Community Fair Day

We're half way through summer, hope you've been enjoying it!  That also means we're only two months away from our Community Fair on September 19.  If you are interested in having a table at this event please fill out the form and send your money as soon as possible.  While we will accommodate as many agencies is possible, the space is limited.

Also, please invite everyone you know to the event.  It will run from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Interagency Meeting Minutes from 6/11/15

Interagency Meeting Minutes 6/11/15

The Health Fair, to be held on 9/19/15 from 10-1pm at the Queensbury Senior Center, is now taking applications for attendees. If you were NOT at this meeting and did not receive an appolication, please contact Nick George at the Senior Center.

There are still open slots available for vendors/agencies at the Washington County Fair, being held 8/24-8/30. It is stressed that vendors bring not only brochures and marketing materials, but EDUCATIONAL materials to share with folks, as we are using a non-profit space at the fair.

The Next Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting will be held on 6/30/15 at the Council for Prevention in Hudson Falls, at 10am.

Today's Presenter: VNA Homecare and VNA Homecare Options. VNA Homecare Options is a managed long term care (MLTC) Medicaid plan that provides care for people who wish to remain in their homes.  They cover a broad scope of services, including home and community-based care.  They will work with you to design an individualized plan of care and services to keep you at home safely.  And, They will work with you and your physician to coordinate your in-home care.

VNA will guide you through the first steps, and help you determine what types of home care services will best benefit you, and will design a care plan to meet all of your needs and help you stay safely at home. VNA has been involved in managed care since 2012, and also partners with other licensed homecare agencies to train their staff in providing care to patients via VNA standards.

In this area, VNA Homecare Options is located in the following counties: Albany, Cayuga, Fulton, Jefferson, Madison, Montgomery, Onondaga, Oswego, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady.

When using VNA Homecare Options, a patient may still keep their primary care physician as long as he/she is able to work with VNA Homecare Options. And there are many area providers who do, to ensure that patients continue getting needed care.

For more information on VNA HomeCare Options, please call 518-925-1552 for the Capital Region or go to www.vnahomecareoptions.org.

Have a terrific Summer!! We will resume meeting in September 2015.

Riverfest and Glens Falls Rotary Water Walk

It's not too late to be a part of this year's Riverfest and Water Walk.  There is plenty of space for your table and information - just show up Saturday - the Rotary club will find a good space for you.

Interagency Meeting Minutes 5/14/15

Interagency Meeting Notes – 5/14/15

Sign-up Sheet – for the Queensbury Senior Center Health Fair in the fall was sent around for interested parties. The Health Fair will be held this year on Saturday 9/19 from 10am -1pm at the Senior Center.

The next Washington Warren Hamilton Counties Long Term Care Council meeting will take place on Wednesday 6/17/15, from 10am-12pm, at Hamilton County Public Health, located in Indian Lake.

Hi Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care is finalizing the Rainbows Program, a grief program for kids that will take place over the summer. They will get us more information as it becomes available.

Today's topic and presenter - Allison Reynolds of the Council for Prevention and the Warren Washington Suicide Prevention Coalition. Allie presented on the Coalition's mission and projects. The Coalition was made possible by a grant funded by The Mental Health Association of New York State.

The mission of the Coalition: 

- Provide trainings in suicide prevention and awareness

- Provide resources to families, communities and schools

- Work to increase awareness and reduce the stigma of getting help.

- Strive to strengthen communicationand coordiantion of servicesfor those impacted by mental illness and suicide,

Suicied is the 10th leading cause of death for all Americans, and new studies show that middle aged men and women are taking their lives at a higher rate than youth. and locally, suicide deaths have increased since 2010.

What is notable for our region is that suicide rates in Warren and Washington County actually DOUBLE the state rate.

The New York State age-adjusted suicide death rate is 6.8 per 100,000. In Warren County, this rate is 12 per 100,000. In Washington County, it is 13 (source is NYS Vital Statistics Data 2008-2010).

The Coalition has many projects being accomplished, such as trainings for professionals and community members on mental health first aid and responding/recognizing suicidal talk in others. The Coalition is also working with The Coalition for the Advancement of Mental Health, The Long Term Care Council and the Hometowm vs. Heroin Coalition.

The Coalitions Goals:

-Continue to hold trainings and awareness events

-Engage more stakeholders in the community

-Continue to provide postvention in the community

-Compassionate Calling

-Primary Care Assessment and intervention

If you have any questions about the Coalition or would like to become involved, please contact Allison Reynolds at the Coucil for Prevention at 746-1527.

Warren Washington CARE Center Events (April is Child Abuse Prevention Month)

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, so on behalf of the Warren Washington CARE Center I would like to invite you to:

 

An Open House: This Thursday April 16^th from 6-8pm.  The CARE Center is located at 24 Dix Avenue, Glens Falls.  There will be wine and hors d’ oeuvres.  You can tour the center and meet members of the Multidisciplinary Teams from Warren and Washington Counties who work together to provide services and prevent further trauma to child victims of physical and sexual abuse and their non-offending family members.  We are very proud of the CARE Center and its child friendly, safe, and confidential atmosphere, so we hope you will come see if for yourself this Thursday evening. 

 

“Children Are Our Future” Brunch: Saturday May 2^nd from 11-3pm at the Tower Event Center, 9^th Floor 333 Glen Street, Glens Falls.  It will be a full brunch, cash bar, free beer tasting with Hops & Barley, music, silent auction, and an activity for the kids.  $35/Adult $15/Child  RSVP to Kassia May at 792-2731 or kassiamcc@yahoo.com no later than Wednesday April 22^nd.  We hope to see you there and appreciate your support.

Hunger Event Changes Time and Venue

The Public is invited to a discussion on

Hunger

in the Glens Falls Area

What are the causes and remedies?

A Panel Presentation with Discussion to follow at

Crandall Public Library

Community Room

251 Glen Street

Glens Falls, NY

Saturday, April 25

9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The Panel Includes:

• Kim Cook – The Open Door
• Kim Sopczyk – Family Service Association of Glens Falls
• Dr. Timothy Scherbatskoy – SUNY Adirondack’s Sustainable Agriculture Initiative

Hunger poses serious economic, social, and cultural implications for our community but it can be solved if we work together. Come and join in the community conversation as we explore ideas on how to wipe out hunger in the greater Glens Falls Community.

Organized by Christ Church United Methodist

Meeting MInutes 4/9/15

Welcome:

• Meeting began with round table introductions and updates of agencies

Updates:

• HEAP is now closed for the season.
• Queensbury Senior Center is looking for any of your favorite recipes for there cookbook. Please email them to Nick George.
• Suicide Prevention Training Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training May 20th and 21st. 8:30am-4:30pm both days. Our Lady of the Annunciation Church 448 Aviation Road Queensbury, NY  NO Cost. Lunch will be provided. Please email aemolloy5@yahoo.com to register.
• Community Discussion on Hunger in the Glens Falls Area "What are the causes and remedies?" Will be held at the Christ Church United Methodist Corner of Bay and Washington Streets Glens Falls, NY April 25th 9:00am-11:00am
• The Conkling Center Transportation program for those age 55 and older provides rides to social events, treatment facilities, banks, grocery stores, medical appointment for more info or to schedule a ride call 793-RIDE (7433)
• Family Service Association of Gens Falls is having a Fundraising Cruise May 22, 2015. 5:30pm-7:30pm on the La du Saint Sacrement boarding at 5:00pm. Learn about the magnificent lake front mansions and the history they hold. Narrated by Bill Gates, renown historian.  to purchase tickets go to http://ticketriver.com/event/14672.    

Upcoming events for the Interagency:

• Washington County Fair- If you would like to showcase your agency or business at the fair  Washington County Cornell Cooperative has a table for us to use. We are breaking it up by days and times so that you will only be manning the table for your scheduled time if you would like to participate. Please contact Linda Law-Saunders to see what times are still available for the week. Her number is 518-746-2560.
• Health Fair at the Queensbury Senior Center will be in the fall. If you would like to have a table at that event please contact Nick George to get on the list. Email him at nick@seniorsonthego.org.

Presenter:
RSVP Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Warren and Washington Counties
Joanna Presented on their programs which are
Drivers for Medical Transportation
Osteobusters exercise program
Meals on Wheels
Event support
Tax Assistance Program
Mailings
Office Assistance
Gardening programs
Mentoring
Friendly visitors
For more information on their programs and services please call (518) 743-9158 or email rsvp@tcuwny.org

NEXT MEETING: MAY 14TH 8:30AM-10:00AM WARREN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING DOWNSTAIRS CONFERENCE ROOM.