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AUGUST NEWSLETTER |
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IOAD 2023 EVENT WAS A SUCCESS! |
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The JTNN Team extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our IOAD event! 💜
A special shout-out goes to our amazing partners, dedicated sponsors, and passionate volunteers for their unwavering support. Your commitment has made this event truly extraordinary! 🙌🏼 |
COMMUNITY EVENTS |
Back to School Night at Lois Allen Elementary School
🏫📚 Back to School Night at Lois Allen Elementary School: A night of discovery! It was a chance for families to explore their child's school and for students to see where their classrooms would be. The JTNN team provided resources for all family members and brought our question wheel to test the students' knowledge. 🌟 |
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| Back to School Night at Robert McQueen High School
JTNN’s Program Manager, Teneka, at the Back to School Night event at Robert McQueen High School!
A special thank you to Robert McQueen High School for inviting JTNN 🌟 |
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Nevada MTSS Community Coalition Panel Empowering students and families together! 🌟 JTNN had the privilege of speaking at the MTSS Summit's Community Coalitions Panels. We shared insights about our organization, current practices, and the invaluable partnership we've built with schools, all aimed at enhancing school-based systems and supporting students and their families. |
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STICKER CONTEST! |
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Click the flyer to download and share with others! |
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH! |
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Since 1989, National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) has been an annual nationwide observance occurring throughout September. Its primary purpose is to support innovative evidence-based treatment methods, celebrate the resilience of our nation's proud recovery community, and recognize the commitment of service providers and communities that make recovery possible! |
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| Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon’s National Recovery Month Video Message
Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, has recorded a video message for Recovery Month. |
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| Presidential Proclamation
In 2023, President Biden once again declared September as 'National Recovery Month,' a time to recommit to helping prevent substance use disorder, supporting those who are still struggling, and providing people in recovery with the resources they need to live full and healthy lives. |
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| Recovery Month Toolkit
Check out what SAMHSA is doing to support recovery and share their materials. Remember, with the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible! |
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NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK |
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World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 marks the commencement of National Suicide Prevention Week. Throughout the entirety of September, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) dedicates the month to raising awareness about this significant cause of death and motivating individuals to discover their potential role in their communities to save lives!
This year AFSP is highlighting the new 'Talk Away the Dark' initiative, designed to bring attention to this leading cause of death. This effort includes a public service announcement (PSA) video, personal narratives, various shareable social media visuals, and additional resources. By familiarizing ourselves with warning signs, understanding risk factors, and courageously engaging in genuine and open conversations with our loved ones, we all have the potential to make a meaningful impact. |
| Talk Away The Dark We may fear that saying the wrong words could exacerbate the situation. Consequently, we sometimes choose to remain silent, even though offering a few compassionate words can be the crucial link to connecting someone with assistance or providing support to those who have suffered a loss due to suicide.
It's time we shed a light on this leading cause of death. It's time we talk away the dark. |
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| AFSP Chapter AFSP's regional branches unite committed volunteers, often including individuals who have a personal connection to the cause. These chapters create a community of individuals who set a precedent, collaborating to dispel the darkness surrounding suicide, shift it from the shadows, and start important conversations that change lives. | |
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| Interactive Screening Program By offering a secure and private avenue for individuals to initiate conversations that talk away the dark, ISP (Individual Screening Program) invites individuals to complete a brief assessment for stress, depression, and other mental health concerns. ISP effectively addresses people's hesitations about seeking mental health support. ISP helps resolve peoples’ resistances to seeking mental health services. | |
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| Talk Saves Lives ™ The AFSP's educational initiative, Talk Saves Lives, offers comprehensive guidance to communities on identifying warning signs and engaging in conversations that talk away the dark when they or someone they care about is facing a crisis. Discover how you can introduce this influential educational program to your community, and recognize the significant role conversation plays in saving lives. | |
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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT |
This month JTNN would like to highlight our partner Bristlecone Recovery Center |
| Bristlecone Recovery Center is a private non-profit agency that provides Northern Nevada, Washoe County, and our surrounding rural communities with the most comprehensive, culturally relevant, addiction recovery treatment available today. |
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By providing strengths-based, needs-driven addiction and mental health services, Bristlecone Recovery Center brings treatment to an underserved population of individuals suffering from substance use, gambling, and psychological challenges that may otherwise not have access to care. |
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JTNN TEAM MEMBER HIGHLIGHT |
| Teneka KiddProgram Manager This month JTNN would like to highlight and congratulate Teneka on her new position as Program Manager!
In this position, Teneka raises awareness related to drug and alcohol prevention. Teneka develops and implements comprehensive education & outreach programs, activities for youth, parents, & other community members and supervises those efforts for the organization.
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“Prevention to me is reaching all sectors of our community, to find the root causes of substance misuse. It then means taking all data that has been collected and reaching out to our community partners in order to provide the healthiest avenues to assist with dissolving misuse for future generations.” - Teneka Kidd |
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
| October 21st, 2023Rx Drug Take Back Day Date: October 21st, 2023 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Multiple Locations
More Information Coming Soon! |
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BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS |
We Love Building Partnership & Connecting the Community With Valuable Resources! |
Do you have any events or resources that you would like JTNN to share on our social media channels or in our monthly newsletter? If so, please email our marketing specialist, Rhea, at marketing@JTNN.org! |
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JOIN TOGETHER NORTHERN NEVADA TEAM MEMBERS |
Anne-Elizabeth Northan, Executive Director, Certified Prevention Specialist Teneka Kidd, Program Manager Arisa Tongco, Prevention Education Specialist Jennifer Perez, Prevention Education Specialist Seidi Lopez, Prevention Education Specialist Rhea Sandhu, Marketing Specialist |
Join Together Northern Nevada Executive Board of Directors |
Roger Bahten, Chair, Washoe County School District
Dorothy Edwards, Vice Chair, Washoe County Human Services Agency
Lars Christiansen, Washoe County Sherrif's Office
Dr. Reka Danko, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
Dr. Cheryl Hug-English, Medical Director of Student Health, University of Nevada, Reno
Aimee Koontz, Drug Enforcement Administration
Kristopher Dahir, Sparks City Council and Chairman of Washoe County Health District
Joe Saiz, Division Director of Washoe County Juvenile Services Irene Stambaugh, CPA Janet Lombardo, Human Trafficking Prevention Alliance |
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