NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH - MAY
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. National Alliance on Mental Illness and other mental health organizations across the country continue to bring awareness, support and education to the public about the impacts of mental illness.
Read more
nationaldaycalendar.com
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Promoting Mental Wellness in Door County
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May 14, 2019
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Mental Health Parent Cafe - Northern Door YMCA*
May 16, 2019
- Mental Health Parent Cafe - Southern Door Elementary*
May 23, 2019
- Mental Health Parent Cafe - Hope Church*
May 29, 2019
- Mental Health Parent Cafe - Washington Island School*
* Requires RSVP see Community Connections Corner below for more information.
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Community Connections Corner
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Door County Partnership for Children and
Families is Partnering with Jak's Place told Hold
Mental Health Cafes
in May
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May 14 Northern Door YMCA
May 16 Southern Door Elementary
May 23 Hope Church
May 29 Washington Island School
Please RSVP by location:
OR RSVP by Contacting:
Chad Welch, Family Engagement Leader
What Are Parent Cafés?
Parent Cafés are a series of group conversations for parents where you can:
- Meet new people / Make new friends
- Share ideas / Get new ideas
- Share your hopes and dreams for your family
- Engage in positive conversation
- Learn about community resources
More Details on Parent Cafes can be found
here
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Community Connections offers
FREE
and
CONFIDENTIAL
support to:
- Any Door County, WI family seeking answers to any questions relevant to living in Door County and raising children
- Any individual enrolled in K-12 schooling and has not yet graduated.
A Community Connector is a parent peer who has experienced challenges of their own, received Door County services, and has learned how to advocate for their family. The Community Connector will make referrals to, and assist in navigating, local services.
To view the full details about Community Connections click
here
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To connect with me you can fill out this
interest form
, call or text me at (920) 421-3145 or email me at partnershipconnector@gmail.com
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Supporting Literacy in Door County
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
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To participate:
- read with your young child
- color a shape for each book read
- come in to receive a sticker from the library for each page of 100 books
- put a sticker on the fish at the library for each page finished
- complete 1000 books and receive a book as the final prize
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Local Events & Opportunities
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Film Viewing and Discussion
May 09, 2019 - 5:00pm-8:00pm
Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion
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FREE – open to the public and includes a light dinner
Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood.
As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death.
While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune. Resilience, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress—and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.
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Kids Gardening Class
May 11, 2019 - 9:30am-11:30am
Door County Library - Sturgeon Bay Branch
Taught by Extension Door County Agriculture Educator Annie Deutsch.
*Kids can learn about gardening
*Indoor and outdoor activities for kids
*Hands-on demonstrations
*Plant a bean seed to take home!
*Learn about FREE seeds from the Door County Seed Library
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The results are in and the DCEDC is hosting three community-wide meetings to share the outcomes of the 2018 housing study. As stated on the
event flyer
, “A presentation will include review of these complex issues and the people affected, the results of the recently completed Door County Housing Study, and solutions being pursued. Interactive discussion will follow.”
Meeting Locations and Details:
Sister Bay Village Hall – Tuesday, May 21, 2019 @ 6:30pm
Sturgeon Bay High School Auditorium – Wednesday, May 29, 2019 @ 6:30pm
Southern Door Auditorium – Thursday, May 30, 2019 @ 6:30pm
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FREE Door County Family Events - Door County Parents
Join us Every 3rd Wednesday at 3:30pm for a family friendly film and a popcorn snack. March 20 (Wednesday) 3:30pm - The House with a Clock in its Walls April 17 (Wednesday) 3:30pm - Ralph Breaks the Internet May 15... Find out more " Drop in...
Read more
doorcountyparents.com
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Keeping Door County Youth & Teens Safe
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Did you know early exposure to Lead can lead to both academic and behavioral challenges for your child? Children exposed to lead before the age of 3 are
three times
more likely to be suspended from school in 4th grade compared to their peers who had no lead exposure.
Door County Public Health is a local resources for lead testing and further information. See their contact information below in our Local Resource Spotlight.
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What is Lead Poisoning?
Lead is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the earth's crust. Lead was mined in Wisconsin. It was used in many products to stabilize things such as paint, varnish, gasoline, plastics, etc. However, lead is toxic to humans and ...
Read more
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov
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Sturgeon Bay - QPR Training - Door County Parents
Prevent Suicide Door County Nathan Wilson Coalition, is offering you a chance to save a life! QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer - An educational program consisting of three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from... ...
Read more
doorcountyparents.com
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The job of
public health
is building healthy communities. A healthy community requires more than medical care. It requires protection from dangers that can threaten the health of the entire population. It requires good information about the nature, magnitude and causes of health problems. It requires education about what individuals and the community can do to reduce health risks. A healthy community assures an environment in which its members can safely work and play. The mission of Public Health is to prevent disease, injury, disability and premature death. This includes protecting people's health from threats in the environment and promoting health through risk reduction and public education.
421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI
(920) 746-2234
For a full list on what the Door County Public Health Department offers click
here
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Door County Partnership
for Children and Families
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Next Quarterly Meeting is
Friday, June 14, 2019 @ 8:15am
Everyone is Welcome!
The Partnership is open to any Door County Community member. You are especially encouraged to attend our quarterly Partnership meetings to hear what the Partnership has been working on. This program is person-centered and requires feedback from community members to be successful. Please be sure to share any feedback or suggestions you may have, we want to hear your voice!
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Door County Partnership for Children and Families, please contact:
Candis Dart
Partnership Coordinator
(920) 421-3144
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The Door County Partnership for Children and Families together with our partner organizations, is dedicated to connecting people to resources through a family-centered approach in order to achieve social emotional well-being and school success.
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If you have questions, comments or suggestions for this newsletter please contact Rebecca Nicholson at partnershipconnector@gmail.com
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