KNOW YOUTH HOMELESSNESS Survey happening now, 4/23-5/13
Thank you Jacob Stapledon, volunteer with the Homeless Prevention Council of Lower Cape Cod for sharing information on this annual survey. Those who work in Massachusetts with people under the age of 25 who need support with housing and resources, please encourage them to take this survey between now and May 13th. **Data from this survey will impact state funding** Learn more about 2018 Youth Count Survey and access the surveys here: http://www.mahomeless.org/advocacy/item/ma
How to talk to your kids about drugs event May 10
Join ASAP for this event for parents and caregivers on Thursday, May 10th at the CPS (middle school) cafeteria, 6:00-7:30 p.m. With Gosnold, Fairwinds, and Dr. Dianne Coscia, MD, Pediatrician.
Dementia Friendly Community Initiative comes to ACK
Nantucket is on the road to becoming one of the first dementia friendly communities in the country! The Nantucket Council on Aging has launched is launching this initiative. Check out these 3 free public events on Tuesday, May 1st: 1) First Responder Training, "Understand, Approach & Respond: Effective Interventions with Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias" from 8-11 am at the Nantucket Police Department. 2) Dementia & Your Community, A Training for Com
FREE Screening of HBO film I AM EVIDENCE
On Sunday, May 27th at 5pm, A Safe Place, Inc. Nantucket will present a FREE screening of I AM EVIDENCE, an HBO film that sheds light on the reasons behind the alarming number of untested rape kits in the United States. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Nantucketers who service and support survivors of sexual violence on our island. Contact the Nantucket Dreamland box office to reserve your ticket!
Raising Healthy Families- Emotional Intelligence Talk
Wednesday, April 11, 6:00-7:30 pm, LGI Room, Nantucket High School. The Nantucket Lighthouse School's Educational Speaker Series features Cindy Horgan, Executive Director & Family Support Coordinator at Cape Cod Children's Place. The event is free & open to the public. For more information visit https://nantucketlighthouseschool.org/events/educational-speaker-series/
QPR Training w/ Co-Chair Sergeant Marshall
QPR Suicide Prevention Training offered Monday, April 30th at the NPD from 5:30-7PM. The training is free, but register is required by e-mailing Kevin Marshal at kmarshall@police.nantucket-ma.gov.
We Run Nantucket is back!
The mindful running/walking/jogging group meets every Thursday at 5:15 pm at the West Sanford Farm Land Bank Property. Visit Nantucketrising.com/werunnantucket.com for details.
Educational Event for Addicted Older Adults and their Families
Caron presents "Effective Treatment Strategies for Addicted Older Adults and their Families and Caregivers" at Cape Cod Community College. Thurs. April 26, 10-12 pm.
