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Website - www.thequitlink.org
Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/QuitLink
Twitter page - http://twitter.com/quitlink
Tobacco Intervention Basic Skills Trainings and Other Trainings:
Mar 13, 2012 Spectacular Events, Bangor
Apr 2, 2012 Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland
Level 1 Motivational Interviewing (MI) with Steve Andrew, LCSW, LADC, BCD
Feb 28, 2012 MaineHealth, 110 Free Street, Portland
Webinars: Supplemental training to the Basic Skills Trainings
(web-based trainings 11:00 am to 12:00 pm)
Jan 4, 2012 The E-Referral: Maine Tobacco Helpline Update
Feb 1, 2012 CTI Treatment Center Case Studies
Mar 7, 2012 Smokeless Tobacco
Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training
Intensive Tobacco Treatment Training and Conference
Apr 30-May 3, 2012 Wyndham Airport Hotel, South Portland
Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training
Maine Helpers Program Train-the-Trainer
Training provides practical skills and information for both nonclinical professionals and nonprofessional lay helpers who have a desire assist Maine residents with quitting tobacco.
Mar 14, 2012 Black Bear Inn, Orono
For more information on any of these trainings, call Becky Hendrix at 662-7122 or visit www.tobaccofreemaine.org
 Medication Drop Boxes:
The following law enforcement agencies have secure medication drop boxes and accept unwanted and outdated personal and veterinarian medications for disposal from the public any day their lobby is open:
Augusta Police Department,
33 Union Street
Gardiner Police Department,
6 Church Street
Winthrop Police Department, 15 Town Hall Lane
Kennebec Sheriff's Office,
125 State Street, Augusta
Hallowell Police Department is accepting medications to be disposed but the site does not have a drop box.
If you are unable to get to any of these sites to safety dispose your unwanted medications Kennebec Sheriff's Office will pick them up. For more information call KSO at 623-2270.
Educational Resources:
Wellness Council of Maine
Small Business Workplace Wellness Conference
For a full listing of Wellness Council of Maine training opportunities visit: www.wellnesscouncilofmaine.org
Contact Willow Sherwood
email: director@wellnesscouncilofmaine.org
Telephone: 207-947-0307
Southern Maine Wellness Council
For a full listing of Southern Maine Wellness Council training opportunities visit www.mmc.org/lifeline_body.cfm?id=7119
For more information contact Thomas Downing, Director
Lifeline Workplace Wellness Program
Maine Medical Center
Division of Community and Prevention Medicine
Falmouth, ME 04105
P: 207-781-1545
E: downit@mmc.org
W: www.mmc.org/lifelinewellness
Kennebec Valley Entrepreneurial Network
KVEN is a regional effort supported by entrepreneurs, service providers, educational institutions, business organizations and individuals who believe that entrepreneurship is the key to prosperity for Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
In additon to regular meetings that take place every six weeks, you are invited to join the online community on 'LinkedIn.' Just go to www.linkedin.com and register to become part of the LinkedIn online community. Once you are registered, go to the top of the menu bar and click on 'Groups.' Type in Kennebec Valley Entrepreneurial Network and become a member of the group. For more information about events or to learn more about KVEN, please contact Ken Young, 453-4258, ext 16, kyoung@kvcog.org or Shelley Payne, 453-4258 ext 19, spayne@kvcog.org
Other Entrpreneurial Resources:
Women, Work and Community's 60 hour intensive business class, New Ventures, for more information email jenn.dobransky@maine.edu
Small Business Administration (SBA) www.sba.gov
Western Kennebec County Economic Development Alliance www.wkeda.com/
Kennebec Valley Council of Governments www.kvcog.gov
Maine Department of Economic & Community Development www.maine.gov/decd/
Institute for Family-owed Business http://fambusiness.org/
Husson University's Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business www.husson.edu/index.php?cat_id=296
Webinars, Webcasts, Reports and White Papers
Bucks Consultants www.bucksconsultants.com
Fisher and Phillips www.laborlawyers.com
Health Promotion Live healthpromotionlive.com
Human Nature @ Work David Lee www.humannatureatwork.com
Institute for Health and Productivity Management www.ihpm.org
National Wellness Institute www.nationalwellness.org
WELCOA www.welcoa.org
Wellsteps new.wellsteps.com
Learning Resources Network (LERN) at MSAD #11 (RSU #11) For more information or to register, contact Diann Bailey, Director MSAD #11 Adult Education, Telephone 207-582-3774,
email: dbailey@msad11.org
 Safety Works!
SafetyWorks! can help you prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths and reduce related costs. Our services are free and confidential and we don't issue fines or citations.
Safety Works! help keep workers safe and healthy. And we help businesses thrive, because you will save 4-6 dollars for every dollar you invest in safety. The old adage is true - it pays to be safe!
SafetyWorks! specializes in practical solutions to help make workplaces safer and healthier. They want your workplace to be as safe and healthy as possible. To learn more visit http://safetyworksmaine.com/
 TDES-Telephonic Diabetes Education & Support
Offers individuals with diabetes another option in managing their diabetes without the hassle of transportation issues. Worksites looking to offer TDES as a benefit or to learn more call Jo-Anne Bushey at 622-7566 extension 223 or visit www.tdes.me Watch for next month's newsletter for feature article about TDES.
Healthy Lifestyles Resources:
SparkPeople
A FREE online site that offers free nutrition and exercise trackers, recipes, shopping lists, online communities to join, and health information. Members set goals and can receive online support. To learn more or join visit www.sparkpeople.com
Live Strong
This FREE online site tracks daily food intake, using MyPlate for Diabetes and non-diabetes, exercise and weight, includes detailed exercise routine, calculates body mass index (BMI) and recommended daily caloric intake based weight, height, weight loss goals, activity levels, etc for FREE. To learn more or to join visit www.livestrong.com
Fit Day
A FREE online site where members can calculate and record daily food intake and exercise, track weight loss and monitor goals. To learn more or join visit www.fitday.com
USDA SuperTracker
The USDA has created a tool for tracking food intake, physical activity and balancing the two. To learn more visit www.choosemyplate.gov
Heart 360
Heart 360 is a convenient and secure location for you to track and manage your heart health. Record your health data with Heart 360 online trackers, access additional information and resources on how to be heart healthy, and even share your results with your healthcare provider. To learn more visit www.heart360.org
Start!
Start! is the American Heart Association's program to get Americans walking to improve heart health. To learn more visit startwalkingnow.org
America On the Move
America On the Move (AOM) is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to help you take small steps and make small lifestyle changes for a healthier way of life. This site contains health information, eating, walking, healthy lifestyle tracking programs and health assessments. To learn more visit www.americaonthemove.org
Couch to 5K
Many of the sites I work with are promoting Couch to 5K, a beginner's running schedule has helped thousands of new runners get off the couch and onto the roads, running 3 miles in just two months. To learn more visit www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
My Fitness Pal
This free resource lets you track the food you eat and the exercise you participate in on their website or with free mobile apps: www.myfitnesspal.com
Nutrition Education
Learn more about portion size, balanced meals, and get healthy eating tips at www.choosemyplate.gov
Overeaters Anonymous
OA is a twelve step program for people with problems related to food. To learn more or to find a meeting near you visit www.oa.org
Trail Finding Resources:
Healthy Maine Walks www.healthymainewalks.org
Move More www.movemore.org
Healthy Communities of the Capital Area www.healthycommunitiesme.org
Maine Trail Finder www.mainetrailfinder.com
Maine State Parks Trails www.trails.com/state-park-trails.aspx?keyword=state%20park&state=ME
Kennebec Land Trust www.tklt.org
Kennebec River Rail Trail www.krrt.org
Viles Arboretum www.vilesarboretum.org
Trails www.trails.com
Substance Abuse Resources:
Does Someone You Know Have an Opioid Addiction?
Free monthly meetings to learn about addiction, medication-assisted treatment and recovery
Augusta:
Meetings are held the third Tuesday at noon at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 69 Winthrop Street. For more information call Jayne Harper at 621-3740 or Helen Pare at 266-8881
Waterville:
Meetings are at 12:30 pm at the Eskelund Center at the Maine Children's Home, 93 Silver Street, Waterville, for more information call Jayne Harper at 621-3740 or Brenda Radel at 872-7272
All Recovery Support Meetings
Sponsored by the Maine Recovery Communities Coalition. All Recovery Support Meetings welcome people from every addiction recovery pathway. Meetings are free of charge.
When: Thursdays
Where: Green Street Methodist Church, 14 Green Street, Augusta
For more information call Deb Dettor at 458-4366 or Peter Wohl at 626-3448
Find a Meeting Near You:
To find Alcohol Anonymous, Al Anon, Cocaine Anonymous, Co Anon, Narcotics Anonymous and Narcotics Anon meetings near your visit www.usrecovery.info/AA/Maine.htm
Resources from Past Articles
Mediation Services
Find out how you can take advantage of low cost mediation and conflict coaching services. Mediation Services is a program of Volunteers of America Northern New England. Please contact Nancy Markowitz, Program Director at (207) 373-1140 ext 229, mediate@voanne.org or www.voanne.org
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
430-8334 or www.mcedv.org.
National Domestic Violence Helpline
1-800-799-SAFE, 1-866-834-4357
Family Violence Project
www.familyviolenceproject.org or call 623-8637.
The Augusta Crisis Line 623-3569 or 1-877-890-7788
Hardy Girls, Healthy Women www.hardygirlshealthywomen.org
Silent No More www.silentnomore.org
The Grandest Parents of All
A support group and series of workshops for grandparents and other relatives raising young children. Meetings are held the third Thursday each month, 5-7 pm at Educare, 56 Drummond Ave, Waterville, for more information call Samantha Thibodeau at 626-3497
Health Risk Assessment Resource:
KeepMEWell
To take the free, easy, private health risk assessment visit www.keepmewell.org
The goals of KeepMeWell are to assist Maine adult residents to:
* Assess their risk for chronic disease
* Receive feedback that promotes action to address identified health risks
* Link to local community resources that assist residents in taking action to lower their risk for disease and improve their health
*Link uninsured and underinsured residents to healthcare services at no cost or slide scale cost
KeepMEWell is a free public service offered by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), Maine Department of Health and Human Services. No personal information about individuals will be collected. Only the individual will decide what to do with their personal results. To participate fully, you will need a computer, internet access and a printer.
One great use of the personal results report is to use it as a conversation starter with your primary healthcare provider to develop a personal health plan with personal goals to address your health concerns.
 Still looking for a resource check out 211
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