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Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Year in Review ppt Presentation
Awards:
P2PN receives the 2008 Helping Hands Award for Community Involvement from the Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board. (June 2008) <Read More>
Program and Email Blast Archive
Email Blasts:
OCTOBER : Oct 8 Oct 22
NOVEMBER : Nov. 12 , Nov. 26
DECEMBER: Dec 10(pdf), Dec 31 (pdf)
JANUARY:Jan. 14 (pdf) Jan. 28
FEBRUARY :Feb. 11 (pdf) Feb. 25
MARCH: Mar. 10 (pdf) Mar. 31 (pdf)
April: April 9, April 14 , April 21
May: May 12, May 27
Parent Education Programming:
September 2007
20, 2007, 7pm: HURT: the changing face of adolescence
Guest Speaker: Dr. Chap Clark Ph. D
"This seminar wraps us with specific doable and encouraging responses to the needs of adolescence..." Read More
Sponsored by Bay Advocates and their affiliates
Location: Bay High School, Auditorium, 29230 Wolf Rd., Bay Village
October 2007
10, 2007, 6pm: Eating Disorders
Guest Speakers: Renee Althof, RN,MSN;
Suzanne Sandoval, CPNP; and Cindy Walsh, LISW
Sponsored by: Lakewood Hospital Teen Health Center
Location: Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave, Lakewood
11, 2007, 6:30pm: Bipolar Disorder: Challenges in Treatment
Speaker: Rakesh Ranjan, MD
Sponsored by: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board, 1400 West 25th St, Cleveland
RSVP: FREE but registration required: 216-875-0266
16, 2007, 9am: Keeping Your Cool When Your Kids Have Lost Theirs
Speaker: Bob Schuppel, LPCC - Family Center by the Falls
Sponsored by: Rocky River Parent Support Network
Location: Panera Bread, Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River
17, 2007,7pm: Dealing with Oppositional and Defiant Children
Sponsored by: Avon Local Schools
Location: Avon High School, 2nd floor Lecture Hall, 37545 Detroit Rd, Avon, 44011
Speaker: Robert J. Reitmann, M. Ed., LPCC
18, 2007, 7pm: Parent Info Exchange & Support
Program: Families share experiences, receive info and meet other families with similar experiences
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Warrensville Heights Library, 22035 Clarkwood Parkway, Warrensville Hts.
Questions: 216-875-7776
20, 2007, 9am: Out of the Darkness Community Walk
The 5K fundraising walk benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) by helping to support local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs.
Sponsored by: The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the only national not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding suicide prevention research, education and awareness programs – both to prevent suicides and to assist those affected by suicide.
Location: Lake Metropark Farmpark in Kirtland, registration begins at 8am
Local Details
23, 2007, 6pm: Recognizing Signs of Depression
Guest Speaker: Kris Jares, LISW and Renee Althof, RN, MSN
Host: Lakewood Teen Health Center
Location: Lakewood Hospital Teen Health Center, 15644 Madison, Lakewood
25, 2007, 9:30-11am: The Anxious Child
Guest Speaker: Karen Tomoff, LPCC, LIDIC
Host: Community Challenge
Location: Church of the Redeemer, 23500 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake
Registration Form
30, 2007, 7pm: Young Family Support Group
Program: Parents and Caregivers of children under 18 yrs. with mental illness
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Panera Bread, 5090 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn
Questions: 216-875-7776
November
7, 2007, 6pm: What's Normal with Adolescents
Guest Speakers: Renee Althof, RN,MSN and Cindy Walsh, LISW
Host: Lakewood Hospital Teen Health Center
Location: Lakewood Hospital Teen Health Center, 15644 Madison, Lakewood
13, 2007, 9am: Family Counseling: Systems Dynamics and Self Care
Host: Valarie Endemann and Mary Walters, Family Therapists with the Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation and developmental Disabilities
Sponsored by: Rocky River Parent Support Network
Location: Panera Bread, Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River
15, 2007, 6:30pm: Parent Info Exchange and Support
Program: Families share experiences, receive info and meet other families with similar experiences
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Brooklyn Library, 4480 Ridge Road, Brooklyn
Questions: 216-875-7776
29, 2007, 9:30am-11am: Time Out: Overscheduled Kids and Parents
Program: Learn about stress factors associated with over scheduling; the pressure on parents to over-schedule their child; understand the "hurried" child and much more.
Speaker: Susan Dieterich, L.P.C.C.
Host: Community Challenge
Location: Church of the Redeemer, 23500 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake
Questions: 440-331-3838 or email at comchallenge@yahoo.com
December
3, 2007, 7pm: Young Family Support Group
Program: Parents and Caregivers of children under 18 yrs. with mental illness
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Panera Bread, 5090 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn
Questions: 216-875-7776
January
16, 2008, 7pm: Definition of Depression View Slide Show Handouts
Speakers: Brooke Filp, MAEd, LPCC-S and Kelly Smith, MSW, LISW from Applewood Center, Lorain
Host: Avon Lake Unites for Teens
Location: Old Firehouse Community Center, 100 Avon Beldon Rd, Avon Lake
Questions: alut@parent2parentnetwork.org or 440-653-6612
17, 2008, 7pm: Book Club Meeting BLOG
The Price of Privilege by Madeline Levine
(Chapters 1-3)
Host: Westlake Parent Connection
Location: Borders Cafe, Promenade of Westlake
More Info
To register: bookclub@westlakeparentconnection.com
17, 2008, 6:30pm: Parent Info Exchange and Support
Program: Families share experiences, receive info and meet other families with similar experiences
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: North Royalton Library, 14600 State Rd., North Royalton
Questions: 216-875-7776
24, 2008, 7-9pm, Parenting with Love and Logic (1st of 6 weekly sessions: Total Cost $70)
Speaker: Mr. Ron Chidsey, LPC
Host: Westlake City Schools
Location: Westlake High School Library
Questions: Sandee Erdman 440-250-1366 or Bobbi English 250-1155
More info and Registration Form
24, 2008, 6-8:30, Are Winter Blues Making You SAD?
Speakers: Beth Dixon, Psy.D., Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Andrea Dunn R.D., L.D., C.D.E., Digestive Disease Institute, Nutritional Therapy, Cleveland Clinic, Lester Goetz, P.T.,, M.S.H.S., Cert. M.D.T., rehabilitation Inst, Clinical Mgr, Cleveland Clinic
Host: Cleveland Clinic Patient Education
Location: Cleveland Clinic Westlake Family Health Center, Auditorium - Terrace Level, 30033 Clemens Rd, Westlake 44145
To attend: Call 216-444-3641 or 800-548-8502, or register online at www.clevelandclinic.org/health/healthtalk
30, 2008, 7-8:30pm, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Speaker: George E. Tesar, MD, Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Cleveland Clinic
Health Systems
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Cuyahoga County Mental Health Board, 3rd Floor, Buckeye Room, 1400 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 44113
Questions: 216-875-0266 Flyer
Program is FREE, but Reservations are required
FEBRUARY
7, 2008, 7pm Book Club Meeting BLOG
The Price of Privilege by Madeline Levine
Host: Westlake Parent Connection
Location: Borders Cafe, Promenade of Westlake
More Info
To register: bookclub@westlakeparentconnection.com bookclub@westlakeparentconnection.com
11, 2008, 7-8:30pm Young Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Jewish Family Service Association, 24075 Commerce Park Blvd., Beachwood, 44122
Questions: 216-875-
7776 tmiller@nami.org.
11, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Avon Fire Station, 36185 Detroit Rd, Avoon, OH 44011
Questions: 440-282-3204
12, 2008, 7-8:30pm Young Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Panera Bread, 5090 Tiedeman Rd, Brooklyn
Questions: 216-875-
0266 or tmiller@nami.org.
12, 2008,6pm: Red Flags, Recognizing and Coping with Depression in Families
Speaker: Penny Frese PhD, Dr. Frese will discuss the behavioral indicators associated with recognizing depression in children. She will also share her first-hand story about raising children with a mental illness diagnosis. Powerpoint Presentation
Host: Amherst Parent Connection
Location: Amherst Jr. High Cafetorium, 548 Milan Ave., Amherst
Questions: Kathleen Kern, Lorain County Board of Mental Health, 440-233-2020
13, 2008, 7pm: Effectively Dealing with Anger with the Family
Guest Speaker: Ken Trivison, LPCC, IMFT
Host: Avon Local Schools
Location: Avon High School, 2nd floor Lecture Hall, 37545 Detroit Rd, Avon, 44011
19, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Gathering Hope House, 1173 North Ridge Rd E. Ste 102, Lorain, OH 44055
Questions: 440-233-7400
21, 2008, 7pm Book Club Meeting BLOG
The Price of Privilege by Madeline Levine
Sponsored by: Westlake Parent Connection
Location: Borders Cafe, Promenade of Westlake
More Info
To register: bookclub@westlakeparentconnection.com bookclub@westlakeparentconnection.com
21, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Gathering Hope House, 1173 North Ridge Rd E. Ste 102, Lorain, OH 44055
Questions: 440-233-7400
26, 2008, 6pm The Rollercoaster Ride of Adolescents
Speaker: Marlene Kurx, PCC-S
Host: Lakewood Hospital Teen Health Center
Location: Lakewood Hosp Teen Health Center, 15644 Madison Ave, #108, Lakewood, 44107
Questions/Registration: 1-877-234-3488
27, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Avon Fire Station, 36185 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
Questions: 440-282-3204
27, 2008,8am-3:30pm Bullying and School Violence Prevention
Speaker: Roger Dinwiddie, M.Ed., has served as the CEO of the Center for Youth Issues since its inception in 1986.With over 30 years in
education, Rodger has provided training and consultation in the areas of student assistance program services, and bullying and
violence prevention and intervention services to schools throughout the United States.
Host: Campus Impact
Location: Spitzer Conference Center, Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Ohio
Questions/Registration: Jackie Casey (440) 714-2596 or jcasey@campusimpact.net
MARCH
4, 2008, 5pm: Parent/Caregiver Support Group
Host: Epilepsy Association
Location: South Brooklyn Library, 4303 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, 44109
More info:bleslie@epilepsyinfo.org Flyer
4, 2008, 6:30pm: Autism and Behavior Strategies in the Home
Host: Special Needs Advocacy and Parent Support (SNAPS)
Speaker: Dr. Christine Reeve, autism consultant to Westlake Schools
Location: Parkside Intermediate School Library, 24525 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake
Questions: hermannb@wlake.org
4, 2008, 7-8:30pm Young Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Panera Bread, 5090 Tiedeman Rd, Brooklyn
Questions: 216-875-
0266 or tmiller@nami.org.
5, 2008, 7pm: How to Change Your Child’s Behavior
Speaker: Robert J. Reitman, M.Ed., LPCC
Host: Avon Local Schools
Location: Avon High School, 2nd floor Lecture Hall, 37545 Detroit Rd, Avon, 44011
10, 2008, 7-8:30pm Young Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Jewish Family Service Association, 24075 Commerce Park Blvd., Beachwood, 44122
Questions: 216-875-
7776 or tmiller@nami.org.
10, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Avon Fire Station, 36185 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
Questions: 440-282-3204
13, 2008, 7pm Book Club Meeting BLOG
The Price of Privilege by Madeline Levine
Sponsored by: Westlake Parent Connection
Location: Borders Cafe, Promenade of Westlake
More Info
To register: bookclub@westlakeparentconnection.com bookclub@westlakeparentconnection.com
13, 2008, 6pm Dating Violence
Speaker: Kris Jares, LISW
Host: Lakewood Hospital Teen Health Center
Location: Lakewood Hosp Teen Health Center, 15644 Madison Ave, #108, Lakewood, 44107
Questions/Registration: 1-877-234-3488
18, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Gathering Hope House, 1173 North Ridge Rd E. Ste 102, Lorain, OH 44055
Questions: 440-233-7400
18, 2008, 9am Fostering Collaborative Home-School Relationships
What:The Rocky River Parent Support Network is a support group designed to provide parents of special needs children with information on how to advocate for their children. Organized five years ago by three moms, the goal is to provide support, friendship and resources to all parents in need.
Speaker: Kristi Trunzo, Educational Advocate with CMR, The Arc Of Cuyahoga County. Prior to working with CMR, Kristi was a Parent Mentor for the Fairview Park and North Olmsted School Districts. Kristi is the mother of three children one of whom has special needs.
Host: Rocky River Support Network
Location: Panera on Center Ridge Rd.
Questions: 440-233-7400
18, 2008, 5:30pm Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Kay Redfield Jamison
What: An international authority and researcher on mood disorders and a recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, Kay Redfield Jamison has unique insight into the world of mental illness. She has been there herself. More Info
Host: Case Western Reserve University
Location: Severance Hall
Registration: Though Free, registration is requested
20, 2008, 1:30pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Gathering Hope House, 1173 North Ridge Rd E. Ste 102, Lorain, OH 44055
Questions: 440-233-7400
26, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Avon Fire Station, 36185 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
Questions: 440-282-3204
30, 2008, 4:30pm The Cleveland Premiere of CANVAS, the story of one family’s struggle with mental illness
Cost:Tickets are $10 / Canvas DVD $20
All proceeds will benefit programs serving individuals with mental illness in our community.Host: Bridgeway’s Living Miracles, the Mentor Program (Northcoast Behavioral Health),and NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Cedar Lee Theater, located at 2163 Lee Road
Questions:To purchase tickets and/or a copy of the Canvas DVD: Please contact the Living Miracles at: (216) 221-6323 phone or email thelivingmiracles@bridgewayinc.org
You can also send your request to: 1581 West 117th Street, Cleveland OH 44107
View Move Trailer Flyer
APRIL
2008 Tools for Today and Tomorrow: Conference for Professionals Caring for children with Special Needs
What:Participate in a shared learning experience with other professionals in health, education and social services. Gain practical information about providing care throughout the lifespan, deepen partnerships and increase awareness and appreciation of what is done individually and collectively to make a difference in the lives of children with special health care needs, their families and the community.
When: Friday, April 4, 2008
Registration & Breakfast 7:30-8:00 am Conference 8am-4pm
Location: Cleveland State University, Cole Center for Continuing Education
Fee: $90.00; includes CEUs, continental breakfast, box lunch, parking and materials
Course #: Please refer to Course # HCHS 540404, Section 2800 when registering Ctrl+Click on the following link for conference program, speaker and registration information.
More Info: Click Below http://www.toolsfortoday.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=10
Registration Deadline: March 25, 2008
1, 2008, 7pm: Madeline Levine Here! Author of The Price of Privilege BLOG
Sponsored by: Westlake Parent Connection
Location: Westlake Performing Arts Center
Questions: parentcon@westlakeparentconnection.com Flyer
Related article: Why Affluent, High-Achieving Teens are Often Depressed, US News and World Report, Sept. 7, 2008
comments and pictures. Summary of event.
8, 2008, 7-8:30pm Young Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Panera Bread, 5090 Tiedeman Rd, Brooklyn
Questions: 216-875-
0266 or tmiller@nami.org.
14, 2008, 7-8:30pm Young Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Jewish Family Service Association, 24075 Commerce Park Blvd., Beachwood, 44122
Questions: 216-875-
7776 or tmiller@nami.org.
14, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Avon Fire Station, 36185 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
Questions: 440-282-3204
15, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Gathering Hope House, 1173 North Ridge Rd E. Ste 102, Lorain, OH 44055
Questions: 440-233-7400
15, 2008, 7pm Shaker Heights Community Forum on Underage Drinking <flyer>
Speaker: Angela Ciccia, Ph. D. Watch video recommended by speaker <view video>
What: Discussion based on her research on the impact of underage drinking on the development of the adolescent brain. Following Dr. Ciccia's presentation, there will be a panel presentation and opportunity for questions.
Host: Shaker Prevention Coalition and SAY Coalition
Location: Shaker Heights High School Large Auditorium, 15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights
Questions: erik.johnson@shakeronline.com or Erik at 216-491-1409
16, 2008, 7pm: Academic Success and your child with ADHD
Guest Speaker: Sherrell Conrady (School Counselor)
Host: Avon Local Schools:
Location: Avon High School, 2nd floor Lecture Hall, 37545 Detroit Rd, Avon, 44011
16, 2008, 1:30-4:30pm: Living with Grief: Children and Adolescents
What: The program and accompanying book written by child and adolescent grief experts will examine the newest theories and practices, and as always, will combine academic research with hands-on ideas for use in hospice support groups and other settings.
Host: Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement Center of Hospice of the Western Reserve and South Pointe Hospital
Location:South Pointe Hospital,
4110 Warrensville Center Road,
Warrensville Heights, OH 44122
Questions/Registration: 216-486-6838 View flyer
16, 2008, 1:30-4:30pm: Living with Grief: Children and Adolescents
What: The program and accompanying book written by child and adolescent grief experts will examine the newest theories and practices, and as always, will combine academic research with hands-on ideas for use in hospice support groups and other settings.
Host: Hospice of the Western Reserve, Ashtabula County and Burton Funeral Home
Location:Kent State University, Ashtabula Campus,
3300 Lake Road West, Ashtabula, OH 44004-2930
Questions/Registration: 440-997-6619 View flyer
17, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Gathering Hope House, 1173 North Ridge Rd E. Ste 102, Lorain, OH 44055
Questions: 440-233-7400
19, 2008, 10am-Noon, Hand to Hand Family Education (9 week course begins Today)
What: Information about illnesses of the brain and their treatment; Coping Skills, Advocacy
Location: West Park Area
Register: Free, but registration is required call NAMI at 216-875-7776 <Flyer>
Note: Hand-to-Hand is for family members/caretakers of children 18 and younger.
26, 2008, 9am-1pm Mariette Hartley, What I've Learned
What:A conference for survivors of suicide More on Mariette Hartley
Host: CCCMHB and the Suicide Prevention Alliance
Location: Hiton Cleveland East, Beachwood
Questions: 216-464-3471 to get on the mailing list Flyer
Fee: $25/person, $15 each additional family member Reg Form
30, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Avon Fire Station, 36185 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
Questions: 440-282-3204
MAY
1, 2008, 7-8:30pm, The Muddle in the Middle <flyer>
What: Parents’ roles in identifying, supporting and nurturing gifted students in Middle School
Speaker: Dr. Susan Rakow, Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Foundations at Cleveland State University
Host: North Olmsted League for Education of the Gifted (NOLEDG) and The North Olmsted Middle School PTA
Location: North Olmsted Middle School Auditorium, 27351 Butternut Ridge Rd., North Olmsted
Questions: Dori Olivos at 979-0785 or postmaster@noledg.com
1, 2008, 7-8:30pm, Bay High Community Forum (this will be repeated on May 8 for those unable to attend)
What: An open forum for Bay Families to discuss procedures regarding the prom, graduation and end of the year items. There is confusion and consternation over a number of topics; we would like to take the opportunity bring clarity to those topics. We intend to institute breathalyzers at all of our dances beginning with Prom 2008 and would like to explain how the process will work. We would like to follow up on our March parent meeting, where there was great deal of discussion concerning Bradley Park, a School Resource Officer and Bay Village Risky Behaviors. We would also like to discuss the aftermath of our Spring Break tragedy (not the event itself, but our response).
Host: Bay Schools
Location: Bay High Auditorium
Questions: Principal Jim Cahoon at 440-617-7402 or bvhs_jc@leeca.org
6, 2008, 7-8:30pm Young Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Panera Bread, 5090 Tiedeman Rd, Brooklyn
Questions: 216-875-
0266 or tmiller@nami.org.
6, 2008, 10-11:30am, Problem Solving and Communication <flyer>
What: The class will provide parents with the proper techniques that would make setting limits run smoothly and will provide the appropriate consequences for their children once the established limits have been crossed. It will walk parents through the process of negotiating and will provide active listening skills and make problem solving part of the family’s daily routine.
Host: Westlake Recreation Center
Speaker: Emerly Caminiti, LISW
Location: Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard, Blvd., Westlake, 44145
Fee: $30
Registration/Questions: 440-808-5700
8, 2008, 7pm Living with it: Youth talk about depression <more info>
What: The two part program about youth and depression features a short video and a Q & A session. A panel of experts will discuss the video and take questions from parents and students.
Panel: Tony DiBiasio, Ph. D., Valerie Harper, CCCMHB, Terri Miller, NAMI
Host: Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board, View other CCCMHB programming, SWC Superintendents, Westlake City Schools
Location: Westlake Performing Arts Center, 27830 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake, 44145
Questions: p2pn@parent2parentnetwork.org or call Johanne at 440-813-2054
12, 2008, 7-8:30pm Young Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Jewish Family Service Association, 24075 Commerce Park Blvd., Beachwood, 44122
Questions: 216-875-
7776 or tmiller@nami.org.
12, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Avon Fire Station, 36185 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
Questions: 440-282-3204
13, 2008, 10-11:30am,Parenting VS Co-Dependency <flyer>
What: This class will define; enabling, denial, setting boundaries and co-dependency. This class will help parent’s understand when parenting ends and co-dependencies begins. A parent who enables their children continues to help the child’s destructive behavior. It will become clear on what actions parent’s should take responsibility for and when to allow your child to experience natural consequences. Class will provide techniques for all ages.
Host: Westlake Recreation Center
Speaker: Emerly Caminiti, LISW
Location: Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard, Blvd., Westlake, 44145
Fee: $30
Registration/Questions: 440-808-5700
13, 2008, 7pm, You're a Better Parent Than You Think <flyer>
Speaker: Dr. Ray Guarendi
What: Gain help with the following issues: What do you do when your heart and head say NO, but all the other parents are saying YES?, Tired of 2nd guessing your parenting decisions?, Do you give in to stop the whining?, Would you like to connect with other parents for support?
Host: North Olmsted City Schools in partnership with Westlake City Schools and the Parent to Parent Network
Location: Westlake Performing Arts Center, 27830 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, 44145
Questions: 440-779-3513 or visit www.northolmstedschools.org
15, 2008, 7-8:30pm Help and Hope for Children of Alcoholics
What: This presentation will help older teens and adult children of alcoholics as well as those in caregiver roles such as parents, teachers, counselors, pastors or friends who want to be helpful. Resource: ShoutingInside.com
Host: Help and Hope for Children of Alcoholics is a free forum sponsored by Recovery Resources, Community Challenge and Stella Maris and is made available through a generous grant from the St. Luke's Foundation's Building Healthy Communities Initiative.
Location: Health Education Center of Parma Hospital.
Questions: Community Challenge at 440-331-3838 or comchallenge@yahoo.com <Reg Form>
15, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Gathering Hope House, 1173 North Ridge Rd E. Ste 102, Lorain, OH 44055
Questions: 440-233-7400
19, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Gathering Hope House, 1173 North Ridge Rd E. Ste 102, Lorain, OH 44055
Questions: 440-233-7400
28, 2008, 7pm Lorain County Family Support Group
What:A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children diagnosed with a mental illness.
Host: NAMI Lorain County
Location: Avon Fire Station, 36185 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
Questions: 440-282-3204