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Hope for the New Year
‘Happy New Year!’ is a familiar refrain in January and this time of year is typically a time to reflect and renew. Yet entering this new year, it felt that the refrain should have exclamation and question marks – “Happy New Year !?!?” – to represent both the hope and uncertainty that continue to exist in our world. We acknowledge that 2021 has gotten off to a difficult start and our country is in need of much healing. More than ever, it is critical that we keep our focus on the what we can do - remember that hope is a verb – in order to move forward in a positive way.
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COVID – a light at the end of the tunnel
“Doubters and naysayers aside, each of us shares with every other human being on the planet the fears, mounting losses, isolation, and at times, shear bewilderment about our individual and collective futures amidst, and beyond, life with coronavirus. In this, we are not alone. In this, we are bound together for common purposes. And, in this we are achieving those purposes.”
- Chip Callahan, NC START East
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Information about the COVID-19 Vaccine
A Reminder to START Teams
While START is delivering telehealth services currently, we want to return to normal operations as soon as possible so we can support individuals, families, and communities in the most effective ways. One of the primary ways we will be able to achieve this is through vaccination. It is our shared responsibility to stay abreast of updates in our local communities and how and when to access the vaccine at the earliest possible juncture. You are encouraged to contact your local health department to ensure that prioritization is given for the people and families you support as well as yourselves.
The Center for START Services wishes all of you a happy and healthy New Year filled with positivity and possibility.
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Professional Development Series
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MHIDD Course for Direct Support Professionals
Registration Open for Next Course Beginning on February 25, 2021
This live, 6-session course gives Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to provide individuals with IDD and mental health service needs (IDD-MH) positive, person-centered, strengths and wellness-based supports and services. The course facilitator will demonstrate how the information reviewed during session can be applied in the day-to-day support of people with IDD-MH. The course features guest speakers with lived experience and optional 30-minute office hours sessions where participants can ask questions and further discuss course topics..Registration for the course is $149 per person.
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MHIDD Course for Care Coordinators and Case Managers
Registration Open for Next Course Beginning on March 15, 2021
This 6-week online course is designed to improve knowledge for care coordinators and case managers to successfully support children and adults with IDD and mental health service needs and their families. Speakers will include family members and people with lived experiences along with experts in the field. Dr. Joan B. Beasley will demonstrate how the information provided can be applied to improve the ability of care coordinators/case managers to identify service and support needs, and monitor outcomes for individuals and their families. Registration for the course is $299 per person.
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SAVE THE DATE
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Have a happy and healthy weekend,
The Center for START Services
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