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National Recovery Month Toolkit
2024
https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery-month/toolkit

Nearly half of older adults take at least five drugs daily, and the side effects can add up.

Taking Too Many Medications Can Lead to Health Issues Adults are taking more medications than ever, putting them at risk for medication overload. Learn the signs and when to ask for a medication review.

Share your experiences and contribute to research by and for trans communities! In partnership with researchers from UW-Milwaukee and UT Knoxville, FORGE is conducting a study to look at trans and nonbinary people's experiences with stressful events. Anyone who is 18 or older and trans or nonbinary is welcome to participate. The survey is online, anonymous, and takes about 60 minutes to complete.

Take the survey today at http://forge.tips/futures-survey! We also encourage you to share this survey with anyone you may know who might qualify to participate, or organizations or service providers who work with trans communities. Help us get the word out!



[Image: On a blue grid background, a photo of a transmasculine person with short dark hair petting a cat on their lap. Text: "Online survey: Trans/Nonbinary Experiences with Stressful Events. We are looking for individuals who: Identify as transgender or nonbinary; Are 18 or older. http://forge.tips/futures-survey." FORGE logo. UWM logo. UT Knoxville logo.]

Iden Campbell on Rebuilding After a Su***de Attempt Su***de prevention advocate develops program, with medallions for milestones, to help people rebuild their lives after a su***de attempt.

Participate in listening sessions to help create the Trans/Nonbinary Victims of Crime Toolkit, a comprehensive resource for service providers who work with trans survivors. At listening sessions, you’ll have the chance to share your experiences with crime/violence, seeking services, what providers have done that’s helpful or unhelpful, and what you’d like service providers to know.

Sign up for this upcoming listening session for Black trans women and girls on October 27th at forge.tips/ovctoolkit



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The Uprise Collective thank you for the gifts.

For Su***de Prevention Week, Iden spoke on a panel to discuss “Su***de Prevention Across Oregon State” at Oregon Health & Science University.

The panel included:
• James Dixon - Multnomah County Health Department
• Erin Weldon - American Foundation for Su***de Prevention
• Donna Libemday - Lines For Life
• Shanda Hochstetler - Oregon Health Authority
• Galli Murray - Clackamas County, Oregon
• Iden Campbell - Twelve6 Strategies

Learn more about mental health and su***de prevention: gettrainedtohelp.com

If you or someone you know is struggling:
• Call Multnomah County Crisis Line 503-988-4888, 711 hearing-impaired
• Call or text the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: 988

***depreventionmonth

In honor of National Su***de Prevention Week, we are honored to share this video featuring Ancestor Sadé Heart of the Hawk Ali discussing su***de prevention in tribal land and C@ltural Pr@tective F@ctors.

(spelling of certain words is done purposefully due to FB algorithms)

National Su***de Prevention Week September 5-11, 2023)

www.projecttolive.org

Sadé Heart of the Hawk This video is from a Facebook Live discussion on cultural protective factors featuring Sadé Heart of the Hawk, Johnathan Springer, and WyKisha McKinney.

ProjectToLive! Sunday September 10th, 2023 @ 10am PST with Iden Campbell. Online via Zoom.

Registration Required.

Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfu6rqTMpEtDLECASg3stcbBZ2T9VXF1I

Today is the first day Suicde Prevention Awareness Month. I'm sending this to all my peoples who struggle with staying alive. I love you and you deserve to live.

Some good news from the pharmacy industry.

What a busy week!

📣❗️UPDATE!

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Exciting News! Meet Our Keynote Speaker Iden Campbell! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

🎤We are thrilled to announce our Keynote Speaker for Battle Ground Pride: Iden Campbell! 💬🌟

Iden will inspire us with his powerful message of empowerment and unity. Let's come together to listen and support Iden's important voice. Join us on July 29th at 11 am at the Battle Ground Community Center to hear his inspiring message. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be moved by his words! 🎉🌈

One Week Away!
***dePrevention

When: Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Where: PSU Native American Student and Community Center, 710 SW Jackson St, Portland, OR 97201

From: 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Using Cultural Protective Factors in Su***de Prevention for the Black and Indigenous Communities

Culture should be at the forefront of our thinking when we discuss su***de prevention, intervention, and postvention. We all come from diverse backgrounds with significant differences that are fundamental to consider in our interactions in providing support, resources, and services. During the summit, we will seek to understand su***de and su***de attempts within the context of the person's culture, subculture, generational differences, social position, language, religion/spirituality, cultural characteristics, gender identity, values, and beliefs that can create or function both as risk factors in seeking support for traumatic and emotional disturbances as well as function as protective factors that provide support and encourage help-seeking behaviors and attitude.

For more information on the summit, visit: www.twelve6.org.

Covid Precautions: Masks are not required but recommended. We will have masks at the registration table and hand sanitizer throughout the event space. We look forward to seeing you in July.

Twelve6 Strategies | 2023 Su***de Prevention Summit At Twelve6 Strategies we see Su***de Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention as a Human Rights and Social Justice issue.

Honoring Diana Cortez Yañez | Solutions.edc.org Image Honoring Diana Cortez Yañez Diana Cortez Yañez was an international lived experience speaker and su***de prevention consultant, as well as a certified peer specialist. March 03, 2023 Zero Su***de Institute is saddened by the loss of a beloved partner in su***de prevention advocacy. Diana Cor...

WTR Network Facilitator Member ✨ Gaia Wisdom, Kathleen Rude ✨ is offering two upcoming sessions of 🌲 Roots of Resilience for Uncertain Times: a 5-part workshop in The Work That Reconnects, one beginning on 📆 May 30 and one on 📆 June 1.

This is what Kathleen has to say about this offering…

It’s heartbreaking to remain conscious and engaged in our crazy times. Everywhere we turn, we experience the Great Unraveling of our society and our world: systemic racism, the pandemic, global climate change, poverty, mass extinctions, etc. It’s clear we can’t continue with Business As Usual. The fear, grief, anger, and helplessness we feel can be unbearable because it’s not just our personal pain; it’s the collective pain of all life on Earth. When we come together and honor our feelings about our world, we realize our radical interconnectedness with all peoples and species, and become part of the Earth healing herself. It is essential that we do this work now—root into the wisdom of our living planet, heal our divisions and foster our resilience to take part in this transformation known as the Great Turning.

In this 5-part Work That Reconnect online workshop, we grow our roots of resilience for these uncertain times as we move through the Spiral—beginning with Gratitude, then Honoring Our Pain for the World, Seeing with New and Ancient Eyes, and Going Forth. Join us for this life-changing group experience that will help you restore your sense of purpose and possibility to address the complex nature of our times.

✔️ Details and registration here: https://workthatreconnects.org/event/roots-of-resilience-for-uncertain-times-a-5-part-wtr-series-for-east-asia-and-americas/
and here: https://workthatreconnects.org/event/roots-of-resilience-for-uncertain-times-a-5-part-wtr-series-for-europe-and-americas-2/

Spreading acceptance and support.

When it comes to mental health, small actions equal big impact.

If you are worried about your mental health or are worried about someone you know, there are resources and people out there who are willing to help, no matter what your situation is.

Talking about mental health helps promote acceptance and encourages people to seek help.

Whether we share resources, encourage others to seek help, or simply are there for someone when they need us, we instill hope and can help others to reach out when they need to most.

Trans Day of Visibility: Real Talk with Trans Men of Color

Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council to hold executive session at March 22 meeting
What: Public meetings of the Drug Treatment and Recovery Act (Measure 110) Oversight and Accountability Council.

Agenda: Executive Session is to be held under ORS 192.660(2)(f) and (h) to discuss attorney-client privileged legal advice with the Oregon Department of Justice.

The agenda for the public portion of the meeting is posted on the OAC website.

When/Where: Wednesday, March 22, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Public meeting will open with roll call, then go into an Executive Session. Public meeting will resume at approximately 2:15 p.m. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/YHIhWjlirrw

Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/oac.aspx

Diana Cortez Yañez | Live Through This Diana Cortez Yañez is a hairstylist and public speaker originally from Mexico and raised in Tacoma, WA. She was 51 years old when I interviewed her in Seattle, WA, on March 1, 2016.

Diana, we will miss you more than words can express.

Weather Alert: Snow, ice and cold Weds - Sun

Tuesday, February 21, 2023


The weather forecast is predicting five days of severe winter weather starting tomorrow, with snow, ice, and nighttime temperatures around 20°F.

Emergency shelters are being prepared to open overnight Wednesday to Friday at least. The final decision to open shelters for each night takes place at 8 am each morning.

Please check Care For When It's Cold for open shelter information and shelter map flyers.

https://www.multco.us/care-when-its-cold?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Care%20For%20When%20It%26%2339%3Bs%20Cold&utm_campaign=1.5.22%20Community%20Bulletin

Care for When It's Cold Keep warm. Avoid traffic. Help your neighbor. Volunteer. Tips and resources for how to stay healthy and have fun during the winter months.

Winter Shelters | Washington County, OR Providing lifesaving shelter and support for people living outside during the winter months.

“So, it’s important if you have diabetes…to lower your risk if you come down with flu,” advised Dr. Alcendor. “To do this, there are many things that are important, and you need to stay healthy by monitoring your condition, taking your medication, exercising, and eating healthy.”

Flu vaccination is especially critical for those living with diabetes. In recent flu seasons, 30% of adults hospitalized with the flu were diabetics. Flu vaccination, however, can reduce hospitalizations for diabetics by 79%.

Dr. Alcendor then shed light on how the flu impacts those with heart disease. People with cardiovascular disease are more likely to get the flu than those that don’t have this condition. Viral infections like the flu can put added stress on the body and affect blood pressure, heart rate, and overall heart function.

The result could be serious, said Dr. Alcendor. People with heart disease are six times more likely to have a heart attack after coming down with the flu. The flu causes inflammation that can affect the heart, and severe inflammation could lead to a heart attack."

Get the Flu vaccination If You Have Diabetes or Heart Disease Get the Flu Vaccination If You Have Diabetes or Heart Disease - Cardiovascular disease and diabetes can impact outcomes associated with the flu.

2023 Healing Summit: Coming Together 2023 Healing Summit: Coming Together Multnomah County Health Department is partnering with Lines for Life’s Equity Team to host our second annual Healing Summit on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the PCC Cascade Campus.  The 2023 Healing Summit: Coming Together – Community & Youth Empowerment a...