Below and attached are the BHWT/San Diego County SPC Announcements
May 18, 2012
Next Behavioral Health Work Team Meeting:
Thursday, July 12, 2012 from 8:30 – 10:00am
Community Health Improvement Partners
9370 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 220, San Diego CA 92123
Next San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) Meeting:
Full SPC Meeting
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 10:00am – 11:30am
Community Health Improvement Partners
9370 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 220, San Diego CA 92123
QPR Trainings
To schedule a FREE QPR suicide prevention training,
contact Beth Ruland at 858-609-7967 or .
Further training information available below
Calendar / Attachments / Contact UsIn this issue:
· Registration Open: Southern California Suicide Prevention Network Meeting – June 5th
· Free Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Trainings for Suicide Prevention
· Get the Sunday Edition of the UT for Free and Help a CHIP Program!
· 5210 Kickoff Day – May 21st
· Planning for Healthy Lives; Legislators’ Breakfast-June 1st
· Meet the Pharmacist Events – May 22nd and 29th
· Patrick Kennedy to Speak in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month – May 22nd
· UPAC Gala – May 23rd
· 26th Annual Mental Health Recognition Dinner – June 1st
· Community Forum on Prop 63 – June 6th
· AIS Live Well Summit – June 15th
· Annual 2-1-1 Disaster Response Team Training – June 16th
· RX, Meth Emerging Drug Trends & What to Do – August 30th
· Out of the Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide – October 20th
· NAMI Job Opening - Community Development Director
· Online Suicide Prevention Activities Sharing Forum – Your Voice Counts
· Its Up to Us Campaign Spring Newsletter
· MHS Voice - May Edition
· ALA Prop 29 Weekly Update
· Prop 29 Phone Banking
In the news:
· SPC’s QPR Trainings Highlighted in Palomar College’s Newspaper
· Laura’s Law Extends Until 2017
· Air Force Boosts Efforts to Improve the Ability to Cope with Stress and Adversity
· Jed Foundation Relaunches ULifeline
· Study Examines Impact of Employment Status and Work-Related Factors on Risk of Completed Suicide
Top of Page / Calendar / Attachments / Contact UsRegistration Now Open: Southern California Suicide Prevention Network Meeting – June 5th
The first Southern California Regional meeting of the California Suicide Prevention network (CSPN) is scheduledfor June 5, 2012 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Towngate Community Center (13100 Arbor Park Lane, Moreno Valley, CA 92533). To Register, Go to: www.cspn-socal.com; see the flyer (Registration Flyer_ SoCal_June 5 2012) for further information.
The purpose of the CSPN is to bring together stakeholders throughout the state to identify needs and develop actionable steps to reduce suicide and its devastating consequences. We will host quarterly meetings throughout our region to provide you with the most current suicide prevention information, identify needs, develop best practices, network, and connect you with suicide prevention resources in your communities.
Further information can be found on the CSPN website: www.cspn-socal.com. For questions, or to be put on our mailing list, contact Holly Salazar at or 858-609-7966.
To build the California Suicide Prevention Network, CHIP will sponsor quarterly regional meetings to develop and refine prevention practices and reduce suicide in the communities we serve. Please send Holly Salazar () contact information for any partner organizations, agencies, and/or individuals you have in Riverside, Imperial, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties who should be involved in our suicide prevention efforts. These should include all stakeholder groups, as defined in our SPC Charter (http://www.sdchip.org/media/84295/spc%20charter_2012v2.pdf).
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Free Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Trainings for Suicide Prevention
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Trainings for Suicide Prevention now available in San Diego County.
QPR is designed to give members of the general public the basic skills necessary to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide. QPR is like CPR - an emergency mental health intervention for suicidal persons.
In September and November of this year, more than 700 individuals participated in the QPR Gatekeeper Training, offered in partnership by OptumHealth and the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). Due to the overwhelmingly positive response, we were very excited and proud to train 40 instructors locally who can continue to offer this valuable suicide prevention training to members of our San Diego community.
The QPR Gatekeeper Trainings are funded by the County of San Diego HHSA, and offered at no cost to attendees on behalf of the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council.
Details:
As a QPR-trained Gatekeeper, you will learn to:
· Recognize warning signs of suicide
· Know how to offer hope
· Know how to get help and save a life
Audience: Anyone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide: parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, caseworkers, firefighters, and many others.
Training Length: One hour
Cost: FREE
To Schedule a Training, contact Beth Ruland at 858-609-7967 or .
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Get the Sunday edition of the UT for free and help a CHIP program!
Sign up for free for the Sunday edition of the Union Tribune and Community Health Improvement Partners will receive a $10 donation for each subscription! This fundraiser benefits Health Literacy San Diego, a program of Community Health Improvement Partners.
If you do not already have a subscription to the Union Tribune please sign up and help our program! There’s no catch – Your subscription will automatically stop after 52 weeks; your name and information will remain confidential and will NOT be passed on to any solicitors, marketers, etc. Please note, the form (CHIP.UT.Fundraiser) makes mention of a 2 cent donation; the 2 cents will be provided by CHIP. There is NO cost associated for your participation in this fundraiser.
Subscriptions must be handwritten and include either a phone number or email address. Please either deliver, mail (or scan and email) forms to: Beth Ruland, Community Health Improvement Partners, 9370 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92123, .
Please feel free to contact Beth Ruland at 858-609-7967 or with questions, or further information. Thank you for your support!
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5210 Kickoff Day – May 21st
The San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative announces the “5210 Kickoff Day” to launch “5210” Healthy Habits for Healthy Communities. This event is scheduled for Monday, May 21st at 10:00 am at Harborside Park (670 Oxford Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911). See the flyer (5210 Kickoff Day 5-21) for further information.
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Planning for Healthy Lives; Legislators’ Breakfast-June 1st
The San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative invites you to attend “Planning for Healthy Lives”, an informational meeting exploring how local government can enhance the health of communities and neighborhoods. This event is scheduled for June 1, 2012 from 8:00 to 10:30am at the Caltrans Building Garcia Room (4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110). See flyer (Legislators' Breakfast -- June 2012FINAL). This event is part of the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative’s Biannual Elected Officials’ Breakfast Series.
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Meet the Pharmacist Events – May 22nd and 29th
Announcing two “Meet the Pharmacist” events on:
· Thursday, May 24th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the George L. Stevens Senior Center (570 South 65th St. San Diego) and;
· (2) Thursday, May 29th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Kimball Senior Center (1221 D Avenue, National City, CA 91950).
The events feature a Walgreens Wellness Bus tour, a QPR Suicide Prevention Training, and free lunch. See the flyer (MTP electronic 2012CentralFlyer) for further information. RSVP to 1-877-926-8300 or http://aarp.cvent.com/MTP524.
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Patrick Kennedy to Speak in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month – May 22nd
The International Bipolar Foundation celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month with a free public forum featuring Congressman Patrick Kennedy on Tuesday, May 22nd from 3:00 – 5:30 pm at the Hilton Del Mar (15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar). Registration is required Please R.S.V.P. to:. Event is free and open to the public; seating is extremely limited. Visit www.internationalbipolarfoundation.org for further information.
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UPAC Gala – May 23rd
The Union of Pan-Asian Communities invites you to their 38th Annual Leadership Awards Gala on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla (3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122). Tickets are on sale now. Contact Cheryl Carson (/(619) 446-0805) for more information.
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26th Annual Mental Health Recognition Dinner – June 1st
Announcing the 26th Annual Mental Health Recognition Dinner on Friday, June 1st from 5:30 – 9:00 pm at the Marriott Mission Valley (8757 Rio San Diego Drive San Diego, CA 92108). Ticket price is $45.00/ticket or $450.00 for a table of 10. See the flyer (MHRD Reservation flyer 2012) for more information.
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Community Forum on Prop 63 – June 6th
Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission invite you to attend a Community Forum on the Impact and Progress of Proposition 63 (Mental Health Services Act) on June 6th from 2:30 – 6:00 pm at the Hilton Mission Valley (901 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108). See the flyer (SanDiegoFlyer) for further information.
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AIS Live Well, San Diego! Summit-June 15th
Aging & Independence Services (AIS) is holding the Live Well, San Diego! Summit: Building a Healthy Community for All Ages on June 15th; this event was called Aging Summit in previous years. This year, we are expanding the focus of the Summit to include all ages – and will work to find ways that generations (old and young) can work together to come up with solutions for the health and social problems in our communities. Making healthy choices and creating living environments that encourage safe, active lifestyles is important for all ages – and solutions should involve us all. Participants of the Live Well, San Diego! Summit will explore using similar intergenerational approaches to solve our community problems and needs.
See the Save the Date Flyer (2012LiveWellwithDreyfuss Eng-Span) for further information.
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Annual 2-1-1 Disaster Response Team Training – June 16th
During a disaster, having critical and up-to-the-minute information can mean a life-altering decision. This is where 2-1-1 San Diego comes in…Help our community stay safe during a disaster as a member of the 2-1-1 San Diego Disaster Response Team. Disaster Response Team trainings are scheduled for Saturday, June 16th. Two sessions available: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. See the flyer (DRT Info Piece May 2012) for more information.
Seating is limited. Please be sure to sign up by June 8, 2012. To register, go to http://www.211sandiego.org/drtregistrationpage
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RX, Meth Emerging Drug Trends & What to Do? – August 30th
Drug trends and effective strategies for treatment will be discussed. Save the date for this informative free conference. For registration and more detailed information you may view the following website: www.no2meth.org.
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Out of the Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide – October 20th
Support the San Diego Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) by participating in the 2012 Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, October 20th at the Embarcadero Marina Park North in downtown San Diego. Proceeds will benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs. REGISTER, DONATE, and BE part of the movement to save lives at www.outofthedarkness.org.
The walk will take place on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Embarcadero Marina Park North - 500 Kettner Blvd (at Harbor Dr), San Diego, CA 92101.
Contact Jessica van der Stad, Area Director, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) – San Diego Chapter at (760) 459-9959 / for further information.
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NAMI Job Opening - Community Development Director
The National Alliance on Mental Illness seeks a Community Development Director to plan, organize, and direct the day-to-day operations of the Community Development Department. See the attached job description (Community Development Director) for further information. Inquiries should be directed to Shannon Jaccard, M.B.A., Executive Director, NAMI San Diego at /619-584-5567.
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Online Suicide Prevention Activities Sharing Forum – www.yourvoicecounts.org
Your Voice Counts is an online forum to facilitate information sharing and a dialogue about suicide prevention activities in California. Please join www.yourvoicecounts.org and participate in the development of suicide prevention materials for a statewide social marketing campaign. By joining the forum you will be able to:
· Provide input and vote on your favorite materials
· Learn about suicide prevention activities
· Share information
· Join workgroups
You do not have to be involved in suicide prevention activities to join, in fact we would like to hear from all community members!
Visit www.yourvoicecounts.org for more information.
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Its Up to Us Campaign Spring Newsletter
The “Its Up to Us” Campaign recently released the spring edition of their newsletter. This publication can be accessed online at: http://www.adease.com/_blast_images/spsr-spring-2012/index.html?utm_source=Subscribers&utm_campaign=575b2008cb-11-SPSR-1328&utm_medium=email
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MHS Voice - May Edition
Mental Health Systems recently released the May edition of their newsletter, Voice. This publication can be accessed online through the following link: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=ufh86ncab&v=001kpRLqdWUZBxZMT8fm9ovvpR9hzX3q6aEZI--CRYjB6CHW06ia4lothgIURS7EnmsehKL7d7ZapS0V9q5rS9IRGr4JOBRzTupEo2jL6YWWblRXxvLpm_1P82bECPhU21K
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ALA Prop 29 Weekly Update
The American Lung Association’s Prop 29 Weekly Update includes the latest news stories, endorsements, phone bank information and events. Proposition 29, the California Cancer Research Act, supports a $1 per pack increase on the state tobacco tax to fund cancer research and tobacco prevention and cessation on the June 5, 2012 ballot. View the full update in the attachments (Prop 29 Weekly Update_May 7)
Prop 29 Phone Banking
The American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, and Livestrong California have joined forces in support of Proposition 29. Posted below is information on how you can help support Prop 29.