Avow Butterfly Release event

The Avow Butterfly Release event will be held on March 26, 2016 in Cambier Park in Naples, Florida.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• View hundreds of live butterflies inside exhibit tent.
• Enjoy musical entertainment
• A variety of butterfly craft activities will be available for children
• Shop for all things butterfly at the “Wings to Go” sales tent
• Pick up a treat from the volunteer bake sale or on-site vendors

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Participate in the remembrance ceremony featuring songs, inspirational readings and a public reading of the names of those being remembered. At the close of the ceremony the butterfly exhibit tent will be opened for a breath-taking release of beautiful butterflies.

(On-line registration closes on Wednesday, March 24. Phone-in registrations close at 3 PM on Friday, March 25. A limited number of name registrations will be available the day of the event for $50 per name.) Follow this link for more details and to pre-register.

Hope Hospice: Weekly LGBT Grief Support Group

Hope HealthCare Services is offering a weekly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender grief support group. Open to the community, the LGBT grief group provides an opportunity to discuss feelings of loss and learn from the experiences of others.

There is no charge to attend the grief support group.

To attend, call Tricia Betters-Black, LCSW, ACHP-SW at 239-985-2485.

Hope HealthCare Services is a nonprofit health care organization dedicated to providing care and comfort to every individual and their loved ones as they fulfill life’s journey. For more information, call 239-454-3100 or visit www.HopeHCS.org.

“Spirituality, Faith and Religion vis vie the LGBTQ+ Community”

Visuality Inc.’s “Visuality Voices” jointly with (FGCU’s) Florida Gulf Coast University’s GSA continues to sponsor a series of educational public panels.

“Spirituality, Faith and Religion vis vie the LGBTQ+ Community” is scheduled on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm -9:00 pm at FGCU. (Florida Gulf Coast University) in Marieb Hall; Room 200; (nursing bldg.) 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. The nearest parking lot is P1. There is no charge to attend this event.

The purpose of the panel is to educate and inform the community/ general public to better understand how being an LGBTQ individual impacts relationships, families, day- to- day lives and basically their existence.

Position: Eligibility Specialist in the Family Self-Sufficiency Unit

The Lee County Department of Human and Veteran Services has an opening for an Eligibility Specialist in our Family Self-Sufficiency Unit. This position interviews clients to determine eligibility for assistance with various programs, primarily emergency services. Knowledge of other local agencies and programs is helpful. To get a better idea of services offered, visit our department web page at http://www.leegov.com/dhs/fss.

To apply, and for a more complete job description, go to the County’s JOBS page at http://www.leegov.com/hr/jobsearch and click on Search Job Openings.

School Counselors and other Educators Wanted: Mater Academy Charter Middle High School

Mater Academy Charter Middle High School is an "A" Ranked College Preparatory Middle-High School in Miami-Dade County.  We are ranked among the best high schools in the nation by US News and World Reports and Newsweek.

We are beginning to interview potential educators for the 2017-2018 school year.  We are seeking Full-Time Middle and High School Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics Teachers.   Additionally we are interested in school counselors and several other subject areas.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could please forward this information to your students or contacts who may be interested.

Interested Applicants should send their resumes to mmontero@materacademy.com
More information about our school can be found on our website: http://www.matermiddlehigh.org/

Thank you,

Maria (Montero) Mitrani, MS
Assistant Principal
Mater Academy Charter Middle High School

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SAMHSA Headlines—Your one-stop source for the latest from SAMHSA. Funding   |    Resources   |    Events    |    SAMHSA News Funding Up to $47.5 Million Available To Help People Experiencing Homelessness The purpose of this program is to support the development and/or expansion of community infrastructures that integrate behavioral health treatment and services for substance use, co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, permanent housing, and other critical services for individuals (including youth) and families experiencing homelessness. Up to $6 Million Available To Support the International AIDS Relief Addiction Technology Transfer Centers The purpose of this program is to establish the International President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Addiction Technology Transfer Centers programs in Vietnam, South Africa, and Ukraine. These programs seek to increase the capacity, skills, and abilities of Vietnamese, South African, and Ukrainian HIV/AIDS programs, governmental agencies, and PEPFAR programs to address problematic mental and substance use and further the goals of national HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs. Resources Spotlight: Building Resilient and Trauma-Informed Communities (Series) This series highlights different approaches to building trauma-informed, resilient communities. The series includes an introduction and highlights of programs in six cities throughout the United States including Kansas City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tarpon Springs, Walla Walla, and Worcester. Events March 15, 2017 Webinar: Overcoming Cultural and Service Gaps for Supporting Tribal Members Within the Criminal Justice System Register for this webinar to learn how a collaborative response can expand services, create partnerships, and open the door to a more recovery-oriented continuum of services for tribal members. March 17, 2017, and March 22, 2017 Webinar: Overview of 42 CFR Part 2 Modernization SAMHSA recently modernized the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations (42 CFR Part 2) to facilitate health integration and information exchange within new health care models while continuing to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Join Kimberly Johnson Ph.D., Director, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, for a 90-minute webinar to learn about the changes. The webinar will be offered on two dates. March 23–June 8, 2017 Webcast Series: The Power of Language and Portrayals: What We Hear, What We See This series of four webcasts will guide members of the news and entertainment media in writing about or portraying people with substance use disorders and the reality of hope in recovery. April 11–May 9, 2017 Webinar Series: Relationships Matter! Relationships Matter! is a series of four webinars on women's behavioral health that explores the role of relationships in the lives of women experiencing mental health and substance use issues. SAMHSA News Subscribe Interactive Decision-Making Tool Available for Opioid Treatment Download a new tool to explore opioid use disorder treatment options to begin recovery.

About SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 5600 Fishers Lane | Rockville, MD 20852 | 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) | http://www.samhsa.gov SAMHSA is a public health agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Position: Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Lee Health

Works in collaboration and partnership with chronically ill or "high-risk" patients and their family/caregiver(s), clinic/hospital/specialty providers and staff, and community resources in a team approach to provide linkages for the various health and social needs of the patient. Provides assessment, treatment, group and individual therapy, and support services. Develop in conjunction with clinical team, an individualized treatment plan to address needs of the patient/significant others to support recovery. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health associated with chronic disease, depression, addictions and substance abuse, stress management; self-esteem; and aging.

Read more: https://jobs.leehealth.org/job/licensed-mental-health-counselor-professional-936113/