Family Connection of Gordon County NEWS Week of June 22, 2015
Interagency Meets Thursday, July 2 Join the meeting of community agencies at noon at
Rockbridge Church, 100 Peters Street in Calhoun. Salvation Army – Calhoun will provide an
update on their new location and services. Lunch will be provided but RSVP’s are required. Call
706-602-5139 or email Roberta@gordonconnection.org
KIWANIS CLUB BIRTHDAY SUMMER FUN BOWL-A-RAMA Sign up today to support Kiwanis
and have a fun time bowling! $100 for a team of 5 bowlers for the event on: Tuesday, 7/14, from
10:30 – 12:30 pm. Email for more details or to register mbagnochegcrc@bellsouth.net or
gloriajcooley@att.net
FREE 3-HOUR TRAINING Suicide is the third highest cause of death among teens. In the LGBTQ
population the rate is 3 to 4 times higher their straight peers. Join us on Tuesday, 7/7, from 9:00 to
noon at The Depot in downtown Calhoun for an open discussion about issues that contribute to
these statistics. Participate in exercises and activities that engage and guide us to understand and
advocate to change these circumstances. Learn definitions and terminology which leads to a
respectful, welcoming and inclusive environment. Register: Roberta@gordonconnection.org
JOB OPENING Seeking a Clinic Director to manage the Rapha Clinic of West Georgia, a faith-based
and charitable clinic providing free medical and low cost dental services to our uninsured/
underinsured neighbors in West Georgia and East Alabama. Anyone interested can email their
resume directly to lucy.raphaclinic@gmail.com or if they have questions, please call 770-375-5836.
FREE WEBINAR Joint Strategies: How does sexual and domestic violence prevention better
leverage local health, justice, education and community sectors. Join the call on Thursday, 7/9, from
2 – 3:30 pm. http://www.preventconnect.org/2015/06/joint-strategies-how-does-sexual-and-domesticviolence-prevention-better-leverage-local-health-justice-education-and-community-sectors/
GA School of Addiction Studies Registration for the 9th annual event is open now. Go to www.thegeorgiaschool.org to register for the event at the Hyatt Regency Savannah on August 24-28.
The link will also lead you to the lodging reservations.
Job Application Process Extended The Bartow Collaborative Board of Directors has extended the
application deadline for the Executive Director position to July 10. Interested candidates should
submit cover letter, resume and three references via email to bcedresume@gmail.com. Include the
position title in the subject line.
State Governments Tackle Suicide Prevention State Net Capitol Journal: Four governors
have recently signed bills to help prevent suicide among school-age children. The Georgia bill
(HB198) requires school staff to have annual suicide awareness training and schools to develop a
suicide prevention policy. The Montana measure requires development of a suicide prevention
program for teachers and other school personnel. The Maryland bill requires school counselors to
have training in suicide prevention, including recognizing the signs of depression, substance
abuse, and other behavioral health issues. In Utah five suicide prevention bills were passed. These
measures extend an existing school safety and crisis response line to cover the whole state and
allow texting to be added to the service. The overall goals of the suicide prevention bills in the four
states are to make sure that there are services available for school-age children, and to increase
the ability of school staff to recognize depression and other behavioral health issues in their
students and assist them in getting help.
For questions, contact Family Connection of Gordon County Coordinator Roberta Charbonneau, 702-6025139 or email roberta@gordonconnection.org