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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 2020)
sNok signflz SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 World Suicide Prevention Day World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on Sept. 10 and is a day to bring awareness and to take action to prevent suicide around the world. During these uncertain and stressful times attention to suicide prevention and mental health awareness is more important than ever. Many people have reported experiencing increased feelings of isolation, depression, anx- iety and other mental health symptoms due to the social distancing that has come in response to COVID-19. Social distancing is an important tool in reducing the spread of the virus but, unfortunately, it can also lead to increased mental health symptoms and increased negative copings skills such as drug and alcohol use, aggression and suicidal thoughts. During this time it is important that we support each other and use healthy coping skills such as: physical activity, talking to family or friends, art, enjoying time with pets, cooking as a family, outdoor activities, read- ing, prayer, smudging, and any other healthy activities that make you feel good. There are many programs and people at the Tribe that are here to provide support to Youth Empowerment and Prevention, Youth Educa- tion, Behavioral Health, CFS, the Health and Wellness Clinic, Warriors of Hope and many others. To reach any of these programs or any others at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, please contact the main office at 503-879-5211 or if you are experiencing any suicidal thoughts you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255. To honor this important day the Youth Empowerment and Prevention team will be hosting a month-long scavenger hunt for incentives. You can follow us at our FB account @Grand Ronde Youth Empowerment and Prevention or our Instagram account @ctgryouthempowerment for all the details. We look forward to seeing your entries until then take care of yourself and take care of each other. Your Youth Empowerment and Prevention Team 11 Monthly Family Gathering and Connections Bridging home, school and community… Join us for a monthly discussions around: Behaviors Disabilities School meetings Support for parent involvement in your child’s education Self-advocacy-empower yourself and your child IEPs, 504s, behavior support plans Meetings will be held the last Thursday of every month. Beginning on Jan. 30 from Noon-1 p.m. Adult Education Building This is a family 23 friendly environment. 23 Raffle * Food * Beading If you have questions feel free to contact : Audra Sherwood 503-879-2069 or Lyndsey Stuckey 503-879-2095 WHAT DOES A CASA DO? Follow a CASA Volunteer's Journey to Help a Child Reach Permanency THE CHILD IS PLACED IN FOSTER CARE OR RELATIVE CARE THE JUDGE REQUESTS THE CASA PROGRAM, THE PROGRAM SELECTS A VOLUNTEER, THE VOLUNTEER IS APPOINTED TO THE CASE THE CASA COMMUNICATES WITH EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THE CASE foster family, biological family, Tribal Court, Child & Family Services, caseworker, doctor, teacher, counselor, etc. THE CASA PREPARES A COURT REPORT WITH THEIR FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS & ADVOCATES FOR THE CHILD'S BEST INTEREST IN COURT THE CASA MEETS CHILD AND GETS TO KNOW THEM THE CASA VISITS THE CHILD AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH THE CASA CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE UNTIL THE CHILD IS RETURNED HOME OR PLACED IN A SAFE, PERMANENT HOME Community Health Program Medical Transport Services Medical transportation services are available to Tribal members within the six-county service area when an alternate means of transportation is not available. Advance notice required. Please call 503-879-2078 to schedule a reservation. WWW.GRANDRONDE.ORG/GOVERNMENT/TRIBAL-COURT/COURT-PROGRAMS/