EmPoWER Somerset's News, Events & Happenings
September 2021
WE CAN ALL HELP PREVENT SUICIDE
#NationalSuicidePreventionMonth
If you or someone you know is at risk for suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Get trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Empower is hosting two MHFA trainings next month. MHFA helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone, and where to turn for help.

Click below to sign up for the trainings
Donating to Empower Somerset help fund suicide prevention trainings in our community. A $25 donation will train one community member in Mental Health First Aid.
Here For You Pledge
By signing the Here For You Pledge, you are pledging to be a support for someone dealing with a mental health concern and to continue the conversation surrounding mental health.
Pioneer FSC Family Fun Night
Fun was had by all at last month's Family Fun Night featuring Penelope the Powerful Parrot! You won't want to miss this month's Campfire Family Fun Night on September 16 at 6pm. Register early, space is limited.

It's Time to Go Back to School
Empower Somerset and the School Health Team would like to wish all students a safe, healthy, and rewarding school year. For more information on our adolescent school health initiative please visit:
Overdose Awareness Day
Empower was excited to partner with Operation Helping Hand for the Overdose Awareness & Recovery Walk at Duke Island Park. Empower shared information on recovery and safe Rx disposal, and gave away prizes. Pastor Tim Wolf, Pioneer FSC Director, was the master of ceremonies. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Guiding Good Choices Program
Empower facilitated a 6-session program on effective parenting strategies for 12 participants this summer.

Feedback from parents was overwhelmingly positive!
"I learned how important communication is and listening to our kids. I listen more."

"The idea of the family meeting to give children a voice in decisions was very useful and we have implemented this in our family."
Our Mission
We EmPoWER individuals and families to make positive lifestyle choices by promoting healthy communities through education, collaboration, and connections to resources.

Check out our 2020 Annual Report
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