Tagged With "Health"
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TRAINING: Free Maternal and Adv Perinatal Mental Health Training in May
There are still spots available for the 5/10 Maternal Mental Health (MMH) Training which is designed for front line staff who are not licensed clinicians or healthcare providers. It is also ideal for anyone who wants an all day MMH 101. Tegwin Millard’s training is wonderful, and she weaves in ACEs and trauma informed principals throughout. This FREE training includes lunch and is being hosted by Dignity Health in Woodland. Additionally, there are also still spots for the 5/13 Advanced...
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TRAINING: Integrating Maternal Mental Health Education, Screening, and Referral into Your Clinic
These trainings are for clinical and non-clinical staff serving perinatal women and their families in Yolo County and surrounding communities. May 2nd , 9 AM - 5 PM Woodland Health Care Medical Office Building in Woodland May 10th , 9 AM - 5 PM Woodland Memorial Hospital in Woodland. Please see the attached flyer for more information and to register.
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TRAINING: Youth Mental Health First Aid on 2/19 and 2/20
In partnership with the City of West Sacramento, Yolo County Health and Human Services is pleased to present a Youth Mental Health First Aid training at the West Sacramento Community Center. This training teaches the signs, symptoms and risk factors you may see in a young person struggling with emotional challenges or in crisis, and how to assist. It is free to all who live, work or volunteer in Yolo County. Please see the attached flyer for more information and to register.
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FUNDRAISER: I Dig CommuniCare on 7/25 in Woodland
Please join CommuniCare for a fundraiser to support the installation of the Hansen Family Health Center Garden and Outdoor Classroom. Mingle and network in the beautiful Edible Learning Garden. Delicious and locally-sourced appetizers and beverages in partnership with Savory Cafe. Decadent desserts provided by Nugget. DATE: Thursday, July 25th TIME: 5:30pm LOCATION: 300 First Street in Woodland CommuniCare Health Centers’ new food initiative fuses access to healthy food and clinical care to...
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Sacramento Minority Youth Violence Prevention (SMYVP) Collective
Health Education Council's 25th Anniversary Celebration 2016 marks HEC's 25th year of promoting health and prioritizing prevention throughout underserved communities. Help us celebrate by joining us for our 25th Anniversary Celebration! Thursday, October 13th 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Yolo Brewing Company Guests will enjoy farm-fresh food, local libations and live music all while making it possible for the Health Education Council to continue to improve the health and vitality of underserved...
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HEALTH POLICY BRIEF: Precarious Work Schedules and Population Health
According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, unstable and unpredictable work schedules are associated with poor health outcomes in adults, complexity and informality in child-care arrangements, and behavioral problems in young children. Read more and download the brief at: https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/research/2020/02/precarious-work-schedules-and-population-health.html
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Help plan how MHSA funds are allocated in Yolo County
Yolo County Health and Human Services (HHSA) invites the public to participate in the community planning process to inform how the county should use the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) resources allocated each year to Yolo County. Yolo County HHSA uses MHSA funds to expand and enhance the mental health system of care throughout the county and are inclusive of Full Service Partnership, Prevention, Access and Linkage, Early Intervention, and Outreach. We encourage broad support and feedback...
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More COVID-19 related resources for parents and educators
Woodland Dignity Health has put together a guide for parents entitled “Emotional Health Survival Kit.” Please share the attachment with parents! Education resources, including mental health, for kids, families during coronavirus pandemic from ACEs Connection: https://www.acesconnection.com/g/yolo-county-ca-aces/blog/education-resources-including-mental-health-for-kids-families-during-coronavirus-pandemic The Creative Mom’s Guide to Learning at Home from ADDITUDE:...
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NAMI-Yolo annual fundraiser Feb 20th & NAMI-Yolo is recruiting for board of directors
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Yolo County Opportunity: NAMI-Yolo is recruiting for board of directors. Please see the attachment for more information. Fundraiser: NAMI-Yolo is having their annual fundraiser Thursday, February 20th at the Pat Williams Mental Health Dinner. This dinner is the annual fundraiser for NAMI-Yolo and is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of mental health options AND amplify the voices of people experiencing mental illness. James...
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National Council Webinar: Organizational Approaches to Effective Trauma-Informed Services - Slides included!
I viewed this webinar a couple of weeks ago and found it quite useful. https://www.thenationalcouncil...ars/webinar-archive/ Scroll down to find Organizational Approaches to Effective Trauma-Informed Services Cheryl Sharp, Senior Advisor for...
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Nominate a Trauma-Informed Care Champion: #TICchampion
Becoming a trauma-informed organization requires clear communication about the transformation process, and support from staff at all levels of an organization. Often these efforts are spearheaded by “trauma-informed care champions”— individuals committed to raising awareness regarding the health effects of trauma and toxic stress and improving care for people who have experienced trauma. This week, the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) invites you to recognize people around you who...
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Northern Valley Indian Health Woodland Community Health Fair on 5/7
Northern Valley Indian Health Woodland will be hosting its first ever community health fair on Tuesday, May 7 th from 11am-2pm in the front parking lot of their clinic. They’re inviting all interested vendors to email Arzoo Mojadedi (Outreach Director) at arzoo.mojadedi@nvih.org to reserve a spot by April 12 because they have limited booths. In the email, please include an email address or phone number for a contact person within your agency. This event is being put together by their...
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Not 'Just in Your Head': California Rolls Out Mental Health Guides for Coping With Coronavirus [kqed.org]
By Marisa Lagos Apr 7 Gov. Gavin Newsom opened his daily briefing Tuesday on the status of the coronavirus pandemic in California a bit differently than normal: With a mantra he says his mother used to repeat. "She said, 'Stand guard at the door of your mind,'" Newsom said. "Honestly, it took me a decade-plus to figure out what she was ultimately saying. But she was focused on, more than anything else, our capacity to be resilient and to meet challenges head-on, our capacity as human beings...
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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY: YCCA Back to School Health Fair in West Sac on 8/11
Yolo County Children's Alliance is excited to announce our annual Back to School Health Fair! This event will be held Saturday, August 11th, 2018 at our Family Resource Center, 637 Todhunter Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95605 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. We'd love for you to join us! The focus of the event is to provide West Sacramento youth with school supplies and to equip families with valuable local resources. Youth grades K-12 will be receiving backpacks through the hard work of our...
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Participate in the YC Mental Health Services Act Community Planning Process
The Yolo County Mental Health Services Act community planning process begins this spring. The first meeting is on 5/3/19 in Woodland . For those interested in engaging with the MHSA program staff and stakeholders on planning prevention programs that encompass all facets of health, and for those who want to be involved as stakeholders in the community planning process, this meeting may interest you. Please see the flyer for details.
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Participation needed: Improving CA’s early learning and care system
Laura Benn of the Yolo County Library seeks to share information about the Preschool Development Grant (PDG) and a survey/meeting notification for local community partners and caregivers with young children . These meetings are vital so that all voices can be heard in the early learning statewide conversations. It is also an important opportunity for folks to engage in the early learning conversation with their local community members and the state assessment teams. Please see below for more...
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Perinatal Mental Health training
Co-sponsored and hosted by Dignity Health and Yolo County HHSA is set and registration < https://www. eventbrite.com/e/perinatal- mental-health-training-g reater-sacramento-tickets- 48579025172 > is now live!. The Perinatal Mental Health training program September 29th & 30th is presented by Gabrielle Kaufman, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT. The program is designed for RNs, MSWs, lactation consultants, mental health clinicians and other community partners who want to become local champions and...
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Perinatal Mental Health training program
A few seats are still available Nov 29th & 30th for RNs, MSWs, lactation consultants, mental health clinicians and other community partners to become local champions and content experts in Perinatal Mental Health. Dignity Health Foundation and Yolo County Health & Human Services, in collaboration with Maternal Mental Health NOW, has developed a Perinatal Mental Health training program, presented by Gabrielle Kaufman, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT, Training, CEUs and refreshments will be provided...
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PODCAST: NPR Addresses Women’s Mental Health
National Public Radio aired a special series last week entitled WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH AT KEY STAGES IN LIFE: How Puberty, Pregnancy, and Perimenopause Affect Mental Health. Topics included: How Puberty, Pregnancy, and Perimenopause Impact Women’s Mental Health A “Lifeline” for Doctors Helps them Treat Postpartum Depression As Menopause Nears, Be Aware It Can Trigger Depression and Anxiety We Answer Your Questions about Perimenopause Menopause Starts Younger than You Think: Here’s What You...
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Real Life Resilience Champions 2.0
By: Andi Fetzner PsyD The recent appointment of Nadine Burke Harris as California’s first Surgeon General represents exciting opportunities for increased leadership and momentum around issues related to ACEs and toxic stress. But you don’t have to be a surgeon general to be a Resilience Champion. Anyone who is using (or who wants to use) a trauma-informed and resilience-building approach to lead change can make a difference! But what does it mean to be a Resilience Champion? I’m often asked...
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Reports on Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in 2018
In 2018, babies continued to be the age group most at risk for poverty, and the uninsured rate for children under 19 increased from 5.0% to 5.5%. Last week, the United States Census Bureau released two reports related to child well-being in the United States: Income and Poverty in the United States: 2018 https://www.census.gov/ library/publications/2019/ demo/p60-266.html Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2018 https://www.census.gov/ library/publications/2019/ demo/p60-267.html
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Webinar Series – Putting Trauma-Informed Care into Practice: Lessons from the Field
Health policymakers and practitioners increasingly recognize trauma as an important factor that influences health throughout the lifespan. By incorporating trauma-informed approaches to care into their practice settings, provider organizations can more effectively care for patients and support efforts to improve health outcomes, reduce avoidable hospital utilization, and curb excess costs. This two-part CHCS webinar series will explore innovative strategies for implementing a trauma-informed...
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WEBINAR: Trauma and Resilience-Informed Health Care: Overview and Resources
DATE: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 TIME: 12:00-1:00pm The ACEs Aware webinar will provide an overview of trauma-informed care principles that can facilitate integrating screening and response for ACEs and enhance connections between patients and providers. Key elements of “Fostering Resilience and Recovery: A Change Package for Advancing Trauma-Informed Primary Care” will be presented. This is the second in a series of educational webinars that will offer practical information to help providers...
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Webinars
Rebuilding Hope: Family Resource Centers and Disaster Response on 5/27 9:30-10:45am on May 27 In this time of global crisis, understanding how Family Resource Centers (FRCs) have previously been instrumental in supporting families and communities both through and in the aftermath of major disasters is especially timely. This webinar from National Family Support Network will highlight the experiences, reflections, and lessons learned from FRCs in Alabama, California, and New Jersey in...
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WEBINARS for parents/caregivers and providers on mental health, caregiving, the Census, and parenting education
Mental Health in the Age of the Coronavirus on 4/9 6am-6:45am on Thursday, April 9 The virus isn’t just a threat to physical health, it’s also causing anxiety and overwhelm. How is mental health being incorporated into the global public health response? What are the long-term consequences of the ongoing pandemic on people’s mental well-being? The National Institute for Mental Health just released some guidance on managing stress, fear and anxiety amid the pandemic. What else needs to be...
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WEBINARS on remote trauma-informed support and equity
Trauma-Informed Support from Afar for Head Starts on 4/23 11am on April 23 Head Starts across the country are wrestling with two major challenges: creating new trauma-informed programming and providing critical family services from afar. Ready4K can help. The new Ready4K Trauma-Informed program is specifically designed to buffer the effects of trauma through TEXT MESSAGES. We reach families wherever they are with activities that build the Five Protective Factors during COVID-19 and beyond.
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Weekly sessions on Inclusion Practices & Wellness
You're Invited! Coping as a Community: COVID-19: Virtual Session, April 16, 2020 12:00 - 1:00 PM - UC Davis Health In an effort to serve our communities during the COVID-19 crisis the UCDH Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is hosting weekly sessions on Inclusion Practices & Wellness. Please share with your colleagues. Developing a Healing Mindset: Whether it's the impacts of the Coronavirus on your life, a family emergency or an unexpected challenge, we can be prepared...
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WORKSHOP: Flourishing in Adolescence from National Academics of Sciences on 5/5
8am-1pm PT on May 5 The Forum for Children's Well-Being will host a one-day virtual Workshop on Flourishing in Adolescence that will discuss best practices in providing and supporting adolescent health services and key messaging and communication strategies related to adolescent mental, emotional, and behavioral health. The workshop will also feature a panel of youth representatives who will share their own experiences related to mental, emotional, and behavioral health. To register: ...
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YC Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Community Planning Meeting on 8/29
Please plan on attending the Yolo County Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Community Planning Meeting on August 29th, 2019. The purpose of this meeting is to gather information on how the County should plan to use MHSA funding in Yolo County. MHSA will present the planning proposal for the community input process and seek feedback from you to guide the MHSA 3-Year Planning Process. DATE: Thursday August 29, 2019 TIME: 5:00 PM -7:00 PM LOCATION: Winter’s Fire Department, Community Room 700...
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YCCA School Supply Drive at Sail Inn Grotto on 7/28
In preparation for YCCA's 4th Annual Back to School Health Fair in August, YCCA is collecting school supplies! Please consider donating supplies on July 28th, 10am – 2pm, at Sail Inn Grotto (Jefferson Blvd., West Sacramento). Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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Trauma-Informed Care: Opportunities for High-Need, High-Cost Medicaid Populations
See link for a Brief from the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) which provides an introduction to trauma-informed care and how it can be adopted to better serve Medicaid populations with some examples from across the country....
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WEBINAR: Amplify Impact from National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation on 8/29
High-quality early childhood education (ECE) has an enormous positive impact on lifelong health, serving as a protective factor against adult disease and disability. Children who receive high-quality ECE stay in school longer and earn more income as adults, helping to close the income inequality gap. Yet parents sometimes struggle to access or pay for available programs, and only about 16% of children who were eligible for federal childcare subsidies in 2015 received them. Given the high...
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WEBINAR from Essentials for Childhood Initiative: Health Equity and COVID-19: Opportunities to Improve Child Wellbeing through Policy on 5/13
The Essentials for Childhood (EfC) Initiative invites your participation in a webinar entitled, “Health Equity and COVID-19: Opportunities to Improve Child Wellbeing through Policy” taking place on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM for a special guest presentation with Dr. Flojaune Cofer, Senior Director of Policy with the All Children Thrive (ACT) California project. This interactive webinar will examine what success could look like in addressing COVID-19 by describing equity...
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Webinar: Impact of an Anti-Immigrant Climate on the Mental Health and Well Being of Children in California.
On behalf of The Children's Partnership (TCP) and the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), I would like to invite you to attend our webinar, Healthy Mind, Healthy Future: A Webinar Exploring the Impact of an Anti-Immigrant Climate on the Mental Health and Well Being of Children in California. August 7, 2018, 10:00AM-11:15AM PT / 1:00-2:15PM ET Registration Link: bit.ly/WebinarHMHF Facebook Link: bit.ly/FBWebinarHMHF In solidarity, Tessa Smith Family Partner/Outreach Specialist Yolo...
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WEBINAR: Incarcerated Mothers, Understanding the System and their Unique Mental Health Needs
This webinar from Maternal Mental Health Now will be from 12pm-1pm PT on Friday, August 23, 2019. For more information and to register, please visit: https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/incarcerated-mothers
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WEBINAR: Maternal Mental Health 101
Learn about the range of maternal mental health disorders, prevalence, signs, symptoms, and recommended treatment options on Thursday, December 13, 2018 . This webinar is hosted by 2020 Mom and presented by Postpartum Support International. Register for 2020 Mom's 12/13/2018 Webinar by visiting https://register.gotowebinar.c om/register/563661726062325762
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Fact Sheet on Family Mental Health Services from CBFS and YCCA
Stanford Youth Solutions has launched their new fact sheet about the Community Based Family mental health services (CBFS) that they and Yolo County Children's Alliance (YCCA) will be offering within Yolo county. Please see the attached flyer for more information, including how youth and families can request services. For more information on the CBFS Program, please contact the CBFS Program Director at 916.344.0199.
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RESOURCE: Equity and the Social Determinants of Health from Strategies 2.0
Why do some individuals experience more positive health outcomes than others? The answer lies not only in genetics, personal choices, or luck, but rather a complex mix of factors within the circumstances of a person’s life. These factors, termed “social determinants of health (SDOH)” are defined as “conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks” (U.S.
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RESOURCE: Family Strengthening Research (FY2018) from US Department of Health and Human Services
This report describes the major research investments of our Division of Family Strengthening through Fiscal Year 2018. This division has primary responsibility for research and evaluation projects related to strengthening relationships within families, supporting fatherhood, nurturing children through their families, reducing teen pregnancy, supporting youth in their transition to adulthood, and preventing family violence. This report presents the research organized into six different...
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RESOURCE: Marijuana and Motherhood
With the legalization of marijuana, new resources have been made available by the California Department of Public Health to educate women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or plan to become pregnant, about the health risks it can pose on their babies. Learn more at the California Department of Public Health's website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/DO/letstalkcannabis/Pages/pregnantbreastfeedingwomen.aspx Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women - cdph.ca.gov Research shows that if you use cannabis...
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RESOURCE: Mental health resource cards
May was Mental Health Awareness Month. Attached please find mental health resource cards that were distributed at local libraries. Please print and share with your clients!
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RESOURCE: Overviews of some of CommuniCare’s programs
Attached please find documents with an overview of some of the CommuniCare Health Centers (CCHC) Programs. These programs are coordinated by CCHC perinatal (PN), behavioral health (BH) and health prevention and wellness (HPAW) departments.
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RESOURCE: Stress Health from Center for Youth Wellness
An initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness, Stress Health offers practical tips to parents and caregivers on how they can incorporate some key building blocks in their kid’s day. Visit Stress Health: https://www.stresshealth.org/ Elmo and Friends Team Up With Stress Health Over the past decades, the quirky, hilarious, big-hearted Muppets of Sesame Street have taken on some of the hardest issues confronting our country, including AIDs, foster care, homelessness and incarceration. The...
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RESOURCE: Tools to Measure Progress in a Program, School, or Organization
Are We Trauma-Informed? The Child Health and Development Institute has released a review of tools that effectively measure the progress of trauma-informed approaches in programs, schools, and organizations. https://www.chdi.org/index. php/publications/issue-briefs/ issue-brief-72-are-we-trauma- informed-tools-measure- progress-program-school-or- organization
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RESOURCE: Vibrant and Healthy Kids: Aligning Science, Practice and Policy to Advance Health Equity
Health inequities in the United States prevent many children from realizing their full potential. A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine , Vibrant and Healthy Kids: Aligning Science, Practice, and Policy to Advance Health Equity , describes the systems that drive these inequities and outlines steps needed to reduce health disparities and move towards positive health trajectories for all children. ...
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RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES from Davis Joint Unified School District
Meal Service Reminders Basic Needs Website - this list is updated weekly with information about financial assistance for housing, food assistance, and other agencies providing support to families during this time Social Emotional Referral Form and Support Process - Referrals will be sent to the appropriate staff member who will follow up by the next school day Healthy Living - resources and study lessons for families, students and staff around a variety of health topics Mental Health...
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Spanish Diabetes Education
Dignity Health and the City of Woodland are offering FREE Spanish diabetes education meet-ups on the first Thursday of each month. Please see the attached flyers for more information. Please note that these workshops are only in Spanish.
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Spokane, WA, public health nurses create trauma-sensitive toolkit for caregivers
In lin e with the work we are doing with creating a Toolkit of self-care for Parents and Children, see below info about a Toolkit for Caregivers. Public health nurses at Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) developed a 178-page toolkit...
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Introductory Trauma-Informed Care Videos – in English and Spanish
How do our experiences as children shape our health as adults? What does it mean to be trauma-informed, and what does trauma-informed care look like in a health care setting? Two videos, “What is Trauma-Informed Care?” and “Trauma-Informed Care: From Treaters to Healers,” developed by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS), seek to answer these questions and shed light on why health care providers across the nation are embracing a trauma-informed approach to care. The 3-4 minute videos...
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Latina Mothers Experienced Jump in Preterm Births After 2016 Election [publichealth.berkeley.edu]
By Public Affairs UC Berkeley, July 23, 2019 Latina mothers living in the United States experienced a significant jump in preterm births in the nine months following the Nov. 8, 2016, election, according to a study by researchers at UC Berkeley and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The analysis, based on U.S. government data on more than 33 million live births in the country, found an excess of 2,337 preterm births to U.S. Latina mothers, compared to projections about...