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In February we highlight the following:

Month



American Heart Month 

Black History Month 

International Boost Self-Esteem Month 

National Cancer Prevention Month 

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Week

National School Counseling Week (Feb. 6-10)

Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 12-19)

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 27-Mar. 5)

Day

World Cancer Day (Feb. 4)

Safer Internet Day (Feb. 7)

National Make a Friend Day (Feb. 11)

National Random Act of Kindness Day (Feb. 17)

This month's newsletter includes useful information about local events and resources as well as exciting agency updates.

Stress Management Tips Feb 2023

Licensed Mental Health Therapist- Full time

Empowering Minds Resource Center is seeking a licensed clinician to provide therapeutic services to children and families in the Baltimore, Anne Arundel and Harford County areas. This individual will be responsible for providing clinical assessment/diagnostic and follow-up individual and group therapy. He/she will develop and monitor treatment plans and client progress, document significant interactions, and maintain clinical charts and other reporting data. The candidate should have the ability to work with a diverse client population in a variety of treatment approaches.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Must possess active master level license (LMSW, LGPC, LCSW, LCSW-C, LCPC) in Maryland; and 1 year of comparable experience. Polished communication skills.

***$5000 sign on bonus w/2 year employment commitment***

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Part Time

Baltimore, Glen Burnie and Edgewood locations (Telehealth is available)

Empowering Minds Resource Center is seeking a licensed clinician to provide therapeutic services to children and families in the Baltimore, Anne Arundel and Harford County areas. This individual will be responsible for providing clinical assessment/diagnostic and follow-up individual and group therapy. He/she will develop and monitor treatment plans and client progress, document significant interactions, and maintain clinical charts and other reporting data. The candidate should have the ability to work with a diverse client population in a variety of treatment approaches.

Minimum Qualifications: Must possess active master level license (LMSW, LGPC, LCSW, LCSW-C, LCPC) in Maryland; and 1 year of comparable experience. Polished communication skills.

Case Manager - Baltimore, Harford and Prince Georges locations



 Job Summary:

· Provide targeted mental health case management for youth with serious emotional disturbances and co-occurring disorders

· Meet with enrolled and potential clients and their families to create a Plan of Care

· Conduct comprehensive assessments and other assessments as required by DHMH

· Coordinate and facilitate Family Team Meetings

· Provide management of the POCs

· Collect information during the application process and as identified in each POC

· Identify providers, supports, and resources for clients

· Coordinate meetings with client and family to (a) meet with providers to ensure goodness of fit for proposed services and products in compliance with the POC (b) meet with family peer-to- peer support, intensive in-home service, mobile crisis response service, and other providers appropriate to the POC

· Maintain client clinical documentation using EHR

· Provide on-call services as scheduled

· Promptly respond to client crises

· Provide case management for client open-access as scheduled.

· Facilitate groups



The Direct Service Coordinator (DSC) assists clients with mental illness in reaching a higher level of independence and integration within their community. The DSC is an advocate who support clients in accessing and coordinating benefits, services and community-based resources.

• Monitor each client during in-person visits of 30-45 minutes for a minimum of three visits (for children & adolescents) and six visits (for adults) per month and document any changes in the client's emotional, psychological, or physical health
• Document monthly all client contact, interaction, interventions and goal achievement, including dates, locations, and types of contact 
• Work cooperatively with family and other involved professionals to coordinate services with other agencies and programs in the best interest of the client
• Research and provide the client with community-based resources as needed to meet the client's needs and encourage progress toward personal goals
• Facilitate client participation in weekly EMRC group meetings to encourage peer socialization and development of coping strategies/techniques

Community Outreach Coordinator

Empowering Minds Resource Center is seeking to extend resources to local facilities and is looking for an entry level Part Time Community Resource Coordinators to work within the community and residence facilities to promote EMRC services, engage potential new clients, obtain referrals, and complete client intake assessments.



Job Duties:

• Coordinate community information sessions; promote EMRC services, including maintaining attendee lists and preparing materials.
• Assist with the client referral process
• Completes client intake assessment
• Prepare and distribute correspondence via email, postal mailings, and direct person to person contact.
• Other general outreach-based work as needed.

February is a mix of things to celebrate.

In February, we’re raising awareness about heart health, low vision, teen dating violence, and girls and women in sports.

American Heart Month

The American Heart Association sponsors American Heart Month in February to raise awareness about heart health. Check out and share these social media resources from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to raise awareness about heart disease and how to prevent it. It’s also a great time to explore the Healthy People 2030 objectives related to heart disease and stroke aimed at improving cardiovascular health and reducing deaths from heart disease and stroke. And be sure to share our consumer-friendly MyHealthfinder resources on heart health to help people build heart-healthy habits.

Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.

Low Vision Awareness Month

The National Eye Institute (NEI) recognizes February as Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to spread the word about low vision and vision rehab services. Use NEI’s Low Vision Social Media Library to share important information with your networks about low vision, vision rehabilitation, and how people can live independently with vision loss. Be sure to read up on the Healthy People 2030 objectives related to sensory or communication disorders. And get involved by sharing our MyHealthfinder resource for easy-to-understand information on the importance of getting your child’s vision checked. 

National Cancer Prevention Month

National Cancer Prevention Month marked every February is upon us, ushering in yet another opportunity to spread the word and take action in order to live better, healthier, and happier lives. Cancer, said to be the world’s leading cause of death, caused nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. Throughout the history of mankind, cancer has been in existence. Although not much was known about the human body, the earliest evidence was recorded via papyri that can be traced back to ancient Egypt in 1500 B.C. when tumors were found on the breast. Over the years, although no cure has been found, with landmark achievements recorded, we are closer than ever.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in February is an opportunity to help people learn how to build healthy relationships. Use the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) evidence-based teen dating violence prevention model and teen dating violence resources to help spread the word on your platforms. You can also share our MyHealthfinder resources for tips on spotting signs of relationship violence and talking to your kids about healthy relationships. Finally, use Healthy People 2030 to track progress toward objectives related to reducing violence.

National Girls and Women in Sports Day

This year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) is observed on February 2 to acknowledge the accomplishments of women in sports and inspire girls and women to play sports.

Week

National School Counseling Week (Feb. 6-10)

Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 12-19)

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 27-Mar. 5)

Day

World Cancer Day (Feb. 4)

Safer Internet Day (Feb. 7)

National Make a Friend Day (Feb. 11)

National Random Act of Kindness Day (Feb. 17)

Community Resources:

Visit FoundinFaithMD.org/get-help/apply/

to apply to the Fresh Start Furniture Program TODAY!

If you do not have computer access, please call 443-519-2464 ext. 2

ALL FURNITURE REQUESTS ARE SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

If you need immediate help finding shelter or a place to eat, call 211.

Meals

Baltimore- Our Daily Bread Employment Center

725 Fallsway, Baltimore City

443-986-9000

PG CO- Bethel House 301-372-1700 & Salvation Army of Prince George’s County Food Pantry 301-277-6103

AA CO- Anne Arundel County Food Access WARM Line 410- 222- 3663 &

Anne Arundel County Food Bank

120 Marbury Drive Crownsville, MD 21032

Harford CO- Breathe 379, 2124 Nuttal Ave. Edgewood. Groceries, prepared food, clothes.

& EPICENTER, EPICENTER at Edgewood, 1918 Pulaski Hwy, Edgewood. 443.981.3742.

Mental Health Assistance

National Alliance for Mental Illness

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  

Call 24/7: 1-800-273-8255

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.

Call 24/7: 410-433-5175 if you or someone you know needs help with a mental health crisis

Legal Services

Homeless Persons Representation Project (HPRP)

201 N. Charles St., Suite 1104, Baltimore City

410-685-6589 / 800-773-4340

Provides free legal aid to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness

Maryland Legal Aid

500 E. Lexington St., Baltimore City

410-951-7777

Provides a full range of free civil legal services to financially eligible individuals, with a focus on legal issues concerning elder rights, employment, family, public benefits, health care and housing

Reentry Services

Assists prisoners, ex-prisoners and others in need become independent, responsible citizens through civil legal assistance and re-entry services

Baltimore- Alternative Directions

2505 N. Charles St., Baltimore City

410-889-5072

PG CO- People Ready 5814 Baltimore Ave.

Hyattsville, Maryland 20781 (301)277-2172

AA CO- AmeriCorps (800) 942-2677

Identification

Beans and Bread

402 South Bond St., Baltimore City

410-732-1892

ID cards and birth certificates available on the first business day of the month to the first 5 to 10 people who arrive

Manna House

435 East 25th St., Baltimore

410-889-3001

Provides assistance with birth certificate and ID cards applications

Employment Assistance

ONE STOP CAREER CENTERS

Downtown One Stop Career Center

1100 North Eutaw St., Room 101, Baltimore City

410-767-2148

Eastside One-Stop Career Center

3001 East Madison St., Baltimore City

410-396-9030

Provides assistance with job search strategies, employment referrals and placement and other workforce services; offers access to copiers, faxes and phones

Northwest American Job Center (Re-entry Center)

Mondawmin Mall, Suite 302

2401 Liberty Heights Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21215

Telephone: 410-396-7873

DROP-IN CENTERS

Manna House

435 E. 25th St., Baltimore City

410-889-3001

Franciscan Center

101 W. 23rd St., Baltimore City

410-467-5340

H.O.P.E.

2828 Loch Raven Rd., Baltimore City

410-327-5830

Provides clothing, communication, laundry, food, recreation and showers

** For any other region specific info email socialmedia@emrcgroup.org **

UPCOMING EVENTS/ EVENT RECAP:

This month we highlight Tiona Davis as our employee of the month. Thank you for being you and thank you for all you do.

The DSC of the month is Tiona Davis. Tiona demonstrates service excellence by maintaining continuity with her clients and seeking resources her clients need. Tiona is reliable and consistent with her communication with supervisors about service expectations and attends voluntary workshops and additional training when offered. Tiona is a committed service professional. Keep up the good work, Tiona!