Monday, August 11, 2008 9:00am - 12:00am

Prime For Life Alcohol & Drug Education, KY DUI Approved

Presenter:  Matthew Muir, BA Education, State Certified DUI Educator, Community Support Specialist, Mental Health America of NKY

Description:  20 hour PRIME for Life risk reduction program. This 3 week class is an effective alcohol and drug program for court referred individuals or families, and other organizations and employers. Class times (evenings/mornings) vary to accommodate participants' schedules. For court ordered DUI offenses the initial required assessment is available which generates the forms to satisfy court and Dept. of Transportation requirements. Call 859-431-1077 ext 483 (mmuir@mhanky.org) to schedule a session to meet your individual or group needs.

Location:  Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky, 513 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Covington, KY

Thursday, August 21, 2008 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Family to Family Education Course

Presenter:  Kathy Esz and Kathy Keller or Joanna Noonan. Family Members, NAMI Northern Kentucky

Description:  August 21 to November 6. Free for 16-25 family members, partners, and friends of individuals with Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD, Co-Occurring, and Addictive Disorders. 12 weekly classes structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illnesses, while maintaining their own well-being. Advance Telephone Registration required at (859) 866-0270.

Location:  St. Henry Catholic Church, 3813 Dixie Hwy., Elsmere, KY 41017

Wednesday, September 03, 2008 12:30am - 3:00pm

B.R.I.D.G.E.S.

Presenter:  Kentucky Consumer Advocates Network for Mental Health

Description:  Empower yourself with basic information about mental illness, medications and the brain, problem management, communication, mental wellness, and many more interesting subjects to help build bridges of hope. This 8 week course is taught for consumers by consumers ( people with mental health experience). Class starts Wed, Sept 3rd and runs every Wednesday until October 22nd.

Location:  Mental Health America of NKY, 513 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Covington, KY 41011

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 8:00am - 4:15pm

Youth and Young Adult Suicide Conference

Description:  Learn about youth and yound adult suicide prevention, crisis response and postvention from national and regional experts. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for this age group. Sponsored by our Tri-State Suicide Prevention Coalition. Register on-line at T-SSPC.org.

Location:  Northern Kentucky Convention Center

Thursday, September 11, 2008 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Ethics

Presenter:  Dana Moran, Director of SW and Pastoral Care, KY- Certified Social Worker, OH – Licensed Independent Social Worker St. Luke Hospitals

Description:  Develop an understanding of the foundations for social work ethics and ethical decision making. Define the professional relationship and discuss limits, problems and dilemmas. Develop a further understanding of client self-determination. Define and differentiate between personal, societal and professional values. Participants will discuss case scenarios that pose ethical dilemmas and their potential solutions in community social work settings as well as medical, correctional and school settings. Course content meets the continuing education license renewal requirements outlined in 201 KAR 23:075; Section 2 (4). Participants will receive a copy of the KY Social Worker Code of Ethics. Focus areas: Professional ethics, SW values and ethics. 3 hours KY SW, OH SW and Counselors and Nursing SLH provider# 4-0026-12-11-116.

Location:  St. Luke Hospital West, Florence, KY, Lower Level Conference Room

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 7:00pm - 9:00pm

QPR, Suicide Prevention

Description:  Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) are 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each yea thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to save the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. Registration not required.

Location:  Mental Health America of NKY, 513 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Covington, KY 41011

Saturday, September 20, 2008 11:00am - 2:00pm

Voices of Recovery: Real People, Real Recovery

Description:  Join N. KY People Advocating Recovery for the 4th Annual Recovery Event. Free food and beverages while they last, musical entertainment, activities for the kids and resource tables. Come have some fun as we raise awareness for September's Recovery Month!!!

Location:  Goebel Park in Covington (5th Street exit off I-75 across from Radisson.)

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Mental Health America of NKY Annual Dinner Meeting

Description:  Join us for a fabulous dinner, recognition and celebration of success. For registration and details check our Events page - Annual Dinner Flyer or call Lucinda Groves, Information Management and Referral Specialist at 859-431-1077 or e-mail Lgroves@mhanky.org.

Location:  The Gardens of Park Hills,1622 Dixie Hwy. Next to Covington Catholic

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:00am - 1:30pm

Clergy - MH & SA Provider Roundtable

Presenter:  Sponsored by NKY Interfaith Commission, Mental Health America of NKY and St. Elizabeth Medical Center

Description:  This session will focus on developing relationships between key clergy, church workers, and key people in the mental health and substance abuse service sector of Northern Kentucky. Our goal is that as a community we will foster a journey of wellness. This is a small group (20 max) lunch discussion. Optional tour 1:30 - 1:45 pm.

Location:  St. Elizabeth Senior Behavioral Health Program, 2nd Floor, 200 Medical Village Dr., Edgewood, KY 41017

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Movie Matinee Double Feature--New Releases with Rave Reviews

Description:  Lets Talk: Kentuckians Affected by Suicide End the Silence, 27 minutes. View the video that is one of the responses to the Kentucky Awareness of Suicide Phone Survey, which was a random digit-dial phone survey of adults across Kentucky. The survey revealed: 64% knew at least one person who had attempted or died by suicide, 40% knew at least one person who had died by suicide, and 33.8% considered themselves to be a "suicide survivor." The Reality of Recovery, 50 minutes. Documentary featuring personal stories from people in recovery from mental disorders. Includes provider highlights on treatment techniques. Video producers present for open discussions to follow. Soda and popcorn provided.

Location:  Mental Health America of NKY, 513 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Covington, KY 41011

Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:00am - 5:00pm

National Screening Day

Description:  Reaching community members with undetected and untreated mental disorders has never been more important. Studies show that most Americans wait years before they seek treatment for a mental health disorder, and many never seek treatment at all. Check your level of depression, anxiety, or alchohol use. We will share with you the latest research-based ways to feel better (self-help and professional treatments). In person and phone checks are available. Call to schedule an appointment, phone 859-431-1077 or walk-in or for the screening site nearest you--check out the site locator map at www.mental healthscreening.org.

Thursday, October 09, 2008 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Therapeutic Communications

Presenter:  Michelle Barrett, RN, MSN, MBA Clinical Manager Mental Health, St. Luke Hospital

Description:  Communication is the basis for all interactions. The complexity of conveying feelings, attitudes and emotions through various verbal and nonverbal communications is the foundation for building interpersonal relationships. Understanding how culture can influence communications can enhance a therapeutic interaction. Focus Areas: Counseling Social/Cultural Finds, SW Practices for Special Populations. 2 hours KY SW, OH SW and Counselors and Nursing SLH provider# 4-0026-12-11-120.

Location:  St. Luke Hospital West, Florence, KY, Lower Level Conference Room

Thursday, October 16, 2008 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Marijuana - Do You Know The Facts

Presenter:  Jo Ann Florence RN, Behavioral Health Manager of Alcohol & Drug Programs, Falmouth Treatment Center

Description:  Jo Ann Florence RN, Behavioral Health Manager of Alcohol & Drug Programs, Falmouth Treatment Center Learn the facts about the use of Marijuana. Dispel the belief that marijuana is a safe and non-addictive drug. Focus Areas: SW Practices for Special Populations. 2 hours KY SW, OH SW and Nursing SLH provider# 4-0026-12-11-121.

Location:  St. Luke Hospital West, Florence, KY, Lower Level Conference Room

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Anger Management

Presenter:  Walter Armstong, RN, Case Manager Outpatient Behavioral Services, St. Luke Hospital

Description:  Learn what anger is all about and how it can be used effectively. Understand what is behind anger, its dynamics and management techniques. Focus Areas: Counseling Techniques, SW Practices for Special Populations. 2 hours KY SW, OH SW and Counselors and Nursing SLH provider# 4-0026-12-11-119.

Location:  St. Luke Hospital West, Florence, KY, Lower Level Conference Room

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 3:30pm - 6:30pm

The Body Brain Connection

Presenter:  Maryah Miller, Licensed Counselor, LLC and Licensed Owner of Living Well Therapies

Description:  A simplified presentation of some chemical reactions in the brain effecting mood. Participants will understand the multiple emotional influences, learn the basics of the nervous system, recognize at least 3 parts of the brain that can be influenced to alter mood, and identify 3 ways to alter mood. Focus Areas: Counseling Techniques, Clinical Counseling Methods of Intervention, SW Methods. 3 hours KY SW, OH SW and Counselors and Nursing SLH provider # 4-0026-12-11-122.

Location:  Mental Health America of NKY, 513 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Covington, KY 41011

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 4:00pm - 6:00pm

HIV/AIDS Continuing Education Update

Presenter:  Robert Ford,M.Ed. Senoir Health Educator Northern Kentucky Independent Health Department

Description:  This course is designed to provide professionals with a basic understanding of the epidemiology of HIV infection, methods of transmission, prevention, and treatment. Other topics addressed include management of HIV consistent with OSHA standards, legal issues, and appropriate attitudes and behavior toward persons living with HIV/AIDS. Focus Areas: Counseling Social/Cultural Finds, Treatment of Mental/Emotional Disorders, SW Practice. 2 hours KY SW, OH SW and Counselors and Nursing SLH provider# 4-0026-12-11-123.

Location:  Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky, 513 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Covington, KY