent Brick Township parents from traveling to FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood on the evening of Tuesday, August 30, to attend the Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention's DART (Developing Alcohol Responsibility Together) Town Hall Meeting addressing the issue of underage drinking. In addition to an informative program, attendees received a complimentary ball-park style dinner and free tickets to the evening's BlueClaws game. Read more.

TIPS Jar

How would you like a few more tips?

DART (Developing Alcohol Responsibility Together) will host a free TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) program for employees of local restaurants, hotels, clubs and bars.

The program will be held on Wednesday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in Toms River

Click here for more information.