News and Events
Help The Community of Augusta Reduce Its Prescription Drug Misuse Problem:
A workshop has been held this month to promote public awareness and action on the 8 things EVERYONE can do to help reduce this problem. This 3.5 hour training is for local people who want to learn about these 8 actions—and prepare to share them with 10 or more friends, family members, professional colleagues, students, and/or clients. The training is suitable for both people who encounter this issue in their professional work and in their private life in the community
Event details: City Center Plaza, 16 Cony St., Monday February 27, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The content will be presented by the MaineGeneral Overdose Prevention Project and the Southern Kennebec Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP). Lead trainer: Jayne Harper. The event is being co-sponsored by the Augusta Police Department.
For more information, including a flyer and the 8 actions, access these links:
Flyer: CLICK HERE
8 Actions: CLICK HERE
PRIME for Life Classes for Ages 18 to 20:
February 11-12 in Waterville
March 17-18 in Augusta
April 7-8 in Waterville
May 26-27 in Augusta
June 23-24 in Waterville
For more information, click here
HCCA and
Project Integrate are Hosting:
The Maine Helpers Program for
Behavioral Health Services Providers
March 8, 2012 8:30-12:30 at 36 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner
Special price of $15 for this initial Class, Call to
Register or for Full Scholarships
588-5012 or email j.joy@healthycommunitiesme.org
The Helpers Program is a half-day training conducted by a Certified Helpers
After completing the Helpers Training you will have the skills you need to talk with someone about their tobacco use in a friendly and effective manner.
Gain the skills to:
• Learn practical
ways to start conversations
about tobacco
• Understand what motivates someone to think about quitting or take action to quit
• Offer referrals, self-help resources and information on successful strategies
Reduced Cost Radon Testing Training
February 8-10 in South Portland
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has partnered with Spruce Environmental Technologies to provide low-cost professional radon training courses to interested Maine residents. Registration for these classes continues through the end of the month.
Classes will be held February 8-10 at 100 Waterman Drive in South Portland and are funded in part by grants received from the EPA. A two-day class in residential radon measurement at a cost of $99 (regularly $299) and a one-day class in radon in water ($79, regularly $185), provide the minimum training needed to register to conduct radon testing in Maine.
To register for the class, call Spruce Radon Training at 1-800-355-0901.
For more information, Click Here.
FREE Cooking Matters Classes in Gardiner
Dates and Time: 6 Wednesdays beginning Freb. 22 from 6-8
Location: Faith Christian Church, Rt 201, Gardiner
Learn how to prepare healthy, delicious meals and stretch your food dollars from a real chef and nutritionist! For more information click this link. Call 207-712-9734 to sign up/ ask questions.
Free Parent Education Series
Children's Center
Dates: Feb. 28th, March 6th, April 3rd and May 8th.
The Children's center is offering free workshops for parents this
spring. There will be one class per month February through May.
Topics
include: Managing your Child's Behavior at home or not; Eating Healthy
for Families; and a 4-step parenting method method to connect and guide
your child. Click here for more information.
Dinner, childcare and
mileage reimbursement will be available. To register call Samantha
Thibodeau at the Children's Center 626-3497 X 125.
For more information, Click here.
Tobacco Training for 2011/2012 Announced:
For more information, download the following:
Training Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Training Registration Form and information
New Resource Go Red for Women
Read this fact sheet and go on line to join Better U; and on-line support community for improving heart health!
Ongoing Opportunities for You to Obtain Grants from HCCA and/or Volunteer in the Community
Youth Voices Program: Small Grants For Host Organizations: The Youth Voices program is a proven strategy for: a) identifying, organizing and supporting youth who choose not to use tobacco, alcohol or other drugs, and b) help them take action to prevent tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. HCCA wants to expand the involvement of youth in tobacco, alcohol or other drug use prevention, and is offering small grants ($1800 each) to host organizations that want to create new or sustain existing Youth Voices programs. Funding supports a stipend for an adult leader and out-of-pocket program expenses. For more information, contact: Renee Page rpage@mcd.org; 557-2945
Our local service area includes: Augusta, Chelsea, Farmingdale, Fayette, Gardiner, Hallowell, Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, Mount Vernon, Pittston, Randolph, Readfield, Richmond, Vienna, Wayne, West Gardiner, Windsor, Winthrop.
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