Staff Training- Session on Teen Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships
Brooklyn Family Justice Center-350 Jay Street, 18th Floor
Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Topics will include:
• Defining Dating Violence
• Understanding Power & Control Tactics Among Teens
• Warning Signs of Abusive Partners
• Why People Stay in Abusive Relationships
• Adolescent Development & Vulnerability to Abuse
• Communicating Effectively with Teens
• Defining Healthy Relationship
• Identifying Relationship Needs & Wants
• Starting & Maintaining a Healthy Relationship
• Ending a Relationship Safely
• Safety Planning
Who should attend?
• Program Directors
• Program Staff
• Other staff who work directly with teens
Training Registration:
Register Early! Registration is limited to 30 participants (up to 2 participants per organization), and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact: Kirsten deFur (212) 788-3156
Ongoing domestic violence services
Safe Homes Project
The Safe Homes Project offers
counseling, weekly support groups, safety planning, advocacy and shelter to survivors of domestic violence.
Call our hotline at 718-499-2151
Contact: Catherine Hodes 718-788-6947 www.safehomesproject.org
Free HIV & Older Adults Training Opportunity
The HIV epidemic is graying as a result of advances in treatment. Today, adults 50
and over account for 27% of the U.S. population with HIV. The number is rising.
SAGE, in collaboration with the AIDS Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA), offers a free, first-in-the-nation, program of HIV training for staff and peer leaders at senior centers and other groups serving older adults.
HIV Over 50 Training will prepare you to discuss:
• Issues of Stigma
• How to Talk to Seniors about Sex
• Understanding HIV Treatment
• HIV Prevention
BI-LINGUAL AND SPANISH
TRAINING AVAILABLE.
(For information and to schedule a training, contact:Doreen Bermudez at (212)741-2247 or
dbermudez@sageusa.org)
Contact: Doreen Bermudez (212) 741-2247 dbermudez@sageusa.org www.sageusa.org
ACCESS NYC Terminals - Free Computer Giveaway
As you are probably aware, ACCESS NYC is GIVING AWAY ACCESS NYC terminals to qualified 501c3 organizations and City Agencies. The awarded terminals will be dedicated computer stations (computer and printer) for clients to screen themselves for benefits using the ACCESS NYC website (www.nyc.gov/accessnyc).
There are ONLY 75 computers remaining and we’d really like to give them away before the end of this calendar year. Awards will be made on a first-come-first-serve basis to all qualified 501c3 organizations and City agencies. The application is easy to complete so apply today!
Please contact ACCESS NYC at accessnyc@hhsconnect.nyc.gov with any questions or call Sarah Galena at (718) 826-5108.
*Funded by the Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO)
Contact: Sarah Galena (718) 826-5108 accessnyc@hhsconnect.nyc.gov www.nyc.gov./accessnyc
Study looking to run groups for HIV+ women
Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health and Wellness Center
The study is looking to run groups for HIV+ women (at birth) who are 18 years and older. The groups will be held 1x per week for 16 weeks. Each group is 2 hours. The group’s primary focus (10 weeks) is stress reduction and using cognitive behavior therapy to address stress. The women will also learn different relaxation techniques to assist them with stress at the beginning of each group. The final 6 sessions will focus on health lifestyle topics – nutrition, physical fitness, safer sex, risk reduction (drug, alcohol and smoking sensation). This group is open to the community.
Criteria for participation in Wellness C.I.R.C.L.E(Centering Issues Requiring Caring, Loving Energy)
*Women
*18 years or older
*Diagnosed with HIV/AIDS
*Fluent in English, Spanish or Creole
Contact: Marleny Diaz-Gloster (212) 382-0699 ext. 240 mdigloster@CDNetwork.org www.CDNetwork.org
New "Buddy" Program for Children with Diabetes
Ben's Friends is a no-cost community based program connecting children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes with children already living with type 1, serving as positive role models to offer companionship, support and advice. The newly diagnosed child (Little Buddy) will be matched with a confident, healthy, well-adjusted child who doesn’t let diabetes stand in the way of a happy childhood! In turn, the program hopes to inspire in the experienced child (Big Buddy) a sense of pride and accomplishment in helping a newly diagnosed child.
If you have a have a child who manages diabetes well, has a positive attitude and you think may make a great Big Buddy, you may request a program application by emailing bensfriends1@aol.com. Be sure to put “Big Buddy Application” in the subject line. You may also fax request to 212-724-1171. Upon completion of application, parents must agree to the program’s terms and conditions set forth for participation in Ben’s Friends.
Lisa and Alka are seeking children to serve as mentors.
Contact: Lisa Kava Bensfriends1@aol.com
My Career Key, LIU's Online Job Bank
Long Island University
LIU is pleased to announce the launch of their new online job bank, My Career Key. They are committed to assisting you with your hiring needs and are pleased to offer you a range of options to help you meet them.
Designed with you in mind, through this user-friendly system, you will be able to:
*Post internship and job vacancies
*Search for qualified students
*Receive candidates' resumes
*Register for Career Services' events
*Review resumes through resume drops
To register and post your job/internship opportunities go to:
https://mycareerkey.brooklyn.liu.edu/liu-brooklyn/employer
Contact: Amy Rothenberg 718.488.1603
CEO/HHC NURSING PROGRAM
GOLDWATER HOSPITAL & KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER
The New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation received funding from the Mayor’s Center for Economic Opportunity program to provide nursing school scholarships for income eligible New York City residents to attend nursing programs leading to employment at an HHC facility.
HHC is offering two educational opportunities at select facilities. Individuals have the option of applying for either program.
Selection Criteria - Individuals must pass entrance exams and also meet income eligibility requirements.
For further information, please feel free to email additional questions to La'Shawn Williams -Program Director: EO@nychhc.org
Contact: La-Shawn Williams 212-442-0684 EO@nychhc.org
We can help you find child care!!
The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc.
Are you looking for child care in New York City?
If so, then we can help you!
The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc. (CHCF) is a non-profit organization that is part of the New York City Child Care Resource and Referral Consortium. We help parents find quality child care in New York City.
Our professionally trained Parent Counselors can provide you with FREE information on thousands of programs in all five boroughs, including:
• Infant & Toddler Programs
• Head Start/Early Head Start
• Universal Pre-Kindergarten
• Nursery Schools
• Pre-school Programs
• After-school Programs
Contact: (212) 206-8043
Free training on ACCESS NYC
ACCESS NYC is part of the HHS-Connect project, led by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services. ACCESS NYC is City’s official online resource for info/action steps for over 35 benefits/programs. Free and easy-to-use website, invaluable, always available tool for clients/staff. Visit www.nyc.gov/accessnyc to obtain info needed to apply for benefits. ACCESS NYC not intended to replace traditional method of finding benefit information but can serve as alternative method.
ACCESS NYC used in 7 languages: Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Haitian Creole, Russian, Arabic, and English. Sara provides training at community services site in 5 boroughs. Training tailored to site’s needs and set-up. All training provided by ACCESS NYC is free. Coming this summer, ACCESS NYC will provide online applications for certain programs.
Contact: Sara Schanzer 718 826-5109 sschanzer@hhsconnect.nyc.gov www.nyc.gov/accessnyc
Free Domestic Violence Workshops
We offer on-site training about domestic and intimate partner violence to agencies and service providers. Workshops include assessment and response, advocacy, and safety planning, and can be tailored to your program’s needs and the population served. Length of workshops can range from 1 hour to half-day. The Safe Homes Project, a community based program of Good Shepherd Services, has provided services and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence for over 30 years. Our hotline number is 718-499-2151.
You can also contact Catherine Hodes at catherine_hodes@goodshepherds.org.
Contact: Catherine Hodes 718-788-6947
Free HIV Prevention Workshops at Your Agency
CAMBA’s Evidence-Based Intervention (EBI) Program is available and eager to provide the SISTA and Healthy Relationships interventions at your agency. The interventions are part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Effective Behavioral Interventions initiative. Both interventions consist of five two-hour sessions plus a booster session. EBI staff will schedule sessions to best accommodate your agency’s clients. The EBI Program provides Metrocards, incentives, and refreshments.
SISTA, which stands for “Sisters Informing Sisters on Topics about AIDS,” is designed to increase condom use with African American women. The peer-led group sessions focus on ethnic and gender pride, HIV knowledge, and skills training around sexual risk reduction behaviors and decision making.
Healthy Relationships is a small-group intervention for men and women living with HIV/AIDS. The group sessions focus on developing and practicing decision making skills related to disclosure and risk behavior. Facilitators use clips from famous movies to frame discussions and group activities.
To learn more about the interventions and to discuss scheduling an intervention at your agency, please call CAMBA at (718) 462-8654 (ext. 328) and ask for Lisa Koffler, Program Manager.
Contact: Lisa Koffler (718) 462-8654 (ext. 328) elisek@camba.org www.camba.org
Free Health Education Workshops
GBHC will arrange free workshops on a variety of health topics, including • Family Planning, • Breastfeeding, • SIDS Prevention, • Smoking cessation, • Substance Abuse, • Domestic Violence, • Cancer Screenings, • HIV/STDs, • Immunizations, • Mental Health, • Nutrition/Exercise, • Home environmental concerns (lead/mercury poisonings and/or baby safety), • Hypertension, • Obesity, • Gestational Diabetes, • Healthcare Access, • Health Insurance, • Teen Pregnancy Prevention, and • Financial Literacy.
Contact: Marlyne Joseph 718-940-3453 x230 mjoseph@brooklynhealth.org www.brooklynhealth.org
Web Design Services for Not-for-Profits
Manhattan Available now
Elizabeth International Web Design is ready, willing and able to design and manage your organization's website. With 10 years of experience, we have created a variety of unique websites to serve our customers. Our design firm has also developed many sites for not-for-profits (inluding this one!), and we will be happy to discuss your project with you in greater detail. Please call for more information. The initial consultation is free.
Contact: Elizabeth Halliday 212-360-5050 elizabeth@elizabeth.ws www.elizabeth.ws
NON-BLOOD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
SUNY Downstate
SUNY Downstate University Hospital of Brooklyn offers the most advanced techniques in bloodless medicine and surgery and is sensitive to the beliefs of all its patients. To learn more about the options for bloodless medicine, contact the Non-Blood Management Program, William Sappo, RN Coordinator, at 718.270.2637.
Contact: William Sappo 718-270-2637
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