Camden Connection

Amazing turnout for our Sneak Peek at Clubhouse Camden this past Saturday!!

We’re excited to offer a variety of programs that will nurture personal growth, education, and community engagement.

If you have a middle or high school student interested in joining, fill out the nomination form on our website: www.camdenconnection.org/clubhouse-camden.php

We can’t wait to open in a month! We’re making great progress!



Photos By: Hybrid Media Consulting

Happy Birthday to our managing principal, Steven Sainz! Thank you for what you do and how you help us and this community!!

Camden Connection Team!

🌟 **We're Hiring!** 🌟
Position: Activities & Curriculum Coordinator
Class: Part-time, hourly, three positions available
Project: Clubhouse Camden - A place for teens to thrive afterschool!

Job Summary:
Join our team at the Clubhouse and help oversee day-to-day operations, including scheduling, administrative tasks, safety and compliance, program facilitation, youth engagement, and occasional special enrichment trips.

Compensation: $18.00 - $30.00 hourly (dependent on experience, availability, and skillset)
Availability: Monday – Friday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm. Saturday: 10:00am – 8:00pm

The above schedule will be during the school year, additional summer and holiday opportunities may arise. Staffed hours will be split between multiple team members based on a monthly schedule. Hours scheduled per week will be capped at 30 hours per coordinator.

Application Procedure:
📧 Email your application package to [email protected]

📋 Include:
1. Updated Resume
2. Available hours within the above range
3. Preferred hourly rate within the above range
4. Optional cover letter with any additional considerations

Read the full Job Description Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ug2cYhYYeIIrfsrnkYlnYjyWP7sBJIdl58nQFMrBBU/edit?usp=sharing

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a part of something amazing!

Megan, our project coordinator for the Su***de Prevention Project is in Glynn County leading a QPR Training.

Thank you to Family Connection of Glynn County and for hosting this training and providing refreshments!

If your organization is interested in hosting a free su***de prevention training please contact Megan for more information at [email protected]

Join us and the Family Connection of Glynn County on Saturday morning for this Free 1 Hour Training to become a QPR-trained Gatekeeper.

Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from su***de.

Where: Marshes of Glynn Libraries
208 Gloucester St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Time: 10AM
Register for Free: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/glynn_fc_qpr

Refreshments provided by Empowerment City Church

We’re so excited to share the great news! Whether it’s communicating awesome updates or leading our regional and multi-agency su***de risk reduction strategy, Megan is always providing unique insight and executing crucial objectives. Being a key member of our team also transfers into being a very active member of our Camden County family, and we congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition.

Who's excited to get back in the Special Steps groove?

Today Special Steps will gather to discuss some important info and get paperwork completed for their new move next week!

Check out the times for Volunteer vs Participant registration!

Hope to see you all today! 🫶

We were excited to have our Opioid Conversation Showcase at the Southeast Georgia Health System Health Fair in Glynn County!

Many friends and neighbors were educated on how to prevent opioid overdoses—highlighting the use of rx drop-off locations to reduce the amount of restricted substances available for misuse. We also talked about what your family can do in the event of an overdose.

We also had a lot of fun while we sharing our new “Healthy Selfie” machine, which will allow us to increase connections across our regional service area.

For more information visit: www.camdenconnection.org/opioids-and-our-community.php

Join us at the "Opioids and Our Community Corner" during the Community Wellness Fair, hosted by the Southeast Georgia Health System on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

We will be offering resource bags and a selfie station for you, your friends, and your family to enjoy!

Join the Camden Su***de Prevention Coalition today for their Lunch n Learn QPR Training!!

Have lunch and Learn how to save a life on June 13th, 11 am to 12:30 pm at Pineland Bank Community Center in Kingsland.

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FREE QPR TRAINING AVAILABLE!!

Have lunch and Learn how to save a life on June 13th, 11 am to 12:30 pm at Pineland Bank Community Center in Kingsland.

Opioid misuse can affect anyone. Often, those who aren't actively seeking information about opioid prevention are at the highest risk for abuse and addiction. Our mission is to raise public awareness about the dangers of opioids, combat the stigma surrounding them, and connect people with valuable resources.

Join us at the "Opioids and Our Community Corner" during the Community Wellness Fair, hosted by the Southeast Georgia Health System on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

We will be offering resource bags and a selfie station for you, your friends, and your family to enjoy!

Even in the rain 🌧 is still in the community today!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

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We are excited to announce that Allison Murray is the newly appointed Center Manager of the upcoming Teen Connect: Afterschool Clubhouse.

The Teen Connect: Afterschool Clubhouse is poised to become a beacon of positive influence, offering a range of services tailored to enrich the lives of local youth.

Steven Sainz who is the Executive Principal noted "Her addition to the team will be instrumental in building out a historic program for our organization and all of Camden County, as the first ever community-based teen center in our history."

Welcome Allison!

One of our project coordinators, Michelle made the day for high school students last week! The students had the opportunity to SPIN & WIN a variety of donuts! 🍩🎉

The students were asked about the Positive Social Norms Program that has been implemented in the high school.

Positive Social Norms uses inclusive messaging to show youth that most of their peers are not participating in destructive behavior.

For more information visit: www.camdenconnection.org/build-together.php

**Teen Clubhouse Coming to Camden**

Our Executive Principal, Steven Sainz was invited to give an update on the TeenConnect Camden Afterschool Clubhouse to our Camden County School Board. We are excited to announce the location of the clubhouse: the Kingsland Historic Train Depot! This is thanks to the partnership of the City of Kingsland, Georgia. A quality team will be hired for the center and a buildout will happen during the 2024 Summer, with the center opening for afterschool programs in August 2024.

We appreciate the support of Camden County Schools, instrumental in securing annual funds for the project, a very competitive process. We are now working with the system on several teen listening sessions and a parent interest survey; in an effort to align the program with current needs and interests. We are also working on options to provide full and free transportation to and from schools for participating youth.

More updates for TeenConnect coming soon! Camden Connection is proud to serve as a community development organization in Camden and the surrounding region; serving our coastal families since 1983. Information on this project and other organizational initiatives will be posted on camdenconnection.org

Our Stand Together Project Coordinator, Megan is supporting the Camden Su***de Prevention Coalition today at the Mental Health Screening!

Come out for this free and confidential Screening with a licensed counselor!

Free Snacks Available!!!

Afternoon session is from 5-7pm

College of Coastal Georgia Camden Center!

Are you coming to the Mental Health Screening?

This is a great opportunity to get a free Screening with a licensed counselor and get information on all of the local resources!

⚠Make your plans now to attend the FREE Mental Health Screening in just 2️⃣ days on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

This FREE Mental Health Screening will include:
✅Completing a short questionnaire
✅Meeting privately with a licensed mental health counselor.

Bring a family member, a friend, a colleague...come on out and get screened.

**Teens (13-17 years old) can be screened with a Consent Form signed by a parent or legal guardian.

There are two sessions. The first session is from 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. and the second session is from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Six days to go!

Camden Su***de Prevention Coalition is hosting a FREE Mental Health Screening on Thursday, March 28, 2024. This FREE Mental Health Screening will include:
✅Completing a short questionnaire
✅Meeting privately with a licensed mental health counselor.

Bring a family member, a friend, a colleague...come on out and get screened.

**Teens (13-17 years old) can be screened with a Consent Form signed by a parent or legal guardian.

There are two sessions. The first session is from 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. and the second session is from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Reminder from the Camden Su***de Prevention Coalition.

Camden Su***de Prevention Coalition is hosting a FREE Mental Health Screening on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

This FREE Mental Health Screening will include:
✅Completing a short questionnaire
✅Meeting privately with a licensed mental health counselor.
Bring a family member, a friend, a colleague...come on out and get screened.

**Teens (13-17 years old) can be screened with a Consent Form signed by a parent or legal guardian.

There are two sessions. The first session is from 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. and the second session is from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Don't Miss out on this upcoming Mental Health Screening!
This event is is open to ALL!!

Remember If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

Reminder: Camden Su***de Prevention Coalition is hosting a FREE Mental Health Screening on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
This FREE Mental Health Screening will include:
✅Completing a short questionnaire
✅Meeting privately with a licensed mental health counselor.
Bring a family member, a friend, a colleague...come on out and get screened.

**Teens (13-17 years old) can be screened with a Consent Form signed by a parent or legal guardian.

There are two sessions. The first session is from 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. and the second session is from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Great Morning at Coastal Pines Technical College Brunswick Campus! Providing resources on Su***de Prevention and Opioid Overdose Prevention.

Great day supporting the Family Fun Resource Fair hosted by Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority Inc.

The Headstart teachers had plenty of fun games for the kids!

Some of the attendees of the QPR Gatekerper Training today!

Megan, our Stand Together Program Manager took this group through the training to help them Recognize the warning signs of su***de, Know how to offer hope, and know how to get help and save a life!

If you or a loved one is in a mental health emergency then you can text, dial or chat with 988

Great year 1 event, can't wait to next year!

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Food service workers are put to the test every day, and the high stress can take serious tolls on mental health.

That’s why we proudly support to raise critical awareness around 988, the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline.

No matter what you’re going through, the is available 24/7/365 to help you. Together, let’s .