Happy Wednesday!

This is the Community Caring Collaborative Weekly Communiqué where we share announcements about trainings, meetings and other events, including announcements from our collaborative partners. Look for links to meeting minutes and agendas in the Meetings section, training registration forms and flyers in the Events section, and job postings and other items of interest in the Announcements section. Subscribe here to get the Communiqué. Make sure to add Community Caring Collaborative to your contacts at claurel@cccmaine.org. Gmail users, check for the Communiqué under the Promotions tab. This mailing goes out every Wednesday, so if you have announcements, please send them to Christine by 5 pm Monday to be included. Thanks!

Photo above: Last chance to register for Impacts of Poverty, April 1st, 9 – Noon in Science 102

Announcements

Mandated Reporter Brown Bag: CCC is hosting a free mandated reporter training on May 1st presented by Barbara Koch, Community Educator with the Washington County CAN Council. Participants will be registered with the State of Maine and receive a certificate of completion in the mail. This training will be in the format of a brown bag lunch in the large conference room at Sunrise County Economic Council, 7 Ames Way, from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm on May 1st. Bring your lunch – CCC will provide beverages and dessert. Sign up for this training by emailing Christine. Download a flyer to share with colleagues.

Recovery Resource Fair Presentations: Don’t miss the Recovery Resource Fair this Friday, March 29th, at UMM’s Reynolds Gym from 12 – 5 pm. Along with over 20 local organizations and services there will be presentations offered throughout the day in both classrooms on topics ranging from resume writing to overdose response. Download the schedule of presentations here.

Culture is Prevention: The Maine Youth Action Network presents a free professional development training specific to working with Native American youth, April 9th from 9:30 — 3:30 at 39 Union Street in Calais. Learn how to best access resources and supports when working with tribal youth and strengthen your engagement skills for reaching these young people. Hosted by Wabanaki Public Health. Contact Beth Broderick at (207-553-5915) or (beth.broderick@opportunityalliance.org) for details. Register here.

Why Can’t Johnny B. Goode at Home: G.E.A.R. Parent Network webinar on April 11, 1 — 2:30 pm, presented by Carrie Woodcock, Maine Parent Federation. Call 1-800-264-9224. See flyer for details.

ACEs Community Discussion: Healthy Acadia and the Hancock County Drug Free Communities Initiative will sponsor, “The Role of Life Experiences in Raising Healthy & Thriving Children & Communities,” a free presentation and community discussion featuring Kristen Plummer of the Maine Resilience Building Network. This presentation is an introduction to the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, exploring what adverse childhood experiences look like in Maine, the impact of toxic stress on healthy brain development, and the important role that resilience building plays in healthy and thriving children and communities. The training will take place on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Ellsworth City Hall Council Chamber from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm. Interested community members who work or interact with youth, including parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, coalition members, and health care providers, are welcome and encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is requested, as seating is limited and light refreshments will be provided. Register here. For more information, please contact Tara Young at 667-7171 or email tara@healthyacadia.org.

Rent Smart in Machias: Next Step is holding a “Rent Smart” renter’s education class from 9:30-12:00 on Wednesdays from April 10th to May 8th at the Sunrise Economic Council building. Those wanting more information or wishing to attend can contact Marcie Dean by calling 259-5051 or emailing. There are 4 remaining seats so don’t delay – sign up now! This is also an opportunity to display agency materials or cards. Contact Marcie to display your materials on the resource table during a class.

Maine Geriatrics Conference: Early Bird Registration ends May 1st for this June 13-14 Conference at the Harborside Hotel in Bar Harbor. Details in this brochure and class schedule with descriptions.

FFD now accepting applications for Cohort 4!! Family Futures Downeast uses a two-generation approach to income eligible families providing services and supports for parents to succeed in college while their child is assessing high quality early childhood education. FFD also provides the family with coaching services, barrier removal, tutoring, college preparatory services and so much more. For more information or to request an application visit www.familyfuturesdowneast.org, e-mail familyfutures@sunrisecounty.org or call Jasmine Bassett- Enrollment & Eligibility Assistant at 207-255-0983 ext. 234. Download a flyer to share with colleagues and friends.

Calais Recovery Support Center: read about this incredible resource, soon to open in Calais, in the Favorite Resources section of this newsletter.

Your announcement could go here: email the details to Christine by 5 pm Monday for inclusion in Wednesday’s Weekly Communiqué. Photos and links are appreciated.

One-Time Events

Age-Friendly Healthcare:
March 28, 2019
Join the Tri-State Learning Collaborative on Aging for a free webinar from 12–1:30 pm discussing how health care systems in northern New England are transforming the way care is provided to include an emphasis on what older people want and need. Register here

Recovery Resource Fair:
March 29, 2019
The Washington County Community Action team invites you to a recovery resource fair at UMM’s Reynolds Gym from 12 – 5 pm. People of all ages, in all stages of recovery, family, friends and community members who care — all are welcome! Download this flyer for more information on this supportive and comprehensive event.

Roundtable 2019:
March 29, 2019
9-4:30 at Christ Episcopal Church, Eastport
The Roundtable is a chance for area clinicians to gather together in a small group each year and earn CEU’s close to home. It is great way to get hard to find play therapy CEU’s for those seeking or maintaining certification as a registered play therapist. This year our presenter will be Robyn Greene, LCSW. She will present two workshops: 1) Play Therapy and Brain Spotting and 2) Play Therapy and Court. Go to By The Sea Seminars for workshop details and to register. Workshop is limited to 16. APT Approved Provider #04-144.

Impacts of Poverty on Students & Families:
April 1, 2019
A free CCC training designed for staff at all levels in Family Futures Downeast partner organizations featuring scenarios and content consistent with 2Gen approaches with a specific focus on Washington County early and higher education. Staff from other CCC partner organizations who find this relevant to their work are welcome to attend. The training will be held from 9 am to 12 noon in Science 102 at the University of Maine, Machias. Details and registration here. Share this revised flyer with your colleagues.

ACEs Community Discussion:
April 1, 2019
Healthy Acadia and the Hancock County Drug Free Communities Initiative will sponsor, “The Role of Life Experiences in Raising Healthy & Thriving Children & Communities,” a free presentation and community discussion featuring Kristen Plummer of the Maine Resilience Building Network. This presentation is an introduction to the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, exploring what adverse childhood experiences look like in Maine, the impact of toxic stress on healthy brain development, and the important role that resilience building plays in healthy and thriving children and communities. The training will take place on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Ellsworth City Hall Council Chamber from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm. Interested community members who work or interact with youth, including parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, coalition members, and health care providers, are welcome and encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is requested, as seating is limited and light refreshments will be provided. Register here. For more information, please contact Tara Young at 667-7171 or email tara@healthyacadia.org

The Healing Garden:
April 3, 2019
A 2-hour training on Horticultural Therapy (HT) presented by Elin MacKinnon, LCSW, for direct care staff, program administrators, educators, parents and gardeners. After a brief history and introduction to the profession of horticultural therapy, how it works, and where it’s practiced, the focus of this 2-hour training will be on how participants can explore, encourage and support healing garden activities of all sizes in all kinds of settings and with all kinds of people. Learn how to meet social, emotional and physical goals with HT activities, and how to bring inexpensive HT activities into your program, home or other setting. We’ll end the training with a hands on activity. To sign up for this training, register here. Please also share this flyer with friends & colleagues.

Culture is Prevention:
April 9, 2019
The Maine Youth Action Network presents a free professional development training specific to working with Native American youth, 9:30 — 3:30 at 39 Union Street, Calais. Learn how to best access resources and supports when working with tribal youth and strengthen your engagement skills for reaching these young people. Hosted by Wabanaki Public Health. Contact Beth Broderick at (207-553-5915) or (beth.broderick@opportunityalliance.org) for details. Register here.

NYU Dental Clinic:
April 8-13, closed Thursday 11, 2019
Free dental clinic from the New York University School of Dentistry, coordinated by Sunrise Opportunities, at the Lee Pellon Center for children and adults. More details in coming months. See flyer for details. Please call Teresa Alley at 255-3254 with any questions.

Dental Clinic Conversation:
April 10, 2019
Join CCC staff for an hour’s conversation with the NYU School of Dentistry team in the large conference room at SCEC from 1 — 2 pm. These are the students who volunteer their time for the free dental clinic coordinated by Sunrise Opportunities each year in April. For the past several years, CCC staff and Work Group/Poverty Busters have met with the students and their global outreach administrator for an informal conversation during the clinic about the impact of their work in downeast Maine. Once again, we ask for your participation to help orient the dental team to the unique challenges and strengths of maintaining oral health in rural Maine, while receiving feedback from the volunteers’ perspective that might surprise you. Please RSVP to Christine if you are able to attend.

Why Can’t Johnny B. Goode at Home:
April 11, 2019
G.E.A.R. Parent Network Webinar on April 11, 1 — 2:30 pm, presented by Carrie Woodcock, Maine Parent Federation. Call 1-800-264-9224. See flyer for details

Impacts of Trauma on Students & Families:
April 24, 2019
This free training, presented by Julie Redding, LCPC, from 9 am to 12 noon at the Cobscook Community Learning Center, is designed for staff at all levels in Family Futures Downeast partner organizations featuring scenarios and content with a specific focus on Washington County early and higher education. Participants will learn the definition of trauma and how it impacts a person, including:

Toxic stress and the role of cortisol
Adverse Childhood Experiences
How the brain is impacted by ACEs and toxic stress
Factors that mitigate effects of ACES, trauma, and stress
What it means to become Trauma Informed

This training is an introduction (101 version) to trauma and its impacts. Staff from other CCC partner organizations who find this relevant to their work are welcome to attend. Share this flyer with staff and colleagues. Register here.

SAGE Maine Spring Symposium:
April 27, 2019
SAGE Maine (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) invites you to a spring symposium with reception following at Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center in Hallowell, from 8 am — 5 pm. Speakers include Governor Janet Mills and Serena Worthington (SAGE USA). Workshop Themes include:

LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness
The Power of Relationship to Reduce Isolation
Creating Programming in our Communities
Building ‘Age Friendly’ LGBTQ+ Communities

and MANY OTHER FUN EVENTS. Online Registration will be on the SAGE Maine website after March 15th.

Mandated Reporter Training:
May 1, 2019
CCC is hosting a free mandated reporter training presented by Barbara Koch, Community Educator with the Washington County CAN Council. Participants will be registered with the State of Maine and receive a certificate of completion in the mail. This training will be in the format of a brown bag lunch in the large conference room at Sunrise County Economic Council, 7 Ames Way, from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm on May 1st. Bring your lunch – CCC will provide beverages and dessert. Sign up for this training by emailing Christine. Download a flyer to share with colleagues.

Maine Association for Infant Mental Health Conference:
May10, 2019
Save the date for “A New Look at Mindfulness in Our Work with Families” — the 32nd annual conference at the downtown Freeport Hilton Garden Inn. Michael Trout, M.A. is the featured speaker. Details in conference brochure. Please contact Debra Nugent Johnston with any questions at DebraNJ@aol.com.

MCH & Substance Exposed Infant Conference:
May 22 & 23, 2019
DHHS’s Maternal and Child Health & Substance Exposed Infant Conference, Building Pathways of Hope and Success, at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer. Registration coming soon. This two day conference is an educational opportunity for clinicians, medical and social service providers, prevention professionals, public health professionals, behavioral health professionals, community members, parents, and others to discuss strategies to optimize maternal and child health. The presenters each day will provide a host of information related to Health Equity, Trauma Informed Care, Eat Sleep Console, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Maternal Depression, Prenatal Substance Exposure, and the many resources available to this population at large.

Lesson’s Learned from Maine’s Lifelong Communities Movement:
May 30, 2019
Save the date for this special learning and networking event specifically designed for lifelong communities initiatives including Age-Friendly Communities, village models, and independent lifelong community planning efforts, sponsored by the University of Maine Center on Aging in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bangor, 10:30 am — 4:30 pm. Details in this flyer. Full Program will be announced shortly, but registration is already open.

Maine Geriatrics Conference:
June 13-14, 2019
Early Bird registration ends May 1st for the 29th annual Maine Geriatrics Conference “where policy meets practice,” at the Harborside Hotel, Bar Harbor. Speaker lineup includes:

Wendy Lustbader, MSW, University of Washington School of Social Work, Seattle, WA.
Toni Miles, MD, PhD, University of Georgia, Athens
Lewis A. Lipsitz, MD, Institute for Aging Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Boston, MA
Mikhail Kogan, MD, George Washington Center for Integrative Medicine, Washington, DC

Details in this brochure and class schedule with descriptions.

Innovations in Dementia Care:
October 21, 2019
Save this date for the Fourteenth Annual University of Maine Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium, 8 am-4 pm at the Wells Conference Center, University of Maine. Orono, ME. Anticipated topics include:

Population Health, Prevention, Genetics, Risk, & Resilience
Environments of Care
Screening & Diagnosis
Dementia & Driving
Caring for the Caregiver
What is High Quality Dementia Care?

Registration Information Coming Soon. Details in this flyer.

Serial Classes & Groups

classes, play groups, support circles and other repeating events

Rent Smart in Machias: Next Step is holding a “Rent Smart” renter’s education class from 9:30-12:00 on Wednesdays from April 10th to May 8th at the Sunrise Economic Council building. Those wanting more information or wishing to attend can contact Marcie Dean by calling 259-5051 or emailing. There are 4 remaining seats so don’t delay – sign up now! This is also an opportunity to display agency materials or cards. Contact Marcie at 259-5051 to display your materials on the resource table during a class.

Volunteer Hospice Training: Down East Hospice Volunteers of Washington County are holding a free volunteer hospice training at Down East Community Hospital on April 2, 4, 8, 10 & 12 from 9:30 am — 3 pm (some days may be shorter) – all days must be attended. What does a Down East Hospice Volunteer Do?

A lot of listening
Provide companionship and emotional support
Give respite time for care givers
Sometimes help with small chores and errands
Help your hospice family and client connect with other outside resources.

Pre-training interviews will be held after receipt of applications. Call the DEHV office manager, Lynne Oakes – 454-7521 ext. 126 or Barbara Barnett, Director of Volunteer Services – 726-5087 for an application, or email – downeasthospice@yahoo.com. See flyer for details.

Gerontology Course Summer 2019: The UMaine Center on Aging announces a 7-week online course in Gerontology this summer: May 20 through July 10, 2019. GRN 502: Interprofessional Care of Older Adults in Diverse Settings (3 cr.) GRN 502 is one of 3 online courses in the UMaine Interprofessional Graduate Certificate Program in Gerontology. More information on the Certificate Program here.

2019 WC CAN Council Classes:

Active Parent Connection, a 4-week course for parents with children 0-5 (in Machias on Wednesdays from 1-2:30 beginning Jan 16^th and in Calais on Tuesdays form 3-4:30 beginning Jan 15^th)
Co-Parenting Connection Classes: in Calais on Tuesdays 5 — 7 pm, beginning January 22nd; and at Sunrise Opportunities (232 Court Street), Wednesdays 3 — 4:30 pm beginning January 23rd

Contact Mandie Pepperman with questions about any of these classes at 263-5270.

Nurturing Program: The CAN Council invites parents to a multi-session educational program sharing tips and tricks to help navigate the difficult challenges of parenting. Lots of opportunity for discussion and questions – free refreshments and childcare. Text/call Mandie at 263-5270 to sign up. See flyer for locations and dates.

Calais Circle of Parents Playgroup:
The WC CAN Council with partner Maine Families is holding a playgroup on Tuesdays 11 am – 12 pm beginning in September at the Calais Recreation Center, 344 Main Street. “Get a chance to meet other parents while your kiddo gets some energy out.” Contact Mandie Pepperman with questions at is 263-5270.

Community of Practice Groups:
6-8 pm
Maine Roads to Quality invites Early Care & Education professionals to join one of 2 community of practice groups:

Calais Community of Practice meets on the third Tuesday of each month at WCCC – Riverview Hall, Room 115 (Multi Media Room
Machias Community of Practice meets on the 4th Monday of each month at UMM – Torrey Hall, Room 228

For more information or to register, please contact Theresa Fisk, District Early Childhood and Youth Coordinator – 207-956-2070 or email: theresa.fisk@maine.edu.

Standing Meetings

Monthly and quarterly meetings

2019 MRBN: Save these dates for Maine Resilience Building Network meetings held at EduCare in Waterville:

March 28, 2019
May 30, 2019
Sept 26, 2019
October 31, 2019

Washington County Food Pantry Network: Here are the NOTES From the March Meeting on this shared google doc. Apologies for the gaps in the note-taking. The presentations were so interesting! Please fill in if you can update the information. The network offers technical and infrastructure support and education to all of the county’s pantries as well as to provide an opportunity for pantries to share successes and struggles. Dessert, beverages and gas cards will be provided to all food pantry participants. Meeting dates (Thursdays) and locations for 2019 are as follows:

June 6, 1-4 pm at Lubec Community Outreach Center, 44 South St in Lubec (the old high school). We will update you as to whether internet connection in Lubec can support virtual participation. Conference call in info will be provided.
Oct 3, 1-4 pm; Location to be determined.

Questions? Contact Regina Grabrovac at our Machias Healthy Acadia office by phone at 255 3741 or by email at regina@healthyacadia.org

Calais Area Breast Cancer Support Group: meets on the 4th Friday of each month at 3 PM at the Calais United Methodist Church, 849 Main St. (downstairs parlor), in Calais. This free “gathering” is a comforting and safe environment to find encouragement and hope. Open to all that have a breast cancer diagnosis. FMI call Marianne at 454-0501. Download a flyer for more information.

Caregivers Support Group: Join other family/informal caregivers monthly for a supportive meeting at the Maine Veterans Home in Machias, facilitated by Lisa King, LCPC, on the first Friday of the month from 2-4 pm. Contact Lisa King for more information.

Work Group & Poverty Busters: Join this meeting of direct service providers to share resources and network with other providers in your area. Read Notes from March meeting. The next meeting is April 3rd, in the large conference room at SCEC, 7 Ames Way, from 1 — 3:00 pm with another 30 minutes for informal networking and discussion. Following this meeting is a 2-hour presentation on Horticultural Therapy by Elin MacKinnon, LCSW. Register to attend this workshop.

Needs & Offers

Send us your agency/community needs or offers, such as job recruiting or housing needs.

FFD now accepting applications for Cohort 4!! Family Futures Downeast uses a two-generation approach to income eligible families providing services and supports for parents to succeed in college, while their child is assessing high quality early childhood education. FFD also providing the family with coaching services, barrier removal, tutoring, college preparatory services and so much more. For more information or to request an application visit www.familyfuturesdowneast.org, e-mail familyfutures@sunrisecounty.org or call Jasmine Bassett- Enrollment & Eligibility Assistant at 207-255-0983 ext. 234. Download a flyer to share with colleagues and friends.

Survey for Washington County: You are invited to participate in a research study conducted by graduate students in the department of Social Work at the University of Maine. The purpose of the research is to examine professionals’ attitudes about substance abuse. If you agree to participate, individuals must be 18 years or older and will be asked to take an anonymous survey. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Please click on this link to learn more about the study and to take the survey. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carsten Mackeldey Nicole Cannizzaro,or Kathleen Lookner.

Eastport Health Care is Hiring 2 Key Positions:

Chief Executive Officer: Eastport Health Care, Inc., located on the ocean in beautiful Downeast Maine, is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) that provides dental, medical, behavioral health, podiatry, radiology, outreach and enrollment services. We are searching for a dynamic and experienced leader to join our company in the role of CEO (Chief Executive Officer). The desired candidate for this position will share EHC’s commitment to exemplary quality of care and services, as well as our vision to improve health outcomes in Washington County by leading through listening, learning through partnership, and serving through collaboration. To apply, send an e-mail with a cover letter detailing your qualifications, a resume with three professional references, and salary requirements to Roxanne Woodworth, HR Coordinator-Administrative Assistant (rwoodworth@eastporthealth.org). Resumes will be considered until the position is filled. For more information, please view our website.
General Dentist: Eastport Health Care, Inc., located on the ocean in beautiful Downeast Maine, is a federally qualified health center (FQHC), that provides dental, medical, and behavioral health services. EHC is looking for a full-time General Dentist to provide oral health education and care to patients, ages 6 months and up. Your expertise will be embedded into an integrated care clinic that follows patient-centered medical home guidelines and principles. Must be a graduate from an accredited dental school. Possess the ability to relate to people of all socioeconomic levels. To apply, send an e-mail with a cover letter detailing your qualifications, a resume with three professional references, and salary requirements to Roxanne Woodworth, HR Coordinator-Administrative Assistant (rwoodworth@eastporthealth.org). Resumes will be considered until the position is filled. For more information, please view our website.

Ed Tech III: Child Development Services is seeking a 40 hour per week, calendar year position with our CDS Downeast office in Ellsworth. This position may be based out of the Ellsworth or Machias location, depending on where the successful candidate lives and where the need is greatest. Local Travel is required. This is a Part C position, working with children ages birth to two. Experience working with young children and their families, using the Early Start Denver Model of service delivery (ESDM), is preferred. Details and application information here.

Favorite Resources

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Calais Recovery Support Center: Downeast Recovery Support Center plans to open officially on Main Street in Calais by the end of this month, but its doors are open now for anyone who needs support. Like its sister site in Machias which opened last October, the center will be open 10 — 6 Monday through Friday, with the hope for extended hours and days. The plan is to provide a place of support for those seeking recovery, already in recovery, and affected others. We accept ANY pathway that a person is on whether MAT, faith based, 12 step, etc. We provide a safe place for peers to run support groups/meetings such as NA, AA, DA, woman’s groups, men’s group, affected other group, MAT groups, grief group, parents in recovery, All recovery, etc. We plan to hold trainings/classes such as a parenting in recovery class, Narcan trainings, Resume writing/job skills trainings, and Recovery Yoga to name a few. We will have social activities for peers and their families at the center for holidays and other special occasions. The center will provide a computer for members to use for job searches and resume writing, and support with educational goals. For information on both centers, visit Downeast Recovery Support Center on facebook or contact Center Driector Amy Day at 207-952-9279.

CCC Wednesday Communique — March 27, 2019