OTF Sub-Committee Updates
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For the month of March 2017, the Opioid Task Force Treatment & Rec overy and Healthcare Solutions Committees will have a combined meeting:
- Friday, March 3rd, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Olver Transit Center, 12 Olive St., Greenfield
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Brain Based Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain
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The YMCA in Greenfield is offering a new brain based yoga program designed to help those with chronic pain. 
When? Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
(March 7th - April 25th)
Where? The YMCA in Greenfield
This class will teach participants ways to access and overcome unconscious brain patterns through consistent practice over time.
For more information and registration, please call Jayne: (413) 773-3646 ext. 448.
Click the image above for details and a PDF flyer.
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Trauma-Informed Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
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This introductory day-long training will describe the relationship between substance use disorder and trauma:
- Learn about principles and practices of trauma-informed treatment

- Learn about strategies that will improve the effectiveness of treatment
- Discuss secondary trauma and self-care
When? Wednesday, April 19, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Where? Hotel Northampton, 36 King Street
Northampton, Massachusetts
This training is sponsored by the MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, Institute for Health and Recovery & AdCare Educational Institute, Inc.

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Job Posting: Community Action Youth Programs
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"Seeking an experienced youth worker to provide 1:1 case management to high school age youth to supports their achievement of educational/work goals. Provide job readiness training, and ongoing coaching to overcom  e barriers. Must be highly reliable, professional, positive and self-motivated. Experience engaging and supporting at-risk youth required."
Click here to view the full job description.
Application instructions: Please submit resume, cover letter, and list of 3 professional references as word or pdf files to CAad343@communityaction.us. Include your Name and Position Title in the subject line.
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Workshops for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
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The Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren presents a three-hour workshop for grandparents and kinship caregivers throughout the Commonwealth. Special guests will present at each workshop on topics important to grandparents raising grandchildren. Workshops will include an information panel with representatives from DCF, DTA, MassHealth, Elder  Services, and more. Upcoming workshops in our region:
Worcester, MA: March 22, 2017, 9:30 - 12:30
The Worcester Public Library
5 Salem Street, Worcester, MA
Northampton, MA: April 26, 2017, 9:30 - 12:30
The Northampton Senior Center
67 Conz Street, Northampton, MA
Click here for workshop details, dates and locations.
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In the Spotlight: Motivational Interviewing
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a treatment method that motivates individuals to strengthen their commitment to achieving goals and making positive life change. MI can be helpful for a range of health conditions, including mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and chronic conditions.
Creating change through MI involves four key-elements: 
- Partnership
- Acceptance
- Compassion
- Evocation
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The Hatfield Mental Health Awareness Committee is sponsoring a free Mental Health First Aid training!
When? Saturday, March 25
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where? Smith Academy Library
To register, please contact Brenda Kempisty at (413) 247-5641 or bkempisty@hatfieldps.net.
To learn more about Mental Health First Aid, click here.
Click the image above for details and a PDF flyer.
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The Opioid Crisis: A Maternal/Child Health Perspective
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The Maternal Child Health Commission, in conjunction with the Springfield (MA) Department of Health and Human Services invites you to a free discussion about raising awareness, decreasing stigma, and caring for mothers and  babies with opioid addiction.
Monday, April 10, 2017
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Auditorium
516 Carew Street, Springfield
To register for this event, click here.
Questions? Contact Alycia Pronesti (413) 335-6887 or apronesti@shrinenet.org
Click the image above for details and a PDF flyer.
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The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) is hosting a wellness workshop featuring two presentations: 
- Typical or Troubled?
A presentation by Dr. Barbara Greene, Center for Integrative Counseling and Wellness
- Hidden in Plain Sight
A presentation by Kimberly Noble, Youth Health Connection Program Coordinator
Monday, March 6
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
MIAA Conference Center,
33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA
Click the image above for details and a PDF flyer.
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"Empowering parents to nurture children and build stronger families."
Parents Helping Parents of Massachusetts  ( PHP) offers parent support groups and a Parental Stress Line that caregivers can call for any issue related to parenting. The Parental Stress Line is free, confidential, and open 24/7: 1-800-632-8188
PHP also offers a guide for parents whose children are in DCF custody, available in English and Spanish.

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Do you have information, resources or upcoming events you would like to include in our newsletter? If so, we want to hear from you! Newsletter content can be sent to Tess Jurgensen at tess@opioidtaskforce.org.
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