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: New Schedule for Savvy Caregiver Classes: Offered on Fridays this summer instead of Wednesdays. Learn more about this free course designed to support informal caregivers who are caring for a family member or friend with dementia, here.
Announcements
Washington County Provider Meeting: Children’s Behavioral Health invites direct service providers working with children to a meeting on May 4th from 10:30 to 12:30 pm at SCEC. Focus of this meeting will be on how to meet the needs of specific children waiting for HCT and RCS services Washington County. See Flyer for details and RSVP to Cheryl Hathaway.
New Winter Playtime for Tots & Parents: Maine Families and the WC CAN Council have rescheduled the first two of these play dates that were cancelled due to snow. Bring your babies & toddlers to the UMM lower gymnasium for unstructured activity time on Thursdays, 1 — 2:30 pm, April 5, 19, 26 and May 3. Plenty of floor mats and lots of space for running, jumping and playing . See flyer for details.
Business planning workshop series starts May 1: The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free 4-session business planning workshop with an optional consultation session starting May 1 from 9 a.m.-12 noon at UMaine Extension, 28 Center Street, Machias. The remaining dates are May 25, 31, and June 1. Consultations will be scheduled June 27. Registration is required. For more information or to request a disability accommodation, contact 800.287.1542 (in Maine), 207.255.3345, or email tara.a.wood@maine.edu
Portland Poverty Institutes: Get the tools you need to effectively move people out of poverty…Dr. Donna Beegle’s intensive two-day Poverty Institute provides a grounded understanding of poverty and what you can do to more successfully assist people in moving out – and staying out – of poverty. June 26-27, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm each day at Portland State University Business Accelerator – more information available here.
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Updates
This is where we post updates on programs, initiatives and pending legislation.
Calendar of Events
NYU Dental Clinic:
April 9-14, 2018
Partnering with the Washington County Children’s Program of Sunrise Opportunities, the NYU Dental Clinic will be operating out of the Lee Pellon Center in Machias – no charge to patients. See flyer for details.
Trauma Informed Care for People Living with Dementia:
April 10, 2018
Please join the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center for this one-hour webinar at 1:00 PM Eastern. Presenters will discuss principles of trauma-informed care as they apply to dementia in Veterans and Holocaust survivors and will also present resources for applying trauma-informed care principles in various settings. Details and registration info here.
Crack Cocaine Info Session:
April 10, 2018
The CCC is presenting Crack Cocaine: Information for direct service workers – a free seminar from 9 am to 12 Noon at the Cobscook Community Learning Center in Trescott. Agents Ralph Pineo, Matt Cashman and Steven Saucier from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency’s Downeast Taskforce will provide an overview of Crack Cocaine use in Washington County and what to look for if you are a home visitor, case manager, or substance use counselor. Contact Hour Certificates will be provided. Register here by Monday, April 2nd.
Partnering to Prevent DV:
April 10, 2018 – Presque Isle
April 12, 2018 – Bangor
The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence is sponsoring 3 free trainings across Maine specifically for faith based communities. The first training is on April 10th in Presque Isle – register here. The second training is on April 12th in Bangor – register here.
MANP Training:
April 11, 2018
The Maine Association of Nonprofits is holding a training on Graceful Grammar and Punchy Punctuation: Everyday Writing for your Organization from 1-4 pm at the Machias Savings Bank Training Center. See flyer for details.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training:
April 12, 2018
NAMI Maine’s Youth Mental Health First Aid Training at the Cherryfield Academy Community Center. Details about this event are here. You can also Download general informationabout Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings.
Period of Purple Crying:
April 20, 2018
The Washington County CAN Council invites parents and providers to a free community workshop on a new way to help all families and providers better understand this stage of a baby’s life from 3-4 pm at Sunrise Opportunities at 232 Court Street, Machias. See flyer to register.
Caregiver Basic Skills: 
April 25, 2018
Family and other informal caregivers are invited to a free, hands-on workshop at Marshall Healthcare Facility in Machias from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Rosemary Nevala, RN and Pamela Grant, CNA, will teach participants how to safely move a frail or heavy person; provide advice on hygiene care for persons with dementia; and review what to do and what not to do during caregiving emergencies. other supports for caregivers will be discussed. Space is limited so don’t delay – register now or forward this flyer to caregivers you know.
Elder Abuse Summit:
May 10, 2018
5th annual conference on Elder Abuse, hosted by the Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention at the Augusta Civic Center. See flyer for details or visit MCEAP’s website.
Childcare Provider Training – Calais:
May 15, 2018
The Washington County CAN Council is offering a free Strengthen Maine Families training for childcare providers from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Frank Beckett Center Conference Room, 19 Eaton Street, Calais. See flyer for details. Free dinner and childcare provided.
Maine Infant Mental Health Conference:
May 18, 2018
Registration is open for the 31st annual Maine Association for Infant Mental Health Conference in Freeport featuring Jayne Singer, PhD. See brochure for details.
Estate Planning Seminar:
May 22, 2018
Washington County Thriving in Place is bringing Rebecca J. Sargent, Esq. of Jones, Kuriloff & Sargent, LLC in Ellsworth, to Machias for a three-hour seminar on Estate Planning Basics. This free event will provide strategies to give caregivers and family members the legal and financial resources to care for loved ones and themselves. Topics include Powers of Attorney, Advanced Care Directives, Wills & Trusts and asset protection. This seminar will be held at the Kay Parker
Building of Sunrise Opportunities in Machias from 1 to 4 pm. Register here and share this flyer with friends, colleagues and clients.
Maine Geriatrics Conference:
June 14-15, 2018
Early bird registration for the 28th annual Maine Geriatrics Conference at the Harborside Hotel in Bar Harbor begins now through May 1st. CEUs and contact hours from the UNE. Sponsorship funding is available to support community older adults participating in the conference. See the brochure for descriptions of this year’s exciting workshops, fireside chats and more.
Maine Child Welfare Conference:
June 21, 2018
Save this date for the 24th annual Maine Child Welfare Conference, Navigating Pathways for Families in Recovery, with Keynote speaker, Nancy K. Young, PhD, MSW, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. See flyer for details.
Portland Poverty Institutes:
June 26-27, 2018
Get the tools you need to effectively move people out of poverty…Dr. Donna Beegle’s intensive two-day Poverty Institute provides a grounded understanding of poverty and what you can do to more successfully assist people in moving out – and staying out – of poverty. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm each day at Portland State University Business Accelerator – more information available here.
Classes, Groups & Play Dates
Healthy Solutions for Wellness: Eastport Health Care and the Cancer Support Center of Maine are offering free classes for patients and community members on fitness, weight management and stress reduction, Thursdays from 12 noon to 1 pm at Eastport Health Center.
Separation & Divorce:
The Washington County CAN Council is holding free parent connection classes for Calais area and Machias area parents:
- Calais Parents: Tuesdays, April 3rd — May 22nd from 5-7 pm at Washington County Community College. See flyer for registration.
- Machias Parents: Wednesdays, April 11th — May 30th from 5-7 pm at Sunrise Opportunities/232 Court Street, Machias. See flyer for registration.
Grief Support Group to begin in Calais: Anthony Giard of Mays Funeral Home and Pam Helmstadter, LCPC, with Don Greene of Downeast Hospice Volunteers, are starting a support group for people who have lost loved ones. The group will meet for 2 hours twice a month to help people connect with others who are grieving for social support as well as to learn some techniques to help cope with grief and loss. There is no charge to attend. The first meeting will be held on April 5th from 6-8 pm at the Calais United Methodist Church at 849 Main Street. For more information, contact Anthony 454-3141 at or Pam at 454-0407.
Winter Playtime for Tots & Parents: Bring your babies & toddlers to the UMM lower gymnasium for unstructured activity time on Thursdays, 1 — 2:30 pm, April 5, 19, 26 and May 3. Plenty of floor mats and lots of space for running, jumping and playing . See flyer for details.
G.E.A.R. Classes in Machias: Misty Day, Regional Parent Support Coordinator for the G.E.A.R. Parent network, is presenting free Parent Learning & Support classes at MAS in Machias, 10 am to 12 Noon on April 6, May 4, and June 1. Read the flyer for information on each class and how to register.
Rent Smart Classes:
April 25, May 3, May 10, May 17 from 10 am -12 noon
Downeast Community Partners (DCP) and The Next Step are joining to bring a community renter’s education class to a location in Machias this spring. The class is for renters and will meet weekly. Class size is limited, so please respond by April 13th to reserve your space, using this form.
SAVVY Caregiver Training:
August 24 – September 28, 2018
This free course provides skills,knowledge and emotional support to assist informal caregivers who are caring for a family member or friend with dementia. Lisa King will present this 2-hour class each Friday over a 6-week period beginning August 24th at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Machias. See flyer for details and forward to caregivers who could benefit.
Meetings
Healthy Acadia’s Advisory Council: will meet on April 11, 2018, from 11:30am to 2:00pm at Machias Veteran’s Home (32 Veterans Way, Machias), with video / call-in availability. The Advisory Council is open to the public from both counties and represents a broad cross section of Washington and Hancock county communities. We encourage interested community members and partners to attend, to bring your diverse skills and experiences, and to share your connections with a variety of community sectors. The Council typically meets 2-3 times per year. All interested in improving health and creating change in our communities are welcome and invited to attend. Please RSVP no later than April 6, 2018, so that we may best plan for lunch. For more info or to RSVP, please email Tracey or call 255-3741.
Maine Resilience Building Network: The date and location for the next meeting is April 12, 2018 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at The Ice Vault, 203 Whitten Road, Hallowell. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP so we have an accurate count. Guest speaker will be Reid Plimpton who is the lead data analyst for the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey. He will present about the MIYHS, how to access data, and what’s coming in the future with questions important to MRBN members.
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. next meeting is Friday, April 6th. Contact Lisa King for more information.
Work Group & Poverty Busters: Read a revised agenda for the meeting on April 4th from 1 — 3:30 pm at SCEC.
Washington County Provider Meeting: Children’s Behavioral Health invites direct service providers working with children to a meeting on May 4th from 10:30 to 12:30 pm at SCEC. Focus of this meeting will be on how to meet the needs of specific children waiting for HCT and RCS services Washington County. See Flyer for details and RSVP to Cheryl Hathaway.
Needs & Offers
Help a Teenager, Help Yourself: Repairing steps, installing railings and handicapped access, winterization, fixing leaky roofs, walls and windows, are all part of the mission of All Souls Students in Service to Jesus Christ. In preparation for this summer’s mission, prospective homeowners are asked to submit a copy of the application found either at Bangor City Hall or Eastport Labor of Love, 137 County Road. Sponsored by All Souls Congregational Church in Bangor and the Greater Eastport Ecumenical Churches Association. Visit Eastport Labor of Love to learn more.
Family Futures Downeast: FFD is currently accepting applications for the Cohort 3 class that starts in July. The deadline for application is June 1. If you know of a family that would like to join Cohort 3, please complete this referral form, or a parent can contact FFD staff directly at 207-255-0983/ msloan@sunrisecounty.org.
Car Seat Safety Techs Needed: Currently Washington County has only a handful of certified car seat safety technicians and one distribution site for car seats, yet 90% of car seats are installed incorrectly. Even if you’ve received training in the past, there have been many changes to rules, regs and installation techniques, so updating your knowledge is strongly recommended. The Bureau of Highway Safety is holding a car seat safety training to certify/re-certify techs May 14-17th at Eastern Community College in Bangor. The training runs from 8 am to 5 pm each day, with a community safety check event on the last day. The Training is free, except for an $85 fee for materials and certification. Register here.
Office Equipment – Offer: The CCC has the following gently used equipment to give away
- Brother 2820 Fax Machine with extra toner cartridge
- Black AT&T CL2939 office phone
Contact Christine if interested
Reflective Supervision Training: The CCC is seeking interest in reflective supervision training, a distinct form of supervision that explores parallel relationships between practitioner and supervisor, between practitioner and parent, and between parent and infant/toddler, (read a fuller description of reflective supervision here). If you would like to know more about this powerful tool for preventing provider burnout, please contact Julie Redding.
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