October 2022

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

National Red Ribbon Week

October 23-31

Beginning October 1st, students, families, and schools across America are invited to participate in the 12th Annual National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest aimed at raising visibility to live drug-free by being creative. The contest, co-sponsored by the National Family Partnership (NFP) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held in conjunction with National Red Ribbon Week, which takes place each year from October 23-31.

The contest begins October 1st and ends November 1st. Voting takes place between November 2-16 with the winners announced on December 2nd. Please watch the video below and click here for more information, rules, and FAQs.

REGISTER TODAY! Governor's Office Opioid Response Seminar Series

Friday, October 7th

11:30am - 12:30pm via Zoom

Click Here to Register

Maine’s Opioid Response Strategic Action Plan Needs Your Input! Join this free webinar to be part of the solution. A certificate of attendance will be provided, but there will be no Continuing Education Credits associated with this event.

Understanding and Coping with a

Loved One's Substance Use

Please join us for this month's speaker presentation and open discussion followed by free overdose first aid training and Naloxone available to all in attendance.

On October 13th at 4:00 pm, our special guest will be Eric Girard from The Family Restored.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Sponsored by CHCC's Project Alliance in collaboration with Kennebunkport Public Health, Kennebunk & Kennebunkport Police Departments, Louis T. Graves Memorial Library, and Portland Public Health.

Contact Alissa Wigglesworth for more information: awigglesworth@une.edu.

Eric Girard, Co-Founder of The Family Restored, will not only discuss the organization's roots, mission, and services but he will provide skills to help understand and cope with a loved one misusing substances.

The Family Restored is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing family support groups, 12-step workshops, and scholarships to help pay for treatment and recovery housing for those in need.

3 Towns: 1 Community - C.A.R.E.S.

(Conversation, Advocacy, Resources, Education, Support)

Thursday, October 13th from 4-5pm

Second Thursday of Each Month

Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport

Project Alliance Meeting

Wednesday, October 19th

9-10am via Zoom

https://une.zoom.us/j/97838140001

Get Involved!

Project Alliance is hosting a Teen Wellness Summit at the Biddeford Recreation Center on Friday, November 4, from 9am - 5pm.

There will be opportunities for presenters if you or your organization has any information that relates to wellness. There is also a place for tabling if you want to come and pass out information to the students. Please let Christina Schechtman know via the email below if you have any interest in participating.

Project Alliance is a substance misuse prevention coalition. All are welcome to join; please email projectalliance@une.edu.

Click here to learn more about the programs offered through Project Alliance and how to get involved.

Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

October 23-29

This year’s International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week will take place from October 23 - October 29, 2022, and aims to bring awareness to the serious health impacts of lead exposure, and the work being done to prevent childhood lead poisoning across the globe.

CHCC partners with the Maine Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the City of Biddeford to maximize childhood lead-poisoning prevention efforts, as Biddeford is designated as a high-risk area for lead-poisoning. Please check out the following available programs through the City of Biddeford and the Maine CDC to learn more about childhood lead poisoning and what you can do to help keep families safe.

Lead Poisoning Prevention Resources

for all Mainers

Lead Poisoning Prevention

Funds and Resources available to

City of Biddeford Residents

Lead Poisoning Prevention Resources

for our Community

Updates from SNAP-Ed

Mental Health First Aid Training

Free to the Public

Thursday, October 20th OR Tuesday, November 15th

8:30am - 3:15pm via Zoom

United Way of Southern Maine is partnering with NAMI Maine to provide free Mental Health First Aid training to the public. Mental Health First Aid teaches individuals how to identify, understand, and respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Participants learn the skills needed to reach out, provide initial help, and support someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

On average, 11 years pass between when someone first experiences symptoms of mental illness and when they get help. Individuals who are trained in Mental Health First Aid can shorten that time by identifying and supporting those who may be developing symptoms or experiencing a crisis and referring them to outside help. Attending this training also supports the Thrive2027 goal of helping us all live longer, healthier lives.

If you are interested in attending, please click the image below or reach out to Nina Misra at nmisra@uwsme.org.

Child Protective Services 101:

For Parents, By Parents

2nd Wednesday (October 12th) from 5-7pm

4th Thursday (October 27th) from 1-3pm

Are you involved with Child Protective Services (CPS)? This free class, provided by The Opportunity Alliance, is for parents at the earliest stages of CPS in Maine. It is 100% voluntary and will provide information, resources, and support to help parents understand the process. The class is facilitated by parents who have experienced CPS first-hand or navigated multiple complex systems. For more information, click on the link below, or register here.

Click here for more information.

Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition

207-602-3551

chcc@une.edu

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