Public Event
Guided Meditation for Kids
Monday May 22, 2017: 6:30pm to
7:30pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Grade 1 - 5
Public Event
Preschool/Caregiver Yoga
Thursday June 8, 2017: 10:00am to
11:00am
Westgate Branch: West Side Room
Preschool With An Adult
Blog Post
Learn About or Sign Up for Health Care!
by Beth Manuel
If you missed the session about health care options held on January 18th, there are still opportunities to get the information you may need. You can meet with a Certified Application Counselor at one of the locations listed below.
Friday, Jan. 27 from 5:00-7:00pm
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
235 Spencer Ln, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10:00am-4:00pm
United Way of Washtenaw County
2305 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 1:00-7:00pm
United Way of Washtenaw County
2305 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
These informational sessions are sponsored by the Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI), the United Way of Washtenaw County and the U-M Health Policy Student Association.
Blog Post
Educating Community Members About Health Insurance Options-2017
by Beth Manuel
Join us for this session on Wednesday, January 18th from 7:00-8:30 PM. Our presenters will provide information about health insurance options and refer community members to services that can directly enroll people into the coverage they’re eligible for.
Some community members are enrolled in coverage that requires re-enrollment each year, and the speaker will have information and assistance for attendees to learn about re-enrollment.
This event is cosponsored by the Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI) and the U-M Health Policy Student Association.
Public Event
Community Vinyasa Yoga
Saturday May 13, 2017: 10:00am to
11:00am
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Grade 6-Adult
Public Event
Community Vinyasa Yoga
Sunday April 9, 2017: 3:00pm to
4:00pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Grade 6-Adult
Public Event
Community Vinyasa Yoga
Saturday March 11, 2017: 10:00am to
11:00am
Westgate Branch: West Side Room
Grade 6-Adult
Lectures & Panel Discussions
Self-Care Massage: Lower Body with Brian M. Truskowski
Tuesday February 21, 2017: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
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Suicide Prevention and Addiction Program
by monkk
"Suicide Prevention and Addiction" will be presented by Dawn Farm on Tuesday January 31, 2017 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center auditorium. The prevalence of suicide and suicide attempts among people with alcohol/other drug addictions is alarmingly high. Family, friends and peers as well as helping professionals are often in a position to notice potential suicidal thinking and encourage a person contemplating suicide to obtain help. Educating people on how to recognize signs of suicidal thinking, and how to obtain help for themselves or others may change the outcome for a person considering suicide and can save lives. This program will raise awareness of the signs of suicidal thinking, and describe ways to offer support and obtain help for people who may be contemplating suicide. Participants will learn how to recognize suicidal thinking, reach out and offer support to others contemplating suicide, obtain help when suicidal thoughts are present, and access local and national suicide prevention and intervention resources.
The program will be presented by Raymond Dalton, MA, CAADC. Mr. Dalton is the Program Coordinator for Dawn Farm Outpatient, Community Corrections and Youth and Family Services. Prior to working for Dawn Farm he recruited, trained and supervised volunteer counselors to answer the suicide prevention hotline for the state of Kansas.
This program is free and open to all. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome to attend. The program provides 1.5 hours of free CE for addiction professionals (approved by MCBAP and NAADAC.) A certificate to document attendance can be provided. Registration is not required.
For more information please call 734/485-8725 or email info@dawnfarm.org.
Blog Post
Safe and Effective Management of Pain & Addiction
by Beth Manuel
The Institute of Medicine estimates that around a 100 million Americans suffer with chronic pain, & it’s estimated that about 10% of our population has or has had a substance use disorder. People with pain deserve relief and there are many strategies for both acute and chronic pain management that are safe and effective for people at risk of or in recovery from substance use disorders.
You’re invited to learn about Safe and Effective Management of Pain and Addiction on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the SJMH Education Center. Learn from local addictionologists and pain management specialists Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D., FACOG, FASAM, ABAM; and Dr. Mark A. Weiner, MD, about various methods of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management; their relative risks and benefits, and describe creative approaches to effective pain relief for people in recovery from substance use disorders. To learn more about the Dawn Farm Education Series, click here.