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November 2021
Agriculture as The Next Mission for Military Veterans of All Abilities
Hosted by The Great Lakes ADA Center in collaboration with the ADA National Network as part of the ADA Audio Conference, this session will cover how agriculture can be a military veteran’s next mission, especially after acquiring a physical or mental impairment during one’s service. Individuals with a variety of disabilities who have an interest in farming, ranching, and gardening will learn how assistive technology and other resources provide access to the world of agriculture. An overview of AgrAbility, a…
Find out more »Advancing Behavioral Health Equity: National CLAS Standards in Action Webinar
On Tuesday, November 16, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will host the Advancing Behavioral Health Equity: National CLAS Standards in Action webinar, highlighting real-world examples of behavioral health service providers using the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services and the Behavioral Health Implementation Guide (PDF). Presenters include: Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, PhD, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, HHS SAMHSA RADM Felicia Collins, MD, MPH, FAAP, Director, HHS OMH Monica S. Johnson, MA,…
Find out more »Supporting Mental Well-Being of Farmers and Their Families
"As part of our ongoing effort to address farm stress in rural agricultural communities, the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC), in collaboration with Colorado AgrAbility Project, is proud to present Supporting Mental Well-Being of Farmers and Their Families, a training on suicide awareness and prevention for rural mental health counselors and rural behavioral health providers. Our producers work in high-stress, variable environments with careers and income dependent on weather conditions, variable commodity pricing, tariffs, and more. As…
Find out more »Pacific Marine Expo
Pacific Marine Expo is the largest and longest running commercial fishing and commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast, held annually in Seattle, WA, serving all aspects of the Pacific market, including commercial vessel owners, commercial fishermen, boat builders, workboat operators and seafood processors, tug, tow and marine patrol, and crew. Registration free before November 18th. Register at http://extension.wsu.edu/skagit/event/community-suicide-prevention-training-question-persuade-refer/2022-01-22/
Find out more »Ferns of Texas (CE, $35)
Texas has the largest diversity of Pteridophytes in the continental US. The state's large size and diverse range of habitats allow for hardy to sub-tropical ferns to be found within its borders as well as dry land to bog loving ferns. Darla Harris has a great love for ferns, especially Texan natives; as an avid grower of ferns for over 35 years, Darla has collected more than 500 different varieties. She enjoys the challenge of growing both tropical and hardy…
Find out more »Strategies for Preventing Farm/Ranch Suicides and for Assisting Those Left Behind
Hosted by the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center and the National AgrAbility Project Data show that suicide in the United States continues to be a major health issue. Tragically, farmers and ranchers have disproportionate rates of suicide in comparison to other occupations. This session will provide an overview of the latest data, examine factors that can put farmers and ranchers at higher risk, and identify practical, daily strategies that can be used on the farm or ranch…
Find out more »Virtual Discussion Groups for Families of Hispanic and Latinx people with Mental Health Conditions
Let’s Talk! Are you Hispanic and/or Latino/x and have a family member(s) or a loved one with a mental health condition? Are you willing to discuss the mental health services they are receiving? Are you willing to discuss the challenges and experiences of supporting your family member(s) or loved ones with a mental health condition? We are interested in hearing from you. Please join us for a confidential virtual discussion. The Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers invite you to a…
Find out more »December 2021
Skagit County Master Gardener Christmas Social
We are looking forward to ‘seeing’ you at the upcoming Holiday MG Social on December 8th via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Zoom link below). Karen Bruce will demonstrate how to make a Holiday Floral Arrangement. And to further entice you to attend, 14 master gardeners have donated a delightful array of door prizes. So don your Santa hat, grab a mug of your favorite holiday beverage, and join your MG friends. Maybe you will be a lucky winner of one of these: Homemade Bayview apple butter Bag…
Find out more »Browning Counseling: Working with Latinx Clients
Hosted By: South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) "In this webinar, we will discuss an integrative approach to working in a culturally responsive manner with Chicanx/Latinx populations and highlight tools related to 'Browning' your counseling. An awareness of how traditional/individualistic concepts in mental health can be culturally incongruent for Chicanx/Latinx populations will be explored. Addressing and responding to issues of identity development, family dynamics, and spirituality in psychotherapy will be outlined." Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ugmeM8EiRd-bGgCemF6tNQ
Find out more »Dialogo abierto con familiares de personas con condiciones de salud mental
¡Hablemos! ¡Le invitamos a una conversación virtual con familiares de personas con condiciones de salud mental! ¿Es usted hispano y / o latinx y tiene un familiar o un ser querido con una condición de salud mental? ¿Está dispuesto a hablar sobre los servicios de salud mental que están recibiendo? ¿Está dispuesto a hablar sobre los desafíos y las experiencias en apoyar a los miembros de su familia o seres queridos con una condición de salud mental? Estamos interesados en…
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