Georgians for a Healthy Future

Coming up Short: A discussion of affordability, access, & consumer views on policy fixes on October 14th!

Please join Georgians for a Healthy Future and a panel of health care leaders for the Coming Up Short policy forum. You will see the results of Altarum’s Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey, preview the results from four Georgia regions, and hear from experts about the most promising areas for action to address Georgians’ health needs. The survey asked more than 950 Georgia consumers about their experiences and views on health system issues like affordability, prescription drugs, confidence using the health system, and potential policy fixes. The forum will be held virtually next Thursday, October 14th from 9 – 11 am. Please join us! 

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Bring your lunch to the Georgia Voices for Medicaid trainings!

Join Knetta Adkins, Organizing Manager, on the first and third Thursdays in October for the Georgia Voices for Medicaid lunch and learn from noon – 12:45 pm. These will be interactive sessions about health coverage, Georgians with developmental disabilities, and health advocacy. You will learn about who Medicaid covers, how Medicaid benefits the state, and how Georgians experiencing a developmental disability can engage in Medicaid advocacy.

To attend tomorrow or on October 21st, please RVSP below and complete the required pre-survery. Then you will receive the Zoom link needed to attend the event. 

Click here to register for tomorrow’s (10/7) training:

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Click Here to Register for the October 21st Training:

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GEORGIANS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE

50 Hurt Plaza SE, Suite 806
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: 404 567 5016
Fax: 404 935 988

Join us Tuesday, October 12th @ 2pm EST to hear from Fozia Eskew & Hannah Smith on the medical home model

Statewide Parent Education and Support Group Meeting

Join us on Tuesday, October 12th at 2 pm EST to hear from

Fozia Eskew & Hannah Smith from the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics at our weekly Statewide Parent Education and Support Group meeting. The topic is: Strategies for Including a Child’s Medical Home in the System of Care.

Join us this week to discuss the medical home model, a practice of care that is patient-centered, comprehensive, team-based, coordinated, accessible, and focused on quality and safety, and how this model can be used to provide comprehensive pediatric primary care. Together, we will identify strategies for supporting bi-directional communication between pediatric referral sources and the medical home.

You don’t want to miss this!

REGISTER HERE!

https://tinyurl.com/SPSG-10-12-2021

Únase a nosotros el martes 12th de octubre a las 2 pm EST para escuchar de Fozia Eskew y Hannah Smith del Capítulo de Georgia de la Academia Americana de Pediatría en nuestra reunión semanal del Grupo Estatal de Educación y Apoyo para Padres. El tema es: Estrategias para la inclusión del Hogar Médico de un Niño en el Sistema de Cuidado.

Esta semana discutiremos el modelo del hogar médico, una práctica de la atención que es centrada en el paciente, comprensiva, basada en el equipo, coordinada, accesible, y se centra en la calidad y la seguridad, y en cómo se puede utilizar este modelo para proporcionar una atención primaria pediátrica integral. Juntos, identificaremos estrategias para apoyar la comunicación bidireccional entre las fuentes de referencia pediátrica y el hogar médico.

Camp Fire Georgia: Summer Camps are Coming

  • After School Programs in Stephens County
  • Haunted Forest – October 16
  • SUMMER CAMPS ARE COMING!
  • Work Days – October to December
  • Clyde’s New Years Rockin’ Eve Weekend

After School Program in Stephens County

If your child(ren) was enrolled in the Boys Club/Girls Club after school program, please know that the Camp Fire After School program has limited availability. Our staff will be happy to welcome new students!

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It's Haunted Forest Time

Saturday, October 16 from 6:00 – 10:00 PM

Haunted Forest has become one of Camp Fire Georgia’s most anticipated events! This family-friendly event sees ghosts, goblins, and ghouls from across north Georgia. They participate in games. There are mazes for the small ones and a haunted house for the older and bolder. Trick-or-Treating, Marshmallow Toasting, a Hay Dig, and more! All parking and admissions will be at Toccoa Creek Baptist Church (1636 Falls Road, Toccoa GA, 30577). Ticket sales will end at 9:00 PM.

Rain date will be October 23. More information here!

Volunteer for Haunted Forest

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to greet guests, assist with off-site parking and transportation to camp, run carnival games, pass out candy, and more! Great for individuals, youth groups, service organizations, etc. Camp Fire Georgia will gladly provide documentation of service hours for those who need it. More information may be found here, along with the volunteer waiver forms. Please complete and return to Mary McSherry.

Summer Camps are Coming

Camp Fire Georgia is EXCITED about welcoming Summer, 2022. Both day camp and residence camp will be operating, so make your plans now to grab a spot when Camp Toccoa Overnight Camp and Owenyake Day Camp open for registration soon!

Shortly after that, we’ll begin the process of hiring our Summer, 2022 staff! It’s going to be an absolutely incredibly fabulous summer for our staff, with surprises and more!

Wo-He-Lo Work Days - October through December

Camp looks FABULOUS, thanks to the hard work of staff and our amazing volunteers! But there is still more to be done to keep up our beloved property. There is an important work day on October 9th to get ready for Haunted Forest. Lots of general cleaning, most of which can be done with brooms, fittingly.

Additional dates for Wo-He-Lo Work Days are October 23rd, when we will clean up from Haunted Forest and winterize cabins; November 13th, and December 11th. If you can work one of the weekends, please let Sue Edwards know you are coming so that she knows how many people will attend.

If you can’t be in camp on a regularly scheduled work day, let the council know when you would like to come and tasks can be prepared for you and whoever comes with you. (Please arrange that in advance!) If this is your first Work Day, welcome, and please download forms here and return to Mary McSherry!

Clyde's New Years Rockin' Eve Weekend

Clyde’s New Years Rockin’ Eve Weekend will be December 31st – January 2nd. Kids have a great time, and parents get a weekend for their own celebrations. Information coming soon!

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Statewide Parent Education and Support Group Meeting

 

 

Georgia’s Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health

Join us on Tuesday, October 5th at 2 pm EST to hear from

Arianne B. Weldon, MPH, Strategic Innovation Manager & GGR Campaign Director, at our weekly Statewide Parent Education and Support Group meeting. The topic is: Early Literacy—The Great Equalizer.

Children who can’t read proficiently by the end of third grade are more likely to drop out of high school compared to those who can. They’re also more likely to experience poor health and discipline problems. As adults they’re more likely to be unemployed, spend time in prison, and contend with shorter life expectancies. This presentation will provide a brief summary of what we’ve learned and what we need to do next so that all children in Georgia are proficient readers by the end of third grade, paving the way to improved outcomes throughout school and life.

You don’t want to miss this!

REGISTER HERE!

https://tinyurl.com/SPSG-10-5-2021


Únase a nosotros el martes 5th de octubre a las 2 pm EST para escuchar a Arianne B. Weldon, MPH, Directora de Innovación Estratégica y Directora de Campaña de GGR, en nuestra reunión semanal del Grupo de Educación y Apoyo para Padres en todo el estado. El tema es: Alfabetización temprana—El Gran Ecualizador.

Los niños que no pueden leer con destreza al final del tercer grado tienen más probabilidades de abandonar la escuela secundaria que los que pueden. También es más probable que experimenten problemas de salud y disciplina deficientes. Como adultos, es más probable que estén desempleados, pasen tiempo en prisión y enfrenten expectativas de vida más cortas. Esta presentación proporcionará un breve resumen de lo que hemos aprendido y lo que tenemos que hacer a continuación para que todos los niños en Georgia sean lectores competentes al final del tercer grado.

¡No quieres perderte esto!

Regístrese aquí

https://tinyurl.com/SPSG-10-5-2021

Mental Health First Aid Monthly Newsletter

 

As the weather begins to cool and the days become shorter, many of us will welcome Fall with open arms. Fall tends to be a busier time for many – last minute trips, children are back in school and we mentally prepare and plan for the holiday season ahead.

The added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic may make this time of year a bit more challenging. And with many schools and offices re-opening, it can be difficult to keep track of new COVID-19 guidelines and mandates. It’s especially important during this transition to make space for your mental health, and we’re here to help with tips and resources from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).

September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month. To mark the observance we shared tips from the MHFA curriculum on how to help youth who may be experiencing a crisis, as well as how you can support your loved ones in their recovery journey. As a Mental Health First Aider, you play an important role, simply by giving those around you hope. Knowing the latest information about mental health and substance use challenges can help you support them and prevent a crisis situation.

We also shared different ways you can begin your self-care journey and how to support loved ones as we continue to cope with the collective trauma caused by COVID-19. You can #BeTheDifference this season by not only supporting the mental wellbeing of those around you, but by taking care of your own.

Be sure to check out our blog and social media channels for daily information and tips – follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!

 
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Youth Suicide: How to Help with Mental Health First Aid 

The discussions you have with a young person about suicide are important. By opening a dialogue and supporting them in their time of need, you can be their initial support resource if they are experiencing a mental health crisis. Use tips from Youth MHFA to address the topic of youth suicide and steer a young person in the right direction for resources and support. Read more.

 
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The Four Dimensions of Recovery and How You Can Support Them

Recovery is a personal journey with the goals of hope, empowerment and autonomy. It is a process through which people are able to live, work and participate fully in their communities. As a First Aider, you can play a key role in supporting those around you on their recovery journey guided by the four dimensions of recovery. Read more.

 
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Post-COVID-19 Trauma and How MHFA Can Help

COVID-19 has impacted everything from jobs to school to our mental wellbeing. As a First Aider, it’s important to have the skills, information and resources to manage the impact of trauma associated with the pandemic and support one another. You can #BeTheDifference and use the MHFA Action Plan to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Read more.

 
 
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Self-care: Where Do I Start?

Taking care of your own mental health is crucial. By taking care of yourself first, you can offer the best support possible to those around you while living a happier and healthier life. Use tips from MHFA to develop your personal self-care plan and #BeTheDifference for yourself this Fall. Read more.

 
National Council Poll Finds Youth Mental Health Worsened
Dramatically Because of COVID-19 Pandemic
 
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A majority of parents say their children’s mental wellbeing worsened during the past year-and-a-half because of remote learning and social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll conducted with Morning Consult. The poll highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people and the increasing need for mental health and substance use information, resources and support for families and schools. The data arrives at a time of rising concerns across the country about young people returning to in-person learning in schools this fall. Read the press release for more about these important findings.

 
 
New Web-based Guide to Support Youth Mental Wellbeing
 
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Fifty percent of all mental disorders begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24. Bringing awareness of mental health at a young age is more important than ever. CONNECTED, a two-year project launched by the National Council, believes that meaningful youth-adult partnerships can inspire transformational change in mental health services that lead to improved youth mental wellbeing. A new web-based guide is now online that outlines how adults can partner with youth to create mental health supports that are inclusive and responsive to their lived experiences. Learn more about CONNECTED. 

 
 
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Suicide of a 14-year-old boy inspired Kingman, Kansas, Kingman Healthcare Center to bring MHFA to the community to better equip community members to recognize and respond to signs of a mental health crisis. Read more.

 
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Mental Health First Aid in Rural Texas is bringing MHFA trainings to members of the military and their families, law enforcement, first responders, health care workers and others who reside or serve in rural settings in Texas to promote mental health. Read more.

 
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Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah is providing MHFA as a resource to help individuals prioritize their mental health and support those around them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.

 
 
 
 
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