Forum on Families and Children E-Newsletter

September 8, 2016

Forum on Families & Children

A Publication of the Butler County Family & Children First Council

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has developed the Suicide Prevention Month Ideas for Action toolkit to help communities plan local awareness activities. Click HERE to read about Ohio's suicide prevention efforts.

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

QPR for Suicide Prevention

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer - the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. QPR can be learned in our Gatekeeper course in as little as one hour. What is a Gatekeeper? According to the Surgeon General's National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (2001), a gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide. Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisers, caseworkers, firefighters, and many others who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide.

Interested in going through a FREE Gatekeeper training for yourself, your school or organization? Contact Lauren Perry at perryl@bcesc.org.

UPDATES:

SELF Fall Classes

Supports to Encourage Low-income Families (SELF) is now recruiting clients for fall classes! SELF's programs include one-on-one support and emergency barrier removal to give a hand-up to hardworking individuals and families in Butler County. Classes fill up fast and pre-registration is required, so please spread the word! Do you have a question about a SELF program or need more information? If so, contact info@selfhelps.org. Build Up Academy; Getting Ahead; IDA $avings Program; JOBS NOW! West Chester, Middletown, Hamilton; Microenterprise Small Business & Microloan Program

The YWCA Hamilton's Outstanding Women of Achievement

Join us as we celebrate our 31st year of honoring Outstanding Women of Achievement. Thursday September 29th 2016 6:00-9:00 p.m. Fairfield Convention Center 74 Donald Dr. Fairfield, Ohio 45014 Lisa Hill of The Cure Starts Now Foundation will be the keynote speaker. This year we will be honoring six exceptional women who have contributed powerfully in the Butler County Community. Nominees come from local businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, government, and public service sectors. Cindy Carpenter Butler County, Cindy Dingeldein Community Design Alliance,Chris Klefeker Miami University, Jennifer Mason Kettering Health Network, Beth Race S.E.L.F., Karen Wittmer City of Hamilton

Tickets available for purchase now $50. Proceeds go to support the mission of the YWCA - eliminating racism and empowering women.

Children of Incarcerated Parents (CIP) Implementation Training Applications

The Children of Incarcerated Parents (CIP) Initiative state team and the Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program (UMADAOP) of Mansfield are accepting applications for individuals interested in participating in one of three regional Original Creating Lasting Family Connections/Fatherhood implementation training series. The training is free; however, by participating in this opportunity, applicants are agreeing to work in partnership with the UMADAOP Federation to complete the entire nine-day training curriculum. Questions? Please contact Benjamin Davis, Mansfield Regional Coordinator, 567.307.7299, dbenjamin219@yahoo.com. Training Session 1 - Oct. 31-Nov. 2; Session 2 - Nov. 8-10; Session 3 - Nov. 29-Dec. 1; Regional Contact: Harim Ellis, 513.541.7099 Ext. 14,

harell@cincyumadaop.org

September is National Recovery Month

Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate health improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. The observance reinforces the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can and do recover. For resources for this year's Recovery Month, click here.

Early Childhood Education Forum

In collaboration with the Butler County United Way, a forum about Early Childhood will be held on September 23rd at 10:00 am to 12 noon at the Butler County Educational Service Center, 400 N. Erie Blvd. Hamilton, OH 45011. The goal of the forum is hear from the Governor's office around data and trends in the areas of early childhood education, school readiness, and special education. Also, it will allow the audience to share information and data, talk about issues, celebrate differences and how can we continue to champion high equality experiences for young children and families. For more information or questions contact Krystal Tipton at ktipton@bc-unitedway.org.

New Resources

Drug Addiction Affects All Ohioans poster
Resources for Student Mental Health- 2016 Back to School Toolkit
Butler County Social Services Rack Cards Now Available. To request copies for your organization, church or community center, please contact Heather Wells at wellsh@bcesc.org.

Job Postings

Help Me Grow Service Coordinator- Home Visitor
Council on Aging currently hiring care managers and other positions
Butler County Family and Children First Council- Part Time Parent Partner
Hamilton Living Water Ministry, Inc.- Part-time After School Program Staff. For job description or consideration send resume to chester4him@aol.com.
Positive Leaps- Mental Health Therapists, Child Behavior Specialist Aide, Medical Biller/Coder. A complete job description is available upon request by email slynch@positiveleaps.org