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Meeting Updates

All are welcome.  Please join us, and please share with colleagues and community members.  

Next Meeting:  February 12

Thanks to everyone who participated in our December speed networking meeting.  It was a lively, interactive collaborative meeting.  We will take a break in January, no meeting, and look forward to seeing you at our February 12 meeting.  

 

December Meeting Highlights

2019-2020 Meetings - Second Wednesday of the Month 

Past Dates:  September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11 

Future Dates:  January Meeting is Cancelled.  February 12, March 11, April 8, May 13

3:00- 4:15 p.m. 

Hennepin County Library, Plymouth, Plymouth Room.

Community  Updates and Resources

The following information is shared from the many partners in our community. If you have something you'd like to share, please contact Jodi.Olson@wayzataschools.org

. Deadline for submission is the second Wednesday of every month, end of day. Thanks!

MyHealth Clinic for Teens and Young Adults - Ages 12-26

New: Dental Clinic Flyer -  Wednesday January 15, 9-4 p/m/

New: Big Tobacco is targeting our youth.  More than one in four high school students use e-cigarettes .Smoking Cessation support is available at myHealth For Teens & Young Adults.   

Stop Vaping Resources Flyer

 

MyHealth Website 

 

MyHealth Mental Health Counseling Services Flyer

Hennepin County Library, Plymouth

Homework Help  

 

Early Learning and Story Times - Plymouth  and Wayzata Locations 

From our Plymouth Police Department:

We know that it can be difficult or even inconceivable for some families to reach out to the Police Department to ask for  help with questions about fraud and scams, juvenile issues, laws and city ordinances, domestic violence, orders for protection, request copies of reports, etc.

 

The Police Department has a Desk Officer on-duty, Monday-Friday, 8-4 p.m.,  who anyone can call anonymously, to gather information or ask for help when they have questions.  The card below has information presented in English, Somali, Spanish and Russian. 

 

Two Sided Desk Officer Resource Card

Unstable Housing/Homeless Resources:

MoveFWD

Resources for teens and families experiencing unstable housing.  

  

Youth Services Network

Helping youth find shelter and services.  

Mobile app available from Apple and Google Play. 

LGBTQ Resources

Resources for Gender Inclusive Schools

 

Elementary and Middle School Age Resource - Little Tigers

 

Outfront Resource List for Youth Organizations

 

Minnesota Trans Gender Health Coalition - Support Groups

Domestic Violence - Sexual Violence Support and Resources: 

Western Suburbs: Sojourner Crisis Shelter

 

Minneapolis Area: Harriet Tubman Centers

 

24 Hour Support Line: Sexual Violence Center:  612-871-5111 or 952-448-5425 

Social Media:  It's Impact on our Lives

Learn about the real impact of social media on our lives and our children's lives. Minnetonka Schools is hosting screenings of the compelling new documentary, LIKE. 

January 27 LIKE Documentary Flyer

Substance Abuse Prevention

Partners in Prevention

Community Coalition partnering to prevent youth substance abuse and promote mental health awareness. 

Suicide Prevention

New: Fantastic video, a great resource for families and those worried about their child/friend:     Mayo Clinic Video

 

New: Health at School  Resources newsletter

 

Suicide Warning Signs Flyer

It's Time to Talk About It - A Family Guide for Youth  Suicide Prevention   

ACEs: Trauma Informed & Behavior Management 

As we move toward becoming a more trauma sensitive community we share current research and community conversations so we all stay informed and involved.   

New: What to do about ACEs? How building resilience mitigates early trauma.   Webinar with Dr. Dean Grace, offered by MN Communities Caring for Children Wednesday, January 15th, 2020, noon-1:30 p.m. 

Webinar Registration

 

Understanding ACEs Flyer

 

Nadine Burke Harris's TED Talk on childhood trauma.  

 

The Rollins Center for Language & Literacy, Atlanta Speech School 's Every Opportunity video illustrates how to give every child the opportunity to find their voice.  

Additional Resources

Vision Assistance Program 

 

Parent Catalyst Leadership Group (PCLG) is a group of parents and caregivers of children with diagnosed mental health conditions in Hennepin County.

 

Plymouth Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Ready to help military families.

PYBR Annual meeting, November 20, 6:00 pm.  Plymouth City Hall, Medicine Lake Room.

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Everyone gets stressed.  Change to Chill is here to help you figure out what stress is, what causes it and how you can manage it.  This is a great website for educators, professionals,  and families to help our youth learn resilience.


Resources
Free resources for parents, educators and adults to positively impact the mental health of someone they care about.
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Dear Readers,

 

As you may have heard I am leaving my post as Coordinator. Thank your for all the messages, cards and verbal acknowledgements. You warmed my heart!

 

As I look back over the last three years I marvel at all you do to support our students. Your innovation and response to what's happening in our community is a fundamental reason why our students thrive. Thank you for your passion and commitment to making the world a better place.

 

If you need anything please contact Jodi Olson, Wayzata Public Schools Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator: Jodi.Olson@wayzataschools.org.

 

Wishing you a festive holiday season filled with love, peace, happiness and warmth.

 

In Gratitude,

Catherine Christiansen

Coordinator, Partners for Healthy Kids

Personal Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

catherine@partnersforhealthykids.org

 

Visit partnersforhealthykids.org for more information.

Serving kids and families in Wayzata Public Schools.

We bring together leaders from the education, healthcare, business, non-profit, religious, and civic sectors to support the health and well-being of Wayzata Public Schools' kids and their families. Visit partnersforhealthykids.org for more information.

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