To support older Americans and mental health awareness, The United Way promotes advocacy and education this May.
Here is information from the United Way on how to advocate for people living with mental illness and older adults:Readers who would like to support or comment on a bill should contact their Senators and Representatives.
Summaries of bills and their status can be found at: Federal: https://www.congress.gov/ and https://www.govtrack.us/ New Jersey: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/
CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR
To contact your NJ legislator, visit http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp.
To send an electronic correspondence use http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/SelectMun.asp
Or for more information: Phone 609-847-3905 or Toll Free at 800-792-8630. Hearing impaired please Dial 711 for NJ Relay
The following are New Jersey’s two U.S. Senators:
Sen. Cory Booker
Phone: 202.224.3224
Twitter: @CoryBooker
Web: https://www.corybooker.com/
Sen. Robert Menendez
Phone: 202.224.4744
Twitter: @SenatorMenendez
Web: https://www.menendez.senate.gov/
To contact your representative in the House of Representatives, visit https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative or call 202.224.3121.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
How To Keep Your Sparkle During a Dull Pandemic: Exploring Positive Strategies to Cope with New Stressors
May 12, 12:00pm -1:00pm
The lives of children and adults were changed in an unexpected way as the COVID-19 pandemic began and social restrictions were put in place. Schedules have been completely altered as families remain confined to their homes, trying to adjust to new routines. Abrupt changes to routines are difficult for everyone and sometimes cause an increase in stress/anxiety or a depressed mood. In this presentation, NeurAbilities neuropsychologist and licensed professional counselor, Sara M. Shane, Psy.D. (a.k.a. “Dr. Sparkles”), will guide participants on a path to help cope during this pandemic by introducing coping strategies, those based in cognitive behavioral therapy principles, to decrease stress levels and improve overall mood.
Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2189674514620986896.
Also, for past webinars like The Impact of Social Isolation on Children with Autism and their Families or The Transition Into The Adult System: A Step By Step Process for Children Aging Out of the Children System of Care, you can visit: https://www.familyresourcenetwork.org/resources/
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