CHNA 18: Working together to build healthier communities through community based prevention planning and health promotion.
Brookline Dedham Dover Needham Newton Waltham Wellesley Weston Westwood
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and our Website to stay up to date on these events.
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- CHNA 18 Monthly News & Updates
- Events from Community Friends and Partners
- Resources/Articles/Jobs/Grants
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Dear CHNA 18 Friends,
Thank you for all the submissions!
CHNA 18 will continue to spread the word of these important happenings through our newsletter and website. Thank you to all our CHNA 18 contributors and the resources you provide for our community.
Be sure to note our new program "You are Not Alone - Mental Health Support Models for Students during Covid and Beyond."
The full flyer and info link is below.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM COMMUNITY FRIENDS AND PARTNERS
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LISTEN: The Troubling Trend of Suicide in Young Children. A Conversation with Jon Mattlema‪n‬.
Suicide is a leading cause of death in US elementary school–aged children, and the suicide rate in black school-aged children has increased in recent years. Learn how we can support the mental health of young children.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 7-8:30 pm
Managing Substance Use During COVID-19: Insights and Practical Strategies to Promote Healthy Living

Alcohol and other substance use is increasing as people cope with anxiety, depression, isolation, and in some cases, job losses and financial hardship amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for a conversation with community members who learned how to manage their own issues with substance use followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with NWH experts and clinicians in the fields of addiction medicine, primary care, psychiatry, and preventive health.
Hosted by the NWH Substance Use Services Council.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 10-11:00 am
Stay Healthy and Safe at Home: Strategies to Age in Place
Discover compensatory strategies for fall prevention and use of adaptive devices and modifications for optimal safety in the home. Hosted by the NWH Elder Care Services Council.
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Research Study Participants Needed
The Psychosis Research Program at BIDMC in Boston is actively recruiting participants for three 3 mental health research studies:
ï‚· TMS- a study of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for people ages 18-55 with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Compensation $1000+.
ï‚· LAMP- a remote study using a smartphone app to track mood, symptoms, and sleep, looking for people ages 18-30 with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Compensation $400
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 SPARCS- a study of sleep and memory looking for people ages 12-35 with a recent diagnosis of psychosis, or with a 1st degree relative with psychosis. Compensation $595.
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Recruiting new volunteers for our Teen Speaker program!
Teen Speakers, between the ages 14 to 24, share their stories of living with depression or bipolar disorder to help teens get the help they need and deserve. Participants are trained in public speaking skills and speak to youth in schools and community organizations around Massachusetts. Visit our Website for more about the program and how to get involved.
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Are you concerned about your loved one, but they don't see a problem?
As a caregiver, you may notice the signs of depression before your loved one is willing and able to make any changes. The Stages of Change model can help caregivers understand how to effectively support loved ones at any point along the change process. Find the Stages of Change video series on Families for Depression Awareness' YouTube channel above.
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Free Handbook
Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA) is offering a free copy of their 60+ page handbook for families and caregivers!
FFDA is giving away 100 copies of our Helping Someone Living with Depression or Bipolar Disorder: A Handbook for Families and Caregivers!
Get your copy by watching the free webinar and completing a 5-10 minute survey. Copies are going fast! Don't miss your chance to get this valuable resource for free. http://bit.ly/FFDAdistance
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Virtual Memory Café on Friday, March 5, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Our guests will be Jim Kenton, Mike McNulty, and special guest Bill Nowlin, a national director for the Society of American Baseball Research, who will share Red Sox stories and related music with us. Guests are welcome to bring their own baseball stories!
Please RSVP by emailing Beth or leave a voice mail message at 781-693-5628 by March 4th. (Email is preferred if possible.) I will send Zoom/call-in information to those who have RSVP’d.
We record the facilitated portion of some virtual JF&CS Memory Café gatherings so that our guests and others can enjoy them later. See the virtual JF&CS Memory Café video playlist here. To learn about other virtual memory cafés, please visit the Mass Directory.
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Event Premiere March 25th
From the Oscar nominated director and physician who brought us Extremis, Jessica Zitter’s newest documentary, Caregiver: A Love Story puts a human face to the toll—physical, emotional, financial—that afflicts most family members who care for their dying loved ones at home.
In 24 minutes, Bambi Fass and her husband Rick take us through the joys, and the unexpected sorrows, that accompany a family’s journey through the end of life.
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Get to Know the Resources of The Center for Black Health & Equity
The Center’s website (centerforblackhealth.org) educates about the root causes of health inequities and the challenges that African Americans face. The website will introduce you to tools, trainings, and opportunities to help you improve Black health in your community.
You can register for The Center’s virtual State of Black Health Biennial Conference on March 2 and 3, 2021. This year’s conference will tackle COVID-19, gun violence, mental health and more. By attending, public health professionals and community advocates can develop actionable policy plans for improving black health in their region.
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I encourage you to get to know The Center for Black Health & Equity and their many resources (including the Black Body Health Podcast and their Facebook Page) that support Black health and fight for social justice. They are a leading source of education and advocacy for tobacco, cancer and other health inequities affecting African Americans.
Interested in promoting The Center’s COVID Big Quit? Call or text Mary Cole, Greater Boston Tobacco-Free Manager, at 617-777-5229 or email mcole@baystatecs.org for support.
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Community Indicator Project
Impact MetroWest is an initiative of the Foundation for MetroWest to bring awareness to and drive action around
the strengths and challenges facing our communities here in the MetroWest
region of Greater Boston.
Credible and independent data is vital to allow the entire community to learn, understand and then act together improve the quality of life for everyone.
Over 50 indicators provide insight into the trends shaping our community over the last decade across several dimensions - the economy, education, civic engagement,
our health, transportation and housing systems, and more.
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The data serves as a report card for the region and acts as a spark to drive change.
We are excited to share this data with everyone and look forward to seeing how it helps all of us better understand the quality of life in our region, how it compares with Massachusetts and the nation, and how we can work together to make it even better.
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AANE's Winter 2021
Jody Acford Conference
Content Available through April 30, 2021
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AANE continuously updates our calendar so you can find activities, events, and support groups. Registration is required and financial assistance is available for activities that require a fee. To inquire about financial assistance or general questions, contact events@aane.org or
call 617-393-3824 x210.
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WATCH CDC Compiling COVID-19
Community Resource Guide
WATCH CDC, a local nonprofit focused on community organizing, is doing amazing work compiling a centralized COVID-19 Resource Guide to support the Waltham community during this difficult time.
The guide currently lists resources related to healthcare, food (including FREE LUNCH AND DINNER for all Waltham youth), housing, utilities, income and employment, and is being updated continuously.
You can also find a list of ways to volunteer or donate during this time, and information regarding service closures and interruptions.
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We encourage all Waltham community members to visit this site.

If you are aware of a COVID-19 related resource that is not listed, please share with WATCH CDC at jack@watchcdc.org.
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Needham Center at The Heights
(Needham's Aging Services)
Sends out daily highlights with a wide array of resources, zoom/facebook programs for free of charge, and other new and information as we go though the pandemic.
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To receive the highlights, email Assistant Director of Programming and Transportation, Aicha Kelley
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COVID-19 Scheduling Resource |
Line is available by dialing 2-1-1 from any phone in MA on Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm, currently serving residents 75+. Translation available.
Mass 211's information & referral line remains open 24/7 for all other human service needs.
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Healthcare For All Newsletter |
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(Massachusetts is extending its tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15.)
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COVID-19 RELATED FUNDING AND ECONOMIC SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
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The Foundation for MetroWest, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, has created two emergency funds designed for rapid response funding.
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For more information on resources, grants and job opportunities, please visit our website. |
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