NASW CENTRAL GEORGIA UNIT
Friday
November 21, 2008 11:45-1:45
A 2 hour video & panel discussion
“How to Achieve Your Childhood Dreams”
Randy Pausch
The Last Lecture
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance &
Reserve lunch or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*Lunches reserved only for those who confirm attendance
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR MONTHLY LUNCH & LEARNS)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Sunday, September 07, 2008
9/19 12noon Lunch N Learn on Delegate Assembly
Central Georgia Unit of GA NASW
Lunch N Learn
Friday, September 19th
Noon to 1:00 PM
Jan Yates Reporting on Delegate Assembly
Issues regarding
Self Care, Ethics & Human Trafficking
****October Lunch N Learn Cancelled***
Annual Conference October 23-26
Friday, November 21st
2 Hour CEUs
11:45-1:45
“The Last Lecture” DVD by Dr. Randy Pausch
Discussion
If you have not confirmed your attendance one week prior to the meeting there will not be an available lunch for you
Confirm attendance by email
Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
Or call 478-464-8138
Lunch N Learn
Friday, September 19th
Noon to 1:00 PM
Jan Yates Reporting on Delegate Assembly
Issues regarding
Self Care, Ethics & Human Trafficking
****October Lunch N Learn Cancelled***
Annual Conference October 23-26
Friday, November 21st
2 Hour CEUs
11:45-1:45
“The Last Lecture” DVD by Dr. Randy Pausch
Discussion
If you have not confirmed your attendance one week prior to the meeting there will not be an available lunch for you
Confirm attendance by email
Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
Or call 478-464-8138
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Supervisor position--Atlanta area
Position: - MCT Supervisor / Region III - Atlanta
Status: - Full Time
Qualifications: - Must have reached a minimum educational level of Master’s degree with a valid license to practice in the state of Georgia.
Experience: - Must possess minimally 4 years progressively responsible experience. Demonstrated knowledge of office procedure and protocols as well as various office equipment including personal computers, fax machines and multi-line telephone systems. Must demonstrate excellent communication and organization skills. Work requires three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with policies and procedures within assigned area. Must be able to provide a clean seven (7) years driving history/record.
Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills: - Supervises the Mobile Crisis Team activities. Assures that staff coverage is available on all shifts, provides clinical supervision and monitoring of activities. May provide direct services covering for staff as needed. Assures that staff responds to calls in a timely way and provides adequate follow-up and coordination of care. May be required to drive company vehicle, if necessary. Supervises the operation of the team during routine and emergency conditions. Ensures that documentation and follow-up are done in a timely manner. Monitors and ensures that the team has adequate staffing and communication with one another and the Call Center staff. Maintains a consistent, high-quality, customer focused orientation towards individuals, the general public and other external customers. Coordinates activities with the Lead Security Officer to ensure the safety of the team, individuals and the general public. Assists in the management of personnel by participating in interviewing potential applicants, orientation and identification of training needs for staff. Assists in the preparation of reports detailing the on-going activities of the Mobile Crisis Team to determine the on-going and future needs of the program. Maintains license as required. Following State and Federal laws and regulations, operates and monitors transport vehicle, if needed. Other duties as assigned.
Please submit your intent/interest to me by Wednesday, August 20th – 5:00pm.
Thank you.
Miranda Henry-Phillip
Human Resource Director
Behavioral Health Link
75 Piedmont Ave., NE – Suite 910
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Office (404)420-3202 x 6603
Georgia Crisis & Access Line
Access Mental Health, Addictive Disease and Crisis Services 24/7
1-800-715-GCAL (4225)
www.behavioralhealthlink.com and mygcal.com
Status: - Full Time
Qualifications: - Must have reached a minimum educational level of Master’s degree with a valid license to practice in the state of Georgia.
Experience: - Must possess minimally 4 years progressively responsible experience. Demonstrated knowledge of office procedure and protocols as well as various office equipment including personal computers, fax machines and multi-line telephone systems. Must demonstrate excellent communication and organization skills. Work requires three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with policies and procedures within assigned area. Must be able to provide a clean seven (7) years driving history/record.
Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills: - Supervises the Mobile Crisis Team activities. Assures that staff coverage is available on all shifts, provides clinical supervision and monitoring of activities. May provide direct services covering for staff as needed. Assures that staff responds to calls in a timely way and provides adequate follow-up and coordination of care. May be required to drive company vehicle, if necessary. Supervises the operation of the team during routine and emergency conditions. Ensures that documentation and follow-up are done in a timely manner. Monitors and ensures that the team has adequate staffing and communication with one another and the Call Center staff. Maintains a consistent, high-quality, customer focused orientation towards individuals, the general public and other external customers. Coordinates activities with the Lead Security Officer to ensure the safety of the team, individuals and the general public. Assists in the management of personnel by participating in interviewing potential applicants, orientation and identification of training needs for staff. Assists in the preparation of reports detailing the on-going activities of the Mobile Crisis Team to determine the on-going and future needs of the program. Maintains license as required. Following State and Federal laws and regulations, operates and monitors transport vehicle, if needed. Other duties as assigned.
Please submit your intent/interest to me by Wednesday, August 20th – 5:00pm.
Thank you.
Miranda Henry-Phillip
Human Resource Director
Behavioral Health Link
75 Piedmont Ave., NE – Suite 910
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Office (404)420-3202 x 6603
Georgia Crisis & Access Line
Access Mental Health, Addictive Disease and Crisis Services 24/7
1-800-715-GCAL (4225)
www.behavioralhealthlink.com and mygcal.com
Mobile Crisis Team Job
Social Services Mobile Crisis Team Clinicians: Contractual Weekends
Education: Master’s Degree in a behavioral health discipline - license preferred (RN, LAPC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT).
Must have a valid GA State Drivers License.Experience: 3 years of mental health experience required.
Must have assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization skills and be familiar with the mental health and addictive disease service delivery systems.
All New Hires are subjected to mandatory drug testing and criminal history/background check.
BHL offers a competitive benefits package: Medical & Dental, 401(k), Life Insurance etc. Please e-mail your resume to bhl_hr@ihrcorp.com or fax (404) 589-8264
Education: Master’s Degree in a behavioral health discipline - license preferred (RN, LAPC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT).
Must have a valid GA State Drivers License.Experience: 3 years of mental health experience required.
Must have assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization skills and be familiar with the mental health and addictive disease service delivery systems.
All New Hires are subjected to mandatory drug testing and criminal history/background check.
BHL offers a competitive benefits package: Medical & Dental, 401(k), Life Insurance etc. Please e-mail your resume to bhl_hr@ihrcorp.com or fax (404) 589-8264
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
CEUs 8/15/2008 11:45AM Healing Powers of Forgiveness
NASW CENTRAL GEORGIA UNIT
LUNCH & LEARN
HEALING POWERS OF FORGIVENESS
A 2 hour video & panel discussion
Friday, August 15, 2008
11:45-1:45
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive
Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance & reserve lunch
or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR LUNCH & LEARNS)
LUNCH & LEARN
HEALING POWERS OF FORGIVENESS
A 2 hour video & panel discussion
Friday, August 15, 2008
11:45-1:45
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive
Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance & reserve lunch
or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR LUNCH & LEARNS)
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Caring for Your Parents, CEUs, 6/20 11:45AM-2:45PM
NASW CENTRAL GEORGIA UNIT
“A LAST MINUTE RUN FOR THE CEUs”
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
11:45-2:45
A 3 hour presentation & discussion on
The PBS special
“CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS”
Issues & Challenges
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance &
Reserve lunch or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR LUNCH & LEARNS)
“A LAST MINUTE RUN FOR THE CEUs”
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
11:45-2:45
A 3 hour presentation & discussion on
The PBS special
“CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS”
Issues & Challenges
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance &
Reserve lunch or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR LUNCH & LEARNS)
Thursday, May 08, 2008
May Meeting Cancelled/June Meeting Info
NASW CENTRAL GEORGIA UNIT
MAY 2008 LUNCH & LEARN
CANCELLED!!!
“A LAST MINUTE RUN FOR THE CEUs”
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
11:45-2:45
A 3 hour presentation & discussion on
The PBS special
“CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS”
Issues & Challenges
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138
to confirm attendance &
reserve lunch
or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT)
MAY 2008 LUNCH & LEARN
CANCELLED!!!
“A LAST MINUTE RUN FOR THE CEUs”
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
11:45-2:45
A 3 hour presentation & discussion on
The PBS special
“CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS”
Issues & Challenges
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138
to confirm attendance &
reserve lunch
or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT)
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
NASW Central Unit Lunch and Learn 4/18: Parenting Dilemmas
NASW CENTRAL GEORGIA UNIT
Join us on for
Lunch & Learn
Friday, April 18, 2008
at
11:45 AM
for
“Parenting Dilemmas in a
Changing Culture”
by
Dr. Roby Kerr, MSW Ph.D
Coliseum Psychiatric Center
Conference Room
**
So sorry for the late notice
Reserve lunch by emailing
Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
Or calling 478-464-8138
No later than Monday April 14th
Join us on for
Lunch & Learn
Friday, April 18, 2008
at
11:45 AM
for
“Parenting Dilemmas in a
Changing Culture”
by
Dr. Roby Kerr, MSW Ph.D
Coliseum Psychiatric Center
Conference Room
**
So sorry for the late notice
Reserve lunch by emailing
Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
Or calling 478-464-8138
No later than Monday April 14th
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Living with Grief: Children and Adolescents, 4/16/08 1PM-4:30PM CEUs
Hospice Foundation of America
Fifteenth Annual National Teleconference
LIVING WITH GRIEF®:
Children and Adolescents
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Local Sponsor: VistaCare and Hospice Care Options
Location: Macon State College
Learning Support Building Auditorium on West Campus
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.
HFA’s 15th Annual National Bereavement Teleconference will focus on “Living With Grief: Children and Adolescents.” This educational program, moderated by Frank Sesno, Professor of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University and Special Correspondent with CNN, will be broadcast live via-satellite and webcast, Wednesday, April 16, 2008, from 1:30pm to 4:00pm EDT. This program will focus on the experience of grieving children and adolescents and the ways that all hospice professionals, educators and counselors, parents, social workers, physicians, grief counselors, funeral directors, and clergy can best support these populations as they cope with loss and grief.
SPONSORED BY:
The Foundation for End-of-Life Care
IN COOPERATION WITH:
Adventist Communications Network; Association for Death Education and Counseling;
National Association of Social Workers;
Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Education System;
The Compassionate Friends
Continuing Education Available!
Low-cost continuing education is available for nurses, social workers, case managers, funeral directors, clergy, and others!
To register, contact: Claire Davis,
VistaCare Bereavement Coordinator
(478) 750-9777 or (888) 493-8779
Moderator:
Frank Sesno, Professor of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University and Special Correspondent with CNN
Featured Panel:
Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv
Nancy Hogan, PhD, RN, FAAN
Rita Milburn-Dobson, MA, RNC, FT
Laura E. Olague, MEd, CT
Stacy F. Orloff, EdD LCSW
J. William Worden, PhD, ABPP
Fifteenth Annual National Teleconference
LIVING WITH GRIEF®:
Children and Adolescents
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Local Sponsor: VistaCare and Hospice Care Options
Location: Macon State College
Learning Support Building Auditorium on West Campus
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.
HFA’s 15th Annual National Bereavement Teleconference will focus on “Living With Grief: Children and Adolescents.” This educational program, moderated by Frank Sesno, Professor of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University and Special Correspondent with CNN, will be broadcast live via-satellite and webcast, Wednesday, April 16, 2008, from 1:30pm to 4:00pm EDT. This program will focus on the experience of grieving children and adolescents and the ways that all hospice professionals, educators and counselors, parents, social workers, physicians, grief counselors, funeral directors, and clergy can best support these populations as they cope with loss and grief.
SPONSORED BY:
The Foundation for End-of-Life Care
IN COOPERATION WITH:
Adventist Communications Network; Association for Death Education and Counseling;
National Association of Social Workers;
Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Education System;
The Compassionate Friends
Continuing Education Available!
Low-cost continuing education is available for nurses, social workers, case managers, funeral directors, clergy, and others!
To register, contact: Claire Davis,
VistaCare Bereavement Coordinator
(478) 750-9777 or (888) 493-8779
Moderator:
Frank Sesno, Professor of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University and Special Correspondent with CNN
Featured Panel:
Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv
Nancy Hogan, PhD, RN, FAAN
Rita Milburn-Dobson, MA, RNC, FT
Laura E. Olague, MEd, CT
Stacy F. Orloff, EdD LCSW
J. William Worden, PhD, ABPP
Friday, February 08, 2008
Ethics Training: 3/21/08 5 CEUs
ETHICAL GUMBO 2008
SPONSORED BY
COLISEUM PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
&
RIVER EDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2008
10:00am UNTIL 3:30pm
RIVER EDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
175 EMERY HIGHWAY MACON
ASSEMBLY ROOM
LUNCH PROVIDED BY COLISEUM PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
5 CEUs
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9:30 AM
Call for volunteers to present!
Contact Jan Yates, LCSW
jyn@forsythcable.com
478-994-0110/h
478-993-8230/c
Contact Jan Yates, LCSW
jyn@forsythcable.com
478-994-0110/h
478-993-8230/c
NASW Meeting 2/15/08: Legislative Update
NASW CENTRAL GA CHAPTER
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008
11:45 am
LUNCH & LEARN
Coliseum Psychiatric Center
340 Hospital Drive Macon
“LEGISLATIVE UPDATE”
JENNIFER MOORE, LCSW
Member at Large NASW Board of Directors
Chair PACE
*Jennifer is making the trip down from Atlanta for the day for our meeting!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Upcoming Conference on Spiritual Orientation in Couseling, March 11, 12
Save the date!
The Ninth Annual Armour Family Therapy Lecture Series featuring
Dorothy Becvar, PhD
Professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
Tuesday, March 11, 2008: Lecture open to the public
"Ethically Informed and Spiritually Sensitive Practice: A Postmodern Perspective"
Wednesday, March 12, 2008: Lecture
"Soul Healing: A Spiritual Orientation in Counseling and Therapy"
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
7.5 Hours of CE Credits!
Boxed Lunch will be provided
Cost: $75
at Mercer University School of Medicine
Registration materials will be available soon.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Lunch & Learn, 1/18/2008, 12noon, Chasing Happiness by Amanda Smith
Friday January 18, 2008
Central Georgia Chapter NASW
presents
Lunch & Learn
with
Amanda Smith
presenting
“Chasing Happiness”
12Noon
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
presenting
“Chasing Happiness”
12Noon
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
11/16 11:30AM Lunch and Learn: Disaster Preparedness Training
JOIN US
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007
AT
11:30 AM
FOR
A 1 HOUR LUNCH & LEARN
“OVERVIEW OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING
BETTY RYAN, LCSW
NASW STATE OFFICE
COLISEUM PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
EMAIL gayeethridge@cox.net OR CALL 464-8138
TO RESERVE YOUR LUNCH
(sorry about the late notice!)
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
11/11 Interfaith Caregiving Service for National Family Caregivers Month
Dear Fellow Social Workers:
National Family Caregivers Month observed every -November-is a nationally recognized month that seeks to draw attention to the many challenges facing family caregivers, advocate for stronger public policy to address family caregiving issues, and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers.
National Family Caregivers Month is a time to thank, support, educate, and advocate for the more than 50 million family caregivers across the country.
Because the faith community has a special role to play in helping and supporting caregiving families, we invite you to celebrate National Family Caregivers Month with us at an Interfaith Service to honor caregivers in Middle Georgia.
What: Interfaith Caregiving Service
When: Sunday, November 11, 2007-5:00 p.m.
Where: The Power Center
at Tremont Temple Baptist Church
5263 Bloomfield Road
Macon, Georgia 31206
Please share with your clients, patients, caregiver families and colleagues.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Please call with questions.
Pamela Roshell, PhD., MSW
President/CEO
Family Care Solutions, Inc.
3638 Vineville Ave.,
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 757-9909 (office)
1-866-809-8274 (toll- free office)
(478) 757-0195 (fax)
pamela@mycaringcompany.com
National Family Caregivers Month observed every -November-is a nationally recognized month that seeks to draw attention to the many challenges facing family caregivers, advocate for stronger public policy to address family caregiving issues, and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers.
National Family Caregivers Month is a time to thank, support, educate, and advocate for the more than 50 million family caregivers across the country.
Because the faith community has a special role to play in helping and supporting caregiving families, we invite you to celebrate National Family Caregivers Month with us at an Interfaith Service to honor caregivers in Middle Georgia.
What: Interfaith Caregiving Service
When: Sunday, November 11, 2007-5:00 p.m.
Where: The Power Center
at Tremont Temple Baptist Church
5263 Bloomfield Road
Macon, Georgia 31206
Please share with your clients, patients, caregiver families and colleagues.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Please call with questions.
Pamela Roshell, PhD., MSW
President/CEO
Family Care Solutions, Inc.
3638 Vineville Ave.,
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 757-9909 (office)
1-866-809-8274 (toll- free office)
(478) 757-0195 (fax)
pamela@mycaringcompany.com
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
FREE "123 Magic" Parenting Seminar, 12/1 and 12/8
Who's in charge at your house?
Free 2 Day Parenting Seminar
1-2-3 Magic
Effective Discipline for Children 2-12
A humorous look at parenting, a serious look at discipline. You will learn how to:
--Discipline without arguing, yelling or hitting
--Control obnoxious behavior
--Handle testing and manipulation
--Encourage good behavior
--Conquer bedtime, messy rooms, lying, chores, homework and more
--Strengthen your relationship with your child
2 Day Course
Saturday, Dec 1st and 8th 2007, 9:00 am-12 Noon
Warner Robins Recreation Department, McIntyre Room
800 Watson Avenue Warner Robins
Call one of these numbers to register
327-8430
923-5923
327-8398
923-5923
327-8398
Childcare will NOT be provided
There is no charge for the course.
Learn more about 1-2-3 Magic at www.parentmagic.com
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Event for Caregivers for Persons with Disabilities, 10/30/07 Warner Robins
Save The Date
THE AMAZING PACE:
Help for the Daily Challenges of Caring
for Persons with Disabilities
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
at the
Trinity United Methodist Church
Warner Robins, GA
Presented by
Middle Georgia RDC/Area Agency on Aging
The Middle Georgia CARE-NET
THE AMAZING PACE:
Help for the Daily Challenges of Caring
for Persons with Disabilities
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
at the
Trinity United Methodist Church
Warner Robins, GA
Presented by
Middle Georgia RDC/Area Agency on Aging
The Middle Georgia CARE-NET
Thursday, August 23, 2007
CEUs on Friday 9/21, 9AM-1:30PM, lunch included
Join us for two presentations for
continuing education
on
Friday, September 21, 2007
From 9:00 until 1:30
at
River Edge Behavioral Health Center
175 Emery Highway
Macon (751-4519)
“Financial Planning for Retirement"
with Ann Maley, a local financial planner
&
"Palliative Care"
to include case presentations and ethical dilemnas in palliatiave care
Lunch provided by Coliseum Psychiatric Center
Drinks & Snacks provided by River Edge
Drinks & Snacks provided by River Edge
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
RSVP for NASW Lunch and Learn 8/17, 12noon
NASW LUNCH AND LEARN
Please join us at Coliseum Psychiatric Center from 12-1pm on Friday, August 17 for lunch and a CE presentation by Sue Fort, the Executive Director of NASW's Georgia Chapter and Betty Ryan, the Member Services Coordinator. They will update us on Chapter initiatives, Legislative issues and National agendas.
To confirm attendance, please call Jan Yates at 478-994-0110 and leave a message or email jny@forsvthcable.com by 12noon on the Thursday before the event.
Jan N. Yates LCSW
Education Coordinator
Gaye Ethridge LCSW
Central Unit Chair
Please join us at Coliseum Psychiatric Center from 12-1pm on Friday, August 17 for lunch and a CE presentation by Sue Fort, the Executive Director of NASW's Georgia Chapter and Betty Ryan, the Member Services Coordinator. They will update us on Chapter initiatives, Legislative issues and National agendas.
To confirm attendance, please call Jan Yates at 478-994-0110 and leave a message or email jny@forsvthcable.com by 12noon on the Thursday before the event.
Jan N. Yates LCSW
Education Coordinator
Gaye Ethridge LCSW
Central Unit Chair
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Caregiving Event, opportunity to have booths for your service, October 30
Houston Healthcare along with several other agencies is hosting a workshop to support and provide education for persons caring for others with disabilities. The workshop targets caregivers and is called The Amazing Pace.
The workshop will be on October 30 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Warner Robins.
Part of the agenda will include a panel of professionals who will discuss their agency information and then answer questions.
The panel is going to include:
Julie Hall- Middle Georgia Regional Development Center
Area Agency on Aging-Georgia Cares Program- discuss this program and services
Tim Quigley- Social Security Administration- discuss social security for persons with disabilities
Joe Claxton- Mercer University School of Law- discuss laws relating to persons with disabilities
Houston County Sheriff's Department: Discuss ways parents can control a child with disabilities that has become stronger than they are, or keeping persons with disabilities from committing petty crimes, what the Sheriff's Department will do if a person with disabilities is arrested
We will also have a panel of parents as well as other speakers.
The workshop will also include booths with information to target caregivers of persons with any type of disability. The booths need to share local resources for persons with disabilities. If you would like to provide information on resources, please let me or Thaina Brown-Brake know as soon as possible.
If you know of some local resources for persons with any type disability please send me that contact information.
Thanks!
Beth Jones RNC
Director of Community Education and Services
Houston Healthcare
(478) 988-1891 (office)
bjones@hhc.org
The workshop will be on October 30 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Warner Robins.
Part of the agenda will include a panel of professionals who will discuss their agency information and then answer questions.
The panel is going to include:
Julie Hall- Middle Georgia Regional Development Center
Area Agency on Aging-Georgia Cares Program- discuss this program and services
Tim Quigley- Social Security Administration- discuss social security for persons with disabilities
Joe Claxton- Mercer University School of Law- discuss laws relating to persons with disabilities
Houston County Sheriff's Department: Discuss ways parents can control a child with disabilities that has become stronger than they are, or keeping persons with disabilities from committing petty crimes, what the Sheriff's Department will do if a person with disabilities is arrested
We will also have a panel of parents as well as other speakers.
The workshop will also include booths with information to target caregivers of persons with any type of disability. The booths need to share local resources for persons with disabilities. If you would like to provide information on resources, please let me or Thaina Brown-Brake know as soon as possible.
If you know of some local resources for persons with any type disability please send me that contact information.
Thanks!
Beth Jones RNC
Director of Community Education and Services
Houston Healthcare
(478) 988-1891 (office)
bjones@hhc.org
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