Compassionate Decision-Making in Medical Social Work
2024-06-25 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Live Interactive Webinar
Johnna Marcus, LICSW
Level: Intermediate
CEs: 3
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This course will explore how social workers can develop compassionate decision-making skills in various medical social work settings and scenarios. Specific skills in working with interdisciplinary teams in a medical setting will be discussed. Illness specific social work considerations and ways to identify support systems will be explored. Specific emphasis on working with patients who identify as BIPOC will also be explored. Emphasis on the impact of addictions and psychiatric conditions will be examined within the setting of various medical situations and needs. Finally, participants will discuss how social workers can gain respect in a highly specialized medical setting and gain confidence as providers. Settings such as trauma/ED, transplant, ICU and general medicine will be explored.

2024 Kids 4 Harmony Summer Gala Concert
2024-06-25 17:00 - 21:00
Kids 4 Harmony returns to Tanglewood June 25, 2024!
Join us to celebrate the growth and achievements of our young musicians while creating access to opportunity.
5 pm Registration Opens at Ozawa Gate
5:30 pm Reception, Tent Club
7:00 pm Performance, Seiji Ozawa Hall
Tickets start at $150/person.
Honoring Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger, and featuring guest cellist Owen Young of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Invite your friends to experience the inspiration of Kids 4 Harmony!

Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships
2024-06-25 18:00 - 20:00
This training teaches youth what to look out for in healthy vs unhealthy relationships and friendships. It seeks to inform young people of just how common domestic violence is in our community and help make all individuals more trauma-informed.
For youth in grades 6-12.
Hosted by: MLK Family Services
Facilitated by: Tool for Success Counseling, LLC
Sponsored by: Youth Mental Health Coalition

WORKPLACE EQUITY SERIES 2024
2024-06-26 09:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
FOR ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO OPENING THEIR EYES, EARS, & HEARTS
This is a multisession series for organizations ready to take action in creating/enhancing their internal culture of equity. HSF is bringing a multitude of voices to the table with a variety of engaging speakers.
With new topics for 2024 to engage those who have been working on their culture of equity, as well as being accessible to those just beginning their journey.

Session 1: The Legislative Impact on Equity
Wednesday May 22nd
Presenter: Tanisha Arena- Arise for Social Justice
Session 2: Equity in Mental Health
Wednesday May 29th
Presenter: Ysabel Garcia- Estoy Aqui, LLC
Session 3: Examining a Gender Inclusive Workplace
Wednesday June 5th
Presenter: Think Again Training
Session 4: The Future of Equity
Wednesday June 12th
Presenter: NCCJ
Session 5: Cohort Plan Creation
Wednesday June 26th
Presenters: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis
Session 6: CLOSING PANEL- Where Do We Go From Here?
Wednesday July 3rd
Moderators: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis
Thank You to Our Series Sponsors:

Thank you Annual Sponsors:

UCLA Memory Training
2024-06-26 15:00 - 17:00
UCLA Memory Training
Live Video Conference
For people with mild age-related memory challenges, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning.
Wednesdays, June 12–July 24
3–5 p.m.

Coffee and Catchafire Hour
2024-06-27 08:00 - 09:00
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This month we are focused on saving members money. Help us help you, we are trying to reach the 1 MILLION DOLLARS IN SAVINGS for our members through Catchafire use. How much of the million in savings is for your agency? YOU DECIDE!
Senior staff of HSF members are invited to have Coffee and this month Catchafire with Becca. This is a chance to get together to talk about ways to take advantage of free savings with Catchafire. Becca will be available to help start any projects you may be thinking of. Future sessions may have speakers on relevant topics. This is a member only event. Coffee will be provided but feel free to bring your own food and drink! This will be a hybrid event this month.

When
Thursday June 27, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM EST

Program Fee
HSF Members only: $15.00

Where
HSF offices locates at
Northeast Center for Youth and Families Building
203 East Street
Easthampton, MA

Annual Sponsors:

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In-Person Post-Purchase Workshop
2024-06-28 09:00 - 12:30
June 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
FREE

If you’ve already purchased your home, join our In-person Post-Purchase workshop for a fun-filled workshop of interactive learning and home care demonstrations from our partnering presenters. Lunch is included, and you might even win a door prize!
Our workshop also includes information on:

Construction rehabilitation loans,
Seasonal home maintenance and home repair,
Being green in and around your home,
Weatherization,
And much more!

This meets the MHP Post-Purchase workshop requirement.

Community Foundation of Western MA Virtual Open Office Hours
2024-06-28 10:00 - 13:00
The Community Impact Team will have virtual open office hours for nonprofits and other stakeholders

20th Annual Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy Conference
2024-06-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, United States
Over the last 20 years the conference has been an important opportunity for self-advocates to connect, collaborate, learn, and celebrate each other’s accomplishments. This year we will focus on making and maintaining “Healthy Connections”. Community, solidarity, and human connection are driving forces of our movement. While we endeavor to grow as individuals, we also recognize the meaningful ways that others contribute to our journey. We also know that when people work together revolutionary things happen. We look forward to you celebrating 20 years of advocacy with us!
For more information, please contact Amber Pettell, Peer Coordinator at apettell@wmtcinfo.org.

Veteran Homeowner Repair Services Accepting Applications
2024-06-30 | Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, 268 Cold Spring Ave, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Greater Springfield Habitat is accepting applications for veteran homeowners needing home repair services. Please call our office at 413-739-5503 to receive an application and home assessment. Open to any honorably discharged veteran must be able to provide a copy of DD214 to verify veteran status.
