Tag: Collaboratives

Spokane Collaborative Meeting Materials – September 15, 2022

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Agenda

Learning Short Slides, Implementing DEI Efforts by Nick Franco, Ph.D.

Meeting Slides

Grant writing technical assistance request form

BHT Equity Assessment Launch

Partner Shares Materials

  • Today! Legal System Candidate Forum Thursday, September 22 4:30pm

    nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall, 3rd Floor Central Library

    The following candidates have accepted the invitation and stated they would be in attendance:

    • Spokane County Sheriff: Wade Nelson and John Nowels.

    • Spokane County Prosecutor: Larry Haskell and Deb Conklin

    • Spokane County District Court Judge Ps 3: Jenny Zappone and Eric Dooyema

    • Spokane County District Court Judge Ps 6: Deanna Crull and Andrew Biviano

    • Spokane County Clerk: Tim Fitzgerald

  • Certified Peer Counselor Training October 3-7 (9am-5pm) at Passages Family Supports

    Testing dates the 11th and 12th. Testing is done virtually.

    To enroll

    1. ASAP get application into HCA & complete their online pre-reqs (9 online modules). Everyone has to work through this process with HCA before they take the Certified Peer Counselor (CPC) training. Application: https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/peercounseling/

    2. At the same time contact Sarah Bollig Dorn (sarah@betterhealthtogether.org) and indicate they want in the October class. When Passages checks the HCA approved list, those candidates will be listed and we can prioritize them.

  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    • (M.i.A event) The Power to Tell, El Poder de Contarlo October 20 6:00-6:30pm at the Garland Theater

    • (M.i.A event) In Her Shoes experiential training October 27

    • (Stop the Silence & SRDVC event) Purple 4 a Purpose all month of Oct. look for participating restaurants + more who will be bringing awareness and sharing profits

  • Transitions opens New Leaf Kitchen & Café in the Central Library!

    • Open Mon-Thurs 8a-3p, Fri 8a-1p

  • Growing Neighbors

  • ALTCEW – Medicare Open Enrollment

    • In person appointments are available

Careers

  • Mujeres in Action is hiring!

  • Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition is hiring!

    • Please reach out to Annie Murphey for information on current job positions at amurphey@srdvc.org

  • Lutheran Community Services NW is hiring!

    • Please reach out to Amy McColm for information on current job positions at amccolm@lcsnw.org

  • Compassionate Addiction Treatment is hiring!

    • Please reach out to Hallie Burchinal for more information on current job positions at hallie@catspokane.org

  • Partners with Families & Children is hiring!

    • Admin Assistant; pediatric RN, Lead Mental Health Therapist/Supervisor, Mental Health Therapist

    • Please reach out to Carol Plischke for more information on current job positions at cplischke@partnerswithfamilies.org

Spokane Collaborative Meeting Materials – July 21, 2022

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Agenda

2022 MOU – link to sign with instructions

Mentimeter results

Learning short materials – Dr. Nick Franco

Grant writing technical assistance request form

Partner Shares Materials

  • Ana Trusty shared that earlier this week she had a media request and learned about STARS programs 

  • KJ January at Spectrum shared that their gender affirming products program is up and running again. Spectrum’s Gender Affirming Products Program – 

  • Amy McColm shared that Lutheran is hosting an event to help refugees and recent immigrants navigate the health care system. Let them know if you plan to attend so that they can have appropriate interpreters.

  • John Edmondson from Growing Neighbors said they’re hosting booths at farmers markets to help connect people to their services and connect people to fresh produce. They’re also starting gardens around town and would love to team up with your staff and/or clients on farmers’ markets, community gardening, communal meals, food deliveries, Little Free Pantries, neighbor gatherings, cooking workshops, community composting, etc.

  • Drew Comito at Excelsior said they’ve located one of their wraparound teams (clinician, peer support, and care coordinator) at Northeast Youth & Family Services.

  • Christie Pelz with Partners with Families & Children shared they’re having a grand open house in September!

    • September 15th from 3:30-6pm at 106 W Mission Ave., Spokane, WA 99201

  • Linda Lauch shared that the American Indian Community Center is expanding their Good Heart Behavioral Health Program to include mental health and co-occurring disorders.

  • Julie Hinkemeyer shared Peer Spokane now has a navigator who can assist individuals with signing up for state insurance.  

  • DOH Health Equity Zones Community Workgroup

    • The Health Equity Zones Initiative supports community-driven efforts to advance the health and well-being of communities in Washington most impacted by inequities.

    • The purpose of the HEZ Community Workgroup is to shape how the HEZ Initiative is implemented and ensure lived experiences and community expertise are centered in the process.

    • The HEZ Community Workgroup has open membership and meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 1 – 3 pm, so you are welcome to join as it works for you. Financial incentives will also be provided to participants.

    • The goals for this meeting are to build relationships with Community Workgroup members, establish an understanding of the HEZ Initiative, and provide feedback on the HEZ workplan.

Spokane Collaborative Meeting Materials – June 16, 2022

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Thursday, June 16, 1:00-3:00 pm

Hybrid Format (In-person + Zoom option)

Physical location: Talbott Event Center
4202 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223
Panorama Room

Agenda

2022 MOU – link to sign with instructions

Meeting slides

Learning short materials – Dr. Nick Franco

Partner Shares Materials

  • DOH Health Equity Zones Community Workgroup

    • The Health Equity Zones Initiative supports community-driven efforts to advance the health and well-being of communities in Washington most impacted by inequities.

    • The purpose of the HEZ Community Workgroup is to shape how the HEZ Initiative is implemented and ensure lived experiences and community expertise are centered in the process.

    • The HEZ Community Workgroup has open membership and meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 1 – 3 pm, so you are welcome to join as it works for you. Financial incentives will also be provided to participants.

    • The goals for this meeting are to build relationships with Community Workgroup members, establish an understanding of the HEZ Initiative, and provide feedback on the HEZ workplan.

  • The Spokane Tribe Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is excited to announce their 2022 Health, Wellness, and Career Fair scheduled Thursday, July 28, 2022. 

     

    To attend as an attendee, no registration required and this event is free for all ages. Lunch provided. And there will be many resources available focusing on personal and community health and wellness, and resources for local employment. There will also be opportunities to win some fabulous door prizes.

     

    If you would like to be a vendor, please register your company/business/program/resource at the link below. Registration to be a vendor or set up a table is free (space may be limited).

     

    Link to register: https://spokanetribe.com/event/spokane-tribe-health-wellness-and-career-fair/

Spokane Collaborative Meeting Materials – May 19, 2022

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Agenda

2022 MOU – link to sign with instructions

Meeting slides

Learning short slides: Why We Lead With Race by hadley morrow, Better Health Together

Affordable Housing Workgroup: Please contact Susan at styler-babkirk@help4women.org if you would like more information on the community feedback or to weigh-in re: the Responsible Renter title and next steps.

Partner Shares Materials

Eastern Washington University Graduate Certificate : Program Evaluation

Northeast Family, Youth, System, Partner Roundtable (NE FYSPRT) Resource & Self-Care Fair

  • Wednesday, June 1st 1:00-4:30pm

  • Flyer

  • Contact Helen at hharding@passagesfs.org or by phone at 509-481-5668 for paper copies of the above flyer

SNAP relocated offices

Planned Parenthood has a GYT (get yourself tested) program going on right now. No-cost STI testing for new patients at all our health centers. Now through June.

Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) integrated behavioral health Bachelor’s of Applied Science was approved by Washington State Board of Education. The program will being Fall 2023.