The holiday season is upon us. For many it is a comfort, a reminder of what roots us and what is important. This year has been a journey. I think many of us are anxiously awaiting a new year and are comforted by knowing that hope is coming soon. We hope you stay safe this holiday season and are able to make it special, despite the challenges.
To help you get ready for the holidays, we have partnered with LoyalTees in Marquette to have two giveaways. Use them as gifts for loved ones or to keep for yourself! Details on how to enter below. Enter now, as the drawing will be happening before Christmas!
We also want to encourage shopping local when buying a gift, a meal, a special holiday treat, or a gift card. Local businesses across the UP need our help. Many are running great specials (including free shipping!) and have one of a kind gifts for your loved ones.
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Universal Human Rights Month
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For more than 70 years, the United Nations has been recognizing Universal Human Rights Month in December. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is proclamation of the 30 undeniable rights according to the United Nations.
Recognizing and respecting universal human rights begins in our
communities, through our interactions with others each and every day.
"Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home -- so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
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New Opioid Health Home
Great Lakes Recovery Centers (GLRC) is now an Opioid Health Home (OHH), which is an extra benefit to clients with Medicaid and an Opioid Use Disorder diagnosis.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recognizes that living with an addiction or dependence on opioids is extremely difficult, and the OHH Program is designed to provide additional integrated services for whole person care. GLRC receives the OHH funding through NorthCare Network.
Through the OHH Program, GLRC is essentially the "home base" for medical, substance abuse, and behavioral health care needs. OHH enrollees have the option to take advantage of a peer recovery coach, mental health clinician, primary care physician, and nurse care manager. This team can help with additional needs and referrals to help with long-term recovery.
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There are two prizes for this giveaway. All current subscribers can enter here:
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Winners will be drawn on December 22nd!
Please check out LoyalTees for all your UP goods and screen printing needs!
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Crisis Help for the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, many of us will have to make tough choices about how we will (or won't) gather with friends and family. If you are unable to gather, this can be a very isolating and upsetting time. We wanted to give a quick reminder that there is help.
Dial Help is a local resource that is here to support your in times of crisis. Call, text, or chat online with Dial Help 24/7.
They can connect people with resources in their community that might be beneficial depending on what the individual is going through.
We hope there is still a way that you can enjoy the holiday season. If you are struggling, know you are not alone and there is always someone there to help. Reach out to a friend, family member, or use the Dial Help 24/7 phone line.
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Virtual MHFA Classes for EMS coming in January
One of Beyond the Save's goals is to train EMS providers in
Mental Health First Aid. These classes will be open to any EMT
across the UP and will be free of charge.
Mental Health First Aid for EMS teaches you how to identify, understand
and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem
and help connect them to the appropriate care. It focuses on the unique experiences and needs of firefighters and EMS personnel and is a valuable resource that can make a difference in their lives, their coworkers’ and families’ lives, and the communities they serve.
906-228-9699, ext 1002
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Daily gratitude prompts are provided each month by Great Lakes Recovery Centers. Feel free to download and share with your clients, co-workers, family, and friends throughout December.
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Resource Central
For more educational opportunities, especially for EMS to earn CEUs,
check out the Events page on our website.
Keeping Up With the Changing Landscape of Drugs of Abuse:
\ What Does the Data Say?
By: Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance
Abuse Program (COSSAP)
Well-being Wednesdays: Episode 1
The National Council on Behavioral Health is offering Well-being Wednesday, a webinar series to help people focus on well-being at a time where we might let self-care slip. In this webinar, a dynamic panel of thought leaders discuss health care in a COVID-19 world, how the election will shape our field, legislation priorities in 2021 and more! What does the future of health care hold? Check out this recorded webinar for answers.
Learning to Prevent ACE's
Everyone has a role to play in preventing Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACEs). This resource has information about training,
earning CEUs, and prevention information. Use this link to learn more:
Tips and Tools for Leveraging Trauma Informed Care Techniques to Reduce Stress for Students, Teachers, and Providers
This webinar will explore trauma-informed care techniques that behavioral
health providers, school staff, and caregivers can use to improve behavioral healthcare provided to students, and address traumatic stress occurring
during the on-going pandemic. The webinar takes place on December 15th,
from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
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National Alliance For Medication Assisted (NAMA) Recovery Weekly MAT Webinar
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Each Thursday NAMA Recovery hosts a webinar for MAT Advocates across the United States. You can sign up via Facebook or get the zoom information here.
Each webinar is from 8 pm - 9:30 pm.
NAMA Recovery is an organization comprised of patients and health care professionals who are supporters of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). They have thousands of members worldwide and many chapters in the United States.
The primary objective of NAMA Recovery is to destigmatize the use of and advocating for those who benefit from MAT treatment. NAMA Recovery strives to confront the negative stereotypes that impact the self-esteem and worth of many MAT patients and empower them to continue to seek MAT.
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Submit your answer and be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card!
Congratulations to our November Winner - Alicia!
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Recipe to Try - Turkey Pot Pie!
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Many people have turkey or chicken for their holiday meals. If you have leftovers aren't sure what to do with them, you can use chicken or turkey in this classic Chicken Pot Pie recipe.
The recipe calls for pre-made crusts you can buy at the store, but I definitely recommend making your own. If you've never tried before, it's not as hard as people say, I promise. Here is the recipe that I like to use.
Freeze it for another meal later on or eat it now. It's great comfort food and a nice a toasty meal on cold winter nights in the UP.
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This project and website is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,000,000 with no percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
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Beyond the Save
97 South Fourth St., Suite C
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 228-9699
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