Committed To Our Community. Motivated By Our Kids.
June 2022
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The first three STEM CAMP programs this summer have been a blast! Each week we make predictions, draw a blueprint, use our imaginations to build, test out the creations and then review what went well and what we would change. Visit www.dmyfs.org/stemcamp to register for upcoming programs, space is limited!
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Come visit DMYFS & DMLWC at the Durham Farmers Market, each week this summer we will be highlighting a different substance use prevention topic and giving away fun swag items!
We are excited to connect with community members and hope to see you soon.
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We are excited to introduce Ellie Castiglia DMYFS & DMLWC summer intern for 2022! "Hello! My name is Ellie Castiglia and I will be attending the University of Connecticut this upcoming fall as a biology major with a human rights minor. I have been involved with DMYFS & DMLWC for many years, volunteering at the DMYFS Apple Crisp Booth and participating in EDGE throughout high school. In my free time, I love participating in theatre and I have been on a dance team for 13 years. I also enjoy being able to give back to the community and I have helped to provide free math tutoring to younger students throughout the past few summers. I am so grateful for the incredible work that DMYFS & DMLWC does for our community and I am so excited to continue working with DMYFS & DMLWC this summer!" |
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CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute |
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Cristal DePietro, Executive Director, and Dena Miccinello, Prevention Coordinator, attended the 21st Annual CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute in Orlando, FL this month! They learned about new prevention trends, connected with prevention professionals from around the world and brought back new ideas on how to help our community stay safe! |
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CADCA offers in-depth, interactive training sessions for community coalition leaders and staff. Including training on fundamentals of coalition building, strategic planning, evaluation/research, and current trends! |
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988 |
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The United States transitioned the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988 – an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care. The lifeline, which also links to the Veterans Crisis Line, follows a three-year joint effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to put crisis care more in reach for people in need.
In 2021, the Lifeline received 3.6 million calls, chats, and texts. That number is expected to at least double within the first full year after the 988 transition. Studies have shown that after speaking with a trained crisis counselor, most Lifeline callers are significantly more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful.
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The 10-digit Lifeline number 1-800-273-TALK (8255) will continue to be operational and will route calls to 988 indefinitely. Veterans, service members, and their families can also still reach the Veterans Crisis Line with the current phone number 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, or by chat or text to 838255. To learn more visit https://988lifeline.org/. |
You should call 988 when anyone:
· Talking about or is at risk of suicide
· Threatens or is at risk for violence
· Has been victimized/traumatized
· Is in harms way without immediate assistance
· Is behaviorally “acting out” or out of control
· Is in emotional or mental distress
· and/or uncommunicative
· Is depressed and you are worried
· Is having any other behavioral health crisis
· Needs mobile crisis
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Babysitter Training Class |
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Students of the June/July babysitter training class learned CPR, first aid, basic child care and other emergency situation training! Each student received vaping prevention information and other prevention materials.
Registration is currently open for those on the waiting list for a August 22 and 23 babysitting class, from 9am to 12pm. Registration will open to the public on August 8th, follow DMYFS on Facebook for the registration link.
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Rising vaping rates among lesbian, gay, and bisexual...
Research has long shown that lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals use tobacco products at higher rates than their heterosexual peers...
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truthinitiative.org
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Start A Conversation: 10 Questions Teens Ask About Drugs ...
To help you start a conversation about drugs and health, we've compiled teens' 10 most frequently asked...
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nida.nih.gov
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I Made Sure My Kids Knew These 3...
Data tells us that over half of kids look up information on the internet about anxiety, stress, and depression. Our youth want and need information.
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www.screenagersmovie.com
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Durham Middlefield Youth & Family Services
Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition
405 Main Street, Suite 11 Middlefield, Ct 06455
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