The GCPC maintains regular office hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. If you need assistance outside of these hours, please call 810-285-9047 to make arrangements. Our primary goal is to maintain access to prevention services and resources to our community. Please reach out to us if we can be of assistance in providing information and support for addressing substance use and mental health concerns. Access to a variety of programs and supports can also be accessed through the Opportunity Youth Service Providers Portal at Youth Services Provider Portal.
|
|
MAY COMMUNITY PARTNER MEETING
Tuesday, May 10th, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Community Partner Presentation
Greater Flint Health Coalition's State of Flint Kids Dashboard
Jon Nigrine & Nichole Smith-Anderson
Greater Flint Health Coalition
www.gfhc.org
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Upcoming Workgroup Meetings
- Prescription Drug Workgroup: Tuesday, May 17, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.*
- Marijuana/Vaping Workgroup: Tuesday, May 24, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.*
- Underage Drinking Workgroup: Tuesday, June 7, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.*
*If you would like to join a workgroup Zoom meeting and are not currently a member of a workgroup, please contact Andrea Keller at akeller@theGCPC.org to be added to the email distribution list.
|
|
Prevention Champion Spotlight
During National Prevention Week we celebrate our local Prevention Champions for youth and families in Genesee County. Prevention happens everywhere across all sectors of our community and the Genesee County Prevention Coalition wants to acknowledge individuals, groups and organizations that are making a positive impact every day. Here are some individuals and organizations who have been nominated for their efforts toward reducing substance misuse and promoting positive mental health:
- Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church nominated by Kelly DelReal, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
- Teri Jones, 8th Grade Science Teacher at Holmes STEM Academy Middle School, nominated by Maria Salinas, CREATE for STEM - Michigan State University
- Health in Our Hands nominated by Carrie Chanter, Genesee Health System
- Dachelle McDonald, Without Walls (WOW) Outreach, nominated by Tenesa Thompson, Church Without Walls Ministries
Throughout National Prevention Week we will continue to accept nominations to recognize Prevention Champions. To nominate an individual or organization click on the link here. |
|
Senate Bills 597 & 598
For the past 50 years, the mental health system in Michigan has been run and operated by county-based government entities to serve Michiganders with complex mental health, emotional disturbance, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. Senate Bills 597 & 598 hand these services to for-profit health plans not even based in our state.
Senate Bills 597 & 598 are not right for Michiganders. Solutions must get at the root cause and address the areas of greatest need. This includes increasing overall access to care, adding more local providers, strengthening the workforce, and increasing inpatient care opportunities.
We must broaden the conversation beyond Medicaid. Mental illness and addiction impact millions of individuals and families across the state of Michigan regardless of their insurance.
Don’t let Senator Shirkey play games with our mental health. Sign the petition against Shirkey’s money grab for insurance companies.
|
|
GCPC Resources Order Form |
|
|
|
The Genesee County Prevention Coalition offers an expanding variety of youth substance misuse prevention & mental health awareness resources FREE for parents and youth-serving organizations. We have created an order form for your convenience in obtaining materials for your personal use or to share with parents, teachers, coaches and other adults who support healthy youth development. These materials can be picked up at the GCPC office or we will deliver large orders to locations in Genesee County.
Our newest publication, , Youth Connections Magazine Issue #5, features articles on Positive Communication with Kids, "Sharenting", Parents' Attitudes and Youth Use, The Central Nervous System, and Fentanyl: Not Just Another Synthetic Drug. Additionally, you will see photos of GCPC Assets in Action and some important Faces in the Crowd among the tips and ads providing prevention resource information.
Also available is our updated version of the GCPC Toolkit and Resource Guide. Read more about these resources on the order form, just click the order form link here.
|
|
SAMHSA Drug-Free Workplace Resources |
|
The SAMHSA Drug-Free Workplace Helpline provides confidential, practical, impartial, and up-to-date information, advice, and support free of charge to employees and their families. Topics cover a wide range of issues related to federal and non-federal Drug-Free Workplace Programs and drug testing.
This service is designed to equip employees and their families with essential knowledge to resolve substance misuse and drug testing issues at work and/or in their personal lives. The helpline is staffed Monday through Friday.
|
|
DEA National Take Back Day was a great success at the Clio City Police Department. Thank you to Chief Millstead, Clio City Police Department and the City of Clio, for your hospitality and participation in disposal of unused medications, patches, and needles. Thank you to all the volunteers, community partners, sponsors, local businesses and organizations that assisted the GCPC in the event. Check out the local news media coverage.
|
|
WHAT YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COVERS
• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
• How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
• How to connect the youth with help.
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.
|
|
Next Training:
• May 23, 2022 - Blended/In-Person*
Instructor-led session: 9:00am - 2:30pm
*Learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and participate in a 5.5-hour in-person training. Pre-Work must be completed prior to instructor-led session.
|
|
For questions contact: Aggie Bedell abedell@geneseeisd.org or 810-591-5119
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
