SAVE THE DATE The annual Sarah Williams Memorial Mud Volleyball Tournamentsponsored by theGordon Optimist Club set for Saturday, August 22.
COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN:
A Problem in Georgia’s Back Yard Presented by Loronda C. Giddens, Victim Advocate II, DJJ Office of Victim Services, on Thursday, August 27, from noon—3:00pm at The Depot in Calhoun. To register call 706-602-5139 or email
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID WITH QPR/QUESTION, PURSUADE, REFER Make your reservation today for this impactful training! The course is for adults working or living with teens to understand developmental signs of common and disabling mental health problems, where and how to get help, what sort of help is effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis. Training is on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 15 and 16, at The Depot. Tuesday: noon – 4:30 and Wednesday: 8:00 – 2:30. Seating is limited. Sponsored and fees paid by Family Connection Gordon County, 706-602-5139 or email .
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT A SUICIDE ATTEMPT IN YOUR FAMILY If there has been a suicide attempt in your family, this may be one of the toughest experiences you and your children may ever face. It is important to take care of yourself, so that you are better able to care for your child. A website with a guide is intended to provide you with some of that support, and also share other resources that may be helpful for you now and as your family recovers. The guide is not intended to replace professional mental health advice. In fact, it may be best to use this along with professional support if you or your child is struggling with how to talk about this difficult subject. - See more at:
FUN HEALTH AND SAFETY DAY Plan to join the fun on Saturday, October 3, from 10 - 1:00 at Home Depot in Calhoun for the Health and Safety Day. A Health Fair will be conducted from 10:00 to 13:00 at Home Depot. Gordon EMS, Gordon County Health Department, Gordon County 911, local Law Enforcement and Fire Departments, Georgia State Patrol, and numerous other agencies will provide public education, fire and crime prevention, and many other services. For more information contact April Chastain at 706-629-7398 or 706-263-5791 or email
THE ROME-FLOYD POVERTY SIMULATION Learn about the realities of living in poverty and develop more effective ways of working with those who are impoverished. Thursday, 9/3, at Willingham Gymnasium in Rome from 5 – 7:00 pm. Register or for more information contact Carol Willis at Space limited, dinner provided, registration required.
Webinar "Bullying Prevention and Suicide Prevention for Schools: A Digital Approach From SAMHSA." Get an overview of the risk and impact of bullying and suicide in school-aged children and the connection between these public health issues and the "whole child" concept. TLearn about SAMHSA's mobile applications—KnowBullying and Suicide Safe—and other key resources as tools to promote bullying prevention and suicide prevention in schools.View the Webinar
For questions, contact Family Connection of Gordon County Coordinator Roberta Charbonneau.
Call 702-602-5139 or email