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Community Training-Human Trafficking-Feb 21st
Human Trafficking Continued Education Training Opportunity- Friday, February 21st Trauma and Human Trafficking: What You Need to Know Understanding the elements of trauma-informed care is helpful and supportive in creating a collective understanding of the negative impacts of trauma. It is essential in helping human trafficking survivors heal and recover. Specialized training and treatments in trauma are important for the survivor. The purpose of this training is to increase understanding of ‘trauma-informed care’ versus ‘approach’ versus ‘trauma treatment’ and how to determine if an organization has integrated each component. A trauma-informed care organization assessment tool will be explored, as well as identifying best practices in trauma treatment for survivors of human trafficking. This program is a must for a wide range of people and professionals in the community including non-profit agencies, justice system and law enforcement, health care and specifically mental health professionals, advocates, faith communities, and anyone who wishes to understand more about trauma and its impacts, particularly as this issue intersects with human trafficking. Webinar Registration – Zoom If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Thank you, Marina Anderson Statewide Human Trafficking Training SpecialistFlorida Department of Children and Families Cell: 904-955-7647 DCF Headquarters 2415 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 www.marina.anderson@ MYFLFamilies.com
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people—especially women—are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart disease quick facts
February is Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. . Read more click on link: Celebrating African American Psychologists for Black History Month
Miles for Meridian Event
We are holding our 6th annual Miles for Meridian 5K walk/run/roll Saturday, February 8, 2025 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the beautiful Tioga Town Center. All proceeds from this event will benefit Meridian Healthcare. Meridian’s goal is to promote the heart, life and community for those affected by mental illnesses and substance use disorders through primary care, coordinated treatment, and supportive services. With your help, we can continue to empower individuals-one life at a time, one community at a time. Together, we’ll transform communities from the inside out. The first 100 registrants will receive a custom designed medal, and every participant will receive a T-shirt! Are you interested in becoming a sponsor , vendor or volunteer at this event? Please contact Joni Perkins at 352-647-4079 or email joni_perkins@mbhci.org. With unconquered spirit, Dr. Joni A Perkins, MPA, M EdManager of Philanthropy & Engagement Desk: 352.374.5600 Ext. 6358 Cell: 352.647.4079
Meridian Wellness Cookbook
Meridian 2025 Wellness e-Cookbook The Wellness Committee is sponsoring a 2025 Wellness e-Cookbook. We’re inviting you to join us in sharing your favorite ‘healthy” recipes! We are looking for “healthy” recipes with ingredients, steps on how to make it, and it would be a bonus to include a picture of what it looks like. Sharing all this information will allow us to a create a virtual Cookbook of all our employees’ favorite recipes. Start date: Monday, January 15, 2025 Submission Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025 All entries will be entered in a random drawing to win a Wellness Gift Basket valued between $25-$50. We will start to feature recipes in our Wellness Wednesday newsletter as well. Please send your recipes to Tayler Courtney at tayler_courtney@mbhci.org or mailto:wellness_committee@mbhci.org. Also, please include your name, position, department and location with your cookbook entries. Please see attached examples of formats for submitting your recipes. Thank you in advance for sharing your favorite “healthy” recipes.