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: Don’t miss Healthy Acadia’s free Naloxone Overdose Reversal Training on June 27th – see announcement below for details.

Announcements

Naloxone Overdose Reversal Training: Healthy Acadia is holding a free training at Harrington Family Health Center on June 27th from 5 – 7:30 pm on how to identify and respond to an opioid overdose. Free Naloxone kits will be available at the training. Registration is limited to 20 so don’t delay – register now by contacting Bob at 207-483-4502 ext. 253 or hr@hfhcme.org. Download a flyer for more information.

Strengthening Maine Families Training: The Washington County CAN Council invites parents and providers to a free evidence based training on the 5 protective factors supporting optimal child development and a happy, healthy childhood. 2 options available – both at the Kay Parker Building in Machias:

June 25th 11 am -12:30 pm
June 26th 5:30 – 7 pm

Call/text 263-5270 to register. More information in this flyer.

Treating Substance Use Disorder Presentations this Friday: Bucksport Regional Health Center invites medical and behavioral health providers to two free presentations by Dr. Paul Updike, MD, on June 14th from 9 am — 4 pm. Morning session will be on X-Waiver Training/Prescribing Buprenorphine; afternoon on Buprenorphine Treatment & Comorbidities. To register, email Tamra Hanson at thanson@brhcme.org or contact via phone at (207) 469-7371 Ext. 221. Download this flyer for more information.

CRMA Classes Starting: Axiom Education & Training Center is holding Certified Residential Medication Aide classes on June 24, 25, 26, 27, July 1, 2, 3 from 3 – 8:30 pm at the Washington County Adult Ed Office, 6 Colonial Way, Machias. Brenda Duggan is the course instructor. Fees for this course tbd, but scholarships are available from Sunrise County Economic Council. Contact Jen at 255-0983 about scholarships. Contact Sharon or Cassidy at 255-4917 to register for this course.

Community Development Listening Forums on Housing: MaineHousing and the Department of Community and Economic Development are hosting several Community Development Listening Forums to assist them in preparing the 5 year consolidated plan required by HUD, and to gather input on a State of Housing Assessment for Maine; dates and details here.

TechHire Maine: Learn how this program helps Mainers under 30 train for and access lucrative jobs in the tech industry – scroll down to the Needs & Offerssection of this newsletter.

MRBN Survey Request: The strength of the Maine Resilience Building Network continues to be our Network. We recognize it is difficult to reach each of you across the state through member meetings so we are asking you to complete the survey below about your organization and resilience building programming. We always encourage members to reach out with questions and need for technical assistance. This tool will assist us with connecting people and programs in addition to MRBN’s Technical Assistance. Please help us continue to build the capacity of MRBN as a resource to you and to building resilience in Maine communities- please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey.

FFD “Baby Shower” Registry: The Calais Family Room for Family Futures Downeast is in need of items for children ages 0-3. Learn more about this clever ask in the Needs & Offers section of this newsletter.

New to the Communique this week: We have expanded our Standing Meeting section to include calendars at a glance for agencies and initiatives, like the Machias Downeast Recovery Support Center’s calendar of events for June. Check it out!

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.

Updates

This is where we post updates on programs, research, initiatives and pending legislation.

New Paid Leave Law in Maine (from the National Alliance for Caregiving)
A new bill signed into law on May 27 by Maine Gov. Janet Mills would make Maine the first state to allow paid sick time to be used for something other than personal illness, such as a family emergency.

“The law provides workers with companies that have 10 or more employees an hour of sick time for every 40 hours they work, up to a maximum of 40 hours of time off a year. The paid time could be used for an illness or family emergency.

‘Like most Mainers, I don’t know anyone who hasn’t had to take a day off from work to take care of a sick child, family member or had some type of emergency calling them away from work,’ Mills said during ceremonial signing of the bill at the State House. ‘It’s not something people want to do, they value their jobs and in Maine people have a good work ethic and we are proud of that.'” – Portland Press Herald | May 28, 2019

One-Time Events

FAN Model Training:
June 13, 2019
Maine Behavioral Health is bringing a free training from the Erickson Institute on the FAN model (Facilitating Attuned Interactions) to Machias on June 13th, 8 am — 5 pm at UMM. We are pleased to offer slots to area partners. Seats are sure to fill fast, so to secure yours, register directly with MBH by emailing Allegra Hirsh-Wright at: ahirsh@mainebehavioralhealthcare.org; include name, email, phone, and organization. You may only register yourself. Registration is not considered complete until you have received confirmation from Allegra. Download flyer for more information.

Maine Geriatrics Conference:
June 13-14, 2019
The 29th annual Maine Geriatrics Conference “where policy meets practice,” is 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.

Treating Substance Use Disorder:
June 14, 2019
Bucksport Regional Health Center invites medical and behavioral health providers to two free presentations by Dr. Paul Updike, MD, on June 14th from 9 am — 4 pm. Morning session will be on X-Waiver Training/Prescribing Buprenorphine; afternoon on Buprenorphine Treatment & Comorbidities. To register, email Tamra Hanson at thanson@brhcme.org or contact via phone at (207) 469-7371 Ext. 221. Download this flyer for more information.

Engaging with Each Other Webinar:
June 18, 2019
The Tri-state Learning Collaboration on Aging invites you to their June 18th, 12 – 1 pm “Ideas & Experience Exchange: Wisdom Inquiry” webinar highlighting some of the great ideas that are “popping up” in lifelong communities and aging in place initiatives in northern New England, famous for its ingenuity. The lifelong communities and aging in place initiatives develop innovative ideas to address needs. We will be “seeding” the conversation with several “kernels of corn” that are already popping in northern New England. Each community will briefly share what they are doing to spark other ideas in peer communities. Join us to hear these innovative ideas and come prepared to share ideas that are working for your community. By sharing, you will help other communities pop. Presenters—and the innovative, bright ideas that have popped in their community include:
•   Gayle Hayes, Harpswell Aging at Home, Seniors Connecting
•   Donna Palmer, Living Well in North Yarmouth, Kite in Sight/Traffic Calming
•   Marianne Jackson, Mount Washington Valley, Home Sharing
•   Tiffany Tobin, Burlington, Vermont, Grateful Hearts
Register here.

WIC and Maine Families in Lubec:
June 19, 2019
WIC is teaming up with Maine Families to offer free seat checks during WIC’s clinic hours in Lubec at the Lubec Community Outreach Center (LCOC) on Wednesday, June 19^th from 12 – 3 pm. LCOC is located at 44 South Street in Lubec. Please share this flyer with parents.

Downeast Pride 2019:
June 20-22, 2019
The Downeast Rainbow Alliance is pleased to be hosting Downeast Pride 2019! We will be hosting a film festival, ice cream social, and dance party! All events are free. Download flyer for schedule. Downeast Rainbow Alliance would like to thank our sponsors Maine TransNet, Merrill Library at UMM, The Eastport Chowder House, Machias Savings Bank, Bangor Savings Bank, Jim Riccio, New Leaf Counseling, Section Sign Design, Out Maine, Michael MacPhee, Ann O’Brien, Urban Moose, Rayes Mustard Mill, Kevin Raye, Due East Real Estate, Little Chair Printing made possible by Kindling Fund. Our Mission is Advocacy, Education, and Support for the LGBTQ Community in Washington County. For more information, you can email downeastrainbowalliance@gmail.com.

Strengthening Maine Families Training:

June 25, 2019 11 am -12:30 pm
June 26, 2019 5:30 – 7 pm

The Washington County CAN Council invites parents and providers to a free evidence based training on the 5 protective factors supporting optimal child development and a happy, healthy childhood. 2 options available = see above – both at the Kay Parker Building in Machias. Call/text 263-5270 to register. More information in this flyer.

FFD Substance Use 101:
June 26, 2019
The Community Caring Collaborative has scheduled a free 3-hour training on Building Substance Use Informed Practices to Support Families and Students. This training, presented by Abby Frutchey, LADC, CCS, is an introduction (101 version) to substance use and its impacts, and is designed for staff at all levels in Family Futures Downeast partner organizations. Staff from other CCC partner organizations who find this relevant to their work are welcome to attend. Download a flyer for more information. The training will be held from 9 am to 12 noon in Science 102 at the University of Maine, Machias, with a Zoom connection from room 211 at Washington County Community College. Register here.

Naloxone Overdose Reversal Training:
June 27, 2019
Healthy Acadia is holding a free training at Harrington Family Health Center on June 27th from 5 – 7:30 pm on how to identify and respond to an opioid overdose. Free Naloxone kits will be available at the training. Registration is limited to 20 so don’t delay – register now by contacting Bob at 207-483-4502 ext. 253 or hr@hfhcme.org. Download a flyer for more information.

Who Speaks for the Child?
June 27, 2019
The 25th Annual Maine Child Welfare Conference will be held on June 27th at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Keynote speaker is Christopher Spencer Greeley, MD, MS on the topic of “Abusive Head Trauma: The Controversy.” Download the brochure with conference agenda, breakout sessions, keynote speaker bio, and registration information.

Donna Beegle’s Poverty Institute:
July 9-10, 2019
The intensive two-day Beegle Poverty Immersion Institute is coming to the University of New England in Portland, Maine this summer. This institute is presented by Dr. Donna M. Beegle, an authentic poverty expert who has been inspiring and educating individuals, organizations, politicians, and entire communities for over 30 years with proven models that make a real difference. For more information visit Poverty Immersion Institute.

Donna Beegle’s Coaching Institute:
July 11-12, 2019
The intensive two-day Beegle Coaching Institute is coming to the University of New England in Portland, Maine this summer. This institute is presented by Dr. Donna M. Beegle, an authentic poverty expert who has been inspiring and educating individuals, organizations, politicians, and entire communities for over 30 years with proven models that make a real difference. For more information visit Coaching Institute (registration not open yet, but check back soon).

Aging My Way Community Fair
July 25, 2019
Community members interested in learning tips, tools, gadgets, strategies and services available to help retain wellness and supports into our later years are invited to “Aging My Way Community Fair,” a free summer event sponsored by Washington County Thriving in Place. Join us for exhibits, demonstrations and guidance to start planning your path to thriving in place. July 25th from 9 am — 3 pm in the Reynolds gymnasium at the University of Maine Machias (download a flyer to share). If your organization would like a table, please fill out the registration form on the CCC’s website (link here). Mini demonstrations behind your table are welcome. Deadline to sign up for a table is July 5th. Contact Christine with any questions.

6th Annual Wisdom Summit:
September 24, 2019
The Maine Council on Aging will host the 6th annual Wisdom Summit, “Igniting Aging Activism,” at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, ME. More details coming soon.

Innovations in Dementia Care:
October 28, 2019 (revised date)
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.

Autism Fall Conference:
November 2, 2019
The Autism Society invites you to a free conference on November 2nd at Black Bear Inn, Orono. This event is designed for participants to exchange ideas, resources and knowledge that will inspire hope and innovation for those who live and work with individuals with autism. This year’s keynote is “You Can’t Make Me: Proactive Strategies for Positive Behavioral Change,” delivered by James Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D, author of the book, Early Intervention & Autism: Real-Life Questions; Real-Life Answers. Details and registration info here. Registration expected to fill up quickly.

Serial Classes & Groups

classes, play groups, support circles and other repeating events

Hepatitis C Support Group: Health Equity Alliance has begun a Hepatitis C support group at the Downeast Machias Recovery Center. They also offer a syringe exchange and FREE HIV and HEPC testing. Hours are Tuesday: 3-6 pm and Friday: 10 am to 1 pm, closed to Walk-In Services on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. FMI: Arielle Metcalf at arielle@mainehealthequity.org, 207-255-5849.

WCCC Div of Workforce and Professional Development: WCCC is offering 6 exciting courses and events this summer (see flyer with general info or individual flyers for more detail):

Discover Leadership Series—15 Laws of Invaluable Growth: Calais—6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 ~ 8am-10am or Milbridge— 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 ~ 8am-10am
Behavioral Health Professional Certification
Certified Production Technician

For more information, call (207) 454-1000 or email nsawyer@wccc.me.edu.

Circle of Parents Playgroup — new groups meeting!

Grandparents raising grandchildren – First Thursday of the month from 3:30 — 4:30 at Woodland Public Library
Parents in Recovery (Calais) – Second Thursday of the month from 3:30 — 4:30 at Downeast Recovery and Support Center, Calais
Parents in Recovery (Machias) – Second Monday of the month from 3:30 — 4:40 at Downeast Recovery and Support Center, Machias
Machias Circle of Parents – last Monday of the month from 3:30 — 4:30 at Sunrise Opportunities (232 Court St, Machias)

Contact Mandie Pepperman with questions at is 263-5270.

Downeast MAT Expansion ECHO: Healthy Acadia in collaboration with Qualidigm (formerly Maine Quality Counts) invites you to join a local effort to respond to Maine’s opioid epidemic through education, skill-building, and networking for Downeast clinicians. The Downeast MAT Expansion ECHO program seeks to build local capacity to treat individuals who are struggling with OUDs across Hancock and Washington Counties by offering free education, skill building, and networking to clinicians and the practices they work in. Healthy Acadia, working closely with many key community partners, is offering a two-part Project ECHO program over the coming year. Sign up for one or both!

Part 1: MAT Readiness Academy: June 12, July 10, August 14; 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Meetings will be held virtually using an online platform (Zoom)

Part 2: MAT Expansion: Second Wednesday of the month from September 2019 to May 2020; 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Meetings will be held virtually using Zoom.

Download a flyer for more information. Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an evidence-based educational model developed by researchers at the University of New Mexico.

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.

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 second 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 & Calendars

Monthly and quarterly meetings, agency/initiative calendars at a glance and other meeting schedules.

Downeast Recovery Support Center Calendar: download the Machias center’s calendar of events for the month of June here.

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

Sept 26, 2019
October 31, 2019

Washington County Food Pantry Network: 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:

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. There will be no meeting in July. The next meeting is August 7th in the large conference room at SCEC, 7 Ames Way, Machias, from 1 — 3 pm.

Needs & Offers

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

FFD “Baby Shower” Registry: The Calais Family Room for Family Futures Downeast is in need of items for children ages 0-3. FFD Coach Jessie McPhail has created a wish list Baby Shower Registry-style on Amazon. Find the registry here (listed under Jessie and Marsha Sloan). If you have some of the items on the registry that are “gently used” and would like to donate them directly, contact Marsha at 255-0983 or msloan@sunrisecounty.org, or drop them off at SCEC.

TechHire Maine: TechHire Maine is a program for Maine residents 17-29 years of age who are interested in pursing careers in Information Technology within the state of Maine. Participants have the option of choosing between 3 tracks toward employment depending upon their skill and education level. Details available in this brochure. Connect with IT Career Advisors Ryan Grindle or Mercedes Nelson for more information on TechHire in WC. To get started, fill out this questionnaire.

Free Ear Acupuncture/Acupressure: Acupuncture & acupressure on ear points will be offered free at the Friends’ meeting house in Whiting during the summer, beginning June 6th. This clinic will primarily treat symptoms of pain and stress as well as dependencies and cravings. Learn more about the clinic, treatments, and what to expect at this link.

Attention Veterans! For rent, two brand new unfurnished one bedroom apartments; located in Milbridge; walking distance to downtown stores, restaurants, banks, churches. All utilities included! Parking! Washer/Dryer in units! Handicapped accessible! For more information: call Amy at 207-610-5955 or Ida at 207-598-5648. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Eastport Health Care is Hiring! 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 at https://www.eastporthealth.org/jobs/.

Free Financial Coaching: Thanks to support from Downeast Community Partners, Joseph Connors has been able to continue offering free coaching on any financial matter to individuals and families in Washington County, following the termination of this program at the end of March by the Consumer Protection Bureau. To make an appointment with Joe, call him at 207-598-5657 or email joe.connors@downeastcommunitypartners.org.

CCC Wednesday Communique — June 12, 2019