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There are many websites that provide information regarding
mental illnesses and developmental disabilities including the following
national and federal websites:
MHCA
NAMI
NADD
NIMH
SAMHSA
Frontier
Health Educational Opportunities:
Tennessee:
American Sign Language
The Communication
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will teach several classes
in American Sign Language, including Level I, Level II, Level III,
and Level IV. When scheduled, the six-week classes are usually held
on Tuesdays at the Victory Center, Johnson City.
Linking
Interfaith Network for Kids
The LINK program
is working to build a better network and a stronger working
relationship between community mental health, child service
providers, and the faith based community leaders who work with kids. For more information about
upcoming meetings, or being a part of LINK call (423) 989-4538.
TRACES
Foster Care
TRACES Foster Care and Adoption Program offers training for potential
foster parents, as part of the requirements to become a foster parent.
It includes Parents as Tender Healers (PATH), behavior modification
Parent Skills Training, and Juvenile Justice Training. As part of
the TRACES system, foster parents receive free training, 24-hour
support services, and tax-free reimbursement for care. Call (423)
224-1043, for more information on becoming a foster parent.
TRACES, an acronym for Tennessee Regional Alternative Care
Environments, is a program of Frontier Health and was created in
1992 based on the needs for foster care in East Tennessee.
Virginia:
ASIST
Suicide Prevention Training
A two-day ASIST Suicide Prevention training is scheduled twice a
year at Developmental Services in Big Stone Gap. The workshop emphasizes
suicide first aid, helping a person at risk stay safe and how to
seek further help.
Registration is limited to 20 participants. To check
on scheduled trainings,
call (276) 523-4357.
Children
in the Middle
Frontier Health offers a SAMSHA Model divorce education program
titled CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE. This program is a skills-based curriculum
that helps parents deal with their children's reactions to divorce.
Classes are offered each month in Lee, Scott and Wise Counties.
The registration fee is $15 and participants will receive a workbook,
guidebook and a certificate of completion. For more information,
call 1-888-443-1804.
Moral
Reconation Therapy
Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Group is an ongoing group
for juveniles ages 13-17, who may join any time. Pre-registration
is required by calling (276) 523-8370. MRT is a group designed to
help juveniles on probation or who have a criminal or substance
abuse history to make good choices by doing what is right.
Parenting
Classes
Free parenting classes for parents and guardians of children
aged 5 and under are being offered by Frontier Health/Planning District
One Behavioral health Services. Siblings are welcome to attend any
class. Classes will cover basic parenting skills. For more information
or to register for the course, call (276) 523-8360.
Parenting Wisely
Frontier Health is offering a program for parents of children ages
(8-18), titled Parenting Wisely. There is no charge for this program,
pre-registration is encouraged. For more information, call 1-888-443-1804.
Parents as Tender Healers
Children in foster care need adults who are willing to look
out for their best interests and put them on the road to healing.
Adults who think they may want to be foster parents can explore
that option through "Parents As Tender Healers" (PATH),
an intensive training program for prospective foster parents. PATH
is designed to help potential foster parents decide whether or not
providing foster care is appropriate for them. Frontier Health,
Planning District One Behavioral Health Services and VALUES Therapeutic
Foster Care sponsor this event. The program is free; participants'
interest will determine location and time. For more information,
call 1-888-443-1804.
For
more, see the following:
Affiliations/Partners
Frontier
Health Education & Prevention Programs
Support
Groups
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