Here is your weekly news roundup of articles, reports, resources and webinars you might find interesting.
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is an annual health observance week, connects teens with resources to Shatter the Myths® about drugs and alcohol.
Other Ways to Participate
- On Friday, April 3, at 3 PM NIDA will host a Twitter Trivia Challenge in collaboration with Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). You can test your knowledge by following the hashtag #NDAFW and answering multiple-choice questions about drugs and alcohol.
- Check out the toolkits and activity ideas on various topics; science- and standards-based classroom lessons and multimedia activities on teens and drugs.
- Play Kahoot! games to test your knowledge on various topics.
- Get more ideas for how to participate.
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Overview of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
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Local Teens are Helping Those in Need and You Can Too!
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Greenwich High School juniors Kate Rubich and Hayley Schmidt launched the local Zoomers to Boomers chapter several days ago. The service enlists high school volunteers to deliver groceries to individuals in the community who are elderly or immuno-compromised and are staying in their homes.
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The mission of Darien Depot's Helping Hands Club is to fully stock the Human Services Closet at the Darien Town Hall. The closet is an invaluable resource to any individual, especially families, who are struggling financially. It provides them with essential everyday goods such as hygiene products and cleaning supplies which are not covered by food stamps.
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Help-A-Neighbor is a new emergency drive to help meet some of the needs of
residents have lost their source of income and are struggling to pay their bills
. Local nonprofit agencies including,
Family Centers
,
Person-to-Person
,
Domus
and
Building One Community
are partnering for this initiative.
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By: Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, DNP, MS, RN, NHA, CPH, CCM, CDP, Communities 4 Action President
In these worrisome times we are seeing people walking about wearing different forms of medical masks in an attempt to protect themselves (or others) from the corona virus. Unfortunately the vast majority are wearing them improperly thus giving themselves and others a false sense of security.
Read more.
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With schools and extracurricular activities canceled around the nation and many adults working at home, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is encouraging parents to take this extraordinary time of family togetherness to talk to their children about the risks of underage alcohol and drug use.
Read the full article.
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Save the Date for These Online Trainings!
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This multi-part online learning series is free for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers and peer support specialists faced with transitioning their services to the use of telephone and videoconferencing methods in response to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.
The series will feature:
- Live, one-hour sessions every week for at least 5 weeks. Each session will be at least 45 minutes of peer-to-peer conversation and information exchange and “Top Five” tips and lessons learned
- Access to experienced providers and others with expertise in providing services using videoconferencing (telehealth) and telephone for SUD treatment and recovery support
- Access to professionals with expertise in protected health information and 42CFR Part 2
- Training tools, checklists, and other relevant resources
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5 Ways to Get Going with Google:
A free SCORE Webinar Series
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Google has tools and applications that are mostly free and underutilized by most people. See what Google can do for you. You will learn:
- Basic Gmail features
- Using your Google Calendar
- How to create a Google Form
- Using a Google Doc and Google Sheet
- How to share Google Docs and Google Sheet with others
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FREE Stay-at-Home Resources - Fun Things to Do
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Experience Disney World from the Comfort of Your Couch
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Getting Bored? Here's A List Of Free Things That Weren't ...
subscribe to Coronavirus Daily podcast The coronavirus pandemic is rapidly changing the daily routines of millions of Americans as many settle into their new self-isolation realities. Some are finding ways to pass the time by streaming television ...
Read more
www.npr.org
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Coughing fits, anxiety and paranoia are three of the most common adverse reactions to cannabis, according to a recent study.
Read more.
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We have been gathering resources to
help you manage during these tough
times. Check out the articles, reports,
links to virtual support group meetings
and at-home entertainment ideas. This page is updated as we gather new resources, so check back often!
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The Child Mind Institute has developed a variety of resources to help parents and children navigate through this anxious time. Their resources include:
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There are a number of online recovery resources available.
Here is a list.
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Coping Through Connections
If you are feeling anxious, consider calling a "warmline" for peer support. This is a telephone support service staffed by people who have experience/expertise with mutual support. Unlike hotlines, they are not staffed 24/7, but hours have been extended.
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Your Daily Dose of Humor ...
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