Community Forum

Hi everyone,
I forgot to add to the post I sent out yesterday. For agencies that are interested in having a table at the Community Forum Event on July 23rd  at the Hudson Falls High school. 
We will have the building open at 5:30pm to set up.
The event is from 6pm-8:30pm
If you are only able to stay for the beginning to provide resources at your table while people are coming in that is fine.
If you are interested please give me a call or email me by July 15th.
Allison Reynolds at (518) 746-1527 email allisonreynolds@councilforprevention.org
I attached the flyer again for more details

Warren Washington County Hometown vs. Heroin & Addiction Community Forum

Hi everyone! I hope you all are having a great summer! Here is an upcoming event this is open to anyone so please pass the word along and post the flyer anywhere you like.
Thanks so much
Allison Reynolds

Congratulations to our Have A Heart Scholarship Winners!

Congratulations to High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care and to Council for Prevention, who were both awarded Adirondack Interagency Council's Have A Heart Scholarship.

 

HPHPC was awarded $100 to purchase 100 "Five Questions" forms which assist people in planning and preparing for very important end of life decisions, for themselves and for their loved ones.

 

Council for Prevention was awarded $200 for their Youth Training Program which trains students to be peer leaders in the area of alcohol and substance abuse prevention within their schools, among their peers.

 

Pictured left to right: Sue Gillingham, HPHPC; Nick George of Queensbury Senior Center and VP of Adk Interagency Council; Allison Reynolds of Council for Prevention; Patti Walkup of House of Grace - winner of 2013's scholarship; Audrey Shaw of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adks and Secretary of Adk Interagency Council. 

 

Interagency Minutes, June 12, 2014

1. Interagency Announcements:
1. This was the final meeting of the season, so we will re-commence meetings on the 2nd Thursday of every month starting with Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 8:30am, still at the Warren County Municipal Center off of Route 9.
2. Membership is available to both for-profit and non-profit organizations within the human services community.
3. Community Connections Day 2014 raised $750, $175 of which came from the Raffle Basket. Our current balance is $2389 which will go toward next year's Community Connections Day, as well as towards our Have A Heart Scholarship. About 200 people attended due to better tent location and more foot traffic as a result.
4. Interagency awarded their Have A Heart Scholarship to High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care ($100 for Five Questions Form) and $200 to Council for Prevention for their Annual Youth Training Program around preventing alcohol & substance abuse among their peers by becoming peer leaders. (pictures to be posted immediately following Minutes).
2. Agency Announcements
1. Allison Reynolds of Council for Prevention announced a program will be held at their office (10 LaCross Street, HF) on June 23rd at 11am regarding opiate/heroin addiction, awareness, resources and education around those issues. Contact her at Allisonreynolds@councilforprevention.org for more info.
2. Nick George of Queensbury Seniors announced their annual Community Health Fair, sponsored by Senator Betty Little,  on September 13th from 10a-2p at Queensbury Senior Center, 742 Bay Road in Qbury. Betty Little & Dan Stec will be in attendance, as will various "information/support vendors". Screenings for hearing, blood pressure & glaucoma will also be available. For more info, contact seniors@queensbury.net or 518-761-8224.
3. Patti Walkup of House of Grace announced that they are looking for House volunteers. Please contact her at pwalkup.houseofgrace@gmail.com
4. Phyllis Morreale of HHHN's Teen Awareness Group announced a new one week health club (FREE) for youth ages 12-15 called "Getting Ready" (flyer will be posted immediately following these Minutes). Includes FREE Regal Cinemas movie pass, snacks, fun, games & new friends. www.teenawareness.net or teenawareness@hhhn.org or 518-761-0300 x31107 or x31119.
5. Renee Stephenson of AIDS Council of Northeastern NY announced that after 30 years of serving those with chronic diseases, they are undergoing the process of a name change effective end of June. Because of their current name, the public does not know that their organization can assist ANYONE living with ANY CHRONIC DISEASE, not just AIDS. The name change will encourage more people to utilize their resources, though the process of the name change has been a painful one.
6. There are several trainings currently available around narcotic/opiate/heroin addiction, including the use of NarCon kits. For information about these trainings, contact Allison Reynolds at Council for Prevention: allisonreynolds@councilforprevention.org
7. Sharon King with Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Project spoke about a 2008 law that allows youth under the age of 15 to get an Order of Protection through Family Court with no permission needed from their guardian(s). The purpose is to address the prevalence of dating violence among youth. More info contact sharonking1@yahoo.com
8. Jackie Dunn announced the Soroptomist Garage Sale on June 20 & 21 on Chestnut Ridge in Queensbury. Half benefits Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Project, and half benefits Soroptomist Scholarship Program. Good stuff for good causes! Info: majadunn210@gmail.com
9. Susan Dornan of NY Connects announced that all are invited to the Long Term Care Council meetings, held quarterly. Purpose is to address gaps and barriers to services by seniors. Info: 1-866-805-3931 or 518-746-2420.
1. She also announced that a Caregiver Support Group will be starting in the Autumn. Contact her for more info.
10. Gail Clark with Rehabilitation Initiatives announced a new program by US Social Security called "SSA Ticket to Work" to help those on disability go back to work without losing their benefits. They are located at the Warren County One Stop office in the Panera plaza in Queensbury. Info: clarkg@warrencountyny.gov or 518-743-0925 x8879
11. Jackie Dunn with Neighbors NY announced that there are still open positions available, and she HIGHLY recommends volunteering at House of Grace.
12. Audrey Shaw with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adks announced that their 18th Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by Girard Landscaping raised $25,700, and that Tackett Chiropractic's "Run for the Ages" would be held on Sat June 14th benefitting both BBBS and GF Senior Center.

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, Sept 11, 2014 - Warren County Municipal Center

Celebrating Home in the Adirondacks-An evening of songs & stories

Signing up for Interagency Minutes/Announcements

Please forward these instructions to your contacts who are Members of Adk Interagency!

Questions? Contact Audrey Shaw, Secretary, at ashaw@bbbssadk.org

Interagency Minutes, May 8, 2014

FINAL MEETING: THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014 - 8:30A - WARREN CTY MUNI CENTER

 

1. Agency Announcements
1. Audrey Shaw is now with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Adirondacks and can be reached at 798-1010 x301 or ashaw@bbbssadk.org. She is also the Secretary, so if you need announcements to go out on Interagency's Blog, email her a JPEG-format document.
2. Sue Gillingham of High Peaks Hospice announced their Vacation Getaway fundraiser. Contact her for more details at Sgillingham@hphpc.org
3. Nick George of Queensbury Senior Center announced their Booksale and also their Health Fair with Senator Betty Little on September 13th. Contact him for more details at seniorsnick@gmail.com
4. Warren/Washington Association for Mental Health is holding a "Health Matters" presentation at the Wood Theatre on May 9th, 11:30a-2pm with Dr. Michael Fowlin. Contact 747-2284 for more info.
5. Roxanne Westcott of Cornell Cooperative Extension passed around their Eat Smart NY Newsletter for May. Also, "Cooking Matters" will be at various grocery stores for SNAP and WIC consumers. Contact her for more info at rmw@cornell.edu
1. She also announced that they will have a Community Garden at East Field in Glens Falls to teach youth about growing their own vegetables, cooking them, nutrition, and community service. Contact her for more info at rmw@cornell.edu
6. Jackie Dunn with Neighbors NY -providing companion care for the elderly - announced that they are very close to being licensed for medical home care services; to that end, Cindy Freebern, RN has been hired.
1. Their new address is 294 Bay Street, across from CRBard
2. She also announced that SAIL Center will have a fundraiser at The Glen at Hiland Meadows on Friday, October 24th with baskets, speakers and a drawing for an Apple iPad. Contact Jackie for more info at CRD@neighborsNY.com
7. Genny O'Brien of Regional Foodbank of NENY/SNAP Program announced that she assists people with applying for SNAP and follows the application through all of the steps to final approval. She can be reached at gennyo@regionalfoodbank.net
8. Julie Pearl introduced herself, and she is with Warren County Social Services. julianna.pearl@dfa.state.ny.us
9. Sharon King & Theresa Olson introduced themselves and are with the Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Project for Warren/Washington Counties, providing support to youth impacted by domestic violence, and offers services & support to both the youth and the non-offending parents. They also provide crisis intervention and access to the court system. sharonking1@yahoo.com or theresaDVP@yahoo.com
10. Susan Dornan with NY Connects announced the Long Term Care Council meeting in Indian Lake on July 16th. Anyone can attend and there is no fee. Contact her for more info at dornans@warrencountyny.gov
1. The Warren/Hamilton County Office for the Agency Newsletters (which include Meal Site Menu Calendars & Special Program Announcements) are now available online at www.warrencountyny.gov/ofa/newsletters.php or contact Kayla Jarrell to be added to email list: jarrellk@warrencountyny.gov
2. Disability Awareness Presentations will be held in Washington, Warren & Hamilton Counties on 5/19, 6/9 & 6/16, respectively. Contact 792-3537 or 1-866-805-3931 for details.
11. Patti Walkup of Visiting Nurses announced that she has accepted the Director of Operations Position at House of Grace effective May 29th. patti.houseofgrace@gmail.com
12. Kathy Wallace & Rachel Pflieger, Advocates at SAIL Center, announced:
1. Annual Garage Sale Fri & Sat 5/16 & 17 at 71 Glenwood in Qbury
2. Fundraising opportunity at "It's Your Nickel"-any non-profit can sign up with them so that your supporters can drop off bottles & cans and indicate that the deposits go to YOUR organization. Contact them at 88 Dix Ave in GF or at the Broad Street Shopping Center
13. Allison Reynolds, with Council for Prevention (www.councilforprevention.org), introduced Joe San Antonio as their Challenge Program Coordinator since March. This program is for 13-18 year olds with substance abuse issues. It is a mandatory 4-month program, 1 group, 1 time/week for 1-1/2 hours utilizing group activities, outdoor programs, individual counseling, parent participation & group therapy. Contact Joe for more info: joseph.sanantonio@gmail.com
14. JoAnn Zales of National Grid announced that they donated $1M back into Care & Share Program, which opened 5/5/14 for those on HEAP with a bill in their own name & a disconnect notice. $250 grant possible. Warren County consumers apply by phone: 718-422-4207 or 718-422-4228
15. Nancy Stevenson of National Church Residences introduced herself. They have senior housing apartments in Queensbury & Granville. 0103sc@nationalchurchresidences.org
2. Speaker: Allison Reynolds, Council for Prevention, allisonreynolds@councilforprevention.org on Gambling Addiction & new casinos coming to our community
1. Warren Washington County Council for Prevention uses evidence-based programs in schools to prevent substance abuse and foster healthy communities, schools, families and individuals.
2. MADD Power of Parents Program features a 20 minute training for parents on how to talk with their kids about drugs & alcohol, which significantly reduces occurrence of substance abuse later in their life.
3. Peer-to-Peer "Natural Helpers" groups in schools program seeks to identify the informal "helping network" of youth within their school and provide training/support to those students helpers (& teachers) to strengthen the efficacy of that network within the school.
4. Gambling-surprisingly to some, youth are highly susceptible to gambling addiction due to the fact that their pre-frontal cortex is not fully developed until the age of 25, which means their are more apt to take risks and make poor judgements around substances and risk/reward decisions.
1. With the proliferation of Facebook/computer games based on earning "jewels" to build bigger & better "houses", etc., and to earn points toward actual prizes, their developing synapses are being "programmed" for high reward, very quickly with little effort and "high novelty" experiences.
2. Youth & Seniors are more susceptible to gambling addiction.
3. The introduction of casinos into new communities results in increased domestic violence.
4. Contact Allison Reynolds for a complete presentation on casinos & gambling addiction: allisonreynolds@councilforprevention.org or Amanda West for their Programs amandawest@councilforprevention.org Phone: 518-746-1527