Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
The MCH Coalition will be conducting training, engagement and activities aimed at professionals and MCH stakeholders about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorders (PMAD) in order to better support clients and families. Activities will include outreach, training, and education to increase awareness of PMAD and enable more women to receive prompt treatment.
The PMAD program is compiling a list of on-line resources, materials and a list of support groups across the State of the Nevada. If you have PMAD materials or know of programs, please email them to Kameron.klein@dignityhealth.org to be included in the PMAD resource book.
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program
Professional Development Opportunity: .5 CEU available for in person training and CDC e-learning series completion
*Save The Date*
Southern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition
5th Annual Nurturing Naturally
Saturday, April 8
10am-2pm
DON'T MISS THE FIRST WEBINAR ON
SAMHSA's Training Tool Box for Addressing the
Gender-Specific Service Needs of Women
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) created a new
Training Tool Box for Addressing the Gender-Specific Service Needs of Women (draft).
It is a resource to help trainers educate the workforce about the gender-specific needs of women with substance use disorders (SUDs). Click here for more information.
The Tool Box allows trainers to create evidence-based, customized trainings. Attendees will leave with the resources and skills to better serve women, train staff and others about gender-responsive services, and make a compelling case for effective SUD interventions for women.
ZERO TO THREE's
Maternal and Child Health Live Virtual Event Series
Wednesday, March 29th 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT
This free-to-members monthly series, presented by ZERO TO THREE staff and maternal and child health experts, is designed for direct-service practitioners, educators, policymakers, and others interested in the latest information from the field, including postpartum support, infant language development, early infant feeding practices, and more! Click here for more information and registration.
UCPNV (United Cerebral Palsy of Nevada) in Reno has piloted a work readiness program called Working Progress for ages 14-100. This FREE program will focus on career planning, transitional services, interview skills, and transportation training.
Training will take place at the UCP Thrift Store from 12:00-3:00. The next session will take place March 20-24, 2017. Please share this information with anyone that would benefit from a work readiness program.
For more detailed information about the program and to request a referral form, contact the Program Director, Jill Gabel, at 775-834-4163 or
jgabel@ucpnv.org
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Every child deserves a safe, healthy, and happy childhood.
